Daily Postcard: Rare Bird Spotted At Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: A rare Wilson’s Snipe showed up this week at Overlook Park in White Rock. Wilson’s Snipe spend summers from Colorado to the Arctic Circle, then winter from Bosque del Apache NWR all the way south to Ecuador. But this week, several birders in Los Alamos and from across northern New Mexico enjoyed four of those migrants at the ball fields in Overlook Park. Foraging by driving their long beaks into moist ground like the needle on a sewing machine, these birds prefer marshes rather than the alpine forests and dry canyons of the Jemez. The birds seemed to have been attracted to the puddlesScenes From Trick Or Treat At Los Alamos Medical Center
Scene from annual Trick of Treat event Friday at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from annual Trick of Treat event Friday at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from annual Trick of Treat event Friday at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from annual Trick of Treat event Friday at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from annual Trick of Treat event Friday at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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YMCA Run To Remember Dia De Los Muertos Nov. 2
The Family YMCA News:
The community is invited to join The Family YMCA’s first Día De Los Muertos 5k at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market/Canyon Rim Trail, to Run to Remember.
El Día de Los Muertos or The Day of the Dead is a holiday in which people are able to honor their loved ones who have passed on before them. It is a way to connect with those loved ones and to celebrate their lives. It is celebrated in Mexico as well as other Hispanic cultures and allows a connection between the living and the dead.
The Y’s Día de Los Muertos 5K Run will be a spectacular way to honor Read More
Daily Postcard: Bright Aspens Still On Display At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A few bright Aspens remain on dIsplay Friday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Nina Thayer Read More
‘Poetry Of War’ – A Veterans Day Reading With Local Author-Poet Mike Katko Nov. 11 At Hans Bethe House
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The community is invited to join in commemorating Veterans Day through the powerful medium of poetry with local author-poet and Armed Forces veteran, Mike Katko. Katko will present poetry of war, honoring the voices and telling the real stories of fallen veterans through the art of poetry. The event 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at the historic Hans Bethe House at 1350 Bathtub Row.
Katko is a dedicated veteran, entrepreneur, and educator with extensive experience across multiple fields. A U.S. Armed Forces Veteran, he has worn many hats as a business owner, restaurant Read More
SALA Event Center Hosts ‘An Evening With Bill Miller’ And Screening Of Genizaro Experience
SALA Event Center
SALA Event Center will present an extraordinary evening of music, film, and storytelling on Nov. 3, featuring three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Bill Miller and a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Genizaro Experience with director and producer Gary Medina Cook. This exclusive event promises a captivating exploration of Native American history, culture and artistry.
Genizaro Experience is a powerful documentary directed by Gary Medina Cook, shedding light on the history of the Genizaro people – descendants of Native Americans who were enslaved Read More
Pueblo Canyon Inn To Host Free Haunted Trail Oct. 26
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to attend a free Haunted Trail 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Pueblo Canyon Inn, 199 San Ildefonso Road.
Local teens have transformed a forest path into a free, spine-chilling adventure. Attendees will wind their way through eerie scenes and startling surprises.
Children can choose their own adventure for a less scary or scarier experience. Read More
Daily Postcard: Friday Morning Commuters On Diamond
Daily Postcard: View of Friday morning commuters on Diamond Drive. LAC/Webcam Read More
Infectious Harmony Among Four Quartets To Perform Friday Night At United Church Of Los Alamos
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Maurice Sheppard, Jeremy Conlin, Bear Schacht and Daniel Sheppard of Infectious Harmony are one of four quartets performing this Friday night at the United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
‘Note-able’ Whimsy along with John Baillie and Jim Goforth sang for 102-year-old former member Joe Petranto at Los Alamos Assisted Living on National Barbershop Quartet Day. Petranto was an original member of the Lads of Enchantment and one of four chorus members from both choruses that will be remembered in song on Friday. Pictured here are John Baillie, Joe D’Anna, Jim Goforth, Bernadette Lauritzen, Read More
Changes In Store For 2025 Fourth Of July Celebration
A scene from this year’s July 4 celebration. During its Oct. 8 meeting, Los Alamos County Council learned that the drone show will return to the 2025 July 4 celebration. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
While Council approved on Oct. 8 a few minor modifications to the contract between Los Alamos County and Sancre Productions for the Summer Concert Series, concertgoers can expect some significant changes regarding the July 4 celebration.
The contract revisions, which included providing a 2 percent increase to Sancre Productions’ contract Read More
Young Frankensteins And Their Families Invited To High-Tech Halloween 2024 At Bradbury Science Museum
Rad scientists will lead the hands-on fun at the Bradbury Science Museum’s High-Tech Halloween Oct. 25. Courtesy/BSM
Hosted at the Bradbury Science Museum, High-Tech Halloween is part of the annual Los Alamos Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet celebration. Courtesy/BSM
LANL News:
Spine-tingling science is the treat from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at High-Tech Halloween at the Bradbury Science Museum, 1450 Central Ave., Los Alamos. The event is held in conjunction with Los Alamos Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet and includes learning experiences such as spooky sounds, a chamber of clouds, Read More
Daily Postcard: New Mexico Desert & Snow-capped Mountains
Daily Postcard: The New Mexico desert with snow-capped mountains in the distance viewed Wednesday from the K’uuyemugeh overpass on N.M. 285 in Pojoaque (Gabriel’s restaurant exit). Santa Fe ski hill is the snowy streaks on the right. Photo by DW Decker Read More
Chamisa School’s Andrea Lynch Named NMAEA Elementary Art Teacher Of The Year
Chamisa art teacher Andrea Lynch has been named Elementary Art Educator of the Year. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Chamisa Elementary School art teacher Andrea Lynch has been named the Elementary Art Educator of the Year by the New Mexico Art Education Association (NMAEA).
The 2025 NMAEA Professional Awards are given to educators for their dedication and service to art education in the state of New Mexico. The Awards honor those whose exemplary classroom practices and / or community contributions in the field of Visual or Media Arts are deserving of recognition.
Lynch has been employed with Los Read More
Friends Of Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge To Host: The Power Of Birdwatching By Holly Merker At BESC
Friends of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge News:
The community is invited to attend a presentation by Holly Merker, hosted by Friends of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center (BESC).
ORNITHERAPY: The Power of Birdwatching by Holly Merker
Long to-do lists, digital demands, life can be busy! If we allow birds and nature to slow us down, we are practicing “selfcare”. Research shows that connecting with wild birds and nature actively reduces stress, depression, and anxiety, while helping build a stronger Read More
Daily Postcard: Greater Roadrunner Basks In Morning Sun
Daily Postcard: A Greater Roadrunner is spotted Tuesday in North Community basking in the morning sun. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Los Alamos Arts Council To Host Pumpkin Glow Saturday
Scene from last year’s Pumpkin Glow. Photo by Tomás Redondo
LAAC News:
Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) will continue the tradition of hosting the Pumpkin Glow Saturday on Fuller Lodge Lawn during Halloweekend.
The festivities start at 10 a.m. with the annual carving party on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Pumpkins are available, first come, first served, for children in attendance. Parents are encouraged to bring their own pumpkin along, or to purchase one on site from the Los Alamos Choirs Boosters and NJROTC Pumpkin Patch fundraiser.
Carving kits and supplies will be provided. Please, one pumpkin Read More
Halloweekend Celebration With 3 Days Of Fun Oct. 25-27
COUNTY News:
The beloved and iconic annual Halloween celebration in Los Alamos—Halloweekend—returns Oct. 25-27.
The lively three-day celebration encapsulates the small-town charm and community-minded spirit of Los Alamos through a variety of events, including trick-or-treating, interactive games, pumpkin carving, STEM activities and so much more.
Events kick off Friday, Oct. 25:
- Los Alamos Medical Center, 3-5 p.m., where children and families can enjoy delicious treats and family fun.
- Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet, 4-6 p.m. along Central Avenue, hosted by Los Alamos MainStreet
Daily Postcard: Fiery Sunset Viewed From El Gancho
Daily Postcard: A fiery sunset viewed Sunday from El Gancho in Los Alamos. Photo by Joe Arellano Read More
PEEC Seeks Volunteers For Penstemon Garden Clean-up
Penstemon garden bed. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is inviting community members to join a quick Penstemon Garden Clean-up event, 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Los Alamos Nature Center.
Volunteers are needed to assist with deadheading flowers, spreading seeds and clearing weeds from the designated penstemon garden beds. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the beauty of the garden and learn more about native plants.
PEEC encourages volunteers to bring gardening gloves and tools. All skill levels are welcome and it’s a wonderful Read More
SALA Event Center Hosts Week Of Cinematic Adventures And Community Engagement
SALA News:
SALA Event Center welcomes the community to a week filled with inspiring films and engaging events, offering something for everyone.
This week’s movie lineup is headlined by Blink, a heartwarming tale of the Pelletier family, who embark on a global adventure as three of their children prepare for vision loss due to a rare disorder. Audiences will follow the family as they embrace the beauty of the world on their once-in-a-lifetime journey, savoring unforgettable experiences while they can still see. Showtimes for Blink are 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Read More
