Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

LAAC Brings Back Missoula Children’s Theatre With Workshop, Johnny Appleseed Production Week Of July 26

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Missoula Children’s Theatre will host an acting workshop the week of July 26, concluding with a performance of Johnny Appleseed July 31 at Crossroads Bible Church. Courtesy/LAAC

LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) announces that the Missoula Children’s Theatre will present an acting workshop the week of July 26 at Crossroads Bible Church.

The show is Johnny Appleseed. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here

Auditions for Johnny Appleseed are 10 a.m. to noon July 26 at Crossroads Bible Church. Those auditioning should arrive at 9:30 a.m. and plan to stay Read More

Obituary: Richard H. (Dick) Rochester Jan. 25, 1931 – June 20, 2021

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RICHARD H. (DICK) ROCHESTER Jan. 25, 1931 – June 20, 2021

Devoted husband and proud father.

Predeceased by one son.

Survived by his wife of 60 years, four children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Forever in Our Hearts.

In September, when life allows, the family will celebrate the life of this remarkable man with a gathering at his beloved Rancho Nambe.

Announcement forthcoming.

 

Richard H. (Dick) Rochester with his faithful companions. Courtesy photo Read More

Smoke From Rincon Fire Visible In Los Alamos

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A plume of smoke from the Rincon Fire is visible today from NM 502 in Los Alamos. According to Julie Anne Overton, the public affairs officer for the Santa Fe National Forest, the wildfire was ignited today and officials are out right now assessing the fire. She added it is estimated to be about 100 acres. The Rincon Fire is located in the Pecos Wilderness. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A plume of smoke from the Rincon Fire, which ignited today in the Pecos Wilderness. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

First Born Program Of Los Alamos Celebrates Pride Week

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First Born staff from left, Gisel Martinez, Ellen Specter, Susan Williams, Kelly Vallejo, Gauri Prasad and Melanie Dawald.  What does Pride mean to First Born Program of Los Alamos? Visit firstbornla.org. Courtesy photo

From First Born Staff:

The First Born Program celebrates all family configurations. Babies in our program might be parented by two moms or two dads, a mom and a dad, or a single parent.

First Born offers services to all parents, and we support the entire range of gender identities and sexual orientations. Our home visitors help two parent families, single parent families, teen Read More

YMCA Issues Notice On Senior Appreciation Night

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Current conditions still don’t allow for closed-in large gatherings of people as has happened in the past during Senior Appreciation Night. This is a scene from the 2019 Senior Appreciation Night. Courtesy photo

YMCA News:

Since 1984 Los Alamos has provided an all-night celebratory event for graduating seniors known as SAN or Senior Appreciation Night.

It is an evening of fun and engaging activities with the intention of providing some structure to the celebration and ensuring the safety of those celebrating their graduation.

The SAN event has been organized by the Los Alamos County Recreation Read More

Car Goes Over Wall On Diamond, Driver Has Minor Injuries

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Los Alamos police officers responded to the scene of an accident around 3 p.m. today in which a vehicle careened over a wall at Diamond Drive and 38th Street. LAPD told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the driver, a female in her late teens or early 20s, was the only occupant in the vehicle. She appeared to have had a medical episode that caused the accident, police said, adding that she was transported with minor injuries to Los Alamos Medical Center by LAFD’s EMS personnel. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene of the accident today at 38th Street and Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Shop LAAC’s Virtual Arts & Crafts Fair For Mothers Day Gifts

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LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) cancelled the annual in-person May 1 Arts and Crafts Fair due to the public health restrictions by the New Mexico Governor’s Office.

To support vendors who would appear in the fair, and to continue to provide a shopping experience for the Los Alamos community, LAAC has created a Virtual Craft Fair. Patrons who visit the LAAC website https://losalamosartscouncil.org/may-2021-virtual-arts-and-crafts-fair/ can see a list of the craft fair vendors. The website will be up through May 31.

Multiple vendors have joined the Virtual Craft Fair. LAAC Read More

2021 Dog Jog Race Results Announced

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Savanna Strother and Whitney Spivey with Wheeler streaking to the finish. Courtesy photo

Michael Salmon and his 4-legged pal Chester making winning look easy! Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

To celebrate the lovely weather Saturday, about 20 runners and 80 walkers and 90 or so dogs turned out for the 2021 Los Alamos Dog Jog. 

This was a COVID-safe event with masks and social distancing, participants and their pets had a good time being outside and socializing.

Los Alamos Dog Jog organizers eliminated the post-race prize ceremony to minimize contact, but there was still dog toys, donated by Pet Read More