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Governor Issues Statement On Death Of Former Vice Chairman Of Navajo Nation Edward T. Begay

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From the Office of the Governor:

Edward T. Begay, vice chairman of the Navajo Nation in the 1980s, died Sunday, according to his family. He was 87.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Sunday:

“I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Navajo Nation vice chairman and council speaker Edward T. Begay. Throughout his years of service, he was a strong advocate for preserving and maintaining Navajo culture and traditions through the nation’s government, and his work was instrumental in negotiating the nation’s first gaming compacts with the state.

“I am grateful to Mr. Read More

Summit Garden Club Awards 2022 Pat Edmonds & Sue Graves Memorial Scholarship To Maya Clausen

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2022 Pat Edmonds and Sue Graves Memorial Scholarship recipient LAHS graduate Maya Clausen. Photo by Annie Quick

Summit Garden Club News:

The Summit Garden Club is honored to award the 2022 Pat Edmonds and Sue Graves Memorial Scholarship to Maya Clausen.

Clausen, a graduate at Los Alamos High School, was an officer on Student Council all four years. She also enjoys dance – ballet, jazz, modern, swing and musical theater.

She will be attending New Mexico State University this fall majoring in Biology. Her career goal is to be a part of conservation of Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Read More

Los Alamos Creative District: Tuesdays At The Pond Line-Up

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LACD News:

The Los Alamos Creative District has announced the schedule for the Tuesdays at the Pond summer performance series 2022.

The Tuesdays at the Pond 2022 season is sponsored by Zia Credit Union.

Performances are 6-8 p.m. on the stage at Ashley Pond Park, with opening acts starting at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, May 31 through Aug. 2, with the exception of the Tuesday following the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • May 31 – Los Alamos High School Jazz Ensemble. Opening act by Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA).
  • June 7 – Eryn Bent, New Mexico Best Blues album of 2022. Opening act by En Pointe
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County Invites Public To Pueblo Canyon Trail Conceptual Plan Meeting June 1 Via Zoom

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) is working with Design Office, a professional consulting service to provide a conceptual design and layout to enhance and expand existing biking trails within Pueblo Canyon, and invites the community to join a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. June 1, via Zoom.

This meeting is a continuation of the meeting that was held the first week of May. Additional information about the project can be found on the Community Services Department Projects Page.

Community Services Department is considering the following bike trail Read More

Michael Cooper Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Runners gather Tuesday at Firefighter’s Park for the ACRR weekly pace race. Courtesy/ACRR

Runners take off in the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday at Firefighter’s Park. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Michael Cooper was the best predictor at 2 seconds off his predicted time in Tuesday’s weekly pace race held at Firefighter’s Park at the corner of Arizona Avenue and 45th Street after a hiatus of two weeks due to the Cerro Pelado Fire. 

Other accurate predictors: 

  • Janette Darlington with a 9 second differential;
  • Laura McClellan at 15 seconds off;
  • Mark Bjorklund recording a 16 second difference; and
  • Ryan
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FBI: New York Man Arraigned On Santa Fe Bank Robbery

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Marc Candelaria, 34, of Wantagh, New York, appeared in Federal Court May 19 for an arraignment and detention hearing where he was charged with bank robbery.

Candelaria will remain detained until space is available at La Pasada Halfway House, where he will be on conditions of release pending trial.

A federal grand jury indicted Candelaria May 10. According to the indictment, Oct. 30, 2021, Candelaria allegedly robbed the Bank of America on Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe.

If convicted, Candelaria faces up to 20 years in prison.

An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant Read More

AFT NM And IAM&AW File For Healthcare Union At Sandoval Regional Medical Center

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AFT NM News:

American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFT NM) President Whitney Holland, International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Lodge #794 (IAM&AW) President Ashley Long, and emergency room registered nurse Jennifer Heckwine issued the following statements to mark the filing of a majority of union recognition cards with the New Mexico Public Employee Labor Relations Board (NMPELRB):

Holland said, “Today is a historic day for our two unions as we work together to support frontline healthcare workers at Sandoval Regional Medical Center as they file cards Read More

Letter To The Editor: LAPS & LAHS Administrators OK Degrading Choral Number Unsuitable For Families

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By VALERIE SHELLEY
Los Alamos

The choral/dance performance of “The Cell Block Tango” will be included in the re-scheduled May 18 LAHS choir concert. 

This letter is a warning to families that the content of the show will not be family friendly.  The song/dance “The Cell Block Tango” is rated for ages over 13.

Despite the objections of those critical of the song’s glorification of domestic abuse, the choir director and administrators have anticipated that fury from some of the students and their parents should they be denied the opportunity to perform this piece would be too great to cancel the Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At Family Strengths Network

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On the job at Family Strengths Network (FSN) Friday with Executive Director Carie Fanning, center,  and Administrative Assistant Monica Romo. FSN at 3540 Orange St. offers a variety of programming such as parent education, parent/child bonding programs and support groups. Visit www.lafsn.org or call 505.662.4515. #worklosalamos, #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More