DPU News:
A power outage on North Mesa began at 11:18 a.m. today due to contractor digging activities, which contacted with an underground utility line.
About 250 or one third of customers on North Mesa’s eastern end were affected.
Department of Public Utilities electric linemen repaired the line and by 4:30 p.m. had restored power to the area. Read More
PEEC News:
Foxxy the Hognose Snake is a friendly favorite of kids visiting PEEC. Courtesy photo
What is a turtle’s favorite food? Does a snake feel smooth or rough? Join animal-care expert Jennifer Macke at 6:30 p.m. at PEEC, (Pajarito Environmental Education Center) Tuesday June 19 for an informative presentation about the live animals on exhibit.
Macke will discuss what each animal eats and tell some amazing facts about each one. The program will answer many questions about local reptiles and amphibians, including questions you never knew you had.
Kids of all ages will get to touch and feed Read More
Business Skills for Artists & Art Organizations Workshop is set for 1-4 p.m., Wednesday June 20 at The Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
This workshop will offer artists, art businesses, and art organizations training on essential business skills.
Participants will learn how to create a successful business concept, address customer first impressions, navigate the “7 P’s” for successful marketing, address a variety of selling scenarios, connect with customers, and techniques for effective business management.
The speaker will be Bette Bradbury, WESST.
To register, call 505-661-4803 Read More
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
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Chairman Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) today introduced legislation that would designate Manhattan Project sites around the country as a National Historic Park.
Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Tom Udall (D-NM) and Patty Murray (D-WA) are cosponsors of S. 3300.
In the House of Representatives, Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA) said today that he will introduce a similar bill when the House returns to session next week.
As an expert panel of historians reported in 2001, the top-secret program to create an atomic bomb during World War II centered Read More
Sen. Tom Udall
The Los Alamos Creative District is now accepting applications for exhibitors/ vendors from throughout the area to display and sell their work at the White Rock Art and Artisans Market.
The market will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday from June 17 until Oct. 21 and is free to the public.
The location will be an outdoor space at the Hive at 134, N.M. 4 in White Rock where about 40 tents and tables can be accommodated.
The Hive is close by the parking and shuttle stop for the Bandelier National Monument shuttle which begins in June – all visitors going to Bandelier will be required to use this shuttle. Read More
PEEC News:
On Father’s Day, Sunday June 17, PEEC will be offering a free Birdscape Tour of White Rock.
This is a chance to visit four homes that have optimized their yards for attracting birds.
The yards will be open for visitors 1-5 p.m. This is a self-guided tour, and no registration is required.
The four yards on display this year will be at the Dunns, 107 Sierra Vista Dr.; the Walkers, 305 Donna Ave.; the Foxes, 238 Rio Bravo Dr.; and the Arendts, at 608 La Bajada.
A map and directions are available at PEEC’s website, www.PajaritoEEC.org, and participants may visit the yards Read More
MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY News:
As part of the Los Alamos Friday Night Out events, Mesa Public Library is hosting a series of poetry readings each Friday night in June featuring local poets.
On June 15, Mike Katko and David Schiferl will read their work. Katko will read new work as well as poems from his recently published book, Skies and Other Poems.
David Schiferl will read his recent work. Along with others featured in the Friday poetry readings, Schiferl has participated in Mesa Public Library’s Poetry Gatherings facilitated by Jane Lin who also teaches poetry at UNM LA.
On June 22, the evening’s poets Read More