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2024 Artist-In-Residence Program At Valles Caldera

Courtesy/VCNP

VCNP News:

Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) invites artists from all creative disciplines and genres to apply for the 2024 Artist-In-Residence program.

Artists that are part of Valles Caldera’s AIR program participate in a two-or three-week residency in a historic lodge during the summer months.

Valles Caldera National Preserve is one of more than 50 NPS sites that currently host an Artist-In-Residence program.

Application period for the summer 2024 program will open April 1, 2024.

Click here for program information on the Valles Caldera website.

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Daily Postcard: Early Morning View On Pajarito Mountain

Daily Postcard: The view early this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area where because of all the snow, the season is extended to April 14. The community is invited to attend Easter Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, followed by a huge Easter Egg hunt on the snow – one side for kids 7 and under; the other for 7+ with hundreds of easter eggs hidden on the slopes. Learn more here. Courtesy/PMSA Read More

Scenes From Southwest Fire Defense Helping Out VFW

Southwest Fire Defense helped out the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8874 this afternoon trimming two trees on their property at 1793 Deacon St. They also helped rehang the flag pole halyard at the VFW, which had broken due to age. Photo by John McHale/ladaiypost.com

Eric Hoffman of Southwest Fire Defense replaces the flagpole pulley and rope damaged by wind at the VFW. Photo by John McHale/ladaiypost.com

Eric Hoffman of Southwest Fire Defense in the bucket is replacing the damaged pulley and rope on the flagpole while Alejandro Griego holds the other end from the ground. Photo by John McHale/ladaiypost.com Read More

County Art In Public Places Board To Meet March 28

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28 in person in Council Chamber in Suite 110 at 1000 Central Avenue, and virtually on Zoom.

This meeting is open to the public.

Find the agenda for this meeting here.

Find the link to this meeting here. Read More

Los Alamos Church Of Christ To Host Good Friday Service

Church of Christ News:

The community is invited to attend a Good Friday Service on March 29 at the Los Alamos Church of Christ at 2323 Diamond Drive.

The Good Friday Service is noon to 2 p.m. in the Church of Christ Building.

The service will focus on the last 7 words Christ spoke as he hung on the cross.

Everyone welcome. Read More

LAAC To Host Reception For New Exhibit On Friday

LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) will host local artists for its first gallery exhibit of 2024: Soar.

The opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit will run through April 29 and features artists not only from Los Alamos but around Northern New Mexico.

Soar will be the first of a series of exhibits including a joint show between artists Rachel Pearson and Leslie Bucklin in May, the Second Annual Come as You Are in June, a science themed show curated by  Jaquelyn Connelly in July, Plein Air Painters of New Mexico in
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On The Job In Los Alamos: Sabria Hankins At Teen Center

On the job in Los Alamos is Los Alamos Teen Center Floor Staff Sabria Hankins. She has been with the Teen Center for about two years. ‘I like helping youth figure out what they want to do with their life,’ Hankins said in talking about her job on Monday afternoon. To learn more about the Los Alamos Teen Center, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More

Obituary: Eugene Carl Walter June 22, 1936 – Feb. 27, 2024

EUGENE CARL WALTER June 22, 1936 – Feb. 27, 2024

Eugene Carl Walter passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2024, following a battle with metastatic prostate cancer.

Born in Bedford, PA on June 22, 1936, Gene lived a fascinating and extraordinary life. His charming, funny, sincere and light-hearted disposition shaped every decision he made as a devoted husband, loving father, loyal friend and meticulous scientist. He was a responsible hunter, Eagle Scout and scout leader, magician, trap shooter, soldier, Oregon Ducks fan, collector of Winchester Model Twelves and a volunteer docent Read More

Happening This Week At SALA: March 26-31, 2024

SALA News:

SALA Presents an Action-Packed Week of Events: CoderDojo, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” and Classics Film Series sponsored by Wiemann Wealth.

