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Explore New Mexico’s Ancient Past During International Archaeology Day

Center for New Mexico Archaeology, Photo by Chris Nail
 
MIAC News:
 
Learn about New Mexico’s fascinating 12,000-year cultural heritage through hands-on activities and demonstrations during International Archaeology Day, Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Center for New Mexico Archaeology.
 
Doors open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to New Mexicans interested in digging deep into the past.
 
Come throw an atlatl (spear-thrower), shoot bows and arrows, make yucca fiber-string, watch pottery firings, learn about coil basketry, and talk with
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Code Enforcement Topic Placed On Nov. 7 Agenda

County Councilor James Chrobocinski

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

kirsten@ladailypost.com

 

The County’s code enforcement has been a hot topic of conversation within the community. The Los Alamos County Council will join the conversation during its upcoming work session at 6 p.m., Nov. 7 in Council Chambers.

 

Councilor James Chrobocinski requested during the Sept. 26 council meeting that the issue be included on an upcoming.

 

He told the Los Alamos Daily Post, “There’s been a lot of discussion around the community about code enforcement since Read More

China Moon Restaurant Adds Bar Area

Allen Chham shows off some of the wines offered at China Moon Restaurant at 121 Central Park Square, which now serves premium sake, Asian craft beers, margaritas, red and white wines from around the world and domestic and imported beers. Beverages may be enjoyed at the new bar area or in the dining area. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

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Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Projects Presentation Oct. 24

MPPP News:

The community is invited to join the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project for a free public presentation by President of the San Gabriel Historical Society Lennett Rendon.

The presentation is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Heritage Center on Hwy 68 in Alcalde.

The San Gabriel Historical Society was established in 1966 by a group of concerned citizens that wanted to preserve the local history of Northern New Mexico.

The Society invites speakers, provides tours and on occasion has special exhibits of artifacts and collections related to local Read More

Upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

 
JJAB News:
 
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training-openings available to the community!
 
The Los Alamos JJAB has space available in the Youth Mental Health First Aid training taking place Friday OR Saturday, October 27 or 28 at UNM-LA.
 
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence based, nationally recognized and accredited course that teaches adults who work with youth how to identify symptoms of different types of mental illness. As with any first aid class, there is an action plan to help a youth in crisis. Trainees learn how to assess the person for risk of harm
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United Way Youth Team’s High Tea

By ONNOLEE ENGLERTERICKSON
ZOE HEMEZ
 
Hello! My name is Onnolee EnglertErickson and I am the 2017 chair for the United Way Youth Team.
 
I am so honored to be in this position and to be able to work with the Youth Team in order to produce this year’s events. We have been working very hard to prepare the events this year. The members of the Youth Team are motivated, innovative, and creative and are very enthusistic for everyone to see what they have been working on.
 
The United Way Youth Team just started up again this September. All of the proceeds from the events we produce go to the Community
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Final Day To Register For Los Alamos EcoChallenge

 
ECOCHALLENGE News:
 
Are you ready to make some positive changes in your life, and have some friendly, fun competition to inspire you?
 
There’s just one day left before the EcoChallenge starts Oct. 11 and runs until Oct. 25. For two weeks, participants choose challenges that improve wellness, help the community and reduce environmental impact, showing that even small actions can add up to real change!
 
There are now 13 teams registered in Los Alamos, including teams from the Middle School, the First United Methodist Church, LAC Green Team, the Chamisa Family Green Team,
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Los Alamos Daily Post Hits 8,000 FB Friends!

DAILY POST News:

The Los Alamos Daily Post has surpassed 8,000 friends today on Facebook!

The local newspaper began operations Feb. 7, 2012 and became the Official Newspaper of Record in January of this year under a contract with Los Alamos County, which runs through 2023.

The Daily Post is published online seven days a week and its print edition is mailed each Thursday to every home and business in Los Alamos and White Rock. The Post also has readers throughout New Mexico, across the United States and in 129 countries around the world.

The Los Alamos Daily Post is owned and operated by Carol A. Clark. Read More

Pajarito Mountain Extends Bike & Hike Weekends

Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/Peter Dickson
 
PAJARITO News:
 
Experience the Beautiful Fall Colors, and Participate in the Pajarito Trailfest, Sat. Oct 21!
 
Pajarito Trailfest is Sat., Oct. 21, a trail run and mountain bike event benefiting the University of New Mexico Ski Team and Southwest Nordic Ski Club Trail Initiative. There will be a 10k, 25k, 1.5k, and 3k running events. New at this year’s event is a mountain bike “mini tour.” 
 
To register and for more information, click here, or log on to Pajarito’s
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