Daily Postcard: Sun Sets Upon Los Alamos Skate Park
Daily Postcard: The sun sets Sunday, Dec. 22 upon the skate park in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Dixon Wolf Read More
Daily Postcard: Morning Has Broken
Daily Postcard: Morning has broken Sunday over North Mesa Park. Photo by Greg Noeninckx Read More
Posts From The Road: Lights Of Gisewa 2024
San Jose de los Jemez Mission: An impressive display of farolitos filled the interior walls of the San Jose de los Jemez Mission. Shown is the display on a clear and chilly evening on Dec. 14. The Gisewa Pueblo was established around the year 1350 and the mission was constructed a few years later. The full moon lit the wall to the left and others throughout the grounds. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Visitors & Farolitos: Hundreds of visitors were present for the lighting the night we attended on Dec. 14. This photo shows several visitors as they move about in the dark with the outer walls Read More
The Beauty Of A Colorful Sunset Over Velarde
Daily Postcard: The beauty of a colorful sunset viewed Dec. 17 over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez
Daily Postcard: Sparkling Winter Solstice Sunset
Daily Postcard: The setting sun sparkles on Winter Solstice Saturday near Bandelier. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Daily Post Drone Video Features Colorful Lights Over Ashley Pond And Central Avenue In Downtown Los Alamos
A drone video taken Friday night provides a bird’s eye view of the many colorful lights decorating the trees surrounding Ashley Pond and along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Video by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Sunset From Quemazon Trail
Daily Postcard: View of the sunset Wednesday from Quemazon Trail. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Call For Art: Deadline Extended For Security Gate Art Installation At Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board (APPB) has again, extended the submission deadline for its call for art to create a functional, artistic security gate for the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
Artists now have until 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, to submit their proposals. This will be the final extension.
This commissioned piece will enhance the beauty of the space while meeting the safety and functionality needs of the location. Artists are encouraged to bring their unique vision to the project and may take inspiration from “Odetta” the artistic gate by K.R. (Cricket) Read More
Traffic & Streets Division To Turn Off Some Neighborhood Streetlights For Farolito Viewing Dec. 20-25
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will be turning off the power to some neighborhood streetlights to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos.
The streetlights will be turned off starting this evening, Dec. 20 and restored Thursday, Dec. 26.
Turning off streetlights is by request only. To make a request, contact the Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division at 505.662.8113 or Aaron Park at aaron.park@lacnm.us.
For safety purposes, the Traffic & Streets Division requests that all vehicles and trailers be moved to off-street parking for the full time Read More
Village Arts Hosts Newest Exhibit: ‘The Same As Yesterday’
Scene from ‘The Same As Yesterday’ exhibit underway through Jan. 10, 2025 at Village Arts. Courtesy/VA
Scene from ‘The Same As Yesterday’ exhibit underway through Jan. 10, 2025 at Village Arts. Courtesy/VA
VILLAGE ARTS News:
As the year comes to a close, Village Arts asked artists to look to the past for their present inspiration, and to find motivation in the repetition of the every day and ordinary. This prompt resulted in more than 30 pieces of work with such a variety of responses, all of which are on exhibit at Village Arts through Jan. 10, 2025.
Pastel Artist Phyllisha Hamrick took a personal Read More
Daily Postcard: Pastel Colors Flood The Sky At Sunrise
Daily Postcard: Pastel colors flood the sky at sunrise Thursday over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Celebrate Valles Caldera National Preserve’s 10th Anniversary In National Park Service With Day-Long Party
The community is invited to celebrate Valles Caldera National Preserve’s 10th anniversary in the National Park Service with a day-long birthday party today in the Ranger Station. There will be party games, cake, birthday card writing and ranger programs all day long. Courtesy/VCNP Read More
Daily Postcard: Spectacular View Today From Quemazon
LARSO Quilters Share Gift Of Beauty, Warmth & Kindness
LARSO quilters share gift of beauty, warmth and kindness with residents of Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation:
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation sends out a special thank you to the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) quilters for their amazing gift of beauty, warmth and kindness.
The Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation residents will absolutely love and appreciate this lovely gesture of the holiday season. Read More
Holiday Spirit Shines Bright From Los Alamos Home
Holiday spirit shines bright from this home on 34th Street with its elaborate light display. Photo by Charlotte Townsend Read More
Away We Go: Sky Railway’s Pablo’s Holiday Express
Los Alamos residents preparing to board the Sky Railway in Santa Fe recently from left, Aidan Monteith, Norm Delamater and Christopher Rutherford. Photo by Becky Rutherford
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
What’s more festive than a holiday train ride? Ummm nothing! Although the Durango Silverton holiday train is a wonderful experience, have you ever wished for a festive express closer to home? Look no further, Sky Railway in Santa Fe has a family friendly option for you!
The family friendly Pablo’s Holiday Express departs and returns out of the historic town of Lamy, NM. Lamy was a former railroad Read More
Daily Postcard: Buck Admires Sunset Over Ball Fields
Daily Postcard: Buck admires the sunset Tuesday over North Mesa Ball Fields. Photo by Daphne Thompson Read More
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary Says Thank You!
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary News:
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary of Los Alamos sends a hearty and joyful thank you to all the shoppers and vendors who made their 2024 Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair a fun and festive event.
A big thank you to all the vendors who shared their talents in a wonderful selection of hand-crafted items from weavings, tie-dye and fabric arts to delicious baked goods, award-winning jellies and jams to jewelry, personalized gifts, canvas photography, handmade books and junk journals, artist’s portraits, master-crafted woodwork, decorated Christmas trees, wreaths Read More
Something For Everyone This Week AT SALA Event Center
SALA News:
SALA Event Center is kicking off the week with an exciting lineup of events for the Los Alamos community. From empowering business workshops to thrilling movie premieres and a beloved holiday classic, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Business Owners: Get Ready to Thrive
RDC BUSINESS TUNE-UP: LOS ALAMOS 2024
Tuesday, Dec. 17 | 11 a.m.
The Regional Development Corporation invites local businesses to an impactful workshop focused on growth and success in the coming year. Topics include:
- Access to Capital
- Retaining Employees
- Inspiring Success Stories
- Resources for Your
Annual Christmas Tubas Concert Dec. 21 At TOTH
The Los Alamos Christmas Tubas perform at a concert for the community, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at 3900 Trinity Drive. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The annual Christmas Tubas concert will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH) at 3900 Trinity Drive.
Brass music at Christmas time is quite common, but this group, consisting of instruments in the tuba family, gives a different, warmer, sound to familiar carols.
The concert is free.
Courtesy photo Read More
