COUNTY News:
Starting Monday, Nov. 20, Los Alamos County Community Services Open Gym Programs will not be held at Los Alamos Public School or County facilities during Thanksgiving Break Week.
These programs will resume Monday, Nov. 27.
Direct questions to the Recreation Division at 505.662.8170 or lacrec@lacnm.us. Read More
MANN News:
November is National Diabetes Month and today (Nov. 14) is World Diabetes Day.
The day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization to bring awareness to the growing problem of diabetes.
The theme for the day is Access to Diabetes Care.
Statistics indicate that 1 in 10 adults worldwide have diabetes and over 90 percent of those have type 2 diabetes. This is a condition that can be modified through lifestyle changes and healthy habits.
It is also for awareness of Type 1 Diabetes which affects not just the patient, but also families and Read More
Bishop’s Palace Exterior: The exterior of the Bishop’s Palace seen from the front of the house reveals the size and ornate details of this magnificent castle. The house was built for Walter Gresham and family between 1887 and 1892. The house was sold to the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese in 1923 for Bishop Christopher Byrne hence the name Bishop’s Palace. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Stairs: After entering the front door of Bishop’s Palace one takes a few steps into the octagonal rotunda where the 40 foot tall mahogany stairway was the focus of the room. Rare woods were used throughout Read More
Jobs are available to work with this happy crew at Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/PM
From Pajarito Mountain:
Want to work at a place that generates smiles and fun all winter long? Come work with the crew at Pajarito Mountain!
There is a range of indoor and outdoor positions available with fantastic perks, including a season pass to all MCP resorts, discounts on food and retail, exclusive access to fresh tracks, and much more.
Explore options at upcoming job fairs:
NMDCA News:
Any New Mexico resident providing satisfactory proof of current or past armed service will be admitted free to each of NMDCA’s 15 museums and historic sites on Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 10, 11 and 12. This program also covers the resident’s spouse and children.
Additionally, New Mexico Museum of Space History and New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum extend this program to cover all veterans, regardless of New Mexico residency. The New Mexico Museum of Space History also extends this program to National Guard personnel and first responders.
The list of museums and historic Read More
COMMUNITY News:
Sunday Nov. 19 is the day for the Annual Los Alamos Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot.
The location is the Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) on North Mesa. Participants are asked to come to the LAMS cafeteria at 1:30 p.m. to sign in. Once you’ve registered, you can donate to the cause: cash or checks made out to “CROP Walk” are always welcome. After registering, grab a t-shirt if you want and head out to the starting line across the parking lot.
When the start is called at 2 p.m., runners will lead off. The course for runners and walkers is downhill along San Ildefonso Road, then left to the stables. Read More
Gulf Titans: A detailed sculpture illustrates titans in the Gulf of Mexico. Included are a sword fish, dolphins, fish, and a clam shell. This carving sits in the front yard of a Victorian house in Galveston’s East End Historic District. The district is lined with Victorian style houses and many of the houses are over 100 years old. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Pod of Dolphins and Mermaid: The sculpture at this house on Ball Street shows a pod of dolphins and a mermaid. The dolphins are said to represent the children and the mermaid represents the mother of the family. This was a favorite Read More
COMMUNITY News:
A fun, community-building Thanksgiving tradition returns for its 15th edition in Santa Fe.
Nov. 11, approximately 175 bicycle riders of all ability levels will participate in Cranksgiving, the annual ride that is part scavenger hunt, part race and all benefit for the Food Depot. This ride is being sponsored by local businesses including BTI, BayWa r.e. Solar Systems, Barker Realty, Back Road Pizza, Albertsons, Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association, Second Street Brewery, Nuckoll’s Brewing Co, and the Railyard Corporation. This year’s afterparty will take place Read More
User-made trails that are not approved by the SFNF will be decommissioned and renaturalized. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — A recent uptick in illegal activities, such as unauthorized trail building and obstruction of official trails, has been occurring around Arroyo Hondo where there has been recent work establishing new system trails. Law enforcement will be monitoring these activities and issuing citations for continued infractions.
The SFNF has become aware of user-conflicts and illegal activities occurring at the end of Forest Road 79 near the Canada de Los Alamos neighborhood, Read More