At 4 p.m., today, March 26, tech enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join us for a thrilling session of CoderDojo. Held at SALA, CoderDojo offers a hands-on opportunity to explore the world of coding, fostering creativity and innovation in a supportive environment.

From Thursday to Sunday, March 28-31, SALA will be screening “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” an electrifying continuation of the beloved Ghostbusters franchise. With Read More

Toppers Varsity Tennis Teams Battle Rio Rancho & Weather

The Hilltoppers Varsity Tennis teams took on Rio Rancho High School Tuesday, March 19 at home when weather played spoilsport. With less than half the scheduled matches completed, rain and hail forced the teams off the courts. The Rio Rancho Rams were able to return Thursday, March 21 to play out the rest of the matches. The boys beat their opponents 8-1 and the girls fell 9-0. Pictured is Alea Kretz hitting a backhand against her opponent Alexys Catlin of Rio Rancho. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan

Aditya Viswanathan defeated Isaiah Barnett of Rio Rancho 6-1, 6-2. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan

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County Planning & Zoning Commission To Meet March 27

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Planning And Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27.

The complete agenda packet for this meeting is available here.

This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81885706651

Or Telephone: US: +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833

Webinar ID: 818 8570 6651

Agenda:

  1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
  2. PUBLIC
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SaxAtomix Spring Concert At Betty Ehart Senior Center Open House At 5:45 PM Thursday March 28

SaxAtomix  News:

The SaxAtomix will be performing during the Betty Ehart Senior Center Open House starting at 5:45 p.m.  Thursday, March 28. Admission is free.

The program will feature music from the 30s through the 70s from Jazz & Latin to Rock & Roll.

The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. They have been performing together since 2017. The group includes Bryan Fearey, Wendy Keffeler, Adolfo Meana, Joyce Guzik and Paul Lewis.

Learn more at saxatomix.org. Read More

Community Invited To Climate Action Plan Interactive Workshop

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule, in collaboration with environmental consulting firm Cascadia, is inviting the community to an interactive workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave.

Gurule was tasked by the Los Alamos County Council in 2023 with developing a climate action plan to reduce the county’s greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability.

The upcoming April 2 workshop will focus on reviewing the findings of the recently completed greenhouse gas inventory report that analyzed the sources and Read More

Enchanting Chamber Music At Meow Wolf April 9

MEOW WOLF News: 

Be immersed into a world of enchanting chamber music in the House of Eternal Return April 9.

Enchanté! The first SFS Strata concert of The Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Season is taking you to Meow Wolf’s Fancy Town with fascinating works by diverse composers performed by The Santa Fe Symphony Wind Quartet: Laura Dwyer, Flute; Elaine Heltman, Oboe; Lori Lovato, Clarinet; and Stefanie Przybylska, Bassoon.

PURCHASE TICKETS!

EXHIBIT ACCESS | Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets start as low as $25 and include entrance to the Meow Wolf exhibit prior to the performance. Read More

County Social Services Manager To Present Comprehensive Health Plan Interim Report To Council Tuesday

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Social Services Manager Jessica Strong will present an interim report on the status of the Comprehensive Health Plan at Tuesday’s Council meeting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave.

The Los Alamos County Council tasked the Los Alamos County Health Council in 2022 to develop a health plan in accordance with New Mexico legislation that would monitor local health and health care, advise on policies that affect health care, facilitate communication, and identify resources to improve health.

At the March 26 Council meeting, Strong will share the findings Read More

Lawsuit Against Schools Remanded To District Court

Staff Report:

Los Alamos resident and parent of a Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) student, Luckie Daniels’ lawsuit against the district was today granted to be remanded to First Judicial District Court for the State of New Mexico by District Judge Judith C. Herrera.

According to court documents, the lawsuit was originally filed by Daniels in November at the First Judicial District Court. The defendants, LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy, Assistant Superintendent Carter Payne, School Board President Antonio Jaurigue and board members Melanie Colgan, Sondra Wyman, Ellen Specter and former Read More

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