A 23-foot Douglas fir arrives this afternoon at the Los Alamos County Muncipal Building. The tree came from the northern part of the Jemez and soon will be bedecked in festive holiday fare in the Municipal Building’s lobby. The community is invited to check out the tree during the County’s holiday tree lighting event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
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County: Farolito Sand Available At Various Locations
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will place sand at the following locations to fill farolito bags for community members:
- Sullivan Field;
- 42nd by Urban Park;
- Deer Trap on Barranca Mesa;
- Soccer Field parking lot on North Mesa; and
- The parking lot by the transfer station in White Rock.
Los Alamos County Named Bicycle Friendly!
COUNTY News:
Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Los Alamos County with a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM (BFC) award, joining more than 400 visionary communities from across the country.
With the announcement of 65 new and renewing BFCs today, Los Alamos County joins a leading group of communities, in all 50 states, that are transforming our neighborhoods.
“We applaud these communities for making bicycling a safe and convenient option for transportation and recreation,” said Bill Nesper, executive director at the League of American Bicyclists. “We are encouraged Read More
Pig + Fig Café Remains Open During Renovations
Beef bourguignon on the menu at Pig + Fig Café includes beef tenderloin tips, smoked bacon, carrots, pearl onions and potatoes braised in red wine. Courtesy/Laura Crucet
A latte on the menu at Pig + Fig Café. Courtesy/ Laura Crucet
BUSINESS News:
The Pig + Fig Café will remain open in its regular location in the plaza at 35 Rover Blvd. while the new and improved location at 11 Sherwood Blvd., undergoes renovations.
Pig + Fig Café co-owners Laura and Fernando Crucet signed a lease to move into the building that was formerly home to the Bandelier Grill. They are working with building owner James Read More
Los Alamos County Chaplain Training Jan. 15-19
IFOC News:
The Los Alamos County Chaplain Corp (a non-sectarian service organization supporting the Fire and Police) is hosting an International Federation of Chaplain (IFOC) training Jan. 15-19 at the White Rock Fire Station #3 at 129 N.M. 4.
This training is for anyone who has ever been interested in Chaplain service.
It is a 45-hour accredited course awarding a certificate of completion and 4.7 Continuing Education Units of credit (CEU) also are available.
This training includes but is not limited to:
- Chaplaincy and the Law;
- Stress Management;
- Critical Incident Stress Management;
- Post-Traumatic
Jewelry Sale Benefits Blue Star Mothers
UC Representatives Discuss LANL Bid With RCLC
University of California representatives listen to members of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities during a meeting Wednesday morning in Espanola. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Former U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher, University of California Regent for National Laboratories and Gary Valle of the UC Federal Government Relations Office at a Wednesday breakfast meeting with the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
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North Mesa Stables Magic For The Holidays Sunday
Feeling already the pressures of the Holiday Season? Bundle up and take the kids and relatives for an evening stroll on the country roads of Los Alamos’ unique North Mesa Stables Park.
Many stable owners decorate in the spirit of the Holidays. The barnyard residents munch hay in their corrals and are bedding down for the night. Horses, goats, sheep, cows — you may even see a turkey that escaped Thanksgiving. It is truly a peaceful, unhurried and hassle-free way to unwind.
Don’t be rushed—this Read More
Experience Holiday Magic At Newly-Refurbished New Mexico Museum Of Art
- Friday, Dec. 1, the museum is open until 7 p.m.
- Sunday Dec. 3, Museum admission is free for New Mexico residents with ID.
- Saturday, Dec. 9, Museum of Art patrons will be treated to the sounds of the Desert Harp Ensemble playing holiday music in the museum