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Topper Basketball Team Nipped By Pecos Panthers 32-25 In Hard-Fought 2024 Lady Horsemen Christmas Tournament

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Topper Kohynn Young battles Analiyah Armijo for the ball under the Topper basket during the first quarter of the 2024 Lady Horsemen Christmas Tournament in Perez-Shelley Gymnasium Thursday night at St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe. The Toppers led most of the first quarter, but the Panthers pulled away and won the hard-fought game 32-25. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Aaliyah Chavez drives to the Topper basket for a layup with Brianna Bustos closely guarding her. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sofia Trujillo hits for 3 with Analiyah Armijo in her face in the first quarter. Read More

State Hits Major Milestone In Broadband Deployment

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Dec. 17, the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced that the federal government has approved the results of the State’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge Process, enabling OBAE to publish the map of areas where prospective applicants can bid for funding.

The state will be awarding $675 million in grants through BEAD, the state’s largest broadband funding program, to build and expand broadband infrastructure in New Mexico. The program will help connect more than 31,000 unserved locations. 

The Challenge Process is a key Read More

100 Men Who Care Los Alamos Host December Event

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C’YA Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen presenting her funding proposal to 100 Men Who Care Los Alamos at their Dec. 12 event at SALA Event Center. Courtesy/100 Men Who Care Los Alamos 

Community News:

Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen of Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA), presented her funding proposal to 100 Men Who Care Los Alamos at their Dec. 12 event at SALA Event Center.

At this event, the group also heard from Friends of Bandelier and Dance Arts Los Alamos. The event was attended by 23 men who selected C’YA as the recipient. C’YA received $2,500 in donations, with more expected Read More

Op-Ed: Send The Dogs To Heaven

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By KELLY PARKER
Los Alamos

I LOVE dogs. Ask anyone who knows me. I’d rather watch cute dog videos on Instagram than the latest TV program or movie. I stop and say hi to all the dogs when I walk and even wave to them when I see one in a car driving by. What I don’t love are irresponsible dog owners!

I was walking my 11 1⁄2 year old dog around 1:30 p.m., Nov. 19, on Grand Canyon in White Rock. She was feeling great that day and was excited to be out smelling the smells. We noticed two very large dogs approaching from the opposite direction. They were on leashes; a young lady was walking them. My dog and I crossed the street Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Nov. 29 – Dec. 5, 2024

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, email pac8@losalamos.com or call 505.662.7228.

PAC 8 Television schedule for Nov. 29, 2024:

Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 11-19–24
  • 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Living Treasures Ceremony
  • 7:30 p.m. — Homecoming Parade
  • 12 a.m. — Free Speech TV

Saturday, Read More

Unitarian Church To Host Bizarre Bazaar & Frito Pie Lunch

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Susan Dryja shows off her recipe for Frito pie in preparation for the Unitarian Church’s Bizarre Bazaar taking place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1738 North Sage St. Courtesy/Unitarian Church

Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos News:

The community is invited to attend the Bizarre Bazaar and Frito Pie Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St.

The Frito pies feature both meat and vegetarian versions and a choice of toppings including cheese, cilantro and sour cream. The event also includes a bake sale, popcorn and cotton candy. Crafts and Read More

NMSP Arrest Albuquerque Felon On Weapons, Drug Charges

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NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Through October and November of 2024, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Crime Suppression Bureau began investigating the sale of illegal narcotics in southeast Albuquerque.

During the investigation, agents learned of several locations where narcotics and firearms were being stored.

A search warrant was executed Nov. 20, 2024, at 8213 Bell Ave. During the execution of the search warrant, Braderick Keon Butler was located and found to be in possession of four AR-15 style rifles, 37.6 grams of crack cocaine, and multiple items used in the manufacturing and distribution Read More

Kirtland AFB Bulk Fuels Facility Project Public Meeting Nov. 21

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KAFB News:

The Air Force will be hosting a virtual and in-person public meeting for the Kirtland Air Force Base Bulk Fuels Facility project from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial. The meeting will open with a poster session beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starting at 6 p.m. The New Mexico Veterans Memorial is located at 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE.

The Nov. 21 public meeting is an opportunity to learn about the work performed this year and what is planned for the future to address and remove groundwater contamination caused by a historical leak at the Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Hold Annual Strategic Planning Special Session At Pajarito Cliffs Site Friday

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COUNTY News: 

The Los Alamos County Council will meet for its annual strategic planning special session 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at the Pajarito Cliffs Site, Building 1 Conference Room, at 101 Camino Entrada. 

The meeting will be held in person only and is open to the public. 

View the published agenda packet and use the eComment tool to leave public comments before noon on the day of the meeting. 

Council will discuss the 2025 Strategic Priorities, incorporating the following items available for review as agenda attachments: 

  • 2024 Council Strategic Leadership Plan; and 
  • 2024 National
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