Rainbow Visible In Dark Sky Over White Rock
View of a rainbow visible in the dark sky at 5:40 this morning over white rock. Photo by Sarah Jimenez Read More
Daily Postcard: Night Blooming Cereus Near Full Bloom
Daily Postcard: A beautiful night blooming cereus nearly in full bloom graces the garden of Master Gardener Sandy Geoffrion. This succulent is a native of the Sonoran desert. A single bloom begins to open in the early hours of darkness and remains open until shortly after dawn at which time it folds back up and falls. This photo was taken at about 10 p.m. Sunday. The bloom had still not opened to its full size: about 10-12 inches. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
When Quilts Become Art – ‘Telephone Tag’ And ‘Personality Plus’ Opens Sept. 26 In Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY News:
The new combined exhibit on its way to Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library is loaded with personality and colorful messages. Personality Plus and Telephone Tag are the two latest offerings from the regional group Studio Art Quilt Associates, known as SAQA.
Artists from all over New Mexico and beyond are represented by the Albuquerque-based association. Their exhibit runs Sept. 26 through Nov. 7. The public is invited to the opening reception 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, with a gallery talk at 2:30 p.m. The talk will be videotaped and available for viewing on Step Up Read More
Topper Marching Band Performs At Friday’s Football Game
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Marching Band plays pep music to add to the evening’s experience at Friday’s football game at Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The 130-member Topper Marching Band presents a stunning performance at the football game Friday night playing the music of Ludwig Van Beethoven under the direction of Steven Iliff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Handsome Little Nashville Warbler On Reservoir Road
A handsome little Nashville Warbler spotted Sunday morning on the reservoir road. Nashville is a rare migrant in Los Alamos with typically less than five reported per year. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Over Sangre De Cristo Mountains
Daily Postcard: The sun rising over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains captured Sunday from Quemazon. Posts From The Road: Strater Hotel In Durango
Starter Hotel: The historic Starter Hotel is at the corner of Main and 7th Street in downtown Durango, Colo. The hotel has been a landmark in Durango since 1887. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Hotel Lobby: Stepping through the front entrance of the Strater Hotel is like stepping back in time. The beautiful hand crafted woodwork is everywhere beginning at the Reception Counter to the detailed columns and trim work. Above are crystal chandeliers and the detailed ceiling. Not visible are the window coverings, other furnishings, and the artwork which adds to the beautiful space. Photo Read More
Jemez Historic Site: Horno Corn Roasting Demos Sept. 22
Staff will offer a demonstration on how to roast corn in an adobe horno or oven during Funday at Gisewa 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/JHS
Jemez Historic Site News:
Jemez Historic Site offers an engaging day during Funday at Gisewa with a variety of activities and demonstrations, including a corn roast in the adobe horno 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22.
Visitors can explore the ways of Pueblo life through cooking, art demonstrations, dances and much more at Jemez Historic Site.
Staff will offer a demonstration on how to roast corn in the adobe horno or oven. The Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Sept. 20-26, 2024
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Sept. 20-26:
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 9-10–24
- 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM JROMC – “Ancient DNA and the Peopling of the Americas”
- 07:30 PM Community in Conflict:
Daily Postcard: View Toward Valle Grande & Cabin District
Daily Postcard: The view looking toward Valle Grande and the Cabin District from part of the trail and roadway to be improved starting today. Heavy equipment crews will be improving a ~1.5-mile section of legacy roadway (formerly known as VC02) between the Ranger Station and the South Mountain/Redondo Foothills intersection. The project is expected to last approximately 3 weeks. To ensure visitor safety and project efficiency during this time, the roadway will be closed to all public use including hiking, cycling and motorized vehicle use. This will temporarily impact trail access to South Read More
Journeys In Stone: Three Rock Star Master Sculptors, One Taos Weekend
ART News:
SANTA FE — For one unforgettable weekend, Sept. 27-29, at the studio of Candyce Garrett, Taos will become the epicenter of sculptural brilliance. From Garrett’s monumental granite forms to Cliff Fragua’s culturally resonant pieces and Randolph’s elegant, contemporary sculptures, each is a “rock star” master in their own right and, between them, they have 150 years of experience in turning stone into art.
This once-in-a-lifetime group show offers art enthusiasts and collectors an unparalleled opportunity to view a diverse selection of extraordinary Read More
Daily Postcard: Sandhill Crane Flies Above Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A Sandhill Crane flies above Bandelier National Monument. These noisy birds rarely land in Bandelier but make their presence known with their loud cries in spring and fall when they migrate overhead. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More
‘Beyond The Threshold’ At Step Up Gallery Closes Sept. 18
‘Dragonfly Between’ by Linda Storm. Courtesy/SUG
‘The Code to the Hill’ by Sandra Duran Wilson. Courtesy/SUG
STEP UP GALLERY News:
Wednesday, Sept. 18, is the last day of the Step Up Gallery’s latest exhibit featuring paintings by Linda Storm and paintings and sculpture by Sandra Duran Wilson. The bright and exciting exhibit of more than 100 pieces of art brought many local and regional visitors to the gallery over the last month.
Storm and Duran Wilson met professionally years ago in Santa Fe. Their creative conversations encompassed wide-ranging topics, from reality to the depths of imagination Read More
State Fair Adds Floor Tickets For Sold Out Turner Concert
STATE FAIR News:
With Josh Turner’s show sold out, state fair officials announced today that they’re releasing additional tickets for the Josh Turner concert. By opening floor space for the Sept. 14 concert, hundreds more fairgoers can experience an incredible performance by the country music superstar.
“Considering Josh Turner’s show has essentially sold out, we didn’t want anyone to miss out on what promises to be an outstanding show,” General Manager Dan Mourning said. “Because of that, we have decided to open floor seats for an unforgettable night at the New Mexico State Fair!”
Due to Read More
Students Spread ‘Awesome’ For Suicide Prevention Month
Scene from a Suicide Prevention Activity in 2014. Photo by Cody Adams
Another scene from a Suicide Prevention Activity in 2014. Photo by Cody Adams
By BERNADETTE PAURITZEN
Executve Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
September is Suicide Prevention Month and 10 years ago, Faith Glasco and Elizabeth Hjelvik had a goal to spread “awesome” at Los Alamos High School. Their multi-pronged project took roots spreading to Los Alamos Middle School and their WEB Crew program. Their efforts went on to win them a Spirit of the West Award.
On World Suicide Prevention Day Tuesday, the Los Alamos Youth Read More
SALA Shares Results Of Oppenheimer Festival 2024
This year’s Oppenheimer Festival was made possible with the generous support of TechSource, Inc. Gathered for a photo at SALA, from left, TechSource Vice President and Managing Director Los Alamos PMO Curtis Christensen, Deputy Director Los Alamos PMO Frank Tarantello, SALA owner Allan Saenz, TechSource Office Administrator Kella Romero and TechSource Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian D’Andrea. Courtesy/SALA
By ALLAN SEINZ
Owner
SALA Los Alamos Events Center
After two weeks of wrapping up the Second Annual Oppenheimer Festival, I am excited to share the highlights and successes Read More
Friday The 13th Has Arrived…
From History.com:
Long considered a harbinger of bad luck, Friday the 13th has inspired a late 19th-century secret society, an early 20th-century novel, a horror film franchise and not one but two unwieldy terms—paraskavedekatriaphobia and friggatriskaidekaphobia—that describe fear of this supposedly unlucky day.
The Fear of 13
Just like walking under a ladder, crossing paths with a black cat or breaking a mirror, many people hold fast to the belief that Friday the 13th brings bad luck. Though it’s uncertain exactly when this particular tradition began, negative superstitions have Read More
Daily Postcard: The Beauty Of Bandelier National Monument
Daily Postcard: The beauty of Bandelier National Monument captured Sept. 3, 2024. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Community Invited To Free Showing Of OSTROV At SALA
Courtesy image
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church News:
Friday the 13th, at 7 p.m., Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church is sponsoring a free showing of the critically acclaimed movie, OSTROV, in English “The Island” at SALA Event Center.
Somewhere on the White Sea, on the Arctic Circle, in a small Orthodox monastery lives an unusual man whose bizarre conduct confuses his fellow monks, while others who visit the island believe that the man has the power to heal, exorcise demons and foretell the future.
The community is invited to attend this free showing. Read More
Take A Bite Out Of New Mexico’s Diverse Culinary Landscape With ‘Forks In The Road’ Exhibit At Palace Of The Governors
NMHM News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) takes visitors on a culinary adventure through the state’s tasty restaurant scene with its newest exhibit, “Forks in the Road: A Diner’s Guide to New Mexico”. Guest curated by John Vollertsen, known as “Chef Johnny Vee”, the exhibit opens Friday, Sept. 20 in Room 15 of the newly rehabilitated Palace of the Governors.
“Forks in the Road” is an immersive exhibit highlighting iconic and historic eateries across the state. Visitors will discover the stories behind these cherished landmarks and meet the families who built these culinary cornerstones, Read More
