Visually & Hearing Impaired Support Group To Meet April 18
COMMUNITY News:
The Visually & Hearing Impaired Support Group is scheduled to start meeting the 3rd Thursday of each month, 1:30-2:30 p.m. beginning April 18 in the conference room at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row.
Transportation is available through the Senior Center by calling 505.662.8922.
For more information about this group, contact Janet Montoya at 505.672.9626. Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Tree Blooms On Fort Union In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A beautiful tree blooms in a yard on Fort Union Avenue near Agate Street Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Pajarito Pickleball Club Launch Deemed Great Success
Scene from the Pajarito Pickleball Club launch event Saturday at the Pinon Park Courts in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Pajarito Pickleball Club launch event Saturday at the Pinon Park Courts in White Rock. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
More than 50 people turned out to participate in the Pajarito Pickleball Club launch event Saturday at the Pinon Park Courts in White Rock. This included 10 first time players, Santa Fe Club members and out of state visitors.
The participants filled all six courts, played some great games, and raised enough Read More
Canellakis-Brown Duo To Perform In Los Alamos April 21
The Canellakis-Brown Duo will appear in Los Alamos 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21. Courtesy/LACA
LACA News:
The Canellakis-Brown Duo, young artists at the forefront of the great performer/composer renaissance, will appear in Los Alamos 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21.
Presented by the Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA), cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist Michael Stephen Brown will play a program that celebrates the standard repertoire, little-known gems and their own compositions and arrangements.
Nicholas Canellakis is a multifaceted artist combining his talents as soloist, chamber Read More
Posts From The Road: Eclipse Over Buchanan Lake In Texas
Early Eclipse: A few minutes after the beginning of the partial eclipse it was obvious that the eclipse was in progress. Some high clouds were obstructing this view but the eclipse was easily seen. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Clearing Skies: A short time following the first photo above, the skies cleared making the eclipse easier to see. The clouds continued to come and go but did not become heavy enough to block the view until after the period of totality. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
A miracle of nature occurred this week with Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of April 14, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Rose Street Reconstruction Project
Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with Read More
Three Tie For Best Predictor In ACRR Weekly Pace Race
Scene from the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday on the service road at the bottom of Main Hill. Courtesy/ACRR
Scene from the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday on the service road at the bottom of Main Hill. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Three participants tied for top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race held on the service road at the bottom of Main Hill just off N.M. 502.
Holly Walker, Felix Candia and David Kunsberg were all 1 second off their predicted time.
Other accurate predictors:
- Sonja Behnke recorded a 5 second difference;
- Aurea Rojas was 6 seconds off;
- Jesse Woodroffe
Line Dance Class With Artist Angela Ellsworth April 14, 16
NMMA News:
Immerse yourself in the world of New Mexico Museum of Art (NMMA) Vladem Contemporary’s second Artist in Residence Angela Ellsworth.
Experience a unique glimpse into Angela Ellsworth’s studio practice through dance. Dance instructor Jocelynn Hooper will lead a line-dancing class for all ages. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating opportunity noon to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 14 and Tuesday April 16 at the New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary, 404 Montezuma Ave., in Santa Fe.
This is a free event. Gallery admission is not included. The artist-in-residence program is generously Read More
The Family YMCA To Host Annual Gala Saturday April 20
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet April 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board (LTAB) will meet at noon Tuesday, April 16 in Room 110 in the County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The agenda is available on the County Website. Read More
Daily Postcard: Steller’s Jay Sings In Tree At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A Steller’s jay sings in a tree at Bandelier National Monument. The Steller’s jay has a wingspan of 19”. It is commonly seen especially in the riparian areas and higher elevation of Bandelier but for uncertain reasons, is less common in Frijoles Canyon in the last few years than previously. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More
Pajarito Closing Day Is April 14 After Stellar Ski Season
PAJARITO News:
It’s been an incredible ski season at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area and closing day is Sunday, April 14.
Mark those calendars for Mother’s Day Brunch at the Cafe May 12 and Summerfest and the kickoff to downhill mountain bike season on June 1. Read More
Valle Grande Chapter Attend 103rd State Conference Of Daughters Of The American Revolution
Roberta Day Idzorek, Chastity Kolar, Kieland Kolar, State Regent Eleanor Ortiz, Valle Grande Chapter Linda Carol Alt and Linda Kolar. Courtesy photo
Valle Grande ChapterNews:
Members of the Valle Grande Chapter attended the 103rd State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution late last month. As part of their participation, the Chapter assembles a basket each year for silent auction in support of the State Regent, Eleanor Ortiz’s project. This year, the Chapter’s theme was “Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project”. The basket included several books on the Manhattan Project Read More
Friends Of Folk Art Seeking Gently Used Donations
FOFA News:
The Museum of International Folk Art’s Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) group is seeking folk art donations of gently used textiles, clothing, ceramics, masks, wood carvings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry and folk art décor items to be sold at the 2024 Folk Art Flea.
Anyone with folk, tribal, fine art, decorative art, clothing with an ethnic or folk art look, or art books ready to recycle to other art lovers is invited join FOFA for their spring donation days. All folk art donations are tax deductible.
Anyone can donate … let friends know who are spring cleaning, downsizing or holding an estate Read More
NMDCA: Wonders On Wheels RV In Taos Noon-4PM Today
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) Wonders on Wheels (WoW) RV will be in Taos noon to 4 p.m. today, April 13 with an “invent” event for families at Enos Garcia Elementary Gymnasium, 305 Don Fernando St.
The WoW Mobile Museum is a 38-foot RV featuring 300 square feet of arts, culture, history, science exhibits and curriculum-based programming.
The WoW mobile museum brings exhibits from one of the Department of Cultural Affairs’ eight state-run museums to public schools (pre-K to 12th grade) and libraries across New Mexico.
This free community event brings more Read More
YMCA Little Youth Basketball Registration Closes May 5
County Utilities Board To Hold Regular Session April 17
COUNTY News:
The Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in Council Chambers.
The meeting is open to the public.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88515885437.
The complete agenda packet is available online: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Daily Postcard: Pajarito Mountain Ski Area End Of Season
Daily Postcard: View of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area where the community is invited to an ‘End Of Ski Season Party’ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, April 13. Wear throwback 80s Ski Gear as Pajarito is celebrating a fantastic, long ski season with live music and Bathtub Row will be pouring. There will be a barbecue on the deck and prizes for the best outfits. Click here. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain Read More
Author Deborah Jackson Taffa To Speak Sunday April 14
Community News:
Deborah Jackson Taffa will speak about her new memoir Whiskey Tender at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos.
Her book addresses some of the complex race and class issues that she faced growing up in a mixed indigenous family near Farmington.
Copies of her book will be for sale at the presentation. Light refreshments will be served.
This Forum presentation is part of a program that is intended to promote knowledge and understanding among members of the broader community in the Los Alamos area.
The Unitarian Church is at 1738 North Sage St., 505.662.2346. Read More
