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LAAC Announces Upcoming Events

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LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) announces its upcoming events. LAAC is a 501c3 non-profit corporation that for 50 years has supported creative arts activities in Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico.

For more information, visit LosAlamosArtsCouncil.org or call 505.663.0477.

FEBRUARY:

Monday Feb. 12

  • Arts Forum at noon in the Nambe Room at Fuller Lodge

MARCH:

Thursday March 1

  • Deadline to receive proposals for the Rosalie Heller Annual Memorial Lecture in Music. The inaugural lecture is Saturday, Sept. 22.

Wednesday March 7

  • Brown Bag Performance noon to 1 p.m. at Fuller Lodge, featuring
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PAC 8 Television Listings: Feb. 16-22

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PAC 8 News:

 

PAC 8 Community Media Center weekly TV listings through Feb. 22:

 

Friday Feb. 16

  • 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10:00 AM The Tom Hartman Program
  • 11:00 AM County Council Meeting –Replay 2-13-18
  • 01:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 04:00 PM Uprising
  • 05:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 06:00 PM Chamber Business Breakfast – Harry Burgess
  • 07:00 PM Los Alamos History – Forest & Fire History in the Jemez
  • 08:00 PM Art Fusion – Live Radio Show with Dr. Hall & Brad Smith
  • 08:30 PM The LA Times with Peter Malmgren
  • 09:00 PM Los Alamos History – Sid Hecker – Update on Nuclear North Korea
  • 12:00 AM Free Speech
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County Council Meets Tuesday, Feb. 13

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COUNTY News:
 
Los Alamos County Council will host a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
 
The meeting is open to the public.
 
Agenda:
 
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. STATEMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION Feb. 13, Closed Session Motion
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA
7. CONSENT AGENDA Feb, 13 Consent Motion:
  • A. Briefing and Approval of Incorporated County Of Los Alamos Resolution No. 17-22, Adopting The Los Alamos County, New Mexico
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LAAC Offers Chamber Music To Connect Community

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The Apple Hill String Quartet will hold a master class and concert March 22 in Fuller Lodge. The Los Alamos Arts Council is sponsoring the event. Courtesy photo
 
By PATRICK NEHER
Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director

What is the Great Connector of people in Los Alamos (beside science)? Music! Yes, especially classical chamber music!

Back in the 70’s, there was a gathering of string players in my mother’s living room, enthusiastically sawing away at the music of Haydn (a string quartet, if my memory serves well) and, while the melodies were clear and bright from the violins and cello,

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Los Alamos Police Chief Addresses Sportsmen’s Club Annual Banquet

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Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone answers questions Thursday evening at the Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club annual banquet. Sgambellone addressed club members on crime statistics for the County, LAPD’s active shooter training program and concealed carry issues. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club President Steve McKelvey, left, listens to guest speaker LAPD Chief Dino Sgambellone Thursday evening at the Club’s annual banquet. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Newly-elected officers for Los Read More

Mesa Public Library Opens At 1 P.M. Wednesday Feb. 14 Fire System Testing

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COUNTY News:

Mesa Public Library will open at 1 p.m. as opposed to the normal 10 a.m. opening on Wednesday, Feb. 14, due to Fire System Testing.

During this time, the public will not be allowed into the building due to frequent activation of fire alarmsThe County apologizes for any inconvenience.

Great Western Specialties began replacing the fire panel and all smoke, heat sensors and other devices Feb. 5 at Mesa Public Library.

The crew is working the overnight hours 9 p.m. through 9 a.m. today. During this time, the library interior lights will all be on and passersby may see workers at all hours Read More

La Cueva Teen Released From Hospital

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Wyatt Taylor, 14, is happy to be back in his signature jeans and boots after 52 days in the hospital. Courtesy photo

 

La Cueva teenager Wyatt Taylor lifts a bale of hay to feed his family’s animals. He had been concerned that he wouldn’t be able to lift bales after being in the hospital for almost two months but was happy to find out he could do it with no trouble at all. Courtesy photo

 

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

 

After 52 days in the hospital, 14-year-old Wyatt Taylor of La Cueva is at home in his beloved Jemez Mountains. Taylor Read More

YMCA: Think You Don’t Have High Blood Pressure? Think Again

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New blood pressure guidelines make American Heart Month the perfect time for a check-up. Courtesy photo
 
FAMILY YMCA News:
 
February is American Heart Month, and as a leading community-based organization committed to improving the nation’s health, The Family YMCA urges everyone in Los Alamos to get a blood pressure screening.
 
Revised blood pressure guidelines from American Heart Association mean that nearly half of all Americans (46 percent) have high blood pressure.
 
High blood pressure is often referred to as “The Silent Killer” because there are typically
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Village Arts Jewelry Sale Friday And Saturday

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Village Arts News:
 
Happy Valentine’s Day … come to Village Arts on DP Road:
  • 11 a.m. to  5:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9; and
  • 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10.
Besides a large selection of gold, silver and precious stone jewelry we:
  • Buy gold, silver, jewelry, coins, gems, diamonds in any condition;
  • Offer appraisals for insurance purposes;
  • Restring pearls and beads;
  • Size rings;
  • Create custom pieces using your gemstones or ours; and
  • Strive to find that special something that you have been looking for.
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