New Mexico State Fair Announces Labor Day Blowout Sale
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The New Mexico State Fair is celebrating the Labor Day Weekend with a three-day sale for families to purchase heavily discounted fair tickets for only $5.
The tickets are on sale through Monday, Sept. 2. The sale will be announced on the New Mexico State Fair social media channels and will end at 4 p.m. on Labor Day. Purchase tickets here: https://statefair.exponm.com/.
“We hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing Labor Day weekend. In recognition of the holiday, we’re excited to offer deeply discounted admission tickets Read More
Community Invited To Dances Of India Production Of Rapunzel At Smith Auditorium Sept. 29
Community News:
The community is invited to the 2024 Dances of India production, Rapunzel, 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Duane Smith Auditorium, Los Alamos.
As always, the show will feature students of The Family YMCA Kathak program, and guest dancers.
No tickets are required, but donations are welcomed. This year, all proceeds from the show will go to the Y Sierra Leone’s youth led program on reforestation;
ymca sierra leone – YOUTH LED SOLUTIONS PROJECT INFORMATION
YMCA Sierra Leone will support climate protection and enhance youth-led tree planting in cities of Freetow, Bo, Read More
Daily Postcard: Western Flycatcher Spotted On Reservoir Road
Daily Postcard: A handsome little Western Flycatcher spotted sitting on a branch Friday on the Reservoir Road. These sweet birds are common breeders in the dry forests around the local area. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Double Rainbow Appears Thursday Over White Rock
A double rainbow appears in the sky over White Rock following Thursday’s rainstorm. Photo by Linda Uher Read More
Fr. Theophan: There Is Worth In The Striving
A large bowl created by Fr. Theophan. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan
By Fr. Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos
As I scrolled through Facebook videos, as I am wont to do, late last night, I came across a venerable potter somewhere in England who was constructing a “bespoke chimney pot.” Although the title was arresting, it was the fact that he placed down on his wheel nearly thirty pounds of clay that enticed me to watch the entire video (and two subsequent videos in the series, if I’m honest).
Throwing thirty pounds of clay on the pottery wheel takes an immense effort and he handled it with Read More
Daily Postcard: Pair Of Geese Exercise At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: A pair of geese appear to be practicing the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements, Tai Chi, Thursday at Ashley Pond Park. In this gentle, low-impact style of exercise the geese perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focused on taking deep, slow breaths. Once the exercise session is over the pair waddle across the soft grass to take a cool, refreshing dip in the pond. Photo by DW Decker Read More
Register For Sept. 21 Clean Up Los Alamos Day
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department announced that it will hold its 21st Clean Up Los Alamos Day in conjunction with National Clean Up Day, scheduled for Sept. 21, 2024.
Los Alamos County will join more than 2 million volunteers across 50 states and U.S. territories with the goal of reducing litter and cleaning up local communities, parks, trails, beaches and open spaces.
Public Works staff will provide free gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers to volunteers who register by Friday, Sept. 13 at https://lacnm.com/CleanUp-Registration. Registered volunteers can Read More
2024 Native Dance Series Features Oak Canyon Dancers At Pueblo Of Jemez Sunday Sept. 1
Pick Apples And Celebrate Northern New Mexico’s Heritage At Los Luceros Harvest Festival Sunday Sept. 22
LLHS News:
ALCALDE — Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) invites everyone to join in their largest event of the year, Harvest Festival, which kicks off the apple picking season.
The event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, and the orchard will be open for visitors to pick apples to take home. This family-friendly event celebrates the harvest season, as well as Northern New Mexico’s rich culture and heritage.
“Los Luceros looks forward to welcoming the community to the Harvest Festival. We believe there is something for everyone,” Site Manager Michelle Zupan said.
The annual Harvest Festival Read More
Sunday Fun Day At Museum Of Indian Arts + Culture Sept. 1
Zozobra Welcomes Public To Unveiling Of Hot-Air Balloon For Centennial Burning Aug. 30
KIWANIS News:
Fort Marcy will be the ultimate destination this morning, Aug. 30, for a spectacular and historic event to celebrate the 100th raising of Zozobra. Adding to the excitement, a magnificent 135-foot hot air balloon, designed in a special shape, will be inflated for the very first time.
Festivities began at 7 a.m. when the balloon was inflated and stayed tethered and raised onto his pole.
The burning of Santa Fe’s most memorable icon, Zozobra, also known as “Old Man Gloom”, has been a cherished tradition in Santa Fe for a century, symbolizing the burning away of hardships and Read More
Daily Postcard: Rainbow Shines On Black Mesa
Daily Postcard: A rainbow shines on Black Mesa late Thursday afternoon in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
The New Future Of Atomic City Quilts
Atomic City Quilts owner Shelly Kuropatwinski, left, and new Retail Manager Shelley Clark in front of their new location Wednesday morning at 1362 Trinity Drive, Suite C. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Nick Booton, Benjamin Booton and Alexander Clark help move shelving Monday afternoon from Atomic City Quilt’s old space on Central Avenue to the new space on Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Atomic City Quilts is staying in business and moving locations. Owner Shelly Kuropatwinski Read More
Spotlight On Local Nonprofit Los Alamos Arts Council
A scene from this year’s Kite Festival. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
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Since 1997 Enterprise Bank & Trust (and its predecessor) has helped ensure that the Los Alamos Arts Council’s (LAAC) kite festival takes flight.
Through the bank’s sponsorship, young children have constructed and decorated kites to fly at Overlook Park, kite-flying pros show off their arial skills, “first aid” is administered to any kite that gets mangled or damaged and the whole event is commemorated with a t-shirt. Read More
J. Robert Oppenheimer: Rare View Of LