PAC 8 Summer Media Classes Start Monday June 10 … Openings Remain For Students Aged 9-14
Scene from previous PAC 8 Summer Media Class. Courtesy/PAC 8
Scene from previous PAC 8 Summer Media Class. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 summer media classes start June 10 and openings remain for students aged 9-14.
Students have opportunities to learn videography, editing using Premiere Pro, drone flying with photography and videography, music composition, lighting, special effects, GoPro Video and more.
Class size is limited to six students per teacher. Sessions cost $130. Scholarships are available for families with two students in the same class and for students enrolled in 4 or Read More
Topper Baseball Team Tops Taos Tigers In Conference Game
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Baseball Team hosted the Taos Tigers to a doubleheader Saturday at Bomber Field on North Mesa. The Toppers won the first game 22-2 and the second 12-2. This was a conference game. Kyle Evenhus has to jump high to make this catch near the back fence for the 3rd out in the 3rd inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ian Swavely gets a hit for extra bases. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com
Ian Swavely beats the tag by first baseman Christian Fresquez in the 4th inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Kyle Evenhus took over the pitching duties from Read More
Canceled: Today’s Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meeting scheduled for noon today, April 16, in the Municipal Building has been canceled due to lack of quorum. Read More
Biscochitos, Fresh Veggies At Farmers Market Thursday
April Is National Stress Awareness Month … Helpful Tips For Caregivers Of Loved Ones Living With Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Association News:
The physical, emotional and financial implications of stress are universal, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) cites those as it observes April as National Stress Awareness Month.
The sources of stress are as diverse as the people who undergo it, but one group that experiences stress day after day, occasionally for as long as 20 years, are the caregivers for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.
More than 11 million Americans (3.3% of the total population), including 67,000 New Mexicans, are currently serving as volunteer caregivers for loved ones Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 19-25, 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 April 19-25:
Friday, April 19, 2024
- 6 a.m. — Deocracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 4-09–24
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — A Chat with Glendora
- 6:30 p.m. — White House Chronicles
- 7 p.m. — Chamber
County Environmental Sustainability Board To Meet April 18
COUNTY News:Daily Postcard: Raven Glides On Winds Above Los Alamos
Q&A With Council Candidate James Wernicke
Council Candidate James Wernicke
ELECTION News:
Libertarian James Wernicke is running for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. He recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary.
Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
Wernicke: I’ve lived in Los Alamos permanently since 2013.
Post: Where do you work?
Wernicke: I’ve worked at the lab since 2013.
Post: Why are you running for County Council?
Wernicke: I believe there’s room for Read More
Coro De Cámara To Perform At Carnegie Hall
New York-bound Coro de Cámara singers prepare for their upcoming concert. Courtesy/Coro de Cámara
COMMUNITY News:
Coro de Cámara is invited to participate in a collaboration with popular composer/conductor Christopher Tin, professional orchestra, and singers from around the world, culminating in a June 9 performance at Carnegie Hall.
In recognition of Coro’s dedication to musical excellence and through an interview and audition process with Coro’s Artistic Director, Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) asked Coro to be part of this special music concert.
The program, Read More
Matt Prather Guitar Studio To Host LA Rocks Summer Camp
COMMUNITY News:
Matt Prather Guitar Studio announces LA Rocks Summer Camp June 10-21 & July 8-19 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church, 1738 North Sage Loop St.
Make Summer Rock!
This summer 4th-12th grade rockers are invited to join Matt Prather Guitar Studio for a fun, immersive musical experience during this 2-week day camp. Campers will develop and enhance their playing skills and join with other rockers to learn a variety of songs. Two different sessions offered throughout the summer for this 3-hour day camp. No experience necessary. Instruments will be provided.
Register at https://camp.mattpratherguitar.com Read More
Los Alamos Symphony Spring Concert April 20
By NELLY CASE
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra
This feast of symphonic music begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos. Student scholarship winners will also be recognized, and a reception will follow the concert in the lobby. Admission is free, but a donation of $10 per person is suggested and will be graciously accepted by the orchestra.
