Community

GOP Central Committee to Hold Special Election

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GOP News:

Due to time constraints in his personal life, Jordan Redmond has tendered his resignation as chairman of the Los Alamos County Republican Party.

First Vice Chairman Bill McKerley has called a special election for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at the Church of Christ building, 2323 Diamond Dr., to elect a chairman, 1st vice chairman, 2nd vice chairman and secretary of the Central Committee.

Any Republican registered in Los Alamos County may be considered for election but only members of the Central Committee elected at the 2011 Biennial Organization Convention may vote. 

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Nature Center Hours During Holidays

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A Stellers Jay seen Dec. 13 in a backyard on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Marion Stelts

PEEC News:

The nature center at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, 3540 Orange St., will be open during the holiday week, so bring your out-of-town guests:

Dec. 18-22 – Open regular hours
Dec. 24-25 – Closed
Dec. 26-29 – Open regular hours
Dec. 31-Jan 1 Closed
Jan. 2 onward – Open regular hours
 

Note: Regular hours are Tues-Friday noon-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – For information, visit https:////www.pajaritoeec.org Read More

TOTH Invites Community to Christmas Service

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Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

TOTH News:

Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church warmly invites the community to its Christmas Eve Family Communion service. The service will include a musical celebration of Christmas, performed by the younger members of the church, at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 in the sanctuary of Trinity on the Hill, 3900 Trinity Dr.

Some 15 elementary and middle school aged youth will perform “Archangel Gabriel’s Awesome Adventure,” a musical fantasy by Beth Merrill and Allan Robert Petker. 

The composers created this musical from a simple question: if angels are Read More

UNM-LA Honoring Jeannette Wallace Jan. 13

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The community is invited to attend a ceremony at UNM-Los Alamos to pay tribute to the memory of Jeannette O. Wallace with the dedication of the college’s newest lecture hall in her name in honor of her long service to the Los Alamos community and tireless commitment to education. The event is set for 12:30-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 with the dedication at 1 p.m. at the UNM-LA campus, 4000 University Dr. Read More

Los Alamos Friends Throws First Christmas Party

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LOS ALAMOS FRIENDS News:

The new social group in town, “Los Alamos Friends,” is throwing their first Christmas Party 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, and it is open to the general public.

Seating is limited, so you must RSVP quickly to reserve a spot and please bring a treat to share with about 20 people.

The host is Beau Gerard, “The Bike Doctor” at 3711 Trinity Dr, in Los Alamos. Beau “Baruch” Gerard has generously opened his home to Los Alamos Friends and the community at large, where he will be playing Christmas Carols.

In addition to being the town’s “bike Read More

United Way Thanks Supporters as Campaign Thermometer Rises

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United Way of Northern New Mexico Campaign Chairs Gene and Wendy Schmidt, left, and Executive Director Kristy Ortega raise the campaign fundraising thermometer Tuesday. Courtesy/UWNNM

UWNNM News:

United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) raises its campaign thermometer to $500,000, Tuesday and donations are still being counted.

United Way thanks community members and small businesses of Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties, as well as LANL employees and LANS for their investment in this year’s campaign fundraiser.

Dr. Gene and Wendy Schmidt led the fundraising this year as Campaign Chairs. Read More

Blue Window Bistro Offers New Year’s Eve Pre-Party Dinner

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The Blue Window Bistro in Los Alamos will host a 5-course New Year’s Eve dinner from 5-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Reservations are required.

A special menu will be served, including three appetizer choices, 3 entrée choices and a complimentary glass of champagne for $60 per person.

First Course

  • Blue Corn Blinis with Smoked Salmon
  • Oysters Trio
  • Maple Glazed Boneless Quail
  • Vegetarian Tasting

Second Course

  • Lobster Bisque
  • Pomegranate and Roquefort Salad

Intermezzo

  • Lemon Sorbet

Fourth Course

  • East and West Seafood Platter
  • Red Chile Marinated Lamb Chops
  • Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
  • Duo of Black Angus
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Community Invited to Friday Vigil

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos High School Student Council has organized a special candlelight vigil in memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting.

The memorial will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at Ashley Pond Park. Members of the community are asked to bring their own candle to the memorial.

Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt and youth advocate and local resident Morrie Pongratz will be guest speakers, followed by a moment of silence and remembrance by candlelight around the pond.

Residents are asked to join in and honor the children, teachers Read More