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Winter Storm Warning Issued Through Sunday A.M.

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Courtesy/NOAA

NWS Forecast for: Los Alamos NM
Issued by: National Weather Service Albuquerque, NM
Last Update: 4:11 pm MST Nov 9, 2012

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBUQUERQUE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST SUNDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM

403 PM MST FRI. NOV. 9, 2012

A VIGOROUS AND VAST UPPER LEVEL TROUGH WILL SLOWLY WORK ACROSS THE WESTERN U.S. THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY.

THE SYSTEM WILL BRING SUFFICIENT Read More

Central Park Square Teen Center Design Unveiled

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The proposed Teen Center concept image in Central Park Square. Courtesy/Architects Studio

  • Proposed Renovation Plan Cuts Project Cost By Half

Staff Report

In May 2012, the Los Alamos County Council directed staff to explore renovating and leasing existing space at Central Park Square, across from Fuller Lodge, for use as a new Teen Center. 

The proposed space will be approximately 9,500 square feet based on the earlier feasibility study. A small group of residents gathered Nov. 1 for a project update. Los Alamos Teen Center Director Michelangelo Lobato and Central Park Square owner Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Nov 9

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This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com

The Woman in Black: Los Alamos Little Theatre 1670 Nectar St.
7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17 / 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11
Kipps was traumatized by seeing the Woman in Black when he was sent to settle the estate of an old woman in a remote part of England. He has enlisted the services of an actor to help him re-enact the events, and thus exorcise his demons. You may see appearances of The Woman around town. Have you seen “The Woman in Black”? Halloween isn’t over yet. Come see this spooky ghost story, if you dare… Read More

Karen Wray Fine Art Grand Opening is Nov. 16

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Watercolor artist Secundino Sandoval looks through paintings at his Los Alamos home. Courtesy photo

By Karen Wray

Karen Wray Fine Art is delighted to announce that we have moved to a wonderful new location in Los Alamos, and would like to invite the community to our Grand Opening from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16.

Our new address is 1475 Central Ave., Suite 125, at the southwest corner, ground floor, of the Community Bank Building. 

Photo: Karen Wray and Tinkerbell

This is also our gallery’s Holiday Art Show, so we’ll have ornaments, cards, prints, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and paintings Read More

Pinon Elementary Students Run Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser

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Pinon Elementary School students help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Stephanie Rittner

PINON ELEMENTARY News:

Students at Pinon Elementary School in Los Alamos wanted to do something to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Classes discussed ways they could help. Teacher Stephanie Rittner said, “After a quick discussion with the Red Cross, we all decided that collecting money would be the quickest and most efficient way to get help to the victims.”

Photo by Stephanie Rittner

In one day, sixth grade students made Hurricane Sandy “help awareness” posters, Read More

‘UNM-LA on Display’ Takes Place Nov. 15

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By Bernadette Lauritzen

The professors of UNM-LA welcome the public to take part in their “UNM-LA on Display” event Nov. 15.

The community is invited to attend two sessions at the UNM-LA campus, next Thursday to view the showcase of student projects from the current semester.

The sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. providing the viewing public with a chance to query current students about their projects.

The community will see how students utilized their education and applied it to real life applications, while noshing on some tasty treats.

Professor Dawn Read More

Join PAC 8 for Holiday Wine and Cheese Nov. 16

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 is holding their annual Holiday Wine and Cheese – Silent Auction and Fundraiser at 7 p.m., Nov. 16 at historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.

Do your Holiday shopping in one evening while you taste delicious wines and cheeses from around the world.

Original items such as sushi making lessons with sushi dinner, ski passes from Pajarito Mountain, a 12 lb. organic turkey from Los Alamos Coop, bagels and cream cheese for a year from Ruby K’s, artwork, jewelry, many gift certificates and much, much more will be available for bidding.

Live music will be by Rumelia – a Balkan/Folk/ World Read More

Community Invited Family Council’s First Wellness Seminar Nov. 15

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LAFC News:

The Los Alamos Family Council is hosting its first wellness seminar from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15.

This event is part of the year-long slate of activities commemorating the community behavioral health agency’s 50-year anniversary.

Dr. Christine Hazard is presenting the seminar titled “Emotional Wellness” at Trinity on the Hill Church.

The seminar is open to anyone and applicable to everyone.

A light lunch will be provided to those who attend.

For more information, contact the Los Alamos Family Council at 662-4160. Read More

Festival of Chocolate Coming to Betty Ehart Senior Center Saturday

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The Festival of Chocolate formally launches the weeklong event called, Festival of Trees. This year more than 50 items are available for silent auction. Those attending the Festival of Chocolate get the first glance at the many offerings.Courtesy photo

By Bernadette Lauritzen

The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) and Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) will host the eighth annual Festival of Chocolate at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

The Los Alamos MainStreet sponsored event will take place from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Tickets are $20.

“The Festival of Chocolate Read More

Forest Waives Fees in Honor of Veterans Day

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The Frey Trail switchbacks out of Frijoles Canyon and leads to Juniper Campground. NPS Photo/Sally King

SFNF News:

The Santa Fe National Forest announces “Fee-Free Days” over Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 10-12.

We invite the public, veterans, active members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families to take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and enjoy the great outdoors.

The fee waiver applies to all picnic/day-use areas and campgrounds on the Santa Fe National Forest, except for those individual and group campgrounds that are reserved through the Recreation.gov reservation Read More