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NWS Conducts Weather Spotter Class At PEEC

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Courtesy/NWS

PEEC News:

Kerry Jones of the National Weather Service (NWS) will a conduct SKYWARNTM Weather Spotter class 5:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 7 at Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).

Meteorologists from the NWS will teach the basics of severe local storms, to include thunderstorms, flash floods, downburst winds, tornadoes, and more. They also will talk about NWS operations, important safety information, and how to stay prepared.

During the class, participants will have the chance to talk to NWS representatives about becoming an official SKYWARNTM Weather Spotter. Weather Read More

New Mexico History Museum Named Best in the West

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A young buckaroo outside the Cowboys Real and Imagined exhibit. Courtesy/Cheron Bayna Ryan

STATE News:

Now landing in subscribers’ mailboxes, the September 2014 issue of True West magazine names the New Mexico History Museum as the nation’s best Western museum, “in recognition of their superior exhibitions and ability to reach all generations through their creativity in interpreting the West while fulfilling their institution’s mission.”

The honor follows the announcement that the museum won a national Award of Merit for Leadership in History from the American Association of State Read More

Luján On Human Trafficking And Humanitarian Crisis At Border

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U.S. Rep Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District spoke on the House floor Thursday evening during the debate on a number of bills aimed at combating human and sex trafficking.

Luján highlighted the importance of protecting children from violence and the need to do the same for children who are fleeing extreme violence in Central America.

Click here to watch his speech. Read More

O’Neill Reintroducing Bill Protecting Homeless From Hate Crimes

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Sen. Bill O’Neill

STATE News:

Sen. Bill O’Neill, D-Bernalillo, is planning to once again introduce a bill that was unanimously endorsed by the bi-partisan Courts Corrections and Justice Committee in the 2013 regular legislative session that protects homeless individuals from being targeted for harm.

“Senate Bill 124 from our 2013 session enjoyed strong bi-partisan support, and made it to the Senate Floor. But time ran out before it could be moved into the House for further consideration,” O’Neill said. “Many of my legislative colleagues did not realize that homeless men and women are often Read More

Los Alamos Library System Acquires National Geographic Virtual Library

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Courtesy/NGM

LIBRARY News:

Los Alamos County Library System has acquired the online resource National Geographic Virtual Library, which brings the world to your computer. You can now explore the world, for free, from the comfort of home.

The National Geographic Magazine offers photographs and articles, ethnographic and cultural information, superb maps and serious scholarship. The complete archive of National Geographic Magazine since 1888 is available now. The Magazine itself, however, is just a part of what comes to you through this resource.

This collection includes the iconic Read More

LALO Presents ‘Broadway on the Hill’

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LALO News:

Los Alamos Light Opera presents a special benefit performance, with all of your favorite singers, songs and a raffle! 

Selections include:

  • Wicked
  • Les Miserables
  • Guys & Dolls • Cabaret • Follies
  • Avenue Q
  • Company • Jesus Christ Superstar
  • Spamalot
  • The Drowsy Chaperone
  • South Pacific 
  • West Side Story
  • Sweet Charity
  • Oliver
  • The Phantom of the Opera

Event Schedule:

  • 7:30 p.m. Friday Aug.15
  • 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. General admission is $15 or $10 for students and seniors.

Special Encore Performance: Read More

Unitarian Church Hosts Free Screening of ‘Frozen’

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Movie poster. Courtesy/UCLA
 
UNITARIAN News:
 
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos continues its free summer movie series with a viewing of the 2013 Disney hit, Frozen at 7 p.m., Saturday in Robinson Hall at the church. Admission is free.
 
At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 27, Rev. John Cullinan will present a sermon for all ages based on themes from the film. This  is a multi-generational service. All are welcome for worship, followed by coffee and conversation.
 
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is at 1738 N. Sage St. For more information, visit www.uulosalamos.org or
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Annual Butterfly Count Honors Dorothy Hoard

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Photo of local butterfly. Courtesy/PEEC
 
Local butterfly lands on a flower. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

This year marks the 22nd Annual Butterfly Count in Los Alamos County, but this year the count carries a special meaning.

This is the first count since the passing of Living Treasure Dorothy Hoard, who initiated the Los Alamos County annual butterfly counts more than 20 years ago. As such, the annual butterfly count will from now on be known as the “Dorothy Hoard Memorial Butterfly Count.”

New Mexico butterfly guru Steve Cary will lead this year’s count 9 a.m. to roughly 3:30 Read More

Taos Fall Arts Festival Celebrates 40 Years

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Projection installation of featured artist Markus Dorninger Courtesy/https:////www.paseotaos.org

TAOS ARTS News:

The oldest art festival in Taos, Taos Fall Arts Festival, is celebrating its 40th year by expanding and enhancing the festival, adding new features such as The Paseo on opening night. The 2014 festival is scheduled for Sept. 26-Oct. 5 with an opening reception 4-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26.

“We chose to create a community focus group and listen to local artists to find out how we could better serve the arts community going forward and local businesses,” spokesman Paul Figueroa Read More