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White Rock Ranks Among ‘Best Places to Live for Suburbanites’

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Staff Report

Coldwell Banker analyzed 11,000 suburbs for its latest ranking of the “Best Places to Live” series and White Rock came in 16 in the “Best Places to Live for Suburbanites” category across the United States (and number one in New Mexico).

The company stated in a news release: “Suburbs make up the fabric of America, offering a little more space (and a lot more peace and quiet) for people who prefer backyard barbecues and soccer games over the hustle and bustle of city-life. As part of its five-part “Best Places to Live” series, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC partnered Read More

Tickets Going Fast for Friday’s ‘Autumn in Provence’

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Los Alamos Kiwanis Club First Vice President Karen Kendall at the podium during Monday’s County Council meeting invites the community to attend “Autumn in Provence” at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Dixie Girl Restaurant, 1789 Central Ave. The event includes a five-course gourmet meal paired with French wines. A few tickets remain and may be obtained by calling 412-3793 or 412-9054. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit Kiwanis educational programs for local youth. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com    Read More

Sneak Peak Inside White Rock’s New Visitor Center

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A sneak peak inside the new White Rock Visitor Center Monday reveals a lobby with a rock wall, glass enclosures and area lighting. The Visitor Center on N.M. 4 next door to the White Rock Fire Station officially opens at 11:30 a.m. Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony open to the public. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Project Manager Antonio Vigil of Mullen Heller Architecture and Lynne Charapata of Environments Interiors and Building Design put the finishing touches on the interior of the White Rock Visitor Center Monday ahead of Friday’s grand opening event. Architect Doug Read More

Los Alamos Daily Post Facebook Contest Winner Announced

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Acting Deputy Police Chief Randy Foster is awarded a Los Alamos Daily Post cap and T-shirt for coming closest to guessing the date and time in which the Los Alamos Daily Post Facebook Page would hit 800 likes, which occured at 5:01 p.m. Sept. 22. Greg Kendall of the Los Alamos Daily Post awarded Foster his prizes at Fuller Lodge Monday. The Los Alamos Daily Post online newspaper launched March 12 and future contests are in the works as additional milestones are approached. Photo by Karen Kendall Read More

Girl Scout Signup Night at Bradbury Oct. 3

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GIRL SCOUTS News:

Girls in grades K–12 are invited to a Girl Scout information and signup night 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Bradbury Science Museum.

Girl Scouting in Los Alamos and White Rock is made up of active troops in grades K-6 as well as troops of older girl scouts.

Troops enjoy getting together for field trips, camping, hikes and regular meetings in which girls are encouraged to develop independence and leadership skills.

E-mail su22.losalamos@gmail.com or call 661-2130 for more information. Read More

Rachel Barton Pine Draws Audience to its Feet Sunday

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American violinist Rachel Barton Pine signs autographs in the lobby at Duane Smith Auditorium Sunday following her performance sponsored by the Los Alamos Concert Association. Pine’s performance with pianist Matthew Hagle garnered an encore and two standing ovations from the audience.  Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A crowd swarms violinist Rachel Barton Pine in the lobby of Duane Smith Auditorium for autographs and to purchase CDs of her music. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A mother encourages her daughter to meet violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Photo Read More