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Today's Features

  • People In the News 04-25-13

    The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute Board announced the appointment of Deborah Tuck as the new executive director of the Institute.
    Tuck, an experienced nonprofit leader who is descended from six generations of Michigan farmers, has led nine different nonprofit organizations that have addressed critical contemporary social, cultural and environmental challenges. She served as the first President/CEO of the Grand Canyon National Park Foundation, as the executive director of two family foundations — the Ruth Mott Fund (Flint, Michigan) and the Needmor Fund (Boulder, Colorado) — and as Special Projects Director of the Northern Lights Institute, a conservation research group focusing on natural resource issues in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.
    She was the founder and CEO of Coalfield Housing, a unique effort of nine major coal companies and nine chapters of the United Mine Workers to solve housing problems in the West Virginia coalfields. She has served on the boards of more than 40 organizations across the United States, including as chair of the League of Conservation Voters. 

     

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  • New gallery opens in S.F.

    “Bison and Beeswax”, will open be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 11, 1036 Canyon Road in Santa Fe, the newest gallery on the famous art-walk.
    The opening will be in conjunction with the annual Canyon Road Arts Day Festival.
    This is an opportunity to experience a working photo-encaustic studio and meet the artist, Marilyn Angel Wynn.
    Wynn will open her studio door to demonstrate how she takes her photography to a whole new altitude.
    By applying a mixture of beeswax and resin, known as encaustic, over compelling images, she transforms her photo work into a new form of contemporary art.
    With a national reputation as today’s leading photographer of North American Indian Cultures, Wynn has the most comprehensive collection of its kind. Clients include those in the who’s who of media such as PBS, National Geographic, Time, Life and The History Channel.

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  • This Week on PAC-8, April 26-May 2

    Views expressed on programs shown on PAC8 do not necessarily reflect the views of the manager, staff, or board.

    Friday, April 26, 2013
    06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
    10:00 AM Democracy Now!
    11:00 AM County Council Replay (4-16-13)
    01:00 PM The Power of NO/W
    03:00 PM Future Talk
    03:30 PM European Journal
    04:00PM Al Jazeera DC Bureau
    05:00 PM Jack Aeby talks about his work at the Los Alamos Historical Museum
    06:00 PM Democracy Now!
    07:00 PM Los Alamos Historical Society - “Bandelier Trails: Before and After”
    08:00 PM Clear Heart, Clear Mind
    09:00 PM Bongo Boy Rock and Roll
    10:00 PM FSTV

    Saturday, April 27, 2013
    FSTV

    Sunday, April 28, 2013
    06:00 AM FSTV
    05:30 PM Key to the Kingdom
    06:00 PM Drawing Men to Christ
    07:00 PM United Church
    08:00 PM That Which Is
    09:00 PM Trinity on the Hill
    12:00 PM Free Speech TV

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  • Restaurant Inspections 04-25-13

    Santa Fe

    Mr. Polish, 1311 Siler Road
    Date inspected: April 11
    Violations: Follow up from previous inspection on April 8. Hot water is now available for the hand sink.
    Status of Establishment: Approved. No follow-up required.

    McDonalds , 1007 St. Francis Drive
    Date inspected: April 12
    Violations: None.
    Status of Establishment: Approved. No follow-up required.

    The Burrito Company, 111 Washington Ave.
    Date inspected: April 12
    Violations: Follow up from previous inspection on April 8. Cooling process changed from deep cooling pan to smaller cookie sheet.
    Status of Establishment: Approved. No follow-up required.

    Steaksmith, 104-B Old Las Vegas Highway
    Date inspected: April 12
    Violations: Two low-risk violations, inadequate light in work area and walls have dents, chips and peeling plaster.
    Status of Establishment: Approved. No follow-up required.

    Burro Alley Café, 207 West San Francisco Street
    Date inspected: April 12
    Violations: None.
    Status of Establishment: Approved. No follow-up required.

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  • Young artists wanted for fellowship award

    Artisan Santa Fe wants to help grow a young artist.
    The organization is offering a Budding Artist Fellowship for students from any learning situation ages 13-17.
    The fellowship awards a young artist with $100 worth of art supplies every month for a year. Young artists between the ages of 13 and 17 from all public schools, charter schools, private, parochial and Indian schools and home-schooled young people are encouraged to apply.
    Artists apply by submitting three artworks and a statement of intent for consideration.
    Artists must be confident that they are sincere that this fellowship will become part of their regular school work. Submissions for 2013 and registration are due by May 15.
    Winner will be announced in the Artisan-Santa Fe’s June 2013 e-newsletter.
    The Budding Artist Fellowship is open to the first 100 applicants.
    The Artisan Staff will be judging the field of applicants and act as resources for the winner.
    Artisan Santa Fe store will issue a gift card and be adding to the credit each month. Staff will help the winner navigate supply questions and choices.
    Some of the winner’s artworks may eventually be hung in the Santa Fe store.
    Our web master will help put a web presence for the winner on the Artisan web site.

