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Daily Postcard: ‘Bob’s Horse’ By Alice Waterman

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2016
Daily Postcard: ‘Bob’s Horse’ painted for longtime Los Alamos resident Bob Waterman (1921-2003) by his wife Alice Waterman (1919-2013) now stands in the lobby of Oppenheimer Place in Los Alamos. Photo by Greg Kendall
 
Bob’s Horse 
By Alice Waterman 
November 2003
 
Bob Waterman wanted a painted pony for the lobby of the new Hampton Inn built in White Rock. So, in September 2002, we went to Santa Fe one Saturday afternoon to look at a few on display. To my mind, they were very expensive, but Bob still wanted a horse. In mid November 2002, an unpainted pony was delivered
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Scenes From Bike And Hike On Pajarito Mountain

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2016

Saturday’s Bike and Hike event on Pajarito Mountain included music performed by several bands and craft beer served by Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op. The Bike and Hike continues today. Photo by Ken Hanson

Mountain biking on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Ken Hanson

Daunting mountain-bike jump challenges riders during Saturday’s Bike and Hike event on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Ken Hanson

State Road 4 Band playing Saturday during the Bike and Hike event at Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More

Flamenco Dance Classes Run Through November

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2016
Dance Alliance 2014. Courtesy photo
 
PSDA News:
 
Flamenco Dance Classes sponsored by the Pajarito Spanish Dance Alliance run Saturdays through Nov. 19 at the New Mexico Dance Theater studio, 147 Central Park Square. 
 
Please arrive at 4:45 p.m., classes are 5-6:30 p.m. All ages 10 and up and all levels of experience are welcome. The tuition is suggested at $10 per class, pay what you can. The classes will be taught by Ellen Walton and Catalina Rio Fernandez.  
 
Pajarito Spanish Dance Alliance
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Daily Postcard: Remembering Connie Salazar

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2016

Daily Postcard: A spectacular rainbow appears in the sky Wednesday as friends and family travel to a rosary prayer service in Chimayo for longtime Los Alamos Police Department employee Connie Salazar who died Monday. Courtesy photo Read More

Los Alamos Concert Association Forming Review Crew

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2016

Review Crew Coordinator Angela Helm, left, with LACA Board Member Winnie Lamartine. Courtesy photo

LACA News:

The Los Alamos Concert Association is recruiting social media savvy classical music lovers for its new Review Crew. In exchange for free concert tickets to hear LACA’s world-class artists, Review Crew members will spread the word about LACA’s concerts via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms in the thriving world of social media.

Review Crew will be limited to six members who will meet LACA’s artists, attend their performances and then share those experiences by posting Read More

Author/Mediator Lucy Moore Speaks At Library Sept. 22

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2016

Santa Fe author and mediator Lucy Moore. Courtesy photo

LIBRABRY News:

Santa Fe author and mediator Lucy Moore will talk about her books Into the Canyon and Common Ground on Hostile Turf at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22 at Mesa Public Library. Her talk is the latest offering in the Library’s ongoing Authors Speak Series.

Moore’s first book, Into the Canyon, was published by UNM press in 2004. It chronicles a time when Moore was fresh out of college, as she finds her place on the Navajo reservation. The book won the Best Memoir award from Women Writing the West in 2005.

Moore describes her book as follows:

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Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Open Los Alamos Concert Association’s 71st Season Sept. 25

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2016

The Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet will open the 71st season of the Los Alamos Concert Association at 4 p.m. Sunday. Courtesy photo

LACA News:

The Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet will open the 71st season of the Los Alamos Concert Association at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 in the Duane Smith Auditorium at 1300 Diamond Dr. 

Much admired for its technical bravura and imaginative programming, the LAGQ has honed its flawless ensemble playing over its distinguished 30-year history. Quartet members William Kanengiser, Matthew Greif, John Dearman and Scott Tennant bring Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews… Sully

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 16, 2016
Cinema Cindy Reviews… Sully
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
 
“Sully” retells the story of the “Miracle on the Hudson”, the survival of 155 souls on board a flight forced to land in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. The film is based on the book “Highest Duty” written by Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot of that plane.
 
Sully’s story is fraught with complications. Framing its telling are interviews with investigators from the National Transportation and Safety Board: the challenges to his decision to risk a water landing; the insinuation that he took an unnecessary risk with that
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‘Opera On The Rocks’ Returns To Bandelier Sept. 24

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 15, 2016
 
BANDELIER News:
 
For the fifth year, the Los Alamos Opera Guild of The Guilds of The Santa Fe Opera, Inc., Atomic City Transit, and Bandelier National Monument will be presenting “Opera on the Rocks” at the Juniper Campground Amphitheater. This year it will be the evening of Saturday, Sept. 24.
 
In previous years the music has been by Mozart, but this year Zarzuelas, excerpts from traditional Spanish opera, will be featured. There will also be food, beverages, and a craft table for kids. Tickets are now available at the Guild’s
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Taste Of Rio Rancho Set For Oct. 22

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 15, 2016
 
RIO RANCHO News:
 
RIO RANCHO ― Taste what Rio Rancho restaurants have to offer at the 6th Annual Taste of Rio Rancho, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at Santa Ana Star Center at 3001 Civic Center Cirle NE.
 
Back again this year is the exclusive Pre-taste ticket, with early access 4-5:30 p.m. and more than 25 Rio Rancho restaurants taking part in this year’s event, which will provide attendees with free samples of their signature foods while supplies last.  
 
Tickets are priced at $10 for General Admission (5:30-7:30 p.m.), $20
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Daily Postcard: Buck Lingers On Barranca Mesa

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 15, 2016

A small herd of bucks are spotted Sept. 12 crossing the road in the usual place on Barranca Mesa and this magnificent buck was among them. He posed very nicely for the photographer. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More

YMCA Heart Smart Poster Contest

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 14, 2016
 
YMCA News:
 
The Family YMCA and the Los Alamos Heart Council are co-sponsoring a poster contest for kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade. 
 
The theme of this contest is “Be Heart Smart.” Posters/pictures may be in any medium (crayon, paint, etc.) Be sure to include name, address, phone number, school and grade. There will be two age categories: K-3 and 4-6. 4 Prizes in each category; 1st prize: $30, 2nd prize: $20, 3rd prize: $10, 4th prize: $5. Posters must be brought to
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Sign Up Now To Participate In Los Alamos’ Trick-Or-Treat On MainStreet Oct. 28

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 14, 2016
Courtesy photo
 
LACDC News:
 
Get those costumes ready! Halloweekend returns Oct.28-29 to haunt Los Alamos when Los Alamos MainStreet hosts Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet 4-6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 in the downtown area.
 
Central Avenue and Main Street from 15th to 20th Streets are closed to auto traffic and become a safe pedestrian area where local businesses and organizations distribute candy to costumed families.
 
While businesses in the downtown area open their doors to the public, this also is an opportunity for businesses
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Los Alamos Piecemakers Hold Quilt Market Sept. 24

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 13, 2016
Micki Taylor, co-chair, with the ‘rock cozy’ float that won third place in the Los Alamos County parade. Courtesy/LAP
 
LAP News:
 
The Los Alamos Piecemakers is hosting its annual Quilt Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Crossroads Bible Church at 97 East Road.
 
The Jemez Mountain Bear Paw quilters are joining in hosting this event. The Quilt Market alternates each September with the Quilt Show. Nicole Dunn and Micki Taylor are co-chairs for this year’s Market. Quilt Guild members have made quilted items that will be on sale.
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