Carol A. Clark

Happy Fourth of July Los Alamos!

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Today is the 4th of July or Independence Day, the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776.

Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. Many people display the American flag on their homes.

The celebrations have deep roots in the American tradition of political freedom.

In 1775, people in New England began fighting the British for their independence.

On July 2, 1776, the Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence was first published two days later on Read More

Dixie Girl Hosts First Private Party Today!

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Owner Denise Lane hosted the first private party today at noon at the brand new Dixie Girl Restaurant on Central Avenue. The highly anticipated opening of the restaurant to the public is set for next week. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos enjoyed a variety of soup and salad selections topped off with special chocolate biscotti desserts – compliments of the Dixie Girl. The Rotarians are the first group to officially dine in the new restaurant. Judging by the rave reviews from all the diners, today’s inaugural lunch was a smashing success. Photo Read More

Family YMCA Independence Day Parade Planned

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FAMILY YMCA News:

Courtesy/YMCA

The annual Family YMCA Independence Day Children’s Parade will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday July 4.

Youth should assemble for this free event at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and 20th Street.

The parade offers youth an opportunity to show their patriotic colors. Participants are encouraged to decorate bikes, favorite toys and family members.

Pets will be allowed in the parade but children must be able to restrain and clean up after them. No two-wheeled bikes will be allowed.

The parade will head east down Central Avenue Read More

Local Democrats Host Booth at Overlook Park Wednesday

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By Mike Wheeler, Chair DPLA
 
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos July 4 Celebration at Overlook Park will still take place despite the fireworks cancellation.
 
The DPLA will have a booth set up again to pass out water, flags and meet the public.
 
Many of our local candidates will be present, and the music and celebration will go on as planned.

We invite the public to stop by our booth to meet the candidates and spend time with Los Alamos Democrats.
 
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County Issues Community Update as LANL Enters Stage III Fire Restrictions

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COUNTY News Alert:

The Los Alamos County Fire Department (LAFD) would like to ask the public for their continued support and assistance during Extreme Fire Danger.

The Los Alamos National Laboratory properties have entered Stage III Fire Restrictions effective July 3 and the LAFD supports their actions.

Therefore, the Los Alamos Fire Department has implemented the attached restrictions to all County owned or forested areas within Los Alamos County effective at 8 a.m. today, Tuesday July 3. 

Patrols of these areas will be conducted by the LAFD and LAPD throughout the County and residents Read More

LASO, LANL Increase Fire Restrictions

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The National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Site Office (LASO) has upgraded fire restrictions on Department of Energy property to prohibit all outside recreational and off-road driving activities.

The upgrade to Stage III fire restrictions coincides with that of Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Both organizations imposed Stage II fire restrictions last week, and are now increasing their postures to Stage III.

“We are not seeing any near-term relief in the hot and dry weather,” LASO Manager Kevin Smith said. “Fire-fighting resources are spread out across the Southwest, Read More

White Rock Recycling and Repaving Begins July 9

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Pavement Division will begin recycling and repaving work Monday, July 9 in White Rock.

The work is funded under the FY12 Pavement Preservation Program.

The following streets will be resurfaced:

In White Rock – Kilby, Donna, Garver, Connie, Cheryl, Cheryl Court, Cañada Way, Barcelona, Rover (from Carlsbad to Grand Canyon), Aragon (west of Rover), Azure and Shirlane.

Also, the following streets are scheduled for resurfacing in Los Alamos – Range Road and North Mesa Road (from Hawk Drive to just east of the Posse Lodge.)

Note: While the County anticipates recycling Read More

Public Notice: Lodgers Tax Quorum May be Present

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COUNTY News:

Members of the Los Alamos County Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board may attend a “Visit with the Proprietor of Back Porch Bed & Breakfast” at 1:30 p.m., Thursday July 5 at 13 Karen Circle in White Rock.

A quorum of board members may be present, however, no action will be taken.

The event is part of the Los Alamos County Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board’s mission to assess and establish ongoing communications with the County’s lodging businesses and management. Read More

House of Hope Women Host ‘Pie in the Sky’ Dinner July 12

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Four House of Hope Women possess both house-building and pie-making skills including from left, Angela-Sanchez Pope, Cathy Walters, Lynn Finnegan and Marie Pierce. Courtesy/HOH

In support of the Trinity on the Hill-sponsored house-building mission trips to Juarez, Mexico, the House of Hope women are hosting a pot pie, “Pie in the Sky” Fundraiser Dinner from 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday July 12 in Kelly Hall.

The menu includes chicken and vegetable pot pies, salad and ice cream. (There also is a vegetarian option and a gluten-free option is available.)

Tickets are $10/adult and $5/child. Vacation Read More

Four Infant Slots Open at Bilingual Montessori

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Courtesy/BMS

Infants enrolled at Bilingual Montessori School, 115 Longview Dr. in White Rock are graduating and moving up to the toddler’s room, which opens up four new spaces in the school’s infant building.

The 1,600-square-foot new building houses 12 cribs.

Bilingual Montessori provides preschool classes for children six weeks to six years of age, including kindergarten in a Montessori bilingual setting.

Courtesy/BMS

The school offers:

  • Year-round school;
  • Remains open during parent/teacher conferences and when teachers attend conferences;
  • Low teacher to
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