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Biological Resource Management Program Oct. 10

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PEEC News

Come to PEEC at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 to hear about the Biological Resource Management Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Chuck Hathcock will talk about the Lab’s compliance with environmental laws and the plan to protect sensitive species found on Lab property.

The biological resource management teams at LANL assess the status of a variety of organisms on LANL property, including some with threatened or endangered statuses.  The team then reports back about how to best manage the biological resources involved.  They have surveyed many different species, Read More

First Annual Teddy Bear Clinic Underway

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LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER News

The Los Alamos Medical Center will be hosting their ”First Annual Teddy Bear Clinic” on the morning of Oct. 12, 2012.  Approximately 350 kindergartners, their teachers and parent chaperones will have the opportunity to tour most areas of the hospital in order to learn about our hospital it’s departments all while gaining a comfort level within a hospital setting.  With the help of Care Flight and Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments the students will also have the opportunity to tour Helicopters, Police Cars and Ambulances,’ all of which are key factors Read More

Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week: Aria

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FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER

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Aria is a friendly long-haired spayed female. Beautiful white and tabby markings. Craves human attention but also loves playtime! She would love to have a playmate in her new home.

The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets just waiting for their forever home! Others are currently off-campus in loving foster homes.

Be sure to visit the Friends of the Shelter website: https:////www.lafos.org/, where you can get more information about volunteering, adopting, and donating. Also check out Read More

Fuller Lodge Art Center Goes Soft For Art

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Susanne Wetzell’s “Porcupine” is one of many artistic creations entered in “Pins and Needles” whose opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

By Kirsten Laskey

When viewing artwork, it is usually best to exercise a hands-off approach. Handling a vase or touching a painting can result in blaring alarms or shattered pieces.

But the newest exhibit at the Fuller Lodge Art Center will make the viewer want to wrap their fingers around everything.

Rather than sleek and hard, the entries are plush and soft. Read More

Otowi Station Bookstore Closing its Doors

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Otowi Station Bookstore and Museum Shop is closing its doors Oct. 19. Courtesy photo

Staff report

Otowi Station Bookstore and Museum Shop management posted the following statement on Facebook this afternoon that it is closing down:

“Otowi Station will be closing its doors for good on Friday, Oct. 19. Come in tomorrow for 25 percent off everything in the whole store! We have calendars, Buckyballs, Nanoblocks, maps and more! If you see something, snag it! No special orders. No out-of-print orders. Cash or credit cards only. Discounts are limited to the stock on hand. If you want furnishings, Read More

LAHS Hosts First Blood Drive Since 2010

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Student Nicole Howze and Los Alamos Police Cpl. Jordan Redmond participate in Monday’s first blood drive hosted by Los Alamos High School since 2010. Nineteen donors gave blood iduring the 2010 event while 44 staff and students participated in Monday’s drive, collectively donating 52 units of blood. That has the potential to help 156 patients, according to a United Blood Services contact. Courtesy photo

Students from left, Alyssa Solano, Nicole Howze and Dillon Barnes particpate in Monday’s Los Alamos High School blood drive. Students who attend schools that host two
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Council Issues Proclamations for Health Awareness & Fire Safety

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Lorraine Hartway representing the Los Alamos Heart Council thanks Council for the Proclamation declaring Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 as ” Health Awareness & Wellness Day” in Los Alamos County. Photo from Pac8 streaming video

Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes accepts Council’s Proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 7 through 13, 2012 as Fire Prevention Week in Los Alamos County. Photo from Pac 8 streaming video Read More

Down the Rio Grande: A Paddlers Perspective of Rocks and Rapids

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LOS ALAMOS HISTORICAL SOCIETY News

The Los Alamos Historical Society announced its 2012-2013 lecture series, “History and Science.”  Visit https:////www.losalamoshistory.org/Events.htmfor a schedule and for a synopsis of each lecture.  Lectures are on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Pajarito Room of the Fuller Lodge. The lectures are free and open to the public, thanks to the generosity of the Los Alamos National Bank and the members of the Historical Society. The October lecture is a journey down the Rio Grande by geologist and award-winning author, Paul Read More