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Former Kiwanians Describe Fire In Ute Park/Cimarron

By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Los Alamos Kiwanis Club

When I was Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis Division 3 from 2008 to 2010, I visited what was then the Kiwanis Club of Cimarron many times.

I would recruit three or four other Los Alamos Kiwanians; drive to Cimarron (population 1,021) by way of Taos and Ute Park; stay at the wonderful old, historic (and “haunted”) St. James Hotel; and pay an official Kiwanis visit to the Cimarron club during its weekly breakfast session in the hotel’s meeting room.

I always enjoyed it. The club was very active. Many of its members worked at Philmont Scout Ranch, a rugged, beautiful Read More

Scenes From LAHS 2018 Graduation Ceremony Part 1

Scene from this morning’s graduation ceremony at Los Alamos High School in which students line up to enter Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from this morning’s graduation ceremony at Los Alamos High School during which 246 students received their diploma in Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from this morning’s graduation ceremony at Los Alamos High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

FREE Summer Lunch Program June Through August

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SFSP News:
 
Chartwells Food Services, the service provider for Los Alamos Public Schools will bring a new Summer Food Service Program(SFSP) to the community youth.
 
The service will provide one free lunch and snack for each student under the age of 18, with no income eligibility or need to apply. The program, provided by Los Alamos Public Schools will take place at Aspen Elementary School and is available to other youth serving programs.
 
“Chartwells is very excited to be able to provide free lunches this summer,” Holsapple said. “We hope this will continue
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FREE Fishing Day In New Mexico Today

Jamie Chisum Bermudez at Sipapu Resort. Courtesy photo
 
SIPAPU News:
 
VADITO  Today is FREE fishing day throughout New Mexico, which means no license is required to fish Jun. 2, 2018.
 
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort also is hosting its popular FREE fly fishing clinics with Solitary Angler every Saturday this summer.
 
At 10:30 a.m., every Saturday (with the exception of June 23) through Sept. 1, Solitary Angler’s certified instructors provide a free 90-minute “Quick Start” fly casting class to the public at Sipapu. Sipapu is centrally located in the heart
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Youth Activity Center Hawk Hangout Returns Tonight

The Youth Activity Center Hawk hangout returns again Friday night. FREE popcorn will be given to sixth grade graduates and 7th and 8th graders upon entering the AC. Memberships are free but are not required for the Friday night events. The effort is sponsored by the Los Alamos Family Council with funding from Los Alamos County, the United Way and the DWI Council. Table games, video games, music and more are available for youth. Courtesy photo
 
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LAFD Cautions Community To Be Ready For Potential Evacuation With Current Hot And Dry Conditions

Los Alamos Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland, left, and Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna this morning reviewing details of the Ute Park Fire between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
 
 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland and Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna said this morning that it is time for community members to think about having a go-bag ready and follow the “Ready Set Go” recommendations on how to be prepared for evacuation if necessary.

“It’s time to be real. We’ve Read More