LAPS: Kids Art Contest For Native American Heritage Month
Downy Woodpecker Drills Apple Tree On Barranca Mesa
‘You’re gonna need a bigger bit.’ Straining to pry its prize from the hard wood, this Downy Woodpecker twisted its head upside down as it drilled into the trunk of an apple tree last month on Barranca Mesa. Local wildlife photographer Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D. took this photo. See more of his photos on Instagram @SnowyEgretPhotography
Downy Woodpeckers
By Jonathan Dowell
Although Downy Woodpeckers are found in Los Alamos County all year long, they are somewhat reclusive and make themselves less common than other woodpeckers at neighborhood feeders. The smallest of North American woodpeckers, Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Piles High In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Snow piles high on a bird bath and branches of apricot tree Thursday in White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More
Claire Swinhoe Honors WWII POW Great Uncle With Quilt Selected For International Display In Houston
Quilter Claire Swinhoe of Los Alamos poses with the quilt she created to honor her great Uncle Geoffrey who endured so much during World War II as a prisoner of war, on display last week in Houston. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
What do you get when you take a thoughtful idea, mix it with a spectacular person and throw in a big handful of skill? You get a handmade quilt with a story for the ages as we come upon Veteran’s Day. You wonder why the apostrophe in Veteran’s? This tells the story of one incredibly special Veteran.
Local quilter, Claire Swinhoe took her quilt making skills to Read More
Eastern Bluebirds In Sun And Snow In North Mesa Park
Eastern bluebirds in the sun and snow Friday in North Mesa Park in Los Alamos. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset After Storm At Anderson Overlook
Daily Postcard: Sunset after the storm Friday at Anderson Overlook. Photo by Kristin MortensenWintry Scene On Aster Street In White Rock
Wintry Scene on Aster Street Wednesday in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Author Tony Wasowicz To Discuss His Book ‘Ask Your Father: Conversations With Pop About War, Food And Following Your Dreams’ Monday At Mesa Public Library
Pilot Barney Wasowicz with his son Tony Wasowicz in the cockpit of a B-26. Courtesy photo
Pilot Barney Wasowicz lived to be 97 and didn’t share his stories until he was in his 90s. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA
On Monday at 2 p.m., Mesa Public Library (MPL) will host the author Tony Wasowicz of “Ask Your Father: Conversations with Pop about War, Food and Following Your Dreams”.
Wasowicz had donated copies to MPL and will have some for sale at the presentation. His father Barney was a B-26 pilot shot down and became a prisoner of war. He was eventually reunited with the Read More
As The Fog Rolls In Looking North From Los Pueblos Street
View as the fog rolled in this morning from the valley looking North from the end of Los Pueblos Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Ann GreeneLAAC Opens Its Affordable Arts Sale Saturday
LAAC News
The Los Alamos Arts Council’s annual Affordable Arts shopping experience begins at noon Saturday. With more than 125 new and returning artists, this annual tradition is a community favorite and is a wonderful way to shop local and put money into the hands of local artists.
With gifts for all budgets and tastes, people will want to check in often for new items, returning favorites, and in-house specials. The season officially kicks off Saturday and runs through Dec. 23b with normal Gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
This winter weather means the members-only preview Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board November 2024 Update
COUNTY News:
During the Los Alamos County Library Board’s November meeting, Senior Librarian-Public Service Liza Rivera presented an overview of the adult summer reading program for 2024.
The Beanstalk app, used by the Library, is a web-based reading and activity tracker that helps users track their reading, participate in challenges, and earn digital badges. Beanstalk awards badges for completing a book, attending a program, and other activities. The badges can then be used to win prizes. Prizes included a Kindle, Samizdat Art bundle and Samizdat puzzler bundle.
There were 211 adult Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Scene In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Snowy scene in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
Olions One Act Show This Weekend At The Duane Smith
Artistic View Of Snow And Wood In Quemazon
Artistic view of snow and wood after 10 inches of snow today in Quemazon. Photo by DW DeckerSnowy Scenes Cover Downtown Los Alamos
Snow covers trees and shrubbery today outside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Photo by Ron Roybal
Snow covers a tall pine tree in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Friends Create Handsome Snowman Today On Canada Way
Taking advantage of the snow day friends work together to create a handsome snowman today on Canada Way in White Rock. Photo by Patti DelgadoLiddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Pumpkin Maple Flan
Pumpkin Maple Flan. Photo by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
Flan was first introduced by the Romans who were first to domesticate the chicken specifically for their egg production. While the first custards prepared in ancient Rome were likely savory dishes paired with eel, it was the Spanish that thought to sweeten the custard and added the caramel so familiar to us now. Flan arrived in Northern New Mexico with the Spaniards, and we have been enjoying its sweet, creamy texture for centuries and while the United States took some time to discover our tasty treat, it is now a Read More
Daily Postcard: Buck Relaxes In White Rock Backyard
A buck relaxes Sunday afternoon at a backyard in White Rock. Photo by George Kyrala
Photo by George Kyrala Read More
Village Arts Closed Due To Inclement Weather
COMMUNITY News: Snow Piles Up Overnight On Patio In Pinon Trails
Snow piles up overnight on this patio in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
