New Mexico Tourism Dept. Calls For Hot Air Balloon Emoji
*Note: this hot air balloon emoji graphic was produced purely for illustrative purposes and may not reflect the actual design submitted to the Unicode Consortium. –NMDT
NMTD News:
Petition calls for Unicode Consortium to approve hot air balloon emoji design that has been pending since 2020
SANTA FE – According to the Unicode Consortium, a non-profit corporation that reviews and approves emojis for use on electronic devices around the globe, there are nearly 3,800 emojis – and yet, a hot air balloon is not among them.
But the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is calling for change. NMTD launched Read More
Children Can Learn To Love Rocks At Coronado Historic Site
New Mexico Historic Sites News:
In a partnership with the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo, Coronado Historic Site is offering a “Ranger Read and Learn” story time that is free and open to all ages.
At Ranger Read and Learn, a ranger from Coronado Historic Site will read a story and offer related conversation and activities. Children can listen to the book I’m Trying to Love Rocks by Bethany Barton to learn about rocks and explore the different types of rocks in New Mexico. Participants will then make a rock-based work of art after listening to the story.
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Workshop Celebrates All Saints’ Day At Los Luceros Today
Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area offers aworkshop today at Los Luceros Historic Site to celebrate All Saints’ Day. Courtesy/NRGNHA
NRGNHS News:
The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is offering a creative workshop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., today Oct. 5, at Los Luceros Historic Site to celebrate All Saints’ Day.
Presented by NRGNHA, and held at Los Luceros Historic Site, this special class focuses on the creation of miniature life altars, a beautiful tradition that honors and remembers ancestors.
Participants will delve into the significance of the three-day triduum, Read More
Daily Postcard: Squirrel Strolls Along Fences In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A curious little squirrel strolls along the top of fences and peers into the backyards of homes Saturday afternoon in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico History Museum To Feature Author Anne Hillerman At First Wednesday Zoom Lecture Nov. 6
Anne Hillerman. Courtesy/Kitty Leaken
COMMUNITY News:
The October Friends of History live presentation of Anne Hillerman’s “History’s Footprints: Weaving the Past into Modern Mysteries” was so successful that Friends of History has slotted it for its next (November) First Wednesday Lecture via Zoom.
Following is the information including the bitly link. We hope you will have room to include this listing in one of your upcoming issues.
The Friends of History continues its monthly First Wednesday Zoom lecture series for the New Mexico History Museum with: “History’s Footprints: Weaving Read More
Closeup Of Handsome Little Fox Spotted In Pajarito Acres
A closeup view of a handsome little fox spotted in late spring in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
GRAMPY’S OATMEAL Premieres At Senior Activity Centers
Eric Bjorklund rehearses his role of ‘Grampy’ and Abbie Johnson rehearses her role of ‘Jamie’ in GRAMPY’S OATMEAL created by local playwright Robert F. Benjamin. Premiere performances are scheduled for Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 at the local senior activity centers. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Senior Activity Center, in partnership with the Los Alamos Little Theatre, presents the premiere performance of GRAMPY’S OATMEAL by local playwright Robert F. Benjamin. The staged reading will be performed by Abbie Johnson as “Jamie” and Eric Bjorklund as “Grampy”.
In this brief comedy, Read More
Daily Postcard: The Hills Are Alive With Color In The Jemez
Daily Postcard: The hills are alive with the color of Autumn Thursday in the Jemez. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
PEEC To Host Spooky Events At Los Alamos Nature Center
The Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
As the leaves turn and the nights grow longer, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites families and friends to join in a series of spooktacular events this October.
Celebrate the season with adventures under the stars, nostalgic movie nights, and hands-on seasonal activities:
- Night Hike – Oct. 11, 7:30-8:45 p.m., a captivating Night Hike in Acid Canyon led by a PEEC educator. This month, explore the fascinating world of nocturnal creatures and their amazing adaptations through engaging activities
County Clerk’s Office: 2024 Sticker Design Contest Winners
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office 2024 Sticker Design Contest winners, front row from left, Olivia Conner Lee, Eliana Michel, Siena and County Clerk Naomi Maestas. Back row from left, Abbie Johnson, Aubrey Rushton and Brook Smidt. Not pictured is Sophia Saunders. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has announced the winners of its recent 2024 Sticker Design Contest, a creative initiative aimed at engaging community and showcasing local artistic talent.
The Clerk’s Office received an overwhelming number of entries from passionate youth designers, and reveals Read More
County: New Soapbox-Style Bathtub Gravity Race Oct. 9
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Recreation has announced the first-ever free Annual Soapbox-Style Gravity Race, set to take place along Central Avenue and Canyon Road. This community event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12.
