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Pianist Dmytro Choni To Perform In Los Alamos Nov. 24

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Dmytro Choni. Courtesy photo

LACA News:

Dmytro Choni, who took home bronze at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in June 2022, will perform a program presented by the Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 at Duane Smith Auditorium.

Choni is only the second Ukrainian pianist to medal at the prestigious Cliburn contest. He won hearts and accolades with a compelling and colorful musicality combined with a genuine, engaging stage presence. As one critic noted: “Each time he strode onstage, it was with winning confidence and a big smile. He’s clearly an accomplished, Read More

Governor Issues Statement On Veterans Day 2024

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham: 

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: 

“Today, we honor the tremendous sacrifice and commitment of New Mexico’s veterans who have proudly served both our state and nation. Numbering more than 140,000, New Mexico has one of the largest veteran populations in the nation, reflecting the unique and resilient spirit of our people. 

“Our state is dedicated to supporting our veterans in meaningful ways. Today, we proudly celebrate the ribbon cutting of Read More

Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2024

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Veterans Day World War II Memorial Group Salute. Courtesy/USDVA

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:

The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery.

The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by Veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries.
The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.
One of the most memorable ceremonies was in1985.
President Ronald Reagan’s
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Claire Swinhoe Honors WWII POW Great Uncle With Quilt Selected For International Display In Houston

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Quilter Claire Swinhoe of Los Alamos poses with the quilt she created to honor her great Uncle Geoffrey who endured so much during World War II as a prisoner of war, on display last week in Houston. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

What do you get when you take a thoughtful idea, mix it with a spectacular person and throw in a big handful of skill? You get a handmade quilt with a story for the ages as we come upon Veteran’s Day. You wonder why the apostrophe in Veteran’s? This tells the story of one incredibly special Veteran.

Local quilter, Claire Swinhoe took her quilt making skills to Read More

Los Alamos Protest For Palestine Marks Year Anniversary

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Protestors for Palestine brave the rain to get their message out to the public recently along Central Avenue and Trinity Drive. Courtesy photo

Protestors for Palestine brave the rain to get their message out to the public recently along Trinity Drive and Central Avenue. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

They have been out in force for more than a year; working to do their part to nudge the world into a better place. In sunshine, snow or rain, every Saturday protestors in Los Alamos have held up signs and stood along Central Avenue and Read More

Author Tony Wasowicz To Discuss His Book ‘Ask Your Father: Conversations With Pop About War, Food And Following Your Dreams’ Monday At Mesa Public Library

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Pilot Barney Wasowicz with his son Tony Wasowicz in the cockpit of a B-26. Courtesy photo

Pilot Barney Wasowicz lived to be 97 and didn’t share his stories until he was in his 90s. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

On Monday at 2 p.m., Mesa Public Library (MPL) will host the author Tony Wasowicz of “Ask Your Father: Conversations with Pop about War, Food and Following Your Dreams”.

Wasowicz had donated copies to MPL and will have some for sale at the presentation. His father Barney was a B-26 pilot shot down and became a prisoner of war. He was eventually reunited with the Read More

Veterans Day History Talk At Mesa Public Library

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Lorraine and Tony Wasowicz and their pup Paco. Courtesy photo

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By BERNADETTE LAURTIZEN
Los Alamos

If you are looking for something different to do to pay respect to history on Veterans Day, how about time well spent, at the Mesa Public Library? Anthony Wasowicz and wife Lorraine are the authors of Ask Your Father: Conversations with Pop about War, Food and Following Your Dreams. On Veterans Day at 2 p.m., the pair will share captured moments in life, now reflected in a book that honors not only Tony’s dad, but many that have served our nation.

Part luck, part fortitude and part dedication Read More

Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Thanks Community For Purple Pinkie Polio Awareness Campaign Success

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ROTARY News:

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos and Rotary Interact Club at the Los Alamos High School would like to thank the community and all our students who participated in our recent Purple Pinkie Polio Awareness Campaign.

It was a great success! Almost 1,100 students had their pinkies dipped in purple dye to signify their support of another child being vaccinated against this highly infectious virus.

The money raised will vaccinate approximately 1,800 children with just a drop of vaccine administered on the tongue. No injections!

Polio is a vaccine-preventable disease, yet it remains endemic Read More

Final Dark Night Of 2024 Tonight At Spirio Soccer Fields

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Pajarito Astronomers News:

Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.

Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Fields Saturday night, 11/02/24, at Overlook Park in White Rock. This is the last Dark Night for 2024.

Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 7 p.m. until about 10 p.m.

Early in the evening, Saturn will be an exciting target with very narrow rings. Later, if the Read More