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MOIFA Presents La Cartonería Mexicana Opening Jan. 29

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Parrot on dark background. Courtesy/Addison Doty. A.1979.3.359X

MOIFA News:

SANTA FE — The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) presents La Cartonería Mexicana opening in the Hispanic Heritage Wing Jan. 29, 2023 and running through Nov. 3, 2024.

Called cartonería in Mexico, papier-mâché is an integral part of Mexican culture. It uses simple materials of paste, cardboard, and paper evolving from religious purposes to create a diverse array of subjects such as piñatas, dolls, skeletons, toys, and fantastical animals called alebrijes. Cartonería expresses human imagination, Read More

Fuller Lodge Bell To Ring At Midnight New Year’s Eve

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society invites the community to listen to the Fuller Lodge Bell being rung at the stroke of midnight New Year’s Eve.

The bell can be easily heard throughout the townsite and the nearby canyon edges.

Community members are welcome to stop by to hear the bell ring in person at the Fuller Lodge lawn or around Ashley Pond Park.

The Los Alamos Historical Society staff will be the only ones allowed inside, but there are plenty of benches around the lawn for people to sit down. Read More

Happy New Year From Los Alamos Arts Council

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From the Los Alamos Arts Council:

To our Los Alamos Community, Partners, and Members:

Thank you for a wonderful 2022 on behalf of all of us at the Los Alamos Arts Council and the staff at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. This year has been full of exciting moments, both ups and downs. From films to fires, camps to craft fairs, scarecrows to holiday lights, we are so thankful for everyone who pulled together and supported us as we transition into our 56th year.

This year we said goodbye to our beloved longtime Fuller Lodge Art Center Director Ken Nebel and welcomed new staff, board members and contractors Read More

District Attorney Raúl Torrez Recaps Activities In 2022

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District Attornery Raúl Torrez

From the Office of District Attorney Raúl Torrez:

Below is a recap of activities during 2022 from District Attorney Raúl Torrez and his team.

December 2022 Content:

Sentencings & Convictions

            • Convicted: Stephen Paschall

In the Community

            • International Volunteer Day;
            • Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Luncheon;
            • New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Fireside Chat;
            • Guns to Gardens Gun Buyback;
            • Ciudad de Gracia Christmas Store.

SENTENCINGS & CONVICTIONS:

Convicted: Stephen Paschall. Dec. 16, a jury found Paschall guilty of first degree Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Hold Regular Session Jan. 3

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.

This meeting will be televised. 

This meeting is open to the public. 

Find the agenda to this meeting here: Jan. 3, 2023 County Council Agenda.

Find the link to this meeting here.

Webinar ID: 826 8317 6848 Read More

New Mexico Public Education Department Year In Review

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PED Secretary Kurt Steinhaus

From the NMPED:

SANTA FE — This year’s focus on mathematics, called Math is Me, led to exciting work in our schools and the notion that everyone can succeed with calculations, manipulatives, and numbers.

As 2022 ends, the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) recognizes our hard-working school employees, staff and many wins for children and families across the state. From competitive salaries for education professionals to balanced assessments for students to increased access to school information for the public, it was a year to remember.

The big Read More

Concordia Santa Fe Thanks Public For Supporting Wind Music In Northern New Mexico

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Courtesy/Concordia Santa Fe

From Concordia Santa Fe:

Concordia Santa Fe hopes the public was able to join them for the performances presented by the Concordia Santa Fe Wind Orchestra and the High Desert Winds during 2022.

As they reflect on a successful and joyous year of music making, they ask the community to also mark calendars for the following concert events in the new year:

  • High Desert Winds
    Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023;
  • CSF Wind Orchestra featuring Dr. Glen Adsit, guest conductor
    Sunday, March 19, 2023;
  • High Desert Winds
    Sunday, May 7, 2023;
  • CSF Wind Orchestra featuring Dr. John Lynch, guest conductor
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