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CD3 Candidate John Blair Speaks At Local Event

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CD3 candidate John Blair discusses his campaign and values with Los Alamos voters Sunday at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

CD3 candidate John Blair speaks with Los Alamos voters Sunday at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op. Courtesy photo

From the John Blair for CD3 Campaign:

In a crowded primary of Democratic candidates for CD3, John Blair is working hard to gain support from Los Alamos voters before June 2, 2020.

At an informal meet-and-greet event Sunday afternoon, Blair addressed a crowd of more than 30 interested residents at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central

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Shop On The Corner Children’s Clothes Sale Wednesday

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Shop on the Corner will be open for business Wednesday. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Children’s clothes will be half off 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Shop on the Corner thrift store on the first floor of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at 3900 Trinity Dr.

The sale includes clothing from infant size to grade school sizes. Shoppers are also encouraged to check out the winter coats, jackets and new items in the store’s boutique section.

The thrift store staff thanks its donors and shoppers for their support as well as the volunteers who keep the store running.

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Annual Love Los Alamos Campaign Begins Feb. 1

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Annual Love Los Alamos campaign runs Feb. 1-28. Courtesy image

COUNTY News:

Local businesses, residents and visitors are asked to show their love for Los Alamos throughout the month of February by taking a selfie with one of many heart-themed frames or posters produced and distributed around town at local businesses or County facilities.

Individuals are asked to share their photo and post it on social media such as Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #LoveLosAlamos.

Along with the photo, participants are encouraged to state “why” they love Los Alamos.

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Book Signing: The Chile Line: Historic Northern New Mexican Recipes At Los Alamos Daily Post Saturday

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Front cover of The Chile Line: Historic Northern New Mexican Recipes by Liddie Martinez. Courtesy/Pajarito Press

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos Daily Post is hosting a book signing 2-4 p.m. Saturday Feb. 1 for its food columnist Liddie Martinez and her recently released cookbook, The Chile Line: Historic Northern New Mexican Recipes, published by Pajarito Press LLC.

The community is invited to enjoy refreshments, ask Martinez questions, acquire a book, and have her sign it at Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters, 1247 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos.  

In her cookbook, Martinez shares her Read More

Scenes From CD3 Candidate Leger Fernandez Event

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‘I am going to ask you to trust me,’ U.S. Third Congressional candidate Teresa Leger Fernandez told a crowd gathered Sunday afternoon at the home of Los Alamos residents Kyle and Michael Wheeler. Being an elected official, she explained, is a matter of trust. ‘I want to protect what we love,’ she said, adding that right now profit, and power seem to be held in higher regard over people and the planet’s health. Leger Fernandez said she feels the biggest issue is climate disruption but also listed healthcare and diversifying the economy as major issues. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

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On The Job In Los Alamos: Professor Kevin Bankens Earns Shotokan Karate 5th Degree Black Belt

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On the job in Los Alamos Tuesday is Professor Kevin Bankens who received his master’s degree in Shotokan Karate 5th degree black belt. Gathered with Bankens Tuesday, front from left, Sensei Nickolas Wilson and Sensei Raymond Mott and back row from left, Evelyn Bankens, Kevin ‘Conan’ Bankens, O’Sensei Rod Prejean, Master Rhuel Luttrell, Jeff Corwon and Frances Anchondo. Bankens began his lifelong journey in martial arts at 8 years old in 1978. He studied at Lake Charles Karate School under O’sensei Rod Prejean in the art of Shotokan karate. Bankens rose through the ranks and began to fight in

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Checker Vangie Mondragon Retires After 38 Years!

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Vangie Mondragon celebrates her last day on the job Friday as a checker at Smith’s Marketplace. She worked 38 years in the grocery business, beginning her career with Safeway, which was purchased by Furrs and then Smith’s Food and Drug. At Friday’s celebration, Mondragon was honored for her service with flowers, cake and a brand new watch. She will now embark on her new career as grandmother to her first grandchild, a boy born Thursday. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More