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Down Home Fun with Author Slim Randles Feb. 28

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Author Slim Randles. Courtesy photo

LIBRARY News:

Join longtime New Mexico resident Slim Randles at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at Mesa Public Library for an evening of wild, funny and homespun stories both from his work as a newspaperman and those from his days actually in the wild.

Randles will talk about his current syndicated column, which runs in more than 100 newspapers nationwide and his new book Home Country, a compilation of the best of his wit and wisdom from his column of the same title.

So just where is Home Country? It is here, in our hearts. It’s a warm summer evening, a place by the fire Read More

Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery & Studio Offers Valentine’s Day Gifts

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KWFA News:

Visit Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery & Studio for unique gifts for Valentine’s Day or a late Groundhog’s Day.
 
Several new artists have joined the gallery and the artists have brought in many new pieces just in time for Valentine’s Day:
  • Hummingbird and goldfinch paintings;
  • A sumptuous floral still life by Sheridan Brown;
  • Unbelievable charcoal, graphite and scratchboard artwork by Heather Ward;
  • A beautiful photo by TK Thompson of flamenco dancers;
  • Karen Wray’s original and reproductions of florals and landscapes;
  • Kathleen Veenstra’s
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UNM-LA presents Third Annual Music Marathon

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The Craig Martin Experience playing at the Dixie Girl in Los Alamos. CME is one of the featured acts at this year’s UNM-LA Music Marathon. Courtesy photo by Greg Kendall
 
By Bonnie J. Gordon

Enjoy an entire day of local music at the third annual UNM-LA Music Marathon. The Marathon is 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb.10 in the UNM-LA Student Center.

The event is free and open to everyone. Donations will benefit UNM-Los Alamos student scholarships.

The day will include everything from Renaissance music for viols to modern jazz with the Craig Martin Experience.

In previous years, more than 300 people Read More

LA Federated Republican Women Attend Governor’s Tea

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Lt. Gov. John Sanchez addresses members of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women and others at the annual Governor’s Tea Feb. 1 at the Governor’s Mansion. Courtesy photo
 
LAFRW News:
 
Ten members and guests of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women met women from across the state at a visit to the New Mexico Legislature Friday, Feb. 1.
 
The day began with Secretary of State Dianna Duran welcoming the women at a coffee in Capitol North.
 
Several women visited the Secretary of State’s office and Lt. Gov. John Sanchez’ office before attending
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Pet of the Week: Maxwell the Heeler/Lab

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SHELTER News:

Maxwell is a 1-year-old neutered male heeler/lab in search of a family that will exercise him and continue his basic training.

Maxwell is energetic, confident, social, housebroken and leash trained with no guarding required. Overall, he is a good family dog who likes long walks.

Visit Maxwell and other adoptable pets at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179.

Visit the Friends of the Shelter website at www.lafos.org, for information about volunteering, adopting and donating.
 
Also check out the Petfinder page for photos and to learn more about
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Bandelier Grill’s New Owner Shares Revitalization Plans

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Brian Appell has purchased the Bandelier Grill at N.M. 4 and Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock. Appell is the longtime owner of Los Ojos Restaurant & Saloon in Jemez Springs. He said that he plans to update the menu to include the most popular items at Los Ojos and to extend the hours of operation to include daily breakfast and Sunday brunch. He plans to host a grand opening event for the public soon, which will be announced in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Daily Post Lifestyles Editor Bonnie J. Gordon stopped by the Bandelier Grill Wednesday to meet Read More

New Library Manager Speaks at Feb. 14 ‘Lunch with a Leader’

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LWV News:

The Los Alamos League of Women Voters invites the community to Lunch with a Leader from 11:40 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14.

This month, the guest will be Steven Thomas, the new Mesa Public Library manager. He will not have to go far to deliver his talk, since the event is upstairs in Mesa Library. 

Thomas grew up in Arkansas. He graduated with a BA in History from the University of Arkansas. While attending the University of Tennessee, he earned his MLS in Library and Information Science at the University of Tennessee, where he also met his wife Lisa.

Thomas’ career has taken him Read More

Lecture Details LANL’s Collaboration on Italy’s Great Cupola

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Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. Courtesy photo

LAHS NEWS:

Learn about the construction of Brunelleschi’s great dome for Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy and how collaborations with scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory may help to save it.

The Los Alamos Historical Society will sponsor a talk by Carlo Blasi, Eva Coisson and Federica Ottoni, from the University of Parma, Italy.

The speakers are Italian scientists and historians of Renaissance architecture. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 at Fuller Lodge.

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