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PEEC Outing Promises Birding Fun for All Ages at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

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Rocky Mountain sandhill cranes at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Courtesy/PEEC

Rocky Mountain sandhill crane. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Join PEEC education staff and birding experts for a fun and educational day of birding for the whole family Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.

Birding experts will be available at specific times and locations around the refuge, and participants may drop in as they desire, to receive birding help and information from them. In addition, there will be family-oriented activities involving hikes and Read More

La Leche League Meets Feb. 18

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LLLLA News:

La Leche League of Los Alamos (LLLLA) will discuss “Networks of Support” at its monthly meeting at 7 p.m.,Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the teen room at the First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Dr., Los Alamos.

All interested, pregnant or breastfeeding women are welcome to learn and share, through mother-to-mother support, the basics and benefits of breastfeeding. A lending library with books and audio tapes concerning childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting and nutrition is available. Nursing babies, and toddlers who have difficulty separating, are welcome. Read More

Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meets Feb. 19

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JJAB News:

The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s next meeting is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 in Building #1, Camino Entrada Road, Pajarito Cliffs Site. (Note the date change.)

Mesa Public Library Youth Librarian Angie Manfredi will give a presentation about youth cyber safety, cyber bullying and young adult resiliency literature. 

The public is welcome to attend.
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Bill Would Improve Health Care for Rural Veterans

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 U.S. SENATE News:

Bill would improve access to care by expanding transportation options, recruiting and retaining doctors and prioritizing improvements at rural clinics

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Tom Udall, D-N.M., and Dean Heller, R-Nev., introduced a bill to address some of the biggest barriers to health care for veterans in rural communities.
 
More than six million veterans, including a third of all Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, live in rural communities. But as many as half of those veterans may be going without care from the VA. Rural veterans too often struggle to access Read More

Party Members, Candidates and Representatives Attend GOP Pre-Primary Convention

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GOP County Party Chair Robert Gibson, right, and Vice Chair Bill McKerley who served as last month’s Pre-Primary Convention Chairman. Courtesy photo
Longtime Los Alamos GOP leader Vernon Kerr, left, chats with 3rd Congressional District candidate Steve McFall. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover and Los Alamos Board of Education President Jim Hall. County Councilor Rick Reiss is at left. Courtesy photo

GOP News:

The Los Alamos Republican Party held its Pre-Primary Convention Jan. 30 and successfully carried out its business and goals. A large number of party members, Read More

‘Taos Americaños’ Concert Feb. 15

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TAOS News:

TAOS—The Taos Solar Music Festival is hosting a special musical event titled, “Taos Americaños” at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15 in the historic courthouse at Taos Plaza.

This first time concert in the Mural Room includes music by Americana music royalty, Jim Lauderdale, Ollie O’Shea on fiddle and Phil Parlapiano on squeezebox, and hosted by Taos’ own Max Gomez. Artist and longtime Solar Fest artistic director, Randy Pijoan, will also be doing “artistic endeavors” at the event.

Jim Lauderdale is a Grammy® Award winning musician and one of the most respected artists working Read More

Valentines Dance at Posse Lodge Feb. 15

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POSSE LODGE News:

Come dance to Bloomdust Caravan, 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Los Alamos Posse Lodge, 650 North Mesa Road.

Enjoy Steve Wallin’s Texas BBQ Platter, served 6 p.m. until the food is gone. Suggested donations are $8 for food and $15 per person/$25 per couple for the dance.

The event is BYOB with a non-alcoholic cash bar for mixers/set-ups. Overnight RV parking available at no charge.

Need more information? Call Carey at 505.412.7845. Read More

Pain Free Athlete: Love Your Body This Month

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Pain Free Athlete:
By JESSICA KISIEL

Love Your Body This Month

When was the last time you showed appreciation for your body and all it does to support and move you? If you are like many, recent conversations with your physical structure have had a more negative tone. Perhaps you’ve heard yourself expressing resentment for your pain, lack of flexibility, poor motion, uneasy balance, lackluster race results and on and on the body bashing goes.

February is the month of love and I encourage you to extend your feelings of affection and tenderness beyond chocolate and cards to include your body. Read More

Luján: Farm Bill to Help New Mexico Communities

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Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S CONGRESSIONAL News:

Santa Fe–After President Barack Obama signed the bipartisan Farm Bill into law Friday afternoon, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s 3rd District highlighted the important impact the legislation will have on communities in New Mexico.

“Farmers and ranchers in New Mexico have waited a long time for this day.  With the President’s signature on a new Farm Bill, those in the agricultural sector who contribute greatly to New Mexico’s economy, while honoring our culture and history, will receive important assistance that will help in their efforts Read More

Local AARP Chapter Hosts Presentation Feb. 12

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AARP News:

The Los Alamos AARP Chapter will host a presentation at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 12 in the dining room at the Betty Ehart Senior Center,1101 Bathtub Row.

State Community Out-Reach staff person Gary Williams and President of AARP New Mexico Jackie Cooper, will provide an overview on the status of AARP National, AARP New Mexico, the current legislative session and a brief overview on YEAS (You Earned a Say) subjects such as Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

 All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Read More