From left, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones, MainStreet and Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connelly, artist Andrew Fearnside, MainStreet and Creative District Event Manager Alison Watkins and Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti snip the ribbon Saturday morning to officially welcome a new mural into Central Park Square. The festivities were a part of the 2024 Day of Arts and Culture event. The mural, which was created by Fearnside, was made possible through a New Mexico Resiliency Alliance grant, Connelly said. Shade structures and solar-powered lighting were added, too, and the hope is to provide seating, she said. Connelly also credited Central Park Square owners, Metzger’s Do It Best, former Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann and student assistant Blue Engeman for making the mural possible. Photo by Kirsten  Laskey/ladailypost.com

Artist Andrew Fearnside discusses his mural Saturday at Central Park Square, saying, ‘I think art is a vital part of the community’. The mural, in the alleyway next to LA Cantina, features a fantastical view of the Pajarito Plateau. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

MainStreet and Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connelly talks about the new mural in Central Park Square Saturday morning. She said the hope is that people will use the area as a place to enjoy their lunch as well as a place to host events. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti shares remarks about the mural during the ribbon cutting ceremony. ‘It’s just a great thing to see,’ he said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com