Unitarian Church And Jewish Center Invite Community To Join In Supporting Española Pathways Shelter
The Los Alamos Jewish Center and the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos invite the community to join their collaborative effort to support the Española Pathways Shelter.
The shelter is open seven nights a week and averaged 15 guests a night in December 2023, with many nights reaching their capacity of 20 guests. The shelter serves three meals a day and served 1,739 meals in December.
The shelter offers case management to assist clients in meeting their immediate and future needs.
The shelter is increasing its collaboration with a range of other local agencies to better meet the needs Read More
Daily Postcard: Morning Sunshine Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Early morning sunshine over Los Alamos. Photo by Kathy Willcutt Read More
White Rock Named ‘Happiest Small Town In America’
The Travel—an online travel journal—recently named White Rock, New Mexico, the “Happiest Small Town in America” in their 2024 rankings. Based on the criteria of a town with a population below 8,000, as well as low poverty, crime, and unemployment ratings, White Rock—located in Los Alamos County—received the highest score.
“With a rural feel and a close-knit community, White Rock is one of the happiest small towns in America, where the abundance of picturesque landscapes is great,” The Travel wrote in their article.
“We’re honored to have White Rock receive such high acclaim from Read More
Kiwanis Club To Hold Aluminum Collection Saturday
Kiwanis Club members shown here in 2023 will be holding an aluminum collection Saturday in the parking lot at First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive near Sullivan Field. Courtesy/Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club News:
On Saturday, March 16, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will collect and buy aluminum cans to be sent for recycling.
The collection location is the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive (near Sullivan Field).
Collection hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The community is encouraged to bring the aluminum cans they’ve had accumulating and help support the environment Read More
Chamber’s Business After Hours To Feature LAPS Foundation & Schools Credit Union March 14
Los Alamos Police Seek Help Identifying ID Theft Suspect
Los Alamos Police seek the public’s assistance to identify this female identity theft suspect. Anyone who recognizes her may report details anonymously by calling L.A. Crime-Stoppers at 505.662.8282. Courtesy/LAPD
Anyone who recognizes this female identity theft suspect may report details anonymously by calling L.A. Crime-Stoppers at 505.662.8282.Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) Criminal Investigations Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the female in the following photographs.
LAPD detectives are investigating crimes Read More
Life After 50: Life Is Good, Really Good!
Sunday marked the first formal Adopt-A-Road Clean up. Pictured is: Board Member Deb Snow, Sci Guy Chad Lauritzen, Board Member Gabriel Vigil, friends Jeremy Herrera and his mom Della Herrera (not pictured Board Member Karen Greenfield). Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
We planned to kick off some new things as we get close to 10 weeks until Champions of Youth Ambitions turns 10. I got a little too excited to wait.
We recently celebrated the Community Asset Awards, wrapped up our collections for veteran and pet shelters delivering Read More
MIAC: Native Narratives Speaker Series Continues March 16
MIAC News:
The community is invited to join Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC), 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 for another event in the Native Narratives Speaker Series featuring Julie O’ Keefe (Osage).
O’ Keefe will offer insight into Osage culture and history, especially regarding clothing. O’ Keefe was the lead Osage clothing consultant for the Oscar-nominated film “Killers of the Flower Moon”.
This is a great opportunity to learn from someone deeply involved in preserving and sharing Indigenous narratives.
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is a museum Read More
JROMC: Free Eclipse Glasses And Talk Tonight At SALA!
LANL Fellow and astronomer Steve Becker has witnessed 13 solar eclipses across the globe. He will share information, including why they occur and how people have reacted to them; photographs and a travelogue on eclipses he has seen; and viewing tips for how to safely observe these rare and fascinating events. Courtesy/JROMC Read More
Los Alamos Co-op Market Announces Potential Closure
As a Co-op, it’s easy to feel small in a world of corporate giants, but size doesn’t always determine strength. At the Los Alamos Co+op Market – Los Alamos’ only local grocer – the team has been taking on the Goliaths of the grocery industry since the store opened in 2011. With a wide selection of local products, freshly made deli foods, and affordable pricing on organic groceries, their staff continues to be a resource for excellent food that supports the community.
