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Pet of the Week: Ralphie the Cat

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SHELTER News:

Ralphie, 3, is a DSH spayed, female tabby/tortie, given for adoption with her friend Mo.

Shy at first, Ralphie has come out of her shell and now lets shelter volunteers pet and admire her, however, she reportedly does not care for dogs.

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

“Thank you, Los Alamos! We have had a really good week for cat adoptions,” said Sylvia of Friends of the Shelter. “We are hoping for an equally good week for dog Read More

Plazas of New Mexico Exhibit Reception Dec. 6

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Courtesy/LAPL

LIBRARY News:

Sunday, Dec. 9, 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Authors Speak with Chris Wilson and José Zelaya in the Upstairs Meeting Rooms at Mesa Public Library.

The “Plazas of New Mexico Exhibit” Opening Reception is set for 2:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Art Gallery at Mesa Public Library.

The Plazas of New Mexico: a Book & Exhibit from the Historic Preservation and Regionalism Program at the School of Architecture and Planning, UNM, Albuquerque, runs through Jan. 11, 2013.

Mesa Public Library is offering a lively Sunday afternoon of events as part of the downtown Los Read More

County Holds Ashley Pond 90 Percent Design Information Meeting

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Site Construction Plan. Click Image for high resolution view. Slide from Parks Division Presentation

Staff Report

Wednesday evening at Fuller Lodge, Los Alamos County Parks Division held an informational meeting to show the public the 90 percent final design for Ashley Pond Park renovations and to answer questions about the design.

George Radnovich, ASLA, Senior Principal – Landscape Architecture, led the presentation. Radnovich is the founder and partner of Sites Southwest, LLC., the consultant hired by the County to design the pond renovations.

The design has been fleshed out Read More

County Line: Turkey Bowling Anyone?

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COUNTY News:

EVENTS:

 

Turkey Bowling, Anyone?

Celebrate the season opener of the Los Alamos County Ice Rink 3-5 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 18 with some Thanksgiving fun for the whole family. 

Find out more here https:////www.losalamosnm.us/rec/rink/Lists/Ice_RinkEvents/DispForm.aspx?ID=10&RootFolder=%2Frec%2Frink%2FLists%2FIce%5FRinkEvents

 

No Holiday Trash Collection…
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be No trash or recycling collection Thursday, Nov. 22 or Friday, Nov. 23. If either of those days is your normal trash day, Read More

Los Alamos Canyon Bridge Work Begins Nov. 17

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Omega Bridge in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LANL

COUNTY News:

 A damaged expansion joint on the south end of the Los Alamos Canyon Bridge, known as Omega Bridge, is being replaced beginning Saturday, Nov. 17.

Los Alamos National Laboratory plans to do the work on weekends when vehicle traffic is reduced. Planned workdays include Nov. 17, Nov. 18, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.

One lane of the bridge will be closed in each direction and there may be brief periods when traffic is stopped while material is being moved, said Vince Sing of Project Management.

Signs and other traffic control measures will be in place Read More

Saturday’s Holiday Arts and Craft Fair Offers Unique Shopping Opportunities

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LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council is presenting its annual Holiday Arts and Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.

The new venue for this year’s fair is the Crossroads Bible Church, Hwy 502, East Entry to Los Alamos, between Hilltop House Hotel and the Airport, south side of road.

Community members are invited to seize this opportunity to do all of their holiday shopping at this event, plus benefit an organization that brings to town numerous events throughout the year, such as Brown Bag Concerts, Kite Festival, Pumpkin Glow and Coffeehouse.

The Los Alamos Arts Council has Read More

New Mexico Participates in America Recycles Day

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By Tom Nagawiecki
Environmental Services Specialist
Los Alamos County

Each year, like a national holiday, America Recycles Day comes around to remind us about the importance of recycling.

New Mexico itself has been fortunate to see continued growth of recycling programs with new or expanded programs taking off this past year in Los Alamos County, San Miguel County, Las Vegas, Raton, Angel Fire, Taos County, San Juan County, Torrance County, Deming, Cibola County, Otero County, Cloudcroft, Tularosa, Chaparral and Truth or Consequences.

Here in Los Alamos County a glass drop-off recycling Read More

Utilities Board OKs Sewer Rate Hike

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From left, Deputy Utility Manager Electric Production Steve Cummins, Department of Public Utilities Board member Chris Ortega, Utility Manager John Arrowsmith, Board Chair Glenn Woodwell, Board member Kevin Anderson and Deputy Utility Manager Finance & Administration Bob Westervelt met Wednesday night in at the DPU office, 170 Central Park Square where DPU officials explained to the board the reasons behind the need for a sewer rate increase. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Local businessman Tadeusz Raven spoke during the public comment portion of Wednesday’s Read More

County Hires Housing and Special Projects Manager

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Paul Andrus introduces himself to the Planning and Zoning Commission Wednesday night in Council Chambers at the Community Building in downtown Los Alamos. Andrus was hired two weeks ago as manager of Housing and Special Projects in the Community and Economic Development Department. He replaces former manager Steve Brugger who took a position with the County of Santa Fe. He is from Aurora, Colo., has a wife, children and three schnauzers. Capital Projects & Facilities Director Anne Laurent and County Principal Planner Gary Leikness are seated at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More