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LAFC Youth Soccer Teams Shine At Classic FC Spring Cup

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Ryker Black, Meline Siranosian, Dawson Hand, William Nichols, Caleb Hemphill, Emmett Fullmer, Jules Sievers, Luke Ainsworth, Levi Hornsby, and Miles McAtee. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

The LAFC 2016 Boys Competitive Soccer Team kicked off their season in impressive fashion, finishing 2nd place overall at last weekend’s Classic FC Spring Cup! The team posted a strong 3–1 record over four matches, with dynamic attacking play producing eight goals and a rock-solid defense allowing just one goal all weekend. It was a fantastic start to the season for this talented young team!

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Pets Of The Week: Darby And Sunny

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Darby is one year old, 58lbs, and already at the top of her class. She’s a bright, bouncy beauty with signature rear-to-ear wiggles and a “let’s go!” attitude toward life. Loves other dogs, prefers a feline-free fan club, and is made of loyalty, smarts, and sunshine. After nearly eight weeks of training in our Paws in the Pen program with inmates at the Penitentiary of New Mexico, Darby is officially preparing for “paw-role.” And let us tell you — this girl will not just pass. She has excelled! Potty trained, crate trained, leash trained and valedictorian of her cues and manners! She’ll also head Read More

LAHS Boys Basketball To Host Playoff Game Today

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School boys’ basketball team will host the Moriarty Pintos in a District playoff game tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Griffith Gym. Start time is 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m.

Tickets for this game must be purchased in advance through GoFan at https://gofan.co/app/school/NM13898. There will be no cash or credit card sales at the door. Passes will not be accepted for any post season game.

Concessions will be available. Cash and credit cards are accepted for concession sales.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, the LAHS varsity girls’ basketball team will play against the Read More

Mikey Aslam Scholarship Submissions Due Thursday For LAHS Graduating Seniors

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Mikey Aslam. Courtesy photo

C’YA News:

The Mikey Aslam Scholarship is due this Thursday for LAHS graduating seniors. Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) oversees the scholarship for the family and applications are being accepted via mail (postmarked by the 27th) or sent by email before midnight.

While many students stress over the letter of support, the C‘YA application simply requests a letter or email from someone that knows them well and can sing their praises. Requirements mostly include some type of community service, volunteer work, church activities, or Scouting.

While you Read More

UNM-LA Adds New Classes At Adult Learning Center

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UNM-LA News:

The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Adult Learning Center has four new English as a Second Language classes, two for beginners and two for intermediate/advanced learners. With morning, evening and online options, students will find a class that fits both their skill level and their schedule.

Looking to earn a high school equivalency? UNM-LA has added two new afternoon GED/HiSET prep classes, including in-person science instruction. Plus, flexible online courses and digital learning tools make it easier than ever to finish a credential.

Spring classes run through June 12, and registration Read More

‘From Calcutta With Love: The World War II Letters Of Richard And Reva Beard’ Author To Host Book Signing

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Santa Fe Author Elaine Pinkerton

COMMUNITY News:

Pajarito Press LLC announces the release of a new edition of “From Calcutta with Love: The World War II Letters of Richard and Reva Beard,” compiled and edited by Santa Fean Elaine Pinkerton, formerly of Los Alamos.

This collection revives an important primary source documenting the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater—a critical yet often-overlooked front of World War II.

From 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, Pinkerton will sign copies and discuss her beautifully redesigned book at a special event at Barnes & Noble, Santa Fe Place Mall.

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Review: Olion’s ‘Mean Girls’ Is So Fetch!

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Isabella Gietsos, Mattea Clarkson, and Gyasi Atta-Fynn will win your heart as Janice, Cady, and Damian in the Olions’ musical Mean Girls. Photo by Timothy Talley

Mattea Clarkson and Sumner Tholen shine as Cady Heron and her crush Aaron in the Olion’s production of Mean Girls, which runs for one more weekend. Photo by Timothy Talley

Review by Kelly Dolejsi
Los Alamos 

There is nothing more fetch than Los Alamos High School Olions’ production of Mean Girls. You have one more weekend to laugh, cringe, and join in on all your favorite quotes from the movie — or to experience the classic tale of high school Read More

Emergency-Preparedness Exercise Scheduled At Los Alamos National Laboratory Tuesday Feb. 24

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LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory has scheduled an emergency preparedness exercise for Tuesday, Feb. 24. The exercise will test the preparedness of personnel who would respond in the case of an actual emergency.

The exercise will last approximately six hours, beginning at approximately 9 a.m. MST. The event is only an exercise.

Some elements of this exercise may be observable to the public, such as increased emergency vehicle traffic, smoke, workers in protective equipment performing simulated activities, and “exercise in progress” signage in or near the affected areas.

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Helping Butterfly Conservation Take Flight: PEEC Invites Community To Free Virtual Talk By Xerces Society March 5

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A juniper hairstreak butterfly. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a free virtual program, Helping Butterfly Conservation Take Flight, 6-7 p.m., Thursday, March 5. This online talk explores the beauty, importance, and vulnerability of New Mexico’s butterflies and the meaningful steps each of us can take to help protect them.

New Mexico is home to nearly half of all butterfly species found in the United States, making it a hotspot for pollinator diversity. These charismatic insects pollinate crops and gardens, support Read More