With the changes in shopping habits of customers brought on by COVID and the opening of a large, national Read More
LANL: New Mexico Students Invited To Apply For Free Summer Physics Camp For Young Women 2024
Women scientists and engineers of Los Alamos National Laboratory lead the two-week camp in Santa Fe. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
New Mexico middle and high school students are encouraged to apply for the free, two-week Summer Physics Camp for Young Women, taught primarily by women scientists and engineers of Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories, which runs June 10-21, 2024.
The application deadline is April 1, 2024.
Hosted at the New Mexico School for the Arts in Santa Fe, the camp will explore topics related to energy and energy security (reliable, affordable access to all fuels and energy Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Falls This Morning On Pajarito
Daily Postcard: Snow falling this morning on Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/webcam
View of snow falling this morning on Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/webcam
View this morning on Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/webcam Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 15-21, 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 15-21, 2024:
Friday, March 15, 2024
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 3-05–24
- 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
- 8 p.m. PAC
Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week: Time For Action
FSG News:
SANTA FE — With the weather warming, the start of spring winds, and Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week at the end of the month, now is the time for residents of the southwest to take proactive steps against destructive wildfire.
From the desert to the bosque to the mountains, individuals and communities shouldn’t feel helpless; they can learn how to take action to protect their families, properties and communities.
What are ways to help the community prepare for all hazards and become more resilient to wildfire?
- Communication – It is important to help your community understand
Kiwanis Club Hears Boomtown Presentation
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Cub of Los Alamos
The Kiwanis Cub of Los Alamos was treated to a presentation at its March 3 meeting from Boomtown news outlet co-founders Stephanie Nakhleh, Minesh Bacrania and Sam McRae. They gave a look into the type of journalism they are endeavoring to bring to Los Alamos.
Bacrania, a freelance photographer, started off with introducing the group and then turning the mike over to Nakhleh who showed several Los Alamos Monitor front-page stories from 30 years ago when she was working as a beat reporter. They included a large and diverse amount of local news such as: “Rabid Read More
Beverly Neal Clinton Files For Los Alamos Council
Democrat Beverly Neal Clinton files for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council this afternoon in the Municipal Building. She explained she decided to run for council to have ‘representation from a lesser known voice, direct involvement with the community and bring positive change.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS: 2024 Regional Science Fair Award Winners
LAPS 2024 Regional Science Fair Award Winners. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools had 26 students compete at the 2024 Regional Science Fair held at New Mexico Highlands University.
Twenty-four students placed in their division.
Two Los Alamos High School students, Tate Plohr and Helena Welch, placed Best of Show which means they will be attending the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, Calif. in May.
Here are the rest of the results:
Junior Animal Science
- 2nd Place: Andres Trujillo, Los Alamos Online Learning Academy
- Honorable Mention: Megan
County Parks Division Staff Receive C’YA Certificates
From left, Alex Archuleta, Ben Prada and Nate Aguilar with the Los Alamos County Parks Division, were three of 40 individuals nominated for a Community Asset Award by the Champions of Youth Ambitions organization. The reception was held Feb. 18 at Fuller Lodge. While Archuleta, Prada and Aguilar could not attend the event, their supervisor, Assistant Superintendent Emmanuel Abeyta, presented the C’YA Certificates of Acknowledgement at a March 11 luncheon. Photo by Sara E. Canfield/LAC Read More
Ryn Herrmann Files For Los Alamos County Council
Democrat Ryn Herrmann files for Los Alamos County Council this afternoon at the Municipal Building. She said she decided to run for a seat on council, ‘because I am looking to serve the community after my retirement from the Chamber of Commerce and this seems like a great way to do that.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More