The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra welcomes its new permanent conductor William Waag to the podium for the closing concert of its 2023-24 season April 20. Waag serves as Artistic Director of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony and Music Read More
Mesa Public Library To Host Reading And Discussion With New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp
New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Library will host New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp for an afternoon of reading and discussion about finding one’s place, heritage and perspective through writing.
As part of the library’s celebrations of both National Poetry Month and Arab American History Month, Camp will be at Mesa Public Library 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Camp’s foray into poetry came as an unexpected detour in her life. As an artist, she brought her experience in self-expression to her poetry. Camp’s several volumes of poetry explore her Read More
LARSO Offers Beginner’s Bridge Classes
By KIAH McCONNELL
Marketing & Program Coordinator
LARSO
Bridge has been around for more than 100 years and continues to be one of the most popular card games in the world. As a fun and mentally challenging game, it can be played on many levels-
from the kitchen table to world wide competitive tournaments. Playing bridge offers both
intellectual and social stimulation for older adults and provides a good social outlet for all ages.
The Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center is pleased to offer a spring Beginning Bridge class
taught by Jerry Fleming. Fleming has been playing, teaching and directing Read More
PEEC Nature Youth Group Focuses On Several Projects
Members of the PEEC Nature Youth Group. Photo by Ryan Rainmaker
PEEC NATURE YOUTH GROUP News:
The friendly neighborhood PEEC Nature Youth Group, is made up of nine high schoolers including Phoebe Reid, Zoe Bent, Celia Pesiri, McKenzie Gerlicher, Aditya Viswanathan, Suchir Jha, Tate Plohr, Sebastian Koglin and Adis Bock, who all share an interest in preserving the great outdoors in this amazing town. The group started working on several projects centered around solving environmental problems on both a local and global scale. From testing water quality in burnt areas to developing an effective Read More
Hampton: April 4 Transportation Board Meeting Update
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos Transportation Board
At our last Transportation Board meeting, April 4, 2024, we received a presentation from Member Karen Edwards on the inclusion of blind and low-vision customers in public transportation. She challenged us to consider special transportation difficulties these individuals may experience and to take them into consideration in planning and operating our public transit system.
May 16 will be the annual Bike-to-Work Day (note the date change). If you are interested in helping with this event, including planning, please email Louise Romero Read More
Los Alamos County Public Works Department Participates In Annual National Work Zone Awareness Week April 15-19
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
“Work zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.” –Federal Highway Administration
Los Alamos County Public Works Department announced its participation in the National Work Zone Awareness Week that is held each spring to raise awareness as roadway work gets into full swing.
The goal is to remind everyone of the importance of paying attention as they approach and drive through work zones so that both motorists and roadway workers remain safe.
Drivers should consider the following actions, as suggested by the Transportation Department’s Federal Read More
2024 Turkey Hunt Season At Valles Caldera Begins Today
Turkeys foraging at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy NPS/Valles Caldera Trust
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – The 2024 turkey hunt season begins today, April 15, and runs through April 30 at Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Twenty tags were issued through the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and each tag is good for one bearded turkey. The park is home to an estimated 400 Merriam turkeys.
“We are excited to offer this traditional spring hunt,” Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos said. “With their keen eyesight and general wariness, Merriam turkeys are a challenge to hunt for Read More
37th Street And Pinon Park Playground Renovations: Survey And Public Feedback Event April 20
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services is asking the community for its feedback on renovations to Pinon Park and 37th Street playgrounds.
Through on-site survey collection stations, online survey options, and public meetings beginning April 20, community members will have the opportunity to select from the drafted designs for each of the playgrounds.
The drafted designs for the 37th Street Playlot will be posted on-site and at the Mesa Public Library for community members to view.
Designs for Pinon will be posted on-site and at the White Rock Branch Library.
Survey collection Read More
