Press Release-DailyPost

County Line Highlights Special Council Meeting on Charter

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COUNTY News:

Monday, Oct. 8 is the observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Los Alamos National Laboratory and Los Alamos Public Schools are closed; however, Los Alamos County offices are open for business and all services are in operation.

No Council Meeting Next Week

They’ll take a week off and be back for their monthly Work Session at 7 p.m., Oct. 16 at White Rock Fire Station #3. Watch next week’s newsletter for more details about what’s coming up on their agenda.

Special Council Meeting in Two Weeks About Charter Items

The Council announced they’ll meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Read More

Reservations Open for Oct. 27 Halloween Carnival

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LOS ALAMOS COUNTY RECREATION News:

Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division Oct. 27 for the pirate themed Pumpkin Splash and Halloween Carnival at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center.

This family event runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes pirate themed carnival games, jumping into the pool and finding a pumpkin to decorate, and watching pirate movies.

The cost for the event is $ 7 per person. Sign up today at the Aquatic Center as the event is limited to 150 participants.
 
For further information, contact the Recreation Division at (505) 662-8173, visit the website at www.losalamosnm.us/rec
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Cheese and Popcorn Recalls Issued

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NMED News:

The New Mexico Environment Department issued press releases for recalls on two products sold in New Mexico.

Dale and Thomas Popcorn products were recalled including:

  • Aged White Cheddar
  • Almond Biscotti
  • American Cheese
  • Apple Crisp
  • Bacon Ranch
  • Black & White Drizzle
  • Caramel
  • Caramel Roasted Peanuts
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter
  • Cinnamon Sugar Drizzle
  • Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Drizzle
  • Kettlecorn
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Wasabi Reserve

The products were distributed to various retailers, vendors, distribution centers and consumers through the Internet on or after Read More

Explore White Rock Artists & Artisans Market Today

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NMA&CD News:

The White Rock Artists & Artisans Market is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Oct. 7 in the outdoor space of The Hive at 134 N.M. 4. 

The Market features local artists selling jewelry, Native American pottery and photography, along with many items for the upcoming holidays. 

Stop by, have a look and support the community’s local artists and artisans. Read More

Registration Still Open for Fall Adult Volleyball League

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FAMILY YMCA News:
 
The Family YMCA is still taking registrations for the Fall Adult Volleyball League. Games are 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 18 at the YMCA at Iris and 15th streets
 
This is a casual four on four co-ed league for ages 16 and up. Price per player is $20 or $15 for Y members. Get some friends together and come down to the Y to play some volleyball matches.
 
For more information, call The Family YMCA at 662-3100.
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Biological Resource Management Program Oct. 10

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PEEC News

Come to PEEC at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 to hear about the Biological Resource Management Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Chuck Hathcock will talk about the Lab’s compliance with environmental laws and the plan to protect sensitive species found on Lab property.

The biological resource management teams at LANL assess the status of a variety of organisms on LANL property, including some with threatened or endangered statuses.  The team then reports back about how to best manage the biological resources involved.  They have surveyed many different species, Read More

First Annual Teddy Bear Clinic Underway

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LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER News

The Los Alamos Medical Center will be hosting their ”First Annual Teddy Bear Clinic” on the morning of Oct. 12, 2012.  Approximately 350 kindergartners, their teachers and parent chaperones will have the opportunity to tour most areas of the hospital in order to learn about our hospital it’s departments all while gaining a comfort level within a hospital setting.  With the help of Care Flight and Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments the students will also have the opportunity to tour Helicopters, Police Cars and Ambulances,’ all of which are key factors Read More

The 20/20 Campaign Recognizes Eight High Growth Companies in Northern New Mexico

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Eight companies were announced on Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Spirit of Innovation event in Santa Fe as part of the 20/20 Campaign to celebrate small businesses in Northern New Mexico. The event will be held at the Scottish Rite Temple from 6 to 8 p.m. The 20/20 Campaign aims to recognize and support 20 high-growth companies by the year 2020 that are becoming major employers in Northern New Mexico. Together the companies in the 2012 class employ around 270 people and have combined revenues of over $59 million.

Collaborating partners will select a handful of businesses each year. Partners include service Read More

CONE ZONE: Week of Oct. 7

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NMDOT Mill & Overlay on NM502 Continues
NM502 (Main Hill) to Los Alamos will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, and weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. while the NMDOT completes milling and paving operations.
 
If necessary, work will continue on Saturday, Oct. 13 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Work is occurring from east of East Gate Drive to the Bayo Canyon access road. Access to De Colores and the East Gate Industrial Park will be maintained from the townsite. Weather permitting, the project should be complete by October 14. Motorists should use NM4/East Jemez Road truck
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