This is a free event, but pre-registration is required for both the Gravity Race and the Push Race. The last day to register for this event is Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Participants will face off in a double-elimination showdown divided into four age groups: 3-6, 7-11, 12-15, and 17 and up. Racers will kick off the excitement at the top of Central Avenue and Canyon Read More
Earth Science Week Starts With Family Day Focused On New Mexico’s Geology Oct. 12 At NMMNHS In Albuquerque
NMMNHS News:
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) is the place to be throughout Earth Science Week, starting with a family day focused on New Mexico’s geology, Oct. 12 at 1801 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque.
Head to the museum for a family day featuring demos and displays from many different Earth Science topics. Talk with Earth scientists, and learn about New Mexico’s minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, water, and dinosaurs.
Visitors will have a chance to discover the fossils of New Mexico and explore the geology of our neighbors in space: the Moon, Mars and Venus. Read More
Daily Postcard: Autumn Colors Countryside Around Chama
Daily Postcard: Autumn colors the countryside Thursday around Chama. Photo by Lil Ortega Read More
Village Arts Opens New Exhibit ‘About Face’
Scene of the newest exhibit, ‘About Face’ at Village Arts at 216 DP Road. Courtesy photo
‘About Face’ exhibit open at Village Arts. Courtesy/Village Arts
VILLAGE ARTS News:
With 43 muscles the human face is capable of more than 10,000 expressions. Let ’s face it – that means the possibilities are practically endless – and that’s just in the human species. For Village Arts newest exhibit. artists were asked to start making faces at us in all their forms!
A face is the most recognizable part of a person, and most of our emotional cues come from reading people’s faces. That’s why when the staff at Village Read More
AtomiComedy Returns Saturday To LALT
Comedian Korey Herrera performing in a previous AtomiComedy show. Photo by Thomas Graves
COMMUNITY News:
AtomiComedy returns to Los Alamos 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in a show sponsored by Los Alamos Little Theatre and presented at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St.
Daily Postcard: Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas Before Sunrise
The Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-Atlas) is visible due east above the mountains next to Santa Fe, just before sunrise, between 6-6:15 this morning. By next week it will be even better in the evening sky. It is magnitude 1, but you need binoculars to see it with your eyes. This photo was taken with a ¼ second exposure, Nikon Z7 camera, 200 mm lens at f/4, ISO1600. To learn more about this comet, visit skyandtelescope.org. Photo by Glen Wurden Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Kicks Off 2024-2025 Class
Members of the Leadership Los Alamos 2024-2025 class. Courtesy/LLALLA News:
The Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) program announces the commencement of its 2024-2025 class, which officially kicked off with an inspiring introductory session held Sept. 13-14. This year’s cohort, composed of enthusiastic participants from various sectors of the community, gathered for a weekend filled with team-building activities, insightful discussions and personal growth.
Facilitated by Matthew Maez and Lukas Cash from Art & Avenue Consultants, the session focused on the essential characteristics
Bradbury Ambassador Teens To Host Kickoff To World Space Week Saturday Oct. 5
By LYDIA DAVIS
The Bradbury Ambassador Teens (BAT) are hosting their first event, Kickoff to World Space Week. Come to support them and have fun!
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 5
- Time: 2-5 p.m.
- Where: Bradbury Science Museum (1450 Central Ave.)
Bring your friends and family to learn about gravity and telescopes, do fun crafts, make solar oven s’mores, and try solar viewing! We’re very excited to see you there.
If you have any questions, contact bradburyteenambassadors@gmail.com, president linnhtet.htoon@studentlaschools.net, or vice president morgan.dewitt@studentlaschools.net Read More
Autumn Colors Tall Tree Growing Near 11th Street And Myrtle
Autumn colors a beautiful tall tree growing Tuesday afternoon near 11th Street and Myrtle. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
SFSO Free Concert ‘Voices Of Hope & Peace’ Oct. 27 At Cathedral Basilica Of St. Francis Of Assisi
SFSO News:
The community is invited to attend the highly anticipated Choral Masterworks performance “Voices of Hope & Peace”, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Of Assisi in Santa Fe.
“Voices of Hope & Peace”, led by Choral Director Carmen Flórez-Mansi—features the angelic voices of the Santa Fe Symphony Chorus accompanied by Collaborative Pianist Paul J. Roth.
This beautiful program features Dona nobis pacem—a cantata written by Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1936 as a cry for universal harmony and peace—plus more beautiful choral works to lift one’s Read More