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  • Madrid celebrates its rebirth

    After 40 years of Madrid’s rebirth from it’s early history and 20 years of ghostliness. Madrid is planning to celebrate its “Rebirth Day/ Cinco de Mayo, 1973-2013.”
    That day is the day the Johnsons of Madrid opened their gallery and coincidentally Joe Huber’s birthday. Huber inherited the coal company and the town, preserved and cared for it during the ghost town days along with caretakers — Johnnie Ochoa and family.
    Huber rented to many young people after the Johnsons’ arrival — all renting for two years, and then all were able to purchase their places ... and the rest is history.
    Madrid now has 50 businesses, 30 galleries and about 300 people.
    The plan is to have different events, every weekend in May, then celebrate the anniversary every year.
    Events include:
    • Exhibits — May 4-June 25 (in one of N.M.’s largest galleries, changing exhibits each month).”First Saturday” receptions:  May 4, 3-5 p.m.
    • Two exhibitions celebrating Madrid’s 40th Rebirth-day:
    • Gallery full of images, posters, objects, etc. from new Madrid’s history, May 5, 1973 to present, provided by Madrid area folks.          

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  • Y camp helps kids stay active during summer break

    The Family YMCA is offering Y Camp to give kids and teens an adventurous, active and healthy summer.
    Our Y Camp offers youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.
    Nearly 50 percent of parents in the United States say technological distractions, such as television, cell phones, or video games make it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle for their children, according to the latest findings of the YMCA’s Family Health Snapshot, a survey that gauges children’s activity levels during the school year.
    With more free time in summer, ensuring that kids practice healthy habits could be a greater challenge.
    The Y encourages parents to help their kids unplug from technology and explore all that Y Camp has to offer.
    “Attending Y Camp is a wonderful opportunity for kids to keep their minds and bodies active,” says Janine Morales, Childcare Director. “When at Y Camp, kids get to learn, take on new responsibilities, gain independence, develop essential social skills and new relationships. We really encourage parents to give their kids the gift of camp so that every child can benefit from the experience.”
    Here are five reasons why children and teens should attend Y Camp:

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  • Youth get wild with adventure

    Things are about to get wild in Los Alamos and the responsibility lies with the Los Alamos Youth Leadership program.
    The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board and the YMCA sponsored program will unite elementary aged students for their annual LAYL Wild Day set for Saturday.
    The 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. event is a fundraiser for the youth leaders, who plan, purchase and coordinate the day from start to finish.
    Elementary students will be receiving registration forms in Kindergarten through sixth grade and those in the home school community are welcome to visit the JJAB web site to learn more.
    Co-coordinator and LAHS senior, Janali Gustafson has fellow team members preparing arts and crafts for kindergarten through third grade students and games for those in the upper grades for the morning portion of the day.
    The afternoon session has the students switching roles. “The older kids will also be able to pop balloons filled with paint during their arts and crafts time,” Gustafson said. “We will also have the Los Alamos County Police and Fire Departments come, as well as the LANL Bomb Squad.”
    The teens take every consideration to heart, planning lunch and snacks for the kids and providing service with a smile. The event was the brain child of LAHS alumni, Keanna Cohen and has evolved each year.

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  • Santa Fe Opera selects new chief conductor

    SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Santa Fe Opera has selected British conductor Harry Bicket to become its chief conductor.

    Opera General Director Charles MacKay said Wednesday that Bicket's appointment takes effect in October and he will conduct a performance of Beethoven's "Fidelio" in the summer of 2014.

    Bicket was born in England and educated at Oxford. He became artistic director of the English Concert in 2007, and will continue in that position.

    MacKay described Bicket as "one of the most important and sought-after conductors working today." Bicket currently is conducting performances at the Metropolitan Opera of Handel's "Giulio Cesare."

    The Santa Fe Opera's season runs from June until late August.

    Opera chief conductor Frederic Chaslin resigned last year to focus on composing and because of his concert and recording schedule.

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  • Be There 04-24-13

    Today
    • The Los Alamos Community of Atheists will host a general discussion meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in meeting room 1 of the Mesa Public Library. For more information, find us on Facebook or email losalamoscommunityofatheists@gmail.com.
    Thursday
    • Authors Speak Series with David Grant Noble, author of “In the Places of the Spirits,” 7 p.m., Mesa Public Library Upstairs Rotunda.
    • Veterans’ Benefits Outreach in Los Alamos. Two NMDVS Veterans’ Service Officers will be available to help veterans with VA and State Veterans’ benefits. 10 a.m. to noon. Mesa Public Library.
    • Community Blood Drive. 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Drive.
    • Book Fair at the LAMC Auxiliary. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Doctor’s Lobby Area. For more information call Betty Myers, 662-4669.
    • Los Alamos Tuff Riders Mountain Bike Club rides every Tuesday and Thursday leaving at 5:30 p.m. at the Sullivan Field parking lot. For more information, go to tuffriders.losalamos.com.

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