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Planetarium Film: ‘We Are Astronomers’ Sept. 17-18

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PEEC News:
 
Do you know what an astronomer does? Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC’s) popular planetarium film, We are Astronomers, will be playing this weekend!
 
This family-friendly film will screen in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18. See how astronomers seek an answer to the origin of the Universe. 
 
Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. Now astronomers around the world collaborate in order to make better use of their technology. We
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Santa Fe Community College Presents Sustainability Series On Mondays In September

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SFCC News:
 
SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College presents a Sustainability Series in partnership with the City of Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico Energy and Minerals and Natural Resources Department and the Santa Fe Green Chamber of Commerce 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays Sept. 12, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
 
The sessions are free and open to the public, but people must pre-register for the sessions to reserve a spot. Seating is limited. Here are the registration links:
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SFCC Autumn Readings: ‘Confessions Of A Failed Saint’

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‘Confessions Of A Failed Saint’ reading Sept. 21. Courtesy photo
 
SFCC News:
 
Santa Fe Community College Autumn Readings hosts Terry Wilson, local author and teacher reading along with her students from “Confessions of a Failed Saint,” 6-8 p.m., Wednesday Sept. 21, in the Library.
 
This free event is in the SFCC library at 6401 Richards Ave. Call 505.428.1903 for information.
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Pet Of The Week: Lacy The Cat

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Lacy. Courtesy of Paulina Gwaltney Photography. 
 
FOS News:
 
Lacy is a 2-year-old tortie transferred from the Socorro Animmal Shelter.
 
Lacy has cute, big, Yoda-like ears. She loves to hang out on high perches and also enjoys snuggles and attention from people and gladly comes down from her perch when visitors are in the room. Lacy does well with other mellow cats. 
 
For more information about adopting, volunteering and donating and learning more about special needs animals and cats and dogs in foster care, visit www.lafos.org
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Los Alamos Man Shuts Down Albuquerque Sunport

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Jeremy Danielson charged with a felony. Courtesy photo

Staff Report

Albuquerque police arrested a Los Alamos man Sunday at the Albuquerque International Sunport after it was discovered that he possessed a suspicious device in his carry-on luggage.

Police charged Jeremy Danielson, 40, with one felony count of possessing a hoax bomb or explosive, a charge under the state’s criminal code that surrounds intentionally placing, giving or mailing any false bomb or explosive with the intent that any other person thinks it is real.

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McNiel: Homecoming 2016!

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By MIKE MCNIEL
Los Alamos

What is Homecoming? Homecoming is a tradition started in 1911 by the University of Missouri in which schools welcomed students and alumni back to class for the new school year! It’s a party, a parade, a football game, a dance, and an election of court! It’s a celebration of the year to come!

But … What does it mean to you?!?!?!

I started by asking a few alumni what homecoming meant to them. Lizbeth Guarello class of 2015 said, “I don’t think it really meant anything to me except it was a fun time and I made memories I will never forget”. Taylor Jaramillo, also a class of 2015 Read More

Voter Registration Agent Training And Voter Registration Drives Planned To Help Raise Awareness

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COUNTY News:

Throughout September, the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office will host a Voter Registration Agent Training and Voter Registration drives to help raise awareness about the upcoming election.

The County Clerk’s Office will conduct a Voter Registration Agent Training 3:30 p.m.to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the Council Chambers for those wishing to solicit and provide assistance to another person in the completion of a Voter Registration Form. Once trained, Voter Registration Agents will complete and sign a sworn statement outlining the duties and responsibilities of a Voter Read More

Pet Of The Week: Marshall The Dog

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Marshall the dog wants a running partner. Courtesy/Paulina Gwaltney Photography

SHELTER News:

Marshall is a 3-year-old Black Mouth Cur/Cattle Dog mix who would make the perfect running partner.

He recently transferred to the Los Alamos County animal shelter from a high-kill shelter in southern New Mexico and can’t believe his luck at landing in such a nice shelter with so many other friendly dogs.

Marshall gets along well with other dogs, and he also is very friendly with people.

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Rotary District Governor Dave Anderson Encourages Los Alamos Rotarians To ‘Serve Humanity, Build Leaders’

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Rotary District 5520 Governor Dave Anderson, left, spoke to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos Sept. 6 and is pictured with Los Alamos Rotary Club President Rob Metcalf. Photo by Oliver Morris

ROTARY News:

Dave Anderson, District 5520 Governor for Rotary clubs in New Mexico and Far West Texas, spoke Sept. 6 to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, delivering a message based on the worldwide organization’s 2016-17 theme of “Rotary Serving Humanity.”

“This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation,” Anderson told members. “What began with a donation of $26.50 has become a $3 billion effort Read More

LAHS Homecoming Week Begins Today!

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LAHS News:
 
Members of the Los Alamos High School Student Council and Student Leaders have been working hard to plan a fun-filled week for Homecoming for students, staff and the entire community.
 
Schedule of Events:
 
Billy Bob
Revival of longstanding tradition where senior guys play volleyball.
Monday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. 
Griffith Gym  
$2 Entrance. This is a fundraiser for volleyball.
 
Powder Puff
Revival of longstanding tradition where senior girls play football 
Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. 
Sullivan Field
Free
 
Bonfire
Wednesday,
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