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Posts From The Road: 2023 Year In Review

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Morning Flight: We were greeted by some beautiful New Mexico sunrises during our days at Bosque del Apache in January 2023. The noisy cackling of the geese becomes louder as flight time nears during the morning flight out of the refuge. While the birds leave in mass, they seem to do so in an orderly and organized manor. Seen is one group lifting off as the next group of geese prepares for flight. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

San Antonio Riverwalk: The San Antonio Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio, Texas is the crown jewel of the city. Shown is the river lined with limestone rock and a walkway Read More

Santa Lands At Los Alamos Airport To Meet Children

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Santa flies in Dec. 17 to Los Alamos County Airport. Courtesy/LAC

Santa chats with children Dec. 17 inside the Los Alamos County Airport. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Santa flew in Sunday, Dec. 17 to meet children at the Los Alamos County Airport. His presence during the holiday season is expected to become an annual event.

As children and parents were gathering in the terminal building, a call came over the radio that said Santa was 1 mile out and Airport Manager Bobbi Huseman cleared him for landing.

Will Fox, the local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter President was the pilot who Read More

Scenes From UbiQD’s Christmas Party At Fuller Lodge

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Scene of jokes and laughter at UbiQD’s annual Christmas party Wednesday evening at Fuller Lodge. UbiQD is an advanced materials company powering product innovations in agriculture, clean energy, and security. Its quantum dots enable industry leaders to harness the power of light and its first product, UbiGro®, is a layer of light that helps plants get more from the sun. To learn more, visit ubiqd.com. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel speaking to the team Wednesday evening during his company’s annual holiday party at Fuller Lodge. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

USACE: $5 Day Use Fee Begins Jan. 1 At Abiquiu Lake

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Abiquiu Lake will implement a $5 day use fee beginning Jan. 1, 2024. Abiquiu Lake is a reservoir in Rio Arriba County, impounded by the earth-filled Abiquiu Dam, 1,800 feet long and 340 feet high, completed in 1963 and raised in 1986. Source: Wikipedia. Courtesy photo

USACE News:

ABIQUIU — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District (USACE) will begin charging a $5 fee for general day use beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

The fee was determined by USACE after conducting a fee comparability study that looks at fees required by other federal and non-federal recreation sites within 60 miles of Abiquiu Read More

Zia Singers To Perform In Santa Fe & Albuquerque Jan. 27-28

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New Mexico Museum of Art News:

Santa Fe’s beloved Zia Singers will perform Tuvayhun: Beatitudes for a Wounded World, a moving and innovative work by Norwegian composer, Kim Andre Arnesen for their winter concert with performances in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

Based on the beatitudes, the 80-minute production portrays a timely message of inclusion, trust,  kindness, compassion, humanity, and mutual respect. As part of its message to embrace our differences, the work incorporates elements from classical, jazz, and world music.

Artistic Director, Aaron Howe is at the helm once again Read More

C’YA & LARSO Announce Major Change To Festival Of Trees

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The Festival of Trees will celebrate its 22nd annual event this year with a Christmas in July event. An announcement now may encourage many more to participate, by taking advantage of after holiday sales. Donors of trees, wreaths or other silent auction items may contact the C’YA donation line at 505.695.9139. Those interested in being vendors for the event are also welcome to call ahead. Courtesy/C’YA

C’YA & LARSO News:

Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) and the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) announce a major change to the annual Festival of Trees event. 

The 22nd Read More

Players Share Dedication To Hockey At Los Alamos Rink

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A great example of hockey player dedication as Los Alamos Hilltoppers and New Mexico Ice Wolves spent time clearing snow from the Los Alamos County Ice Rick Dec. 15 so they could play a scrimmage together. Courtesy/Melissa Metcalf 

Scene of Los Alamos Hilltoppers and New Mexico Ice Wolves demonstrating their dedication as they cleared snow from the Los Alamos Ice Rink Dec. 15 so they could play a scrimmage together. Courtesy/Melissa Metcalf 

Scene of Los Alamos Hilltoppers and New Mexico Ice Wolves demonstrating their dedication as they cleared snow from the Los Alamos Ice Rink Dec. 15 so they Read More

Abiquiu Lake To Host Annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 6

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Bald eagle

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News:

ABIQUIU — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Abiquiu Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 6.

The event is free and open to the public. Volunteers are asked to meet for registration beginning at 9 a.m. at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center. Hot coffee and snacks will be provided during registration.

A presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. about eagles and other potential bird sightings. The count will start at 10 a.m. and run until noon.

All volunteers are asked to dress warmly and consider current weather conditions. Read More