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Daily Postcard: Time To Raise The Bird Feeder

Daily Postcard: It’s time to raise the bird feeder after this tall handsome buck is spotted eating the seeds Friday in the yard of a residence in White Rock. Photo by Laurie Hixson
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LAPS Brings Hummingbird Music Camp To LAMS

Band students attend Hummingbird Music Camp at LAMS. Courtesy/LAPS

LAMS News:

Although members of the jazz band and jazz orchestra weren’t able to travel to the Hummingbird Music Camp in the Jemez Mountains this year, music teachers brought Hummingbird to Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS).

LAMS music teacher Ryan Finn conducted the Jazz Orchestra, while Will Finn led the Jazz Band.

“The students did a fantastic job and worked hard to hone their skills,” Finn said. “They were a little disappointed that we didn’t get to go to the Hummingbird Camp, but this was a good alternative to not having this Read More

LAMTA: 19 Young Pianists Perform At Fuller Lodge Feb. 27

LAMTA News:

It has been more than two years since the talented, young pianists of Los Alamos have been able to present a collective, in-person public recital.

The COVID-19 pandemic has restricted the Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) from featuring students in the Sunday Musicale Series.

An ongoing event for more than 25 years, LAMTA’s Sunday Musicales have always been regular public presentations in both fall and spring terms for the public’s enjoyment and to highlight appreciation of the city’s musically talented youth. The performers, their families and teachers, are all Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At Karen Wray Gallery

On the job in Los Alamos Thursday are students Maria Voskresenskaya and Trish Masterson observing owner/artist Karen Wray at The Karen Wray Gallery as she details the advantages of completing a charcoal sketch before starting an oil painting. The Karen Wray Gallery offers classes on Painting for the Absolute Beginner, Beginning Drawing and Color 1. The gallery is at 1247 Central Ave. Suite D-2 and open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For information visit karenwrayfineart.com or call 505.660.6382. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Read More

Daily Postcard: Sandhill Cranes Spotted Over White Rock

Daily Postcard: Sandhill Cranes were spotted Sunday, migrating north over White Rock. The Sandhill Cranes have been migrating north for several days. Photo by Nancy Hibbs

This map shows where Sandhill Cranes migrate and reside. Courtesy/South Dakota Birds and Birding Read More

Barranca Bobcats Make Valentines For Seniors

150 handmade Valentine cards made by the Barranca Bobcats were dropped off at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Courtesy photo

LARSO News:

While the Betty Ehart Senior Center, had a bear visit last year, it was small in comparison to a pounce of bobcats that arrived, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

The Barranca Bobcats were sharing the love and kindness, as part of their Kindness Week Challenge, and the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) was thrilled to revive their love. The fun was split between the Los Alamos and White Rock centers, and shared during lunch events. Aedin Loychik’s Read More

Fiber Art Show: ‘Threads Of Community’ At Step Up Gallery

Fiber artists from left, Gloria Sharp, Samuel Buelow, Nicole Dunn, Katy Korkos and Valentina Devine are participating in the ‘Threads of Community’  exhibit at Step Up Gallery. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

A new exhibit, Threads of Community, opened Feb. 17 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The colorful and diverse fabric art pieces created by local artists draw visitors in the door and leads them to everything from large quilts to humorous 8-inch-tall dragons.

An artists’ reception will be held 2-4 p.m. March 12. The public is invited.

Five artists, well-known in the local arts Read More

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Shares Big News!

The Los Alamos summer concert series presents Igor & The Red Elvises July 15. Courtesy/Sancre Productions

SUMMER CONCERT News:

The people spoke, and the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series listened. After years of Taos and Santa Fe distilleries serving the beloved Friday night summer concerts with their craft beverage offerings, there was always the feeling that Los Alamos had quality breweries and distilleries closer to home that should be recognized and given a chance to serve the local populace their tasty libations. 

Well, that time has come. Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Read More

LACA: 75 Years Of Music In Los Alamos

Ann McLaughlin speaks on Los Alamos Concert Association at Kiwanis Club Feb. 15. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

The Los Alamos Concert Association has been bringing wonderful music to our community for 75 years.

Feb. 15, the Kiwanis Club was treated to a presentation by Ann McLaughlin, the artistic director of the association. She spoke about their inception, history and, and accomplishments, and expressed appreciation for all the hard work done by the volunteer board.

McLaughlin said her role is to choose the performers, which she likened to being “a kid in a candy Read More

Pets Lifting Spirits In Los Alamos: Roxie, Peanut & Rawley!

In April of 2020 Los Alamos Daily Post shared a loving image of Goldendoodle Roxie and shelter cat Peanut lifting spirits around Los Alamos. Sadly, 9.5 year old Roxie has since passed away due to cancer. Even after Roxie’s passing, she continues to lift spirits around Los Alamos. Courtesy/Art and Deanna Forster

Roxie and Peanut’s parents desperately looked for a new pup and were lucky enough to find 8-month-old male Cockapoo Rawley. After a few days, Peanut and Rawley had become best friends! However, Peanut shows he is top dog around here because he owns the pillow. Courtesy/Art and Deanna Forster Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Feb. 25 – March 3, 2022

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 Feb. 25 – March 3:

Friday, Feb. 25, 2022

  • 6 a.m.  Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. The Tom Hartman Program
  • 11 a.m. County Council Replay 2-22-22
  • 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. Los Alamos Senior Center – “Wake up and Move with Natalie”
  • 7 p.m. Global
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Beso Jewels At Village Arts Feb. 25 & 26

Silver Collar with Tyrone Turquoise. Courtesy/Beso Jewels

Rose Gold and Diamond Angel Wing Earrings. Courtesy/Beso Jewels

Kennedy Half Dollars 40 percent Silver Priced at Spot. Courtesy/Beso Jewels

COMMUNITY News:

Beso Jewels will be at Village Arts:

  • 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25.     
  • 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26

Services:

  • Repairs of all types
  • Custom design
  • Gold and Silver finished jewelry, including chain in Sterling and Gold
  • Coins (Just got a new lot in)
  • Appraisals
  • Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
  • They BUY Gold, Silver, Jewelry in any condition, coins, gemstones and
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Machinist/Fabricator Richard Ronquillo Creates Memorials To Honor Others

A stainless-steel memorial honoring Father Graham Golden created by machinist/fabricator Richard Ronquillo of Rich Welding, LLC. Courtesy photo.

Machinist/fabricator Richard Ronquillo of Rich Welding, LLC recently memorialized his old friend and former LANL co-worker Floyd Smith. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO

Community ties reach far and wide for Richard Ronquillo, a third-generation machinist/fabricator. He had worked for Los Alamos National Laboratory where he also welded, which turned into doing welding repairs for neighbors and friends. Read More

Scenes From Winter Day At North Mesa Stables

Scene after snowfall taken Feb. 5 at North Mesa Stables, 650 N. Mesa Road. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Chickens, geese and a rooster gather Feb. 5 at North Mesa Stables. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Signs stating ‘Goat Crossing’ and ‘Keep Gate Closed, don’t let the goats out no matter what they tell you!’ spotted Feb. 5 at North Mesa Stables. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

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