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138 Fire On Jemez Ranger District To Proceed With Management To Meet Multiple Objectives

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SFNF News:
 
Location: Bear Springs Canyon, South of Forest Road 266
Size: 33-acres
Start Date: Sept. 8, 2016
Structures Threatened: None
Cause: Lightning
Percent Contained:  0%
 
Objectives: Mitigate the risk of future high-intensity destructive wildfires, provide point protection for historical sites and jurisdictionboundaries, improve forest health and promote the growth of grasses and shrubs that provide habitat for game and non-game species.
 
Summary: Fire managers have decided to
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Daily Postcard: ‘Bob’s Horse’ By Alice Waterman

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Daily Postcard: ‘Bob’s Horse’ painted for longtime Los Alamos resident Bob Waterman (1921-2003) by his wife Alice Waterman (1919-2013) now stands in the lobby of Oppenheimer Place in Los Alamos. Photo by Greg Kendall
 
Bob’s Horse 
By Alice Waterman 
November 2003
 
Bob Waterman wanted a painted pony for the lobby of the new Hampton Inn built in White Rock. So, in September 2002, we went to Santa Fe one Saturday afternoon to look at a few on display. To my mind, they were very expensive, but Bob still wanted a horse. In mid November 2002, an unpainted pony was delivered
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Canceled: Los Alamos Peak Invitational Speech And Debate Tournament

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LAPS News:
 
Due to a lack of volunteer judges, the Los Alamos Peak Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament scheduled for Sept. 23-24 has been canceled.
 
The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers and Los Alamos Middle School Hawktalkers speech and debate teams had planned to host The Peak Tournament at Los Alamos Middle School with a Model Congress Tournament at Fuller Lodge for speech and debate teams from across the state.
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Former CIA Operative Valerie Plame Helps Raise Funds For Rep. Garcia Richard

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From left, Dr. Marvel Harrison, Valerie Plame and Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard at Thursday’s fundraiser for Garcia Richard at Harrison’s home in Los Alamos. Garcia Richard, a Democrat, is seeking re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Guests listen as former CIA operative Valerie Plame details the accomplishments of Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and encourages the crowd to support her re-election to a third term in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Luján Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Embracing, Enriching, Enabling. Courtesy/defense.gov

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

“As we celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the longstanding contributions that the Hispanic community has made throughout our nation’s history.  This year’s theme, ‘Honoring our Heritage, Building our Future’ reminds us of the rich culture, Read More

Public Astronomy Dark Night Saturday, Sept. 24

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PAJARITO ASTRONOMERS News:

The Pajarito Astronomers is holding a County-sponsored Dark Night starting at 7 p.m. (sunset) Saturday, Sept. 24 at Spirio Soccer Field, Overlook Park in White Rock.

Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes and star gaze.

Five planets will potentially be visible during the evening:

  • Venus;
  • Mars;
  • Saturn;
  • Uranus; and
  • Neptune.

There will be a tour of the summer and fall constellations, and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. 

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 19

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COUNTY News:

The COunty has issued the following Road Construction Update for the week of Sept. 19. For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

The public is welcome to attend any of the Public Works weekly project meetings; contact the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 for meeting information. Read More

Scenes From Bike And Hike On Pajarito Mountain

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Saturday’s Bike and Hike event on Pajarito Mountain included music performed by several bands and craft beer served by Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op. The Bike and Hike continues today. Photo by Ken Hanson

Mountain biking on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Ken Hanson

Daunting mountain-bike jump challenges riders during Saturday’s Bike and Hike event on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Ken Hanson

State Road 4 Band playing Saturday during the Bike and Hike event at Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More

Three Cranes And Some 50 Workers Install Canyon Rim Trail Pedestrian Bridge Friday

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Installation of a pedestrian bridge Friday morning on the Canyon Rim Trail involved three cranes and about 50 workers. Photo by Edward Birnbaum
 
By EDWARD BIRNBAUM
Los Alamos

Friday morning’s installation of the pedestrian bridge for the Canyon Rim Trail was quite an operation, involving three cranes and somewhere around 50 workers. 

The photo above shows the three cranes used in what was about a two to three hour process, not counting the time needed to get the cranes in place.

Once the pieces of the bridge were bolted together, the very heavy structure (that looks strong enough to Read More