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Community Playdate Set For Feb. 3

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 23, 2018

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos County Library children’s librarians and Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) invite children and their parents or caregivers to a community playdate 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 3 at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave., Youth Services Zone.

This free, drop-in event is being hosted to launch the Los Alamos County Library’s new board book collection and continue to introduce the Los Alamos Affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. In addition to providing families with opportunities to peruse the board book collection and sign up for Read More

Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Meets Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 23, 2018
COUNTY News:
 
The Arts in Public Places Advisory Board meets 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 in Council Chambers in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
 
The meeting is open to the public.
 
Agenda:
 
1. CALL TO ORDER
 
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
 
3. APP BOARD BUSINESS
  • 10349-18 Approval of Minutes from Dec. 14, 201
  • 10350-18 Collect Conflict of Interest Form
4. CURRENT PROJECTS
  • 10351-18 Project update for the proposed underpass for Hwy 502 near the Canyon Rim Trail head – Presenters: Catherine Ozment
  • 10352-18 WR Pottery Project – update
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Winter Films And Beer At Reel Deal Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 22, 2018

‘Below 0’ is one of eight films in this year’s Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival. Courtesy/PEEC

 

PEEC News:

 

There is still time to purchase tickets to the Backcountry Film Festival, which is screening 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Reel Deal Theater. This is the only evening these films are coming to a theater in New Mexico. Tickets are available at the Reel Deal Theater.

 

The Pajarito Brewpub will be selling beer and wine before the show and at intermission. Also at intermission, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will raffle off prizes Read More

Two Countries: Readings And Conversations About The Immigrant Experience Jan. 27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 22, 2018
Jane Lin
 
LIBRARY News:
 
The public is invited to readings and discussion about the immigrant experience, 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27 in Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Rotunda.
 
The readings will feature Los Alamos poet Jane Lin and Santa Fe poet Lauren Camp, both of whose work is anthologized in the new book “Two-Countries – US Daughters & Sons of Immigrant Parents,” edited by Tina Schumann. Following the readings by the two featured poets, there will be an open mike session where people will be invited to read their own short writing about immigration.
 
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PAC 8 TV Schedule For Remainder Of January

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 22, 2018
PAC 8 TV schedule for the remainder of January:
 
Friday, Jan. 26, 2018
  • 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10:00 AM The Tom Hartman Program
  • 11:00 AM County Council Meeting –Replay 1-09-18
  • 01:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 04:00 PM Uprising
  • 05:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 06:00 PM Chamber Business Breakfast – Harry Burgess
  • 07:00 PM Los Alamos History – Forest & Fire History in the Jemez
  • 08:00 PM Art Fusion – Live Radio Show with Dr. Hall & Brad Smith
  • 08:30 PM League of Women Voters – Nuclear Waste Storage
  • 12:00 AM Free Speech TV
 
Saturday,
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Cinema Cindy Reviews: The Shape Of Water

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 22, 2018
By CYNTHIA BIDDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

In his new movie, “The Shape of Water”, director Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) creates a fable that seamlessly moves among several genres. He has created a horror-movie-inspired monster, brought as a captive into the cold war austerity of a government laboratory; Russians spies provide film noir style intrigue; an escape caper is planned; fantasy, sci-fi, romance, movie nostalgia, and dry humor are mixed in. Yet, it all hangs together as a lovely piece of directorial art. While I expected some mild form of monster film with a strange romantic twist,

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SFCC Visual Arts Gallery Presents La Familias Barela y Salazar Opening Reception Feb. 8

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 22, 2018
SFCC News:
 
SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College’s Visual Arts Gallery presents Las Familias Barela y Salazar: Traditions in Taos Woodcarving, a group exhibition of work by descendants and artistic heirs of notable Taos woodcarver Patrociño Barela.
 
Carlos Barela, brother Luis, his son Daniel, daughters Antonia and Jessica, Pat Barela Rael and husband Dan all carve and continue in the family tradition.
 
Also included are works from the family of Leo G. Salazar, another well-known Taos carver who knew and was inspired by Patrociño’s
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This Week At Pajarito Mountain

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 22, 2018

Pajarito got three inches in the recent storm. Courtesy photo

SKI News:

Pajarito got three inches in the recent storm, snow is in the extended forecast and the mountain crews are ready to open more terrain with more snow.

 

Mountain News:

*Current Lift ticket prices are $24 for all ages. Pajarito Mountain has Mushroom, Zero Road East and the Beginner’s area open. The NEW Magic Carpet and the Beginner Lift are open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for daily operations.

For the snow report and ticket info, click here.

Upcoming Events (click here for our calendar):

*Feb. 3, Pajarito Mountain welcomes USASA competitors Read More

Popular Folk Art Flea Returns To MNMF May 5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 19, 2018
MNMF News:
 
SANTA FE ― One of Santa Fe’s favorite community events, the Folk Art Flea, is Saturday, May 5 at the Museum of International Folk Art on Museum Hill.
 
From toys to textiles and jewelry to masks from all over the world, The Flea features an impressive array of well-priced folk art treasures. The treasured “Collectors’ Corner” returns with especially rare and unique items. The event is presented by the Museum Foundation of New Mexico’s Folk Art Committee in support of the Museum of International Folk Art Museum (MoIFA).
 
Dr. Khristaan Vilella, director of MoIFA,
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Slaid Cleaves Plays Los Alamos Feb. 16

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 19, 2018

Singer-songwriter Slaid Cleaves

MUSIC News:

Raised in Maine, Slaid Cleaves will visit Los Alamos in February by way of Austin, Texas where he is a respected part of the Americana music scene that thrives there. Cleaves will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 at Fuller Lodge

With songwriting reminiscent of that of John Prine and Steve Earle, Cleaves has spent nearly 30 years introducing his listeners to characters often forgotten in the hustle and bustle of daily life and stardom obsessed America. That he has not reached the notoriety of Prine and Earle surprises many in the industry, causing Read More

Mysteries At The Museum Episode Features Los Alamos And Manhattan Project On Travel Channel Tonight

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 18, 2018

COUNTY News:

At the end of October, the Travel Channel crew visited Los Alamos to film an episode of Mysteries at the Museum at Fuller Lodge.

The episode features Los Alamos and the Manhattan Project.

The producers notified the County today that the show will air at 8 p.m. today on the Travel Channel and other showings will be available.

Visit: https:////www.travelchannel.com/shows/manhattan-project-mysteries-at-the-museum/episodes/manhattan-project-mysteries-at-the-museum Read More

New Mexico Film Office Announces HBO’s New Drama Series ‘Succession’ To Film In New Mexico

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 18, 2018
NMFO News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced Thursday that the new HBO Drama series “Succession” will begin principal photography in New Mexico after shooting previous episodes in New York.
 
Production on the episode being filmed in New Mexico will begin in mid-January and run through the end of January.
 
“‘Succession’ starts off 2018 in what we are confident will be another booming year of production for our film industry in New Mexico,” New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis said.
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Daily Postcard: Frosty Landscape On Camp May Road

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 18, 2018
Daily Postcard: When the fog lifted late Tuesday morning, a frosty landscape was revealed on parts of Camp May Road and across Los Alamos Canyon … referred to as rime frost. Photo by Marc Bailey
 
Frosty landscape Tuesday morning on parts of Camp May Road and across Los Alamos Canyon. Photo by Marc Bailey
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