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Alexander M. Kirkland Receives National Honor

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THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS News:

A New Mexico Military Institute student is recognized for superior academic achievement by the National Society of High School Scholars.

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that New Mexico Military Institute student Alexander M. Kirkland from Los Alamos has been selected for membership.

The Society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved academic excellence.

The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established Read More

Committee Favors Naming Trail After Satch Cowan

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LOS ALAMOS COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County held a public hearing Tuesday evening regarding a recent citizen petition to name or rename a trail in the Quemazon Trail Complex in the Western Area after deceased local resident and hiking enthusiast Helen “Satch” Cowan.
After hearing public comments, the Committee discussed the request and asked several questions of the petitioners, as well as to County Open Space Specialist Craig Martin, before unanimously voting 6-0 in favor of naming a new trail the “Satch Cowan Trail.”
The Committee emphasized
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East Road/NM502 Gas Line Replacement and Reinforcement Begins this Week

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES News:

Gas line replacement and reinforcement work on East Road/NM502, from Tewa Loop to Airport Road, begins this week with most work confined to the shoulder of the roadway.

Drivers in the area are asked to use caution while this work is underway this summer.

In the coming weeks there will be greater traffic impacts as a lane closure will be required in order to safely execute the project.  
 
Notifications of such traffic impacts will be provided in advance.
 
For continuing updates, visit https:////www.losalamosnm.us/projects/utilities/Pages/EastRoadNM502GasLineReplacement.aspx
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Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire Grows to 170,272 Acres

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NEW MEXICO STATE FORESTRY News:

Raging fire is visible from Forest Road 141. Photo by Steven Meister, Mt. Tayloyr Hotshots. Courtesy/USFS Gila National Forest

The Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire has grown to 170,272 acres, which makes it the largest fire in New Mexico history. Last summer’s Las Conchas fire burned 156,293 acres.

The fire has continued to spread in all directions as it remains active on more than 95 percent of the perimeter.

Firefighters are working on the line around the fire to provide the buffer needed to minimize the spread.

Burnout operations on the north side of the Read More

Renovations Close 37th Street Play Lot

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LOS ALAMOS COUNTY PARKS News

The 37th Street Play Lot near Villa Street is closed for the next two weeks so that the Los Alamos County’s contractor, LA Landscaping & More, can make renovations to the park.

Renovations include:

  • remove the sand safety zone material in the designated play areas and replace with engineered wood fiber, bringing the safety/fall zone into compliance
  • add a merry-go-around  with fall/safety zone material and borders (similar to the one at Community Park or North Mesa Park)
  • replace the asphalt entry walk with concrete and an approach that is not as steep as the
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Friends of the Shelter Pet of the Week

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LOS ALAMOS ANIMAL SHELTER News:

The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets just waiting for their forever home.

Others are currently off-campus in foster homes.

Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, to obtain information about volunteering, adopting and donating.  

Also check out the FOS Petfinder page for pictures and to learn more about adoptable pets.

https:////www.petfinder.com/shelters/friendsoftheshelter.html

All adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, have their shots and come microchipped. Read More

Quality New Mexico Accepting Applications for 2012 NM Performance Excellence Awards

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QUALITY NEW MEXICO News

Quality New Mexico is accepting applications for the 2012 NM Performance Excellence Awards. The awards, which will be awarded next spring, include:

  • Piñon Recognition, commitmentto performance excellence
  • Roadrunner Recognition, progress toward performance excellence
  • Zia Award for Performance Excellence, best-in-class results

Organizations wishing to participate in the awards program must send in an intent to apply form by June 15. It can be obtained at  www.qualitynewmexico.org. 

Applications are due on July 20. 

The New Mexico Read More

Kiwanis Tuesday Lunch Meeting Schedule

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KIWANIS CLUB OF LOS ALAMOS News:

The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos meets each Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m., at the Masonic Temple, on Sage, near the intersection of 15th Street and Canyon Road.

Speakers and topics are occasionally subject to change because of illness, conflicts or weather.

June 5-John Bass, photo/video manager at Los Alamos National Laboratory, will share recently discovered film footage showing key members of the Manhattan Project.

June 12-Dr. Paul Daly will speak on his recent experiences serving in Iraq and Kuwait. 

June 19-Melinda Fuller of Del Norte Credit Union will discuss Read More

Libraries Offer Hands On Clinics for Downloadable Books

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MESA PUBLIC LIBRARAY News:
 
The libraries are doing hands on clinics to help patrons learn how to use the fabulous new service for downloadable audio books and eBooks.
 
The following dates and times are for Mesa Public Library and White Rock patrons are encouraged to call the WR Branch to schedule a convenient time.
 
Patrons should bring their own devices on which they plan to use the service with them for the most effective session.
 
Los Alamos County Libraries’ upcoming Overdrive clinics for May and June:
 
  • Tuesday May 29, 4-6 p.m.
  • Thursday May 31, 4-6 p.m.
  • Saturday
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Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire Update

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NEW MEXICO STATE FORESTRY News:

Fire Facts:

Date Started: 05/16/2012 Number of Personnel: 907 personnel including
Location: Approximately 15 miles E of Glenwood, NM 11 hotshot crews, 10 hand crews
Cause: Lightning Equipment: 39 Engines, 19 Water Tenders, 6 Dozers
Size: 122,388 Aircraft: 5 Helicopters
Percent Contained: 0 Injuries to Date: Five

Special Announcement The Gila National Forest has reported a new fire approximately 15 miles northeast of Reserve near Aragon, N.M.

Fire crews and helicopters are providing assistance with initial attack efforts on the Wagon Tongue Fire.

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