Community

BPU To Hold Work & Closed Sessions May 6

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities(BPU)  will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, in the 3rd Floor Conference Room #330 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

Members of the public may attend in person and provide public comment or view proceedings online via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87563449773.

The complete agenda packet is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Watch BPU meetings at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings.

Following the work session, the BPU will hold Read More

Los Alamos Little Theatre Seeks Passionate, Dedicated Individuals To Apply To Serve On Board Of Directors

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The  Los Alamos Little Theatre’s Performing Arts Center at1670 Nectar St. Courtesy/LALT

LALT News:

It’s been a long year with the Performing Arts Center undergoing renovations, and the Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) is looking forward to a full and exciting season—and needs a full board of directors to make it happen.

“LALT is officially seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our board of directors,” LALT Board President Terry Turton said.

LALT is seeking community-minded businesspeople and theatergoers to help shape the future of theater in Los Alamos.

As a community-led Read More

LANL: New Docs Added To Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

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Los Alamos Community Foundation Announces New Executive Director Alison Watkins

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Alison Watkins
Samantha D’Anna Photography

LACF News:

After a broad search, Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) has announced longtime community resident Alison Watkins as its new executive director. She is scheduled to start in the position on May 27.

Watkins grew up in Los Alamos and re-transplanted from Fort Worth in 2011, was most recently employed as the assistant director of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce.

“I hope to strengthen the relationships I’ve already built within our community while forming many new ones along the way,” Watkins said.

Watkins replaces Liz Martineau Read More

SFCC Student Art Exhibition Opens May 14

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Sherry Thompson, Untitled, 17” x 12”, Ceramic. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will host an opening reception from 4–6 p.m., Thursday, May 14, for SFCC’s annual Student Art Exhibition in the Visual Arts Gallery of the Fine Arts Center, 6401 Richards Avenue. The event, sponsored in part by SFCC Foundation, is free and open to the public.

The exhibition will feature more than 120 works of art created by students in classes offered by the School of Art and Design. The showcase will include a selection of artwork produced by students in the following programs and Read More

Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday

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Sheriff’s Posse News:

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, May 3.

The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road, near the North Mesa Stables.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes:

  • Pancakes – Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
  • Scrambled eggs;
  • Sausage;
  • Bacon; and
  • Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.

The price for adults is $10, children 4-10 years of age $5 and those 0-3 are free.

Proceeds this month go to benefit the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Read More

Fuselier: The Hopes And Dreams Of Ella And Nedah

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Ella, an Afghan student at the University of New Mexico, hopes to become a cardiologist. Donations are being sought to help her continue her education in New Mexico. Contact Bob Fuselier at fuselierbob@gmail.com if interested in donating. Courtesy photo

Retired LANL physicist Steve Greene speaks with Afghan student Nedah, who is enrolled at the University of New Mexico to study computer science. Donations are being sought to help her continue her education in New Mexico. Contact Bob Fuselier at fuselierbob@gmail.com if interested in donating. Courtesy photo

By BOB FUSELIER
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Leadership In Action: Moving Forward Hand In Hand Together With Me, Melanee Hand

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By MELANEE HAND
Candidate for Re-election
Los Alamos County Council

If you’ve lived in our community for a while, you’ve probably heard my name. I’m not just a familiar face; I’m someone who has called this place home for over 40 years. Now, I’m asking for your support as I seek a second term as County Councilor — and I have a message that’s as clear as it is compelling: “Move Forward Hand in Hand Together.”

But what does that really mean? For me, it’s more than a catchy slogan. It’s a way of life and leadership. It’s about rolling up my sleeves and working side by side with neighbors, listening carefully, Read More