County Crew Beautifies White Rock Community Garden
Laurie Hixson, a Summit Garden Club member, gave a big shout out to Anthony Lovato, Anthony Jaramillo and Jonathan Black of Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets who installed large stones Friday at the White Rock Community Garden. The garden on N.M. 4 across from the White Rock Visitor Center, is owned by the County. It is maintained by the County and the Los Alamos Master Gardeners, community members and has been taken on as a special project of the Summit Garden Club. ‘It’s amazing how simple rocks can add so much dimension to the garden! Thank you all!,’ Hixson said. Photo by LaurieDaily Postcard: Williamson’s Sapsucker … Not A Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker … But A Sapsucker With A Yellow Belly
Daily Postcard: Not a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker but a Sapsucker with a yellow belly! Summertime woodpeckers in Los Alamos County, Williamson’s Sapsuckers prefer deep evergreen forests but make occasional appearances in town. A good place to see them is along the reservoir road in Los Alamos Canyon. The Williamson’s Sapsucker is named after Lt. Col. Robert Williamson, leader of a surveying expedition for the transcontinental railroad in the mid 19th century. Local wildlife photographer Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D. took this photo of the Williamson’s Sapsucker in October at a backyard fountain Read More
All Shall Be Well: Give Yourself Grace
Magestic view Thursday, Nov. 21 from the Main Hill Road. Photo by Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Welcome to November dear ones. Have you exhaled? Have you found moments of hope even as we struggle with our ongoing division and rhetoric that does not meet its full potential? Did you join the movement of decorating for Christmas as soon as Halloween Read More
Daily Postcard: Quiet Walls Of San Jose de Gracia Church
Daily Postcard: Spending peaceful moments beside the quiet walls of the San Jose de Gracia Catholic Church in late October in Las Trampas. This beautiful chapel has sheltered and protected its people for 264 years. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Compañia Chuscales & Mina Fajardo Present Holiday Flamenco 2024: Memories Of Granada
Courtesy/TP
Courtesy/TP
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
Memories of Granada is a seasonal celebration with music and dance with Compañia Chuscales & Mina Fajardo, who return to Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe, with an original and exciting flamenco extravaganza based in part on choreographer, dancer, and singer-songwriter Mina Fajardo’s newly released holiday album Holiday Flamenco & Flamenco Christmas.
Schedule:
- 7 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 17 and Wednesday Dec. 18
- 7 p.m., Friday Dec. 27
- 2 p.m., Saturday Dec. 28 and Sunday Dec. 29
Joining Chuscales and Mina onstage are flamenco dancers Read More
Travel: ‘Walks Tours’ Shares Grand Central Station Treasures
Celestial mural on the ceiling of the Main Concourse at Grand Central Station. Photo by Debbie Stone
Main Concourse at Grand Central Station. Photo by Debbie Stone
Grand Central Station marquee lights – a nod to Broadway. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
More than 750,000 people transit Grand Central Terminal – colloquially called Grand Central Station – on a daily basis. It’s a busy place and typically no one stops to consider the history of this world famous train terminal. Or appreciate this New York City gem and its rich past.
On Walks Tours’ Official Read More
Daily Postcard: Migrating Sandhill Cranes At Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: Migrating Sandhill Cranes flying past Overlook Park last week with snowy Caballo Mountain in the background. Photo by Suzanne Frary Read More
Holiday Cheer Wraps New Mexico Traditions Around State
Museums and historic sites will present holiday programs showcasing the diverse cultures that make New Mexico unique. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE – ‘Tis the season to get out and enjoy New Mexico wrapped in its holiday finest. To help you enjoy this time of togetherness, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is celebrating the Land of Enchantment’s cultural heritage.
“Traditions are a vital part of our state’s rich culture, helping us connect with the past while creating meaningful memories for future generations,” NMDCA Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego said. Read More
Baila! Baila! Spreads Holiday Cheer With Christmas In New Mexico Dec. 7-8 At National Hispanic Cultural Center
National Hispanic Cultural Center to host Christmas in New Mexico Dec. 7-8. Courtesy/NHCC
NHCC News:
In collaboration with Baila! Baila! Dance Academy, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) invites the community to celebrate Christmas traditions in New Mexico and around the world with the annual performance of Christmas in New Mexico on Dec. 7-8.
- What: Christmas in New Mexico is a whirlwind extravaganza, taking audiences on a journey through the sights and sounds of Christmas in New Mexico and Christmases around the world. Music, song, and dance with the traditional Southwestern
Curious Wilson’s Warbler Checks Out Camera While Passing Through Los Alamos On Way To Winter In Central America
Passing through on its way to winter in Central America, this Wilson’s Warbler checked out the camera in October deep in the ravine of Los Alamos Canyon. These tiny birds breed in the high mountains of Colorado and north all the way to the Arctic Ocean. Wilson’s Warblers prefer wet forests, bogs and brushy thickets near streams where they hunt for insects. Look for them in Los Alamos particularly in May and again from August through October. Photo by local wildlife photographer Jonathan Dowell. See more of his photos on Instagram @SnowyEgretPhotography Read More
2024 WinterFest Three Day Celebration To Feature Festive Parade, Art, Entertainment And Much, Much More!
COUNTY News:
Kick off the holiday season in Los Alamos—where discoveries are made—this December at the 2024 WinterFest celebration. Running Dec. 6-8, the three-day event features a variety of options to get into the holiday spirit, start your shopping, and spend time with loved ones.
WinterFest captures the nostalgic small-town charm of holiday seasons past, along with fun and festive events for the entire family, including a holiday lights parade.
Events kick off on Friday, Dec. 6 with a variety of options to celebrate the holidays. Explore nativity displays from around the world noon Read More
Daily Postcard: Turkeys Strutting Around Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A couple of turkeys are spotted strutting around Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP). Valles Caldera’s vehicular entrance and visitor facilities will be closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. Visitors may still access the park via the seven trailhead entrances along the N.M. 4 corridor. More information, including a map of park entrances, can be found at www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/park-entrances.htm. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Teatro Paraguas Presents ‘A Musical Piñata For Christmas’
Teatro Paraguas will present ‘A Musical Piñata For Christmas’ Dec. 13-22. Courtesy/Teatro Paraguas
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
Teatro Paraguas will present its 12th annual community celebration A Musical Piñata for Christmas. The Teatro Paraguas Orchestra will play traditional New Mexican and Mexican carols, as well as original festive music.
Compania Chuscales y Mina Fajardo provide mesmerizing flamenco music and dance, and Ballet Folclórico Xochitl, led by Xochitl Ehrl, take the stage with joyous dances from Mexico.
Winter holiday poetry read by actors and a few skits pepper this family-friendly Read More
2024 New Mexico Top HAT Awards Honor Oppenheimer Festival, Pajarito Mountain And Summer Concert Series
From left, Lynn and Tom Long of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Mia Casados of Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Patricia Burnside, Allan Saenz and Magaly Veleta of SALA Event Center. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that the “Oppenheimer Festival” held at SALA Event Center was named the 2024 New Mexico Top HAT (Hospitality and Tourism) Award winner for Best New Experience.
In addition, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area and the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series were honored as finalists.
The annual awards ceremony, presented by the New Mexico Hospitality Read More
NM History Museum Hosts ‘Holidays At The Palace’ Dec. 13
Palace of the Governors at 105 W Palace Ave. in Santa Fe. Photo by Dick Lyon
NMHM News:
New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) is hosting “Holidays at the Palace” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. This free annual heartwarming celebration includes live music, craft activities and a visit from Santa.
NMHM hosts its annual “Holidays at the Palace” event, a beloved tradition that brings families and friends together to enjoy the magic of the season. The Palace, an iconic landmark dating back to 1610, will be adorned with festive decorations and twinkling farolitos, welcoming visitors to explore the exhibitions Read More
Daily Postcard: Good Morning From Velarde
Daily Postcard: Good morning from Velarde … a change in weather is coming as spotted across the sky in late October. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
UCLA: ‘Kiss The Ground’ Movie & Discussion Night Nov. 22
UCLA News:
“Kiss The Ground” movie and discussion night is 6-8:30 p.m., Nov. 22 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos (UCLA), 1738 North Sage Loop St.
The community is invited to watch a movie which offers viable Solutions to the Climate Crisis. Watch activists, scientists, farmers and politicians turn to regenerative agriculture to save the planet’s topsoil and combat climate change.
Free admission and Free Organic Popcorn will be provided! Read More
Celebrate Small Business Saturday With PEEC Nov. 30
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at Los Alamos Nature Center for Small Business Saturday!
This is a wonderful opportunity to support local businesses featured in the gift shop, find unique treasures for those nature-loving friends, and enjoy special discounts while celebrating everything the nature center has to offer.
PEEC is offering exclusive Small Business Saturday discounts. Members will receive 20% off all items, and non-members can enjoy a 10% discount off their purchases. From nature-inspired Read More
Daily Postcard: Moonrise Over Sangre De Cristo Mountains
Daily Postcard: Moonrise over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains viewed Thursday night from Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Jonathan Dowell / instagram.com/SnowyEgretPhotography
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The Family YMCA To Host Holiday Movie Night Dec. 13
The Family YMCA News:
The community is invited to The Family YMCA’s Holiday Movie Night at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at SALA Event Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
This year’s movie options:
- Home Alone (1990) for families; and
- Die Hard (1988) for adults.
New this year The Family YMCA is offering LU-Interactive Video Wall.
Tickets are on sale now at: https://laymca.org/holiday-movie-night, $15/Adult, $10/Kid. Please consider being a sponsor at any of the YMCA’s donor sponsor levels.
The Family YMCA looks forward to seeing everyone for some fun and holiday cheer! Read More
