Daily Postcard: A small herd of deer snack on grass recently at LAHS practice field. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Deer graze on grass recently at LAHS practice field. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
New Mexico Governor On President’s Address To Congress
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Wednesday after President Joe Biden issued his first address to a Joint Session of Congress:
“President Biden’s American Families Plan prioritizes all the right things for both our country and our state: investing in our children, our families, and our economic future – the very same things we are doing right here in New Mexico. In fact, we are encouraged that the President is prioritizing universal pre-school, free community college, and paid sick leave, just as we are in New Mexico. Read More
International Space Hall Of Fame Mourns Michael Collins
July 24, 1969, aboard the USS a happy President Richard M. Nixon laughs with astronauts, from left, Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin as they exchange greetings through the window of the Mobile Quarantine Facility. Courtesy/Bettmann/CORBIS
NASA Astronaut Michael Collins. Courtesy/ NASA
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot Michael Collins passed away today, April 28, 2021, at the age of 90.
Collins was inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in 1977.
The New Mexico Museum of Space History, International Read More
Santa Fe Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees For National ‘Adopt A Shelter Pet Day’ April 30 Through May 2
SFAS News:
The Santa Fe Animal Shelter has announced all dogs over the age of 6 months will be fee-waived to celebrate National “Adopt a Shelter Pet Day”, April 30 – May 2 by appointment only.
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is observed each year on April 30. This day was created to raise awareness for thousands of pets waiting for (and needing) a forever home from the shelters.
“We are hoping this three-day event will help the community find their next furry family member and help find homes for many of our homeless dogs, some that have been at the shelter for months,” Shelter spokesperson Murad Read More
Dolores Huerta To Speak At HU Commencement May 15
Dolores Huerta
NMHU News:
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Dolores Huerta, a legendary American labor leader, civil rights activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez, is the guest speaker for New Mexico Highlands University’s (NMHU) virtual commencement ceremony May 15.
“We are very fortunate to have someone of Dolores Huertas’ stature speak at our Highlands University commencement,” Highlands University President Sam Minner said. “She is a giant in the labor movement in the United States and has a civil rights and social justice record that is both impressive and unique. Read More
‘Growing Together’ Series Continues With Clayton Brascoupé Of TNAFA Speaking On Seed Saving
Clayton Brascoupé
COMMUNITY News:
Clayton Brascoupé of Traditional Native American Farmer’s Association speaks on seed saving.
WHEN: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 29.
Register HERE.
This presentation is the second in “Growing Together,” a gardening and seed saving series, running April to May, organized by Los Alamos History Museum, Los Alamos Public Library System and PEEC.
Brascoupé, Mohawk / Anishnabeg, is a life-long gardener/farmer, and began working on family subsistence garden and commercial farms at age 13. He is a founding member of and Program Director of the Traditional Read More
Pajarito Mountain Revamps Cafe For Cinco de Mayo Opening
PAJARITO News:
Pajarito Mountain Cafe opens May 5 with an all new menu, developed by the lodge’s new Food and Beverage Manager Eric Tyler.
The special Cinco de Mayo grand opening will feature 50 percent off select New Mexican selections of the menu.
The cafe hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays for in person dining exclusively on the spectacular Pajarito deck that overlooks the Sangre de Cristos or for takeout.
Guests must order online using the mountain’s food ordering system, available at www.pajarito.ski/eat beginning May 5. After ordering, the system will alert guests Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Offering Volunteer Training
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
With tourist season in full swing, the Los Alamos Historical Society and Museum are seeking new volunteers for a variety of positions.
A training session focusing on the community’s history and historic district will be offered 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 10.
Participants will gather in the lobby of Fuller Lodge at 4 p.m. for each Thursday training session.
The training includes engaging discussions on Los Alamos, covering the homestead era on the Pajarito Plateau, the Los Alamos Ranch School, the Manhattan Project, and postwar Read More
2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Presented By Toyota Of Santa Fe Announces May And June Virtual Shows
SANCRE News:
Sancre Productions, Toyota of Santa Fe and Los Alamos County are pleased to announce that the 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series will be a hybrid series, consisting of six virtual shows in May and June and nine potential live shows being planned for July and August.
Live show planning is underway with multiple Los Alamos County Departments and with the highest attention being paid to COVID-19 restrictions, crowd management and safety guideline adherence.
More information about the live shows will be available in the coming days and weeks. The 2021 virtual shows will be high-quality Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: April 20, 2021
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Despite the recent return of winter weather over the weekend, snowpacks in New Mexico and Southern Colorado remain well- below normal.
Streamflows are running less-than normal and reservoir levels are well-below capacity. The outlook for water supply this summer is grim.
The fishing is currently pretty good as the lower streamflows favor anglers. The problem is we need those heavy spring runoffs that used to put a damper on spring fishing conditions in previous years. They also helped fill our reservoirs and maintain the streamflows Read More