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Spooky Science! Laser Shows & Fun On Halloween

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Courtesy/NMMNHS
 
NMMNHS News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Make this a Halloween to remember for more than just candy and costumes! Spend Halloween afternoon at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and indulge in a little Spooky Science!
 
This is an activity for the entire family.  From noon-4:30 p.m., there will be lots of spooky nature science activities in the Museum atrium. Build an alien landscape, observe snakes, spiders and creepy critters and distinguish fact from fantasy. 
 
Throughout the afternoon, at 3, 4 &
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County: Community Services Survey On Open Forum

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COUNTY News:
 
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department is soliciting feedback from community members regarding the level of service provided by the department.
 
Your feedback is very important to us and will help to shape our future efforts in providing safe, engaging, high-quality, cost-effective programs, services and special events for our citizens in a responsive and courteous manner.
 
Thank you for taking the time to share your input!
 
Click here to take the survey.
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Los Alamos Police Hire Victim Assistant

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By Chief Dino Sgambellone
Los Alamos Police Department

As the Los Alamos Police Department participates in bringing recognition to October’s Domestic Violence Awareness month, we would also like to extend our welcome to our newest addition to the department, the Victim Assistant.

The Victim Assistant acts as a liaison for victims, providing services to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, dating violence and other related issues. The Victim Assistant provides support to the victims of crimes with information about the options available to them. Read More

Last Day This Year For Bandelier Shuttle Buses Oct. 15

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BANDELIER News:
 
After a busy spring, summer, fall, and Balloon Fiesta, during which the shuttles carried thousands of visitors between White Rock and the Bandelier Visitor Center, this year’s shuttle season is about to draw to an end. 
 
Sunday, Oct. 15 will be the last day of shuttle bus service to the park until next spring. 
 
“Every summer since the Las Conchas Fire in 2011, the buses have made a huge difference in visitors’ experience here. The shuttles prevent people from having to wait in line for hours for spaces to open
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PCA Expresses Concern With Pajarito Mountain Land Privatization Arrangement In The Works

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PCA News: 

The Pajarito Conservation Alliance, (PCA) a 501(c)4 non-profit community organization focusing on information, advocacy, and volunteer work to protect the ecosystems and outdoor experience of the Pajarito Plateau, is concerned about a new arrangement in the works that would completely privatize Pajarito Mountain, contrary to citizens’ prior understanding. See https://pajarito.org/news/201 7/10/4/pajarito-mountain-land- privatization.

PCA members sent the following letter to the Los Alamos County Council Oct. 2 expressing that concern:

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Teatro Paraguas & Casablanca Studios Stage 4th Annual Day Of The Dead Celebration

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TP News:
 
Teatro Paraguas and Casablanca Studios (formerly Santa Fe Danceworks) will present the fourth annual El Día de los Muertos Community Celebration Oct. 27-29.
 
The Celebration begins Friday Oct. 27 with El Baile de las Katrinas at Casablanca Studios, located at 1935 Warner St, beginning at 9 p.m. DJ Ricky provides the music.  There will be a Katrina contest, and a cash bar. There is a $7 cover.
 
The Celebration continues on Saturday at Teatro Paraguas, and includes actors reading
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Susan Baker-Dillingham Of Los Alamos Donates Monetary Gift To New Mexico Women In Film

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Susan Baker-Dillingham of Los Alamos, left, and NMWIF President Christine McHugh. Courtesy photo
 
NMWIF News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― New Mexico Women in Film (NMWIF) announced Sunday, Sept. 17, that they have received a generous gift of $13,000 from Susan Baker-Dillingham, founder and executive director of the New Mexico Dance Theater Performance Company (NMDT-PC).
 
NMDT-PC was established in 2005 as a 501(c)(3) organization that focused on enriching the lives of New Mexico students through the art of dance. NMDT-PC brought training and performance to
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