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Community Invited To Join County At Upcoming Meetings For 11 Proposed Capital Improvement Projects

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COUNTY News:

The community is invited to attend the Los Alamos County Council at meetings to review the 11 proposed Capital Improvement Projects.

Meeting Schedule:

County Council Work Session

  •  Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m.
  • LAFD Training Room, Fire Station #3, White Rock
  • The Dekker Perich Sabatini team will review the projects and associated costs

Town Hall Meeting

  • Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5-8 p.m.
  • Fuller Lodge

Town Hall Meeting

  • Saturday, Oct. 22, at 8:30 a.m. to noon
  • LAFD Training Room, Fire Station #3, White Rock

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PSAT To Be Given At LAHS Oct. 19

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LAHS News:
 
Los Alamos High School will administer the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) 8-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. 
 
This exam is mandatory for all sophomores and optional for juniors.
 
This test is the National Merit Scholarship qualifier when taken as a junior and is also used to select minority students for several recognition and scholarship programs.
 
The PSAT/NMSQT measures verbal, math, and writing aptitude and is recommended for juniors who will be taking the SAT later in the school year. Test
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Jackson Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Courtesy photo
 
ACRR News:
 
Aaron Jackson was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held near the end of San Ildefonso Road on North Mesa with a 5 second differential off his predicted time. 
 
Other accurate predictors were: Roxana Candia at 6 seconds off as well as the best finisher on the 1 mile course at 6:32, Jackie Marr with a 18 second second difference, Duane Marr at 21 seconds off, and Nikol Strother recording a 37 second differential and the top female finisher on the 3 mile course with a time of 21:04.
 
T. Tainowsky was the best male finisher
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LAHS Girl’s Golf Results

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LAHS Toppers Girl’s Golf team came up victorious at the Fall Taos High Invitational. Senior Liz Lockhart (left,) freshman Leah Mountain, freshman Emily Moulton, 8th grader Jessica Osden, 8th grader Muira Mowrer. Courtesy photo
 
LAHS News:
 
The LAHS Girl’s Golf team played their first tournament of the year at the Fall Taos High Invitational. 
 
The Toppers, led by freshman Leah Mountain, won the tournament with a 399. Leah shot a 90 for second place in the girl’s individual competition. Jessica Osden finished with a 91 for the Toppers which
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New Mental Health Access Project In Los Alamos

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MHAP News:
 
Collaboration is in the air as the United Way of Northern New Mexico and Self Help recently launched a their new mental health website to educate community members about issues, resources and highlight local providers.
 
The project came about as a result of the growing concern about mental health issues, suicide, and misconceptions about seeking help in the community of Los Alamos. The website offers a broad spectrum of resources for elementary aged students, youth, millennials, and LANL employees.
 
“The United Way
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Memorial Celebration For Alice Evans Oct. 7

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Alice Evans/Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
A Memorial Celebration for Alice Evans will take place at 6 p.m., Friday Oct. 7 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.
 
SCHEDULE:
  • 5:30 p.m. – Guests are welcome to arrive early if they wish
  • 6-7 p.m. – Memorial celebration with speakers and live flute music by Alice’s niece Carol Wincenc
  • 7-8 p.m. – Reception
Light refreshments will be served: Water and punch, etc. Alcohol is not permitted. Please RSVP to njmazzola@gmail.com or text to 978.549.2505
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Prescribed Burn Planned On Cuba Ranger District

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SFNF News:
 
Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct the Cedar Springs prescribed burn on the Cuba Ranger District sometime between Sept. 23 and Oct. 1. That window is dependent on favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts.
 
The 2,187-acre Cedar Springs prescribed burn is approximately five miles northeast of the community of Llaves and one mile north of the Dead Man Lookout. When ignitions begin, there will be a forest closure order issued for public safety in areas around Forest Service Roads 6
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YMCA Heart Smart Poster Contest

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YMCA News:
 
The Family YMCA and the Los Alamos Heart Council are co-sponsoring a poster contest for kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade. 
 
The theme of this contest is “Be Heart Smart.” Posters/pictures may be in any medium (crayon, paint, etc.) Be sure to include name, address, phone number, school and grade. There will be two age categories: K-3 and 4-6. 4 Prizes in each category; 1st prize: $30, 2nd prize: $20, 3rd prize: $10, 4th prize: $5. Posters must be brought to
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