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Community Invited to Share Chamisa’s 45th Birthday!

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CHAMISA News:

Two special events next Wednesday will mark Chamisa Elementary School’s 45th birthday.

The first event is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 in Chamisa’s gymnasium with entertainment and staff recognition planned.

Sixth grade students will sell jewelry, baked goods and fruit for a fundraiser.

In addition, there will be birthday cupcakes for everyone, so one or two parent volunteers per class are needed to help make cupcakes – email your name and teacher to Lauritzens@att.net.

The second event includes a community potluck at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, with a Read More

County Administrator Releases Information on Capital Projects

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess released information today about the upcoming Council discussion regarding capital projects.

The discussion will take place at the Council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Council Chambers at 20th Street and Central Avenue.

As previously announced, the Council’s adopted budget guidance is to defer some projects up to four years and up to $12.5 million in order to assist with projected revenue shortfalls.

The only projects that will be considered for deferral are the eight projects approved in May 2012. They are:

  • Ashley Pond
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Public Invited to Leadership Connection Town Hall

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LACHC News:

The Los Alamos Community Health Council (LACHC) is sponsoring the Leadership Connection Town Hall at Fuller Lodge 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27.

The public is invited to attend the Town Hall for which the goal is to report on key Los Alamos County health issues, trends and recommendations.

Community leaders will give short presentations followed by questions and discussion. 

Local LACHC member agencies will have materials available about resources and services in Los Alamos.  

Light refreshments will be provided. 

RSVP by Monday, Feb.25 to deborahfgill@gmail.com Read More

State Farm Invests $20K in Area Youth

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Teens work on a project at the Española YMCA Teen Center. Courtesy/YMCA 

YMCA News:

Española –The Española YMCA Teen Center received a $20,000 grant from State Farm Saturday during the Y’s annual Red and Black Ball in Los Alamos.

Local State Farm agents Lou Santoro and Abe Dispennette presented the award to Family YMCA Executive Director Linda Daly on behalf of the company’s regional Good Neighbor Citizenship program.

The grant will fund educational programming, skill-building classes and recreational activities in support of keeping an underserved population engaged in Read More

‘Daffodils for Hospice’ Sale Underway

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LAVN News:

The Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Hospice Program is having their annual “Daffodils for Hospice” sale. 

Proceeds from the sale support the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Hospice program for terminally ill individuals. 

Daffodil pre-orders are being taken now through March 3. You may order a glass vase with two bunches (20 stems) of daffodils for $15, a glass vase with one bunch for $10 or a single bunch (10 stems) for $5. Delivery is free with a minimum of two bunches or one vase to a single address. 

Flowers will be delivered Saturday, March 9 or  may be picked Read More

Focus on Your Health: Living Well with Diabetes

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Focus on Your Health: Living Well with Diabetes

By Becky Rutherford
Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico

Diabetes is a complicated disease that is all too common today. This disease affects 25.8 million people in our country alone. 

People with Diabetes don’t produce enough insulin. This causes high levels of blood glucose, which can lead to Diabetes complications. 

However, it is possible to control Diabetes and live well with the disease. The Los Alamos Heart Council is pleased to provide education on this topic to our community. 

The council is hosting its annual Read More

JJAB Coordinator Urges Support for Teen Center

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JJAB Coordinator Ellen Ben-Naim is urging residents to support the Los Alamos Teen Center Facility project currently under review by the County Council. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

By Bonnie J. Gordon

The Los Alamos County Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 to discuss eight projects approved in May 2012.

The Council’s adopted budget guidance is to defer some projects up to four years to assist with projected budget shortfalls. One of the projects is the Los Alamos Teen Center Facility.  

For years, community groups and surveys have identified a need for social and recreational Read More

Community Invited to Hear Michael and Michele Altherr Share their ‘Adventures in Africa’

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The Mountaineers February meeting features ‘Adventures in Africa’ by Michael and Michele Altherr. A daily event in their adventures was the sundown wildlife watch. Here, on a tributary of the Luangwa River, the watch included a full bar and lanterns with an armed guard on crocodile watch. Hippos snorting, elephants trumpeting in the distance, gin and tonic in the bush, and the sunset across the river made for a truly unique experience. Courtesy photo

Adventures in Africa

Africa is the world’s second largest and second most populous continent. It includes more than 50 distinct Read More

Generosity Marks YMCA’s 2013 Red and Black Ball

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Saree Clark, left, and Lyuba Georgieva welcome the crowd to The Family YMCA’s Red and Black Ball Saturday night in the Phillip Kunsberg building on 15th Street at Nectar. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan with, from left, YMCA Executive Director Linda Daly, wife Janet McMillan and Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover as the Y’s annual Red and Black Ball gets underway Saturday night in downtown Los Alamos. During the evening’s live auction, a $750 winning bid to have lunch with the Laboratory director was Read More