Daily Postcard: View Looking East From White Rock
Daily Postcard: View looking east early Saturday evening from White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More
LAAC Presents Schedule Of 2024 Fall Events
Wednesday, Oct. 2 Daytime Performance:
- Local favorites Black Mesa Brass Quintet will perform noon to 1 p.m. at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. This performance is part of the Daytime Performance Series sponsored by LAAC.
Friday, Oct. 4 Art Opening:
- Local artists Janet Montoya and Gloria Sharp will open their show in the Portal gallery at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. There will be a reception 5-7
Los Alamos Choral Society Invites All Singers To Join Them
The Los Alamos Choral Society begins its 2024 Fall season Tuesday, Sept. 24. Courtesy/LACS
Los Alamos Choral Society News:
The Los Alamos Choral Society invites all interested singers to join them for their 2024-25 season. The Los Alamos Choral Society is a volunteer choral group that has been singing in Los Alamos since November 1943.
They encourage anyone, regardless of age or musical background, who enjoys singing and seriously wants to participate in the production of choral music, to join the choral society.
Join in the challenge and thrill of performing the great works of classical and Read More
Los Alamos Quilter Claire Swinhoe Wins ‘Best Of Show’ At New Mexico State Fair 2024
Los Alamos quilter Claire Swinhoe won the ‘Best of Show’ award for appliqué quilting at the New Mexico State Fair 2024, for her quilt entitled ‘My Heart Will Go On’. It features nine blocks with pink heart motifs. The quilt is almost entirely hand appliquéd and took just under a year to complete. It was quilted by White Rock resident Roxanne Webster. Swinhoe also won four first place ribbons and two second place ribbons for her preserves and pickles. Courtesy photo Read More
Daily Postcard: Fawn Searches For Mom On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: An unhappy fawn bleats for its mom outside a residence Friday on North Mesa. Courtesy photo
The fawn’s mom and sibling arrive and the happy trio begin grazing outside a residence Friday on North Mesa. Courtesy photoWater Disruption To Affect Fuller Lodge Area On Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department has announced a scheduled water disruption for Tuesday, Sept. 24, as crews work to connect a main water line to a service line.
The exact timing and duration of the water shut-off has not yet been determined.
Due to this disruption, Fuller Lodge Art Center and the Los Alamos History Museum will be closed to the public. Fuller Lodge Art Center will only be accessible by appointment on that day.
The County advises residents and visitors to plan accordingly. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
The County thanks the Read More
Danyelle Means To Lead Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture
Danyelle Means
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) announced Thursday that Danyelle Means (Oglala Lakota) has been appointed executive director of Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) in Santa Fe. She has served for eight months as interim director.
“I am excited to welcome Danyelle’s ongoing leadership of MIAC as its new executive director,” NMDCA Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego said. ”During her tenure as interim director, Danyelle has proven to be an effective and visionary steward. She has been instrumental in creating space where Read More
NMMC Launches ‘Music In The Community’ Grant Program
NMMC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Music Commission (NMMC) has launched its first grant program to support music performance and activities in communities across the state.
The “Music in the Community” grants program aims to enrich rural, tribal, veteran, disability and other underserved communities through funding that supports new or existing music engagement, music education, music appreciation or music performance programs or activities in New Mexico.
Ten $2,500 grants will be awarded to individuals or organizations bringing music and music programming into their communities. Read More
Scenes From Española Valley Farm Following Soft Rainfall
Scene at an Española Valley Farm Wednesday morning following soft rainfall. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Española Valley Farm owner Rick Martinez gathers tomatoes Wednesday morning following soft rainfall. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Miniature poodle Jimi, 8, keeps a close eye on his owner Rick Martinez Wednesday morning following soft rainfall at their Española Valley Farm. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Dinnerplate Dahlias thrive in the soft rain that fell Wednesday morning over an Española Valley Farm including this Oregon Reign. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Another Dinnerplate Dahlia in the soft Read More
Daily Postcard: Harvest Moon Tuesday Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: The Full Moon or Harvest Moon was very bright Tuesday morning, Sept. 17 as seen from White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Daily Postcard: Bugling Bull Elk Emerges From Morning Fog
Daily Postcard: A bugling bull elk is observed emerging from the fog early Tuesday morning along N.M. 4 in Valle Grande at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
View After Rainstorm Tuesday In White Rock
View after the rainstorm Tuesday in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Pajarito Mountain To Host Ullr Fest Saturday
Double Rainbow Brightens Evening Sky Over White Rock
A double rainbow brightens the sky after a storm early Monday evening in White Rock. Photo by Linda Uher Read More
Española To Host & Sponsor 2024 Electric Light Parade
A float in the 2023 Electric Light Parade. Courtesy photo
City of Española News:
ESPAÑOLA – The City of Española is proud to announce that it will be the official host and sponsoring entity of the 2024 Española Annual Electric Light Parade. The much-anticipated event is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Plaza de Española, promising an exciting new arrangement of activities and events for the community and visitors alike.
It takes over operations for the annual Española event which has been coordinated since its inception in 1996 by the Downtown Action Team of Española, formerly Read More
Opening Reception For Bead Images By Ann Greene Sept. 21
ART News:
The community is invoted to attend the one person show of more than 30 pieces of beadwork by local artist Ann Greene on display in the cafeteria/deli area at the Los Alamos Co-Op Market.
Greene’s artwork will be on display through the end of October.
An Opening Reception to meet the artist and enjoy refreshments is 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 outside on the Co-Op Market Portico at 95 Entrada Drive. Read More
Daily Postcard: Fog Settles In The Valley
Daily Postcard: Fog settles in the Rio Grande valley overnight Monday just before sunrise with the top of Black Mesa visible at center. This photo was taken from the east end of Los Pueblos Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Steve Greene Read More
Bandelier’s Tsankawi Unit Opening Noon Thursday Sept. 26
Bandelier’s Tsankawi Unit will temporarily close Thursday morning, Sept. 26 for traditional cultural activities. It will reopen at noon to the public. Photo by Zachary Whitlow/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument’s Tsankawi Unit will be temporarily closed on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 26 for traditional cultural activities. It will reopen at noon to the public.
“It’s important that our affiliated tribes have access and privacy to engage in activities that are critical to their culture and traditions,” Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We hope that visitors understand Read More
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Launches ‘Education Connection’ To Inspire Young Minds
Courtesy/AIBF
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta News:
- New initiative engages New Mexico educators and students in the science of ballooning during the 52nd annual event, featuring interactive activities and educational resources
ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has announced the “Education Connection” – a new feature this year designed to involve and educate New Mexico teachers and students of all ages about the science and art of ballooning. This is a terrific way to get students engaged and excited about learning during one the biggest events of Read More
See Your Photos On The Big Screen In PEEC’s Fulldome Planetarium Oct. 5
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites local creatives to showcase their talent in PEEC’s upcoming fulldome photography exhibit 2-3 p.m., Oct. 5 in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium.
This exhibit, spotlighting the creativity of local photographers, is a part of the Day of Arts and Culture, presented by Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District.
PEEC invites local photographers to showcase their work—submit high-resolution images (3840 x 2160 pixels preferred) by emailing photos@peecnature.org with the subject line “Photography Showcase”. Read More
