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County Council To Meet In Closed Session June 9

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to meet in a closed session at 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.

The purpose of the closed session is to discuss the performance evaluation of Los Alamos County’s contract employees.

The agenda has been published and can be found here. Read More

More Scenes From Community Mosaic Mural Workshop

The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) summer campers build part of the new community mosaic Friday at Mesa Public Library. LAAC thanks the Arts in Public Places Board Staff Liaison Chelsea Ashcroft for helping coordinate 28 campers, eight staff members and recognizes the board for making community art a reality. To learn more about this project, visit: https://www.losalamosnm.gov/Community/Events/Mosaic-Assembly-Art-WorkshopTo learn more about LAAC, summer camps, ongoing adult and family classes and other community arts programs, visit www.losalamosartscouncil.org. Courtesy/LAAC  Read More

Scenes From Friday Night Summer Concert Featuring Headliner Chasing Adequate

Chasing Adequate,  alternative and pop-rock band based out of Albuquerque headlined the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Ashley O’Malley performs the National Anthem before the concert opens. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Eryn Bent and Band opens for the Friday Night Concert. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Volunteers handout giveaways provided by XMISSION. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Chasing Adequate guitarist engages the crowd Friday night. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

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Co-op Summer Showcase Series Presents KISS MY CHAOS

KISS MY CHAOS rock band to perform at 5:45 p.m. Friday, June 12 at Co-op Park at 1010 Central Ave. Courtesy photo

Co-op Summer Showcase Series News:

All girl rock band KISS MY CHAOS will perform as part of the Co-op Summer Showcase Series at 5:45 p.m. Friday, June 12 at Co-op Park at 1010 Central Ave.

KISS MY CHAOS has performed at this year’s Los Alamos Winter Rock Festival and at Bathtub Brewery. 

About KISS MY CHAOS:

KISS MY CHAOS is an all girl rock band. When these teenage girls aren’t busy studying or playing sports, they like to get together and rock out! They like music from all eras and will play Read More

North Road/Urban Street Intersection Is Now Four-Way Stop

County News:
The intersection of North Road and Urban Street is now a four-way stop.
New pavement markings and temporary signs are in place until permanent traffic signs are installed early next week.
The change was made after an engineering analysis that reviewed one month of traffic data, eight years of police reports, site conditions, and traffic patterns.
Although the intersection averages about one crash per year, several factors supported the decision. In addition to engineering considerations, the area serves as a safe route to school for nearby Mountain Elementary and sees pedestrian
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Pajarito Pickleball Club To Host Clinics For Beginners

SPORTS News:

Curious about the fastest growing sport in the United States? Ready to give it a try or build upon skills?

The Pajarito Pickleball Club will host two skills clinics for beginners this summer:

  • The Beginners 1 Clinic is an opportunity for absolute beginners or those new to the game to learn a warm up to prepare for play and prevent injuries, basic skills and shots, and the foundational rules and strategies of the game.
  • The Beginners 2 Clinic – is designed for those players with more than three months experience and an understanding of the basic rules to continue to develop skills
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Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday June 7

Sheriff’s Posse News:

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, June 7.

The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road, near the North Mesa Stables.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes:

  • Pancakes – Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
  • Scrambled eggs;
  • Sausage;
  • Bacon; and
  • Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.

The price for adults is $10, children 4-10 years of age $5 and those 0-3 are free.

Proceeds this month go to benefit the Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter and Companion Animals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Read More