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2012 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Friday at Overlook Park

The 2012 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series begins at 7 p.m, Friday May 18 at Overlook Park in White Rock.

Sponsorships are still needed. Checks can be sent to Gordons’ Concerts at 109 Central Park Square, Los Alamos, NM 87544.

All shows start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Summer Concert Schedule:

  • May 18 Overlook Park: Tiho Dimitrov Band Rock – DK & The Affordables Roots Rock the Los Alamos Kite Fest, see www.losalamosartscouncil.org/kite-festival
  • May 25 Ashley Pond: The Red Elvises LA’s favorite band! Russian rokenroll KRSN AM1490 Night
  • June 1 Venue TBA: Laurie Lewis Fabulous
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Players Compete in Chamber’s Charity Tournament

The gross first place foursome was that of Raichert, Binger, Rodriguez and Quartieri in this year’s Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament held Friday at Black Mesa. Proceeds from the event go to support United Way of Northern New Mexico. Photo by Katy Korkos
 
Golf scores indicate some skilled players participated in Friday’s charitable tournament. Photo by Katy Korkos
Second place in the tournament went to the team of Bouman, Fox, Howze and Montoya. Photo by Katy Korkos
Linda Deck won a prize for “closest to the pin” on hole number 8 and E. Maez got closest
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The Time is Now – The Place is Downtown!

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Unfunded Phase II CIP Survey Results

During the last week, the Los Alamos Daily Post has conducted its first poll. Readers were asked to “Rank the following unfunded Phase II CIP projects in the order in which they preferred to see them completed (or choose “Do not Proceed” for projects they did not want to see funded by Los Alamos County.)

The Los Alamos Daily Post received 152 valid votes.

Following are the results in the order that Los Alamos Daily Post readers would like to see the projects completed:

  1. Nature Center / White Rock Civic Center (Tie)
  2. Nature Center / White Rock Civic Center (Tie)
  3. Ashley Pond Improvements
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Pajarito Brewpub & Grill to Open in Mari-Mac!

Exterior rendering of the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill opening later this year in the former Blockbuster space in Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Courtesy/PB&G

By Carol A. Clark
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Jemez Mountains are the inspiration for a new restaurant coming to the Mari-Mac Shopping Center that is designed to blend the rustic and rugged outdoors with a clean modern edge.

Patrick Mockler-Wood and Catherine Mockler have partnered with Pawel and Dorota Listwan, all local entrepreneurs, to establish the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill in the former Blockbuster space at 614 Trinity Dr. Read More

Los Alamos Daily Post Launches History Nut Series

The Los Alamos Daily Post is launching a continuing series of columns concerning Pajarito Plateau history written by Dorothy Hoard, Judy Machen, Heather McClenahan, Janie O’Rourke, Georgia Strickfaden and Sharon Snyder – collectively known as the “History Nuts.”

To be labeled a “nut” is not generally a compliment, but these six local historians take pride in being affectionately called nuts because in this case the term carries respect for their research and publishing efforts related to Los Alamos.

The group came together informally in 2003 to meet and share research. Read More

Wildflower Neophytes Walk with Chick Keller

Chick Keller expounds on the inter-relationships between plants and insects during the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) Wildflower Walk Thursday evening. Sixteen neophytes learned how to identify wildflowers now blooming in Los Alamos. The group met at PEEC on Orange Street for an introductory lecture and received a handout of species to watch for during their walk. PEEC’s monthly Wildflower Walks continue through September. Specific dates for the walks and to learn what’s blooming around town now, visit www.pajaritoeec.org. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

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County Administrator Harry Burgess Announces Further Re-organization News

New Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne, left, will be in charge of the newly established Community and Economic Development Department and will also have oversight of the Administrative Services Department. New Deputy County Administrator Brian Bosshardt will oversee Community Services, Public Works and Human Resources as well as the Los Alamos Airport and Environmental Services/Sustainability Department. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

County Administrator Harry Burgess announced additional re-organization plans to employees this week – primarily Read More

UNM-LA holds 31st Annual Graduation Convocation

UNM-Los Alamos graduates recite the Pledge of Allegiance during Thursday’s 31st annual graduation convocation at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon

By Bonnie Gordon

UNM-Los Alamos celebrated its 31st annual Graduation Convocation on May 10, 2012. Five students received bachelor’s degrees, 39 received associate degrees, 5 received academic certificates and 8 students received General Educational Development Diplomas.

Convocation Speaker Dr. Chaouki T. Abdallah is the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of New Mexico. Read More

Dick Knows Trails

Los Alamos County Parks Division Manager, Dick McIntyre and Open Space Specialist, Craig Martin, review trail building plans and schedules. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

By Greg Kendall

Dick McIntyre has been involved in the creation of several impressive community trail systems. On the wall in McIntyre’s office are a host of photos displaying trails he has had a hand in creating. His latest project, the Canyon Rim Trail, is only partially completed, with the first of three major segments in use.

In August of 2010, the first segment of the Canyon Rim opened to the Read More