A view of the sunset appearing Thanksgiving Day shot from behind the Elk’s Lodge on Trinity Drive. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Community
Call for Nature Center Ideas
PEEC News:
Idea Factory: Contribute your ideas about the unique qualities of the Pajarito Plateau!
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 29 or 1 p.m. Monday, Dec 3
What should a nature center in Los Alamos say? Join us as we figure out the key messages … the stories you’ve encountered … about the Pajarito Plateau.
Your ideas will help us create a plan to strengthen people’s connection with the natural world around us.
Please come help us build an interpretive plan. You provide the ideas, we provide yummy snacks. There will be LOTS OF FOOD at the Thursday evening meeting.
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Thanksgiving at Plymouth
Happy Thanksgiving from the Los Alamos Daily Post News Team!
HISTORY.COM
In September 1620, a small ship called the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, carrying 102 passengers—an assortment of religious separatists seeking a new home where they could freely practice their faith and other individuals lured by the promise of prosperity and land ownership in the New World.
After a treacherous and uncomfortable crossing that lasted 66 days, they dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, far north of their intended destination at the mouth of the Hudson River.
One month later, the Mayflower crossed Read More
LANL Employees Make Gifts of Time, Talent and Money
A student receives a new pair of shoes from the generosity of Los Alamos National Laboratory employees through the LANL Laces Program. Courtesy/LANL
Staff Report
Throughout the year, the generous efforts of Los Alamos National Laboratory management and employees helps to enhance the lives of others through the sharing of their time, talent and money.
Each Thanksgiving season, LANL hosts “Take a Turkey to Work Day.” Last year, employees donated more than 400 frozen turkeys and helped fill holiday meal food baskets for 852 Northern New Mexico families.
LANL’s manager, Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Nov. 21
This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com
Community Turkey Meal 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion 1325 Trinity Drive. The meal is a free, but donations are accepted.
Turkey Day Town Tour 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22
Pajarito Complex (starting/ending point) 3400 Arizona Ave. Work up an appetite for the traditional holiday feast with this free, fun, no-commitment, low-stress, pre-feast mountain bike ride for all ages and abilities. The ride will use local trails. Participants can ride as much or as little as they like as there are plenty of bailout points along the Read More
Village Arts Unveils Christmas Window
Diana Norwood of Yours Truly Dianas, 208 DP Road Ste. B, recently designed a Christmas scene in the window of Village Arts, 216 DP Road with the creativity to rival Macy’s Department Store. The community is invited to stop by to view and photograph the Christmas scene. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Miracle Kitten Survives Sub-freezing Temperatures
Milly survived sub-freezing temperatures. Courtesy/FOSBy Sally Wilkins
President of Friends of the Shelter
On a recent cold Sunday afternoon with temperatures sliding to sub-freezing for the night, a small kitten was found at the Los Alamos land fill.
The good Samaritans brought the nearly dead kitten to the police department. Friends of the Shelter volunteers were contacted, and the kitten was transported to the Emergency Clinic in Santa Fe.
Diann Mills drove and Mary Timmers held the nearly frozen kitten next to her body trying to keep it warm. Upon arrival at the clinic, the vets Read More
Bradbury Director, LAPS Superintendent to Speak at Kiwanis
KIWANIS News:
Kiwanis meets each Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., at the Masonic Temple on Sage Street, near the intersection of 15th Street and Canyon Road.
Speakers and topics are occasionally subject to change because of illness, conflicts, or weather.
Programs
Nov. 27: Committee Meetings.
Dec. 4: Linda Deck, director of the Bradbury Science Museum, will speak on the current displays at the museum.
Dec. 11: Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Gene Schmidt will speak on the upcoming LAPS mail-in bond election, scheduled in January.
Dec. 18: Committee Meetings.
Dec. 25: Christmas Day! There Read More
Generosity at Speakeasy Soiree Benefits United Way
The Los Alamos National Bank sponsored fundraiser for United Way of Northern New Mexico filled the Dixie Girl Restaurant Friday night. From left, Cathe McClard, Vice President of Human Resources at Los Alamos National Bank, LANB Senior Vice President/auctioneer Jill Cook and LANB Administrative Officer Danette Clark keep the excitement flowing during the live auction portion of Friday’s Speakeasy Soiree fundraiser, in which 100 percent of the proceeds will go to United Way of Northern New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Adding 1920’s flair to the glitz and Read More
Artists Join Karen Wray for Ribbon Cutting
Owner Karen Wray is joined by several artists Friday evening as she cuts the ribbon on her new location for Karen Wray Fine Art, 1475 Central Ave., Suite 125. From left, metal sculptor Richard Swenson, David Horpedahl, Wray, watercolor artist Secundino Sandoval, watercolor artist Ruth Tatter, metal sculptor David A. Trujillo and oil painting artist Sheridan Brown. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Julie Collins and David Trujillo. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members filled Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery for its grand opening celebration Friday evening. Photo Read More