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Park Service Employees Cross Paths Between Bandelier and Dry Tortugas

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At left, the ruins of Tyuonyi Village at Bandelier National Monument and Beach Day at Dry Tortugas. Photos Courtesy of the National Park Service

 

Park Service Employees Cross Paths Between Bandelier and Dry Tortugas
By Kirsten Laskey

In a perfect example of coincidence, Glenn Simpson, acting administrative officer at Bandelier National Monument, is preparing to leave the park’s canyons and mesas for the islands and coral reefs of Dry Tortugas, a National Park in the Florida Keys.

Meanwhile, Kelly Clark, an employee at Dry Tortugas, traveled to Bandelier National Monument for a temporary Read More

Posts From Abroad: The Gibson’s Travel Through Egypt

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Los Alamos residents Robert Gibson and his wife Lori Heimdahl Gibson spent time traveling through Egypt earlier this month including a visit to the Khafre Pyramid, one of the three major pyramids at Giza near Cairo. Photo by Robert Gibson

Lori Heimdahl Gibson stands near the Great Sphinx at Giza. Photo by Robert Gibson

Staff Report

Longtime Los Alamos residents Lori Heimdahl Gibson, founder of JUNTOS, and her husband, former County Councilor Robert Gibson spent time visiting Egypt earlier this month.

After returning home to Los Alamos, the couple shared some of the photos from their trip with Read More

Game On – Medieval Style – at Mountain Pas and Highland Games

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The ladies of Bryngolau: Althina of the North Storms, Belaset Tintura and Isauda Marchwyle. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon

By Bonnie J. Gordon

The Shire of Bryngolau (Shining Hill in Welsh) hosted a pas d’arms tournament and games event Oct. 19 at the Posse Lodge in Los Alamos.

The local group is currently an “Incipient Shire” while they demonstrate their ability to function as a full Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) branch.

The Shire of Bryngolau encompasses Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties and has more than 20 members.

SCA is a non-profit educational organization devoted to the study of the Read More

YMCA: May Is Women’s Health Month

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YMCA News:

May is commonly associated with Spring, growth and new beginnings. It is also when the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (N.C.C.C) recognizes Women’s Health Month. 

In acknowledgement, The Family YMCA is offering a special Women’s Health Workshop 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6 in the Main Studio at 1450 Iris St.

Desiree Cassell of Los Alamos will host the program and registration is open. Cassell is passionate about educating and supporting women throughout all phases of life. She has her doctorate of Physical Therapy and bachelor’s degree in nutrition. Since her graduation Read More