Kathi Parker Exhibit In Library Gallery In November
Sunflower by artist Kathi Geoffrion Parker. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
The work of artist Kathi Geoffrion Parker will be shown in the Mesa Public Library Upstairs Art Gallery in November.
The opening reception for this new exhibit is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Parker will show drawings and watercolor paintings, including portraits and life drawings.
Artist Kathi Geoffrion Parker
Parker is a native of Los Alamos. She was awarded Signature Member status in the New Mexico Watercolor Society in 2004. Her watercolor paintings and drawings have been in juried shows in New Mexico and nationally. Read More
Public Astronomy Dark Night At Overlook Nov. 7
PAJARITO ASTRONOMERS News:
The Pajarito Astronomers will be holding their final County-Sponsored Dark Night of 2015 starting at 5 p.m. (sunset) Saturday, Nov. 7 at Spirio Soccer Field in Overlook Park in White Rock.
Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes, and star gaze. The planets Saturn, Neptune and Uranus will be visible.
There will be a tour of the summer and fall constellations, and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Viewing will end before Read More
Los Alamos Historical Museum Move; Continuing Tours
HISTORICAL MUSEUM News:
In preparation for renovations beginning in January 2016, the Los Alamos Historical Museum has moved to its new temporary location at 475 20th St., next to the new Teen Center.
The Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. As part of the transition, the Museum Shop will be offering 20 percent off select items through Oct. 31.
The Museum also is continuing its guided walking tours into the winter months (weather permitting). Mondays at 11 a.m., docents will lead hour-long walking tours of the historic district, including Read More
Ribbon Cutting Celebration For Boutique Air Monday
Boutique Air. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials will join Boutique Air in celebrating the launch of commercial air service between Los Alamos and Albuquerque with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration Monday, Nov. 2 at the Los Alamos Municipal Airport (LAM).
The event will kick off at 5 p.m. and feature free flight giveaways, plane tours, food and photo opportunities. To attend, RSVP by calling 855-268-8478 or emailing rsvp@boutiqueair.com.
Flights begin Sunday, Nov. 1 with introductory rates starting at just $49. Reservations can be made online now by visiting www.boutiqueair.com Read More
Last Day For 2015 Bandelier Shuttle Is Tuesday
Atomic City Transit shuttle bus making one of the last runs between White Rock and Bandelier National Monument for 2015. Courtesy/NPS Photo
BANDELIER News:
After making runs between Bandelier and White Rock 18 times a day, and 24 on weekends, since late May, the Atomic City Transit shuttle service wraps up for this season at the end of the day Tuesday, Oct. 27.
After that visitors will be able to drive directly to the Bandelier Visitor Center parking lot all through the day.
“After the Las Conchas Fire in 2011 resulted in flashfloods that made much of our parking area unusable, we had to come
White Rock Library And Youth Activity Center Closed Due To Sherwood Boulevard Paving
Sherwood Boulevard will be closed Tuesday for paving. Photo by Katy Korkos
LIBRARY News:
The west side of Sherwood Boulevard is scheduled to be paved Tuesday, which will mean the blocking of driveways leading to the Library, Skate Park, and Youth Activity Center (YAC) at various times during the day Tuesday.
Because there will not be a safe or open route to get to and from the Library and Youth Activity Center during the paving operation, both will be closed.
White Rock Branch Library will not open at 10 a.m. as usual on Tuesday morning. “It’s clear we won’t be able to open first thing in the morning,” Read More
Scenes From Today’s Annual Pumpkin Splash
The crowd targets their pumpkins bobbing around in the main pool today at the Aquatic center. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Plenty of pumpkins to choose from. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Cpl. David Boe demonstrates the agility of the department’s bomb squad robot, which picked up a small piece of candy and handed it to a young boy. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
A large and enthusiastic crowd turned out today for the annual Pumpkin Splash & Halloween Carnival at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center.
Pumpkins Read More
Robert Gibson Speaks On Future Energy Resources For Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
Robert Gibson, chair of the Los Alamos Future Energy Resources Committee, will present “Future Energy Resources for Los Alamos County” at a meeting of the Sierra Club, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at UNM-Los Alamos, Building 2, room 203.
Los Alamos County’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU) adopted a goal in 2013 to “become a carbon-neutral electric provider by 2040.” This year, BPU appointed an ad hoc Future Energy Resources (FER) Committee to recommend a definition of “carbon-neutral,” future electrical energy resources in that context, and policy regarding distributed energy Read More
Film Trick-Or-Treat On MainStreet For Cash Prizes
COMMUNITY News:
The streets of downtown Los Alamos will be closed to traffic Friday, Oct. 30, and filled with throngs of costumed kids and adults trick-or-treating from store to store. For those looking for an alternative to candy giving/taking, why not make a mockumentary?
The Pajarito Film Club challenges local film makers of all ages and abilities to grab a filming device of choice (phone, camera, i-Pad) and spend the 90 minutes of Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet capturing ironic and humorous moments on film.
By definition, a mockumentary is “a motion picture or television program Read More
Water Attorney/Activist Speaks At Nature Center
Water attorney and activist Kyle Harwood in La Cienega. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
How do we protect our aquifers? Action taken in La Cienega, a nearby community, is the subject of the free talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Los Alamos Nature Center.
Kyle Harwood, water attorney and La Cienega resident, will share the challenges facing his community along with their efforts to protect their aquifers.
As dessert residents, water is a precious resource. Nearby, the La Cienega region is already seeing diminishing flow from their local springs. They are not alone. Stories of wells and springs running Read More
Book Flights Now On Boutique Air Taking Off Nov. 1
Boutique Air. Courtesy photoFlight reservations are available at boutiqueair.com or by phone at 855.268.8478. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 26
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced the road construction update for the week of Oct. 26.
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Public Works Projects:
Ice Rink Parking Improvements:
Motorists might experience delays as the new parking area is constructed please allow extra Read More
Ice Rink Parking Lot Improvements Update
COUNTY News:
Motorists might experience delays as the new parking area at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink is constructed.
Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time while driving through this segment under construction. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limit and be on the alert for workers and equipment. Read More
Power Outage Underway At Pueblo Complex
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities customers at Pueblo Complex on Diamond Drive are without power as of 7 a.m. today.
Electric linemen have identified the problem and are making repairs. Power is estimated to be restored by 11:30 a.m. today. Read More
Boutique Air Launches Service From Los Alamos To Albuquerque Sunport Nov. 1!
COUNTY News:
- Carrier to offer fares starting at $49 to Albuquerque
Los Alamos County and Boutique Air jointly announced this afternoon that flights between Los Alamos (LAM) and Albuquerque’s Sunport (ABQ) are now available for booking.
Service begins Sunday, Nov. 1. Fares will start at an introductory rate of $49 from Los Alamos to Albuquerque. The schedule will feature three daily round trip flights between the cities. The schedule can be found in the table below and online at www.boutiqueair.com.
The airline is receiving strong support from local leadership and the broader community. Read More
Los Alamos County Receives 2015 Property Tax Levies From State
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has received its 2015 property tax levies from the New Mexico Department of Finance Administration (DFA).
The residential levy is 24.430 mills, an 8.17 percent increase from the 2014 levy of 22.584 mills. The non-residential levy is 27.496 mills, a 7.19 percent increase from the 2014 levy of 25.652 mills.
In dollar terms, these levies are respectively $24.43 and $27.496 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value.As an example, a house with an assessed market value of $300,000 has an assessed taxable value of $100,000 (1/3 of market). Assuming no other exemptions, the Read More
Registration Underway For Annual Winterfest Holiday Lights Parade
Courtesy/MainStreet
MAINSTREET News:
Registration is now open for the annual Winterfest Holiday Lights Parade.
This years “El Nino” themed parade will march up Central Avenue beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The official Tree Lighting Ceremony will follow the parade at 7 p.m. around Ashley Pond.
Don’t miss your opportunity to promote your business or organization by participating in the Winterfest Holiday Lights Parade! To register for the parade, visit: losalamosmainstreet.com/registration
From Breakfast with Santa to the Nutcracker on “The Hill” ballet, Los Alamos celebrates Read More
DPU & PEEC Host Home Efficiency Expo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities is hosting a Home Efficiency Expo 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Are you ready for that next home improvement project at your home? Are you running out of ideas? Why not consider dropping by the Los Alamos Home Efficiency Expo this Saturday to pick up your free home energy efficiency kit?
The event is at the Golf Course Community Building at 4244 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos and is free to the public. All home owners and renters are invited.
Complete participating organizations and vendors at the Expo include:
- DPU Energy and Water Conservation
Final 2015 Fourth Friday Oct. 23
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
Los Alamos Creative District’s Final Fourth Friday of 2015 will happen in downtown Los Alamos this Friday, Oct. 23. Fourth Friday will begin again in January 2016.
Fourth Fridays is a monthly event that offers extended hours or special programming at Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos Historical Society, Fuller Lodge Art Center, The Nature Center and Mesa Public Library. Fourth Fridays also promotes special offerings from participating local businesses. This month Fourth Friday special events and include:
The Bradbury Science Museum will Read More
UPDATE: White Rock Branch Library Likely Closed Tuesday Due To Road Construction
Road construction underway on Sherwood Boulevard will likely close White Rock Branch Library Friday. Photo by Katy Korkos
UPDATE: Due to rain – the closure is changed to Tuesday.
LIBRARY News:
The road construction on Sherwood Boulevard is nearly complete and ready for paving. The paving is scheduled to take place today and Friday, weather permitting.
Today, flaggers will be allowing intermittent access to the Library and Pinon Park parking lots, as the east side of the road (closer to Smith’s) is paved. Friday, the west side of the road is scheduled to be paved, which means that access Read More
