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Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents Quatuor Ébène April 14

Pro Musica News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Pro Musica’s popular String Quartet Series concludes at 3 p.m. April 14 with the French ensemble Quatuor Ébène performing music by Mozart, Alfred Schnittke, and Grieg. 

Quatuor Ébène is named after the wood “ebony,” a component of string instruments that “resists time and is a symbol of exotic cultures” (former cellist Raphael Merlin).

The quartet is also unique in their classical music background— have led double lives as jazz, folk, and rock musicians. What began in 1999 as a distraction in the music school’s practice rooms —improvising on jazz standards Read More

County: Gas Line Repair In White Rock On March 26

Map showing gas line area to repaired March 26 in White Rock Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Weather permitting, the repair of a gas line in White Rock is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26. The work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and should last no later than 4 p.m.

A crew with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be digging up a gas main to fix the gas service line to 37 Grand Canyon Dr., between Canyon Vista Street and Mesa Verde Street.

Officials at DPU would like to remind drivers that when work begins on Tuesday, they should expect to see flagging operations and Grand Canyon traffic reduced to Read More

Española Mayor Dispels Rumors On Efforts To Solve Homeless Crisis

From the City of Española:

As City of Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil launches bold initives to address homelessness issues in the City, his administration finds itself having to dispel rumors as naysayers on social media undermine what the City is trying to accomplish.

“It’s easy to get people to agree that something needs to be done to address homeless issues when you have a group of decision makers in a meeting,”  Vigil said, adding that “the challenge is to implement real solutions that help the unhoused population, while also understanding and respecting the impact any solution may have Read More

NMDOT Prepares For 2024 Good Friday Pilgrimage To El Santuario De Chimayo

Scene from the 2023 annual Good Friday Pilgrimage to the El Santuario de Chimayo. Post file photo

NMDOT News:

  • Motorists are reminded to watch for walkers

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has begun preparing safe walking areas along various New Mexico highways for the annual Good Friday Pilgrimage to the El Santuario de Chimayo (El Santuario).

The department met with local emergency response personnel to prepare for this event and crews have been working over the past few weeks to prepare the various routes to El Santuario for pilgrims making the trek this year.

Through Read More

Ribbon Cutting For Lindsay Brenner Art At Airport

Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Services invites the public to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lindsay Brenner artwork at the Los Alamos County Airport. This event is 1-2 p.m. Friday, March 29 at the  airport.

In pursuit of enhancing the airport environment, the Art in Public Places (APP) Board launched a Call for Art in November 2021. This initiative sought artworks that not only added aesthetic value but also contributed to sound management within the Los Alamos County Airport.

Following the Call for Art, Lindsay Brenner emerged as the standout artist among Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Police Cmdr. Daniel Roberts

On the job in Los Alamos is Police Cmdr. Daniel Roberts standing near the department’s Guiding Principles poster Thursday inside the station at 2500 Trinity Drive. Cmdr. Roberts began his career at LAPD in 2010 and now oversees police operations including four patrol units, the investigations section, social media, the FTO program and recruiting. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 22-28, 2024

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for March 22-28, 2024:

Friday, March 22, 2024

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live;
  • 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program;
  • 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 3-5–24;
  • 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates;
  • 6 p.m. Neurodiversity in Literature;
  • 7 p.m. Healthy Longevity;
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YMCA Partners With LAPS To Provide Spring Break Camp

Scene of a previous Spring Break Camp activity at Aspen Elementary School. Courtesy/YMCA

Scene of a previous Spring Break Camp with art/creativity activities at The Family YMCA. Courtesy/YMCA

Y News:

During the conference days and upcoming spring break, The Family YMCA has partnered up with Los Alamos Public Schools to provide Spring Break Camp with free childcare for families within the local school district.

This is a great collaboration with Y staff, LAPS staff and Los Alamos High School student interns to ensure the camp is a success.

Youth engage in many activities throughout the day Read More