Today's News

A musical celebration of Christmas will be occurring at 4 p.m. Sunday in Bethlehem Lutheran Church. From choir members to musicians, everyone is getting involved.Matt Nichols, director of youth and family ministry, explained every other year the church hosts a children’s pageant. During the “off” years, they do something different, he said.Paula Nichols, music director, explained she choose a concert because “I just thought it would be fun.

Right now, the Los Alamos Hilltopper boys varsity basketball team is journeying down a long and winding road.And in the middle of a six-week long road trip, which is taking them to far-flung regions around the state, the Hilltoppers are keeping up nicely.Wednesday’s jaunt took Los Alamos to Belen, where it downed the host Eagles 67-54, putting it at 3-1 on its current road trip.Los Alamos’ guard Nik Allen dropped in 20 points Wednesday night, and Ben Allen chipped in 10 more to help the team to victory.

• Tuesday – County Council – 7 p.m., Council Chambers, 475 20th St. On the agenda: an update on the West Jemez bypass project, discussion and possible action on program functions and space requirements for the police department in the judicial/police jail project, settlement and release of claims between the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation and Los Alamos County with respect to the Los Alamos Research Park.