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Discoveries Action Team Meets June 21

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COUNTY News:

The next monthly meeting of the Discoveries Action Team is Thursday, June 21 in the Pajarito Room of Fuller Lodge. Participants will meet  11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and continue discussing ideas suggested by the Place-Making and Place-Marketing subgroups.

Free lunch will be served. The meeting will be facilitated by the Idea Group, the consultant for implementation of the Brand Action Plan.

The Discoveries Action Team is a volunteer group open to all County residents, businesses and organizations. Members are “champions” for the brand which incorporates the mindset that Read More

New Mexico Tech Reps. Visit Los Alamos June 18

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NMT News:
 
New Mexico Tech representatives will be visiting Los Alamos the week of June 18. The purpose of the visit is to increase collaboration in both education and research.
 
The visit will kick off with an Alumni reception at 6 p.m., June 20 at Unquarked. The reception will include light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. The alumni reception will be hosted by Dr. Stephen Wells (President), Dr. Douglas Wells (Vice President of Academic Affairs), Dr. Van Romero (Vice President of Research), and Dr. Lorie M. Liebrock (Dean of Graduate Studies). President Wells
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Special Session To Fill Council Vacancy 6 p.m. Today

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council is holding a special session at 6 p.m. today in Council Chambers to discuss and possibly appoint one of six applicants to fill a vacancy on Council.

Residents who submitted a “letter of interest” by the May 31 deadline to fill the vacancy after the resignation of Councilor James Chrobocinski earlier in May include Morris B. Pongratz, Brady Burke, David M. North, Laura A. Crotzer, Aaron Walker and K. Michael Cleveland.

Applicants were asked to submit a “letter of interest” stating that they were a qualified voter and resided in the County, along with a summary Read More

Local Democratic Party Meets 6:30 p.m. Today

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DEMOCRATIC PARTY News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. today in Building 5 at UNM-LA (click here for map).

The meeting will include a recap of the Primary Election Results and a discussion about how to support Democratic Candidates in the General Election.

Upcoming Events

  • Monday, June 11 – Meeting at UNM-LA 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, July 9 – Meeting at UNM-LA 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 28 – DPLAC Headquarters move-in
  • Early August – Official opening of DPLAC Headquarters
  • Saturday, Aug. 11 – Los Alamos Fair &
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Christian Church Hosts Pet Palooza June 12-14

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Pastor Doug Partin searches for his ark as he hopes for rain this season. Courtesy photo
 
Pet Palooza signs dot the community to entice members and non-members to attend. Courtesy photo
 
CHURCH News:
 
Pastor Steve Bublitz of the Christian Church wants you to think about the joyous greeting a dog gives you after a hard day at work or school, the unconditional love you feel and wants you to know that God loves you the same. It is that unconditional love that is a highlight of the second annual Pet Palooza, June 12-14.
 
“Having a pet allows us to fulfill that need to serve others,”
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Manhattan Project Experts Present Seminar: ‘Summer Of 1945: The Road To Trinity’ June 14

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COMMUNITY News:

New Mexico’s role in developing the first atomic bomb will be explored through a series of presentations organized by Recursos, a Santa Fe-based educational organization, starting June 14.

The programs coincide with the Santa Fe Opera’s presentation of Doctor Atomic this summer, as well as related events and exhibits sponsored by the New Mexico History Museum and other organizations during 2018-19.

Doctor Atomic, which takes place in Los Alamos during the summer of 1945, focuses on developments leading up to the detonation of the first atomic bomb Read More

Pajarito Mountain Remains Open For Bike And Hike Uplifts Saturdays And Sundays Through Oct. 28

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Scene from Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain

Scene from Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain

PAJARITO MOUNTAIN News:

Pajarito Mountain is open for bike and hike uplifts every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 28.

Pajarito’s trails are open Monday through Friday for biking and hiking without the chairlift. Rentals from Rocky Mountain are available and include helmet and armor. To save 10 percent buy online.

The Cafe also is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am-2pm.

Upcoming events:
 
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Governor Proclaims Monsoon Awareness Week

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Gov. Susana Martinez proclaims June 10-15, 2018 as ‘Monsoon Awareness Week’ in New Mexico. Courtesy/NWS

STATE News:

Gov. Susana Martinez has proclaimed June 10-15, 2018 as “Monsoon Awareness Week” in New Mexico.

The National Weather Service (NWS) and New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM) conduct the annual campaign to promote awareness of life-threatening weather hazards that affect New Mexico during the Summer Monsoon season.

During Monsoon Awareness Week in New Mexico, we will focus on a series of informational projects to promote awareness. Read More

Los Alamos Nature Center Is Looking For Volunteers

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PEEC volunteers. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center, the non-profit that operates the Los Alamos Nature Center, is seeking volunteers.
 
The nature center is short-staffed for volunteers in the following areas:
 
  • Docents for the gift shop;
  • Assistants for educational programs;
  • Outreach;
  • Data-entry; and
  • Gardeners.
 
Volunteers are matched with jobs based on their interest and skillsets and scheduling is flexible to meet individual needs.
 
Contact PEEC’s Visitor Services Manager Christa Tyson at 505.662.0460
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