Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

Los Alamos Golf Is Closed For Season But Golf Shop Offers Winter Hours And Holiday Sale

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COUNTY News:

As the colder months approach, the Los Alamos Golf Course will be closed for the season starting Dec. 9. However, the golf shop will remain open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, allowing visitors to purchase merchandise or handle any golf-related needs. The golf shop will be closed on weekends.

In addition, the golf shop will host its annual Holiday Sale on Dec. 7, offering great deals on golf gear and merchandise, just in time for holiday shopping.

This schedule will remain in effect through March 7, 2025, pending weather conditions and course maintenance requirements. Any Read More

Los Alamos Geological Society To Host Annual Earth Treasure Show Saturday & Sunday

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Current Board President Patrick Rowe at the 2023 Earth Treasure Show. Courtesy/LAGS
Ammonite fossils at the 2023 Earth Treasure Show. Courtesy/LAGS
LAGS News:
The Los Alamos Geological Society will host its 55th annual Earth Treasure Show Saturday and Sunday at the Pajarito Masonic Lodge, 1400 North Sage Loop.
The show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Admission and parking are free at this family friendly event. There will be many dealers selling minerals, fossils, jewelry, and much more.

There will have a children’s craft table and the Wheel of Fortune
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LASO Hosts Holiday Pops Concert Saturday

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LASO News:

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra presents their annual Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Crossroads Bible Church.

Celebrate the holiday season with the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra’s annual Holiday Concert! This free event, a gift to the community, includes cherished traditions like a holiday sing-along and a chance to win the opportunity to conduct Jingle Bells. Enjoy delightful performances, including ballet dancers from The Ratcracker on the Hill, and share in the joy of the season with a post-concert reception alongside the musicians.

Music has a special way of bringing Read More

Ornitherapy Presentation Nov. 14 Cancelled Due To Illness

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Friends of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge News:

Ornitherapy: the Power of Bird Watching, presentation by Holly Merker, hosted by Friends of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center (BESC) is cancelled due to illness.

The event will be rescheduled at a later date. Read More

LAAC Opens Its Affordable Arts Sale Saturday

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LAAC News

The Los Alamos Arts Council’s annual Affordable Arts shopping experience begins at noon Saturday. With more than 125 new and returning artists, this annual tradition is a community favorite and is a wonderful way to shop local and put money into the hands of local artists.

With gifts for all budgets and tastes, people will want to check in often for new items, returning favorites, and in-house specials. The season officially kicks off Saturday and runs through Dec. 23b with normal Gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

This winter weather means the members-only preview Read More

Betty Ehart And White Rock Senior Activity Centers Now Closed Due To Inclement Weather

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LARSO News:

The Betty Ehart and White Rock Senior Activity Centers are closed due to the winter storm moving into the region.

The centers have been closed since 2 p.m. today. Staff will keep the community and members informed of any delayed opening or closure Thursday through Facebook, email, voicemail and its website.

Please know that the Senior Activity Centers typically follow the Los Alamos Public School Snow Schedule.

If the centers are delayed two hours: Home Delivered Meal recipients, please use emergency meal. Community/Congregate Meal participants, will have lunch at the Centers, Read More

Animal of the Month for November: Rodents

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Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Preventing Rodent Problems…
As the temperature dips, rodents love to warm up in your home’s nooks and crannies just as much as you do. But there’s good news! You can keep these unwanted invaders out with a few simple housekeeping practices:
  • Seal entry points: Inspect your home’s foundation, walls, and around windows and doors for any cracks or gaps, and seal them with caulk, steel wool, or other appropriate materials.
  • Door sweeps: Install door sweeps on exterior doors to block small gaps at the bottom.
  • Food storage: Store all food—including pet food—in airtight containers,
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APPA Awards DPU Its Excellence In Communications Award

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Joann Gentry, DPU Business Operations Manager, accepts the APPA’s Excellence in Power Communication Award and its Public Power Customer Satisfaction Award on DPU’s behalf. Courtesy/LAC

DPU News:

Wednesday, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) received an Excellence in Public Power Communications Award from the American Public Power Association (APPA) at its annual conference in Louisville, KY.

DPU received the award for social media and web communications based on its “Max Charge” campaign for an electric vehicle fast charger ribbon cutting event held Read More

County Public Works And PEEC Team Up To Host Insulation Program

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, in partnership with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), invited Sandra McCardell to speak on all things insulation. This will be a hybrid event taking place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 Register for the event and receive the Zoom link at https://peecla.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/peecla/event.jsp?event=56433&

Insulation will help keep the hot (and cool) air where you need it and help reduce the heating demand on your system. This discussion will explore different types of insulation Read More