Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

Los Alamos County Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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LAFD News:

By order of the Los Alamos Fire Department and effective immediately, Los Alamos County is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.

These restrictions are slightly less restrictive than Stage 2, which went into effect last week due to extreme fire danger. Weekend rainfall has helped ease the wildfire threat; however, LAFD will continue to monitor fire weather conditions and adjust as needed. Restrictions may increase or decrease, depending upon weather conditions developing over the next week.

Under Stage 1, the following acts are prohibited until further notice:

  • Building, maintaining,
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Pastor Granillo: The Slavery Delusion

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By Pastor Raul Granillo
La Vista Church
White Rock
 
This is true of any freedom: You are obligated, if you want to stay free, to not give yourself back to slavery.
 
The Bible tells about God using Moses to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt. The God, YHWH, freed the Hebrews from their Egyptian slave masters.
Although God used the plagues to reveal His absolute power over Egypt, the Hebrews still found that their fear of Egypt held them in bondage.
 
At the Red Sea, they saw the Egyptians pursuing them and cried to Moses: Didn’t we say to you in Egypt, “Leave us alone;
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Los Alamos Native Performs Classical Guitar June 29

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Mohit Dubey will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post 

 

Classical guitar music is something that can be heard around the world and at 7 p.m. Thursday, the music will be played locally. Los Alamos native Mohit Dubey will present a free performance in Mesa Public Library’s upstairs rotunda.

 

Dubey grew up in Los Alamos but studies at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio where he is pursuing both a guitar and a physics degree. He is working as a summer intern at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Read More

Los Alamos Softball Advances To State

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Los Alamos softball progresses to state after winning against Pojoaque Thursday. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Pitcher Savana Luster and first baseman Terri Jaramillo reach for an infield fly but the ball managed to slip between them and fall to the ground. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

Pojoaque’s first baseman Madison Gonzales catches a throw from the catcher in an attempt to tag Alicia Gonzales offbase. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

 

The Senior Softball District Tournament is underway and the Los Alamos County Little League senior Read More

County Hosts Wayfinding Survey

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COUNTY News: 

 

Los Alamos County is embarking on the development of a new wayfinding program that will direct visitors and residents to various attractions and amenities around town.

 

Wayfinding encompass a variety of tools that help guide people to their destination, this includes signage, maps and digital tools. Wayfinding programs also help to establish an identity and reinforce a sense of place. Regions, cities, towns and communities of all sizes are establishing wayfinding programs to provide a better experience for their visitors.

 

The County has Read More

Public Weighs In On Wayfinding Plan

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John Bosio of MERJE discusses one of the design options during the public meeting held June 15. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post 

 

As part of its effort to build up its tourist industry Los Alamos County contracted MERJE, a nationally recognized design firm, to produce a County-wide Wayfinding plan.

 

This recommendation came from the Manhattan Project Park Advisory citizen committee and Council approved funding for the effort for this fiscal year. During a public meeting held June 15 in Council Chambers, John Bosio Read More

Chamber Holds Golf Tournament Aug. 18

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CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Chamber Golf Tournament Benefitting United Way of Northern New Mexico Aug. 18 at the Los Alamos County Golf Course.

Early registration is $400 per foursome until Aug. 4, after that date registration is $500 per foursome. Individual golfers can register for $125. Registration includes breakfast, golf, cart and lunch. Sign up now at losalamoschamber.com/events.

Sponsorships are available for holes, beverages, lunch, breakfast and at the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels. For more information, contact Read More

Pet Palooza Offers Week Day Fun

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Tom Wyant shows a snake to some curious youngsters this week during the Pet Palooza event Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Christian Church on East Road. With the exception of the snakes, real animals were left at home in favor of stuffed animals. The Pet Palooza featured a petting zoo, games and food. The event was a chance for people to ‘get to know their neighbors all in the name of love’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

Karen Adams and her son, Jude, as well as Rian Shay take part in Pet Palooza Tuesday night at the Christian Church. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com  Read More

Local Swimmers Brave Alcatraz Sharkfest Competition

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Nathan Romero, a lifeguard at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center in Los Alamos, competing June 4 in the Alcatraz Sharkfest swimming event. Courtesy photo
 
Los Alamos native Daniel Preston competes in the Alcatraz Sharkfest event. Courtesy photo
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY 
​Los Alamos Daily Post 
 

Locals Nathan Romero and Daniel Preston were strangers until a unique swimming competition tied them together. Both competed June 4 in the Alcatraz Sharkfest. The 1.5 mile swim meet begins by diving off two ferries near Alcatraz Island and ends at the Aquatic Park near Read More

Taos School Of Music Presents Shanghai Quartet

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Shanghai Quartet will perform July 16 at the Taos Community Auditorium. Courtesy photo

TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC News:

The Taos School of Music presents two stellar concerts July 16 and July 19 at the Taos Community Auditorium.

​At 7:30 p.m. July 16, the Shanghai Quartet will perform Mendelssohn String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 80; Bridge String Quartet No. 1 and Brahms String Quartet Op. 51, No. 1. Following this performance, Robert McDonald will perform a solo piano recital July 19. This show also is at 7:30 p.m. McDonald’s program will showcase Mozart Piano Sonata No. 15; Schumann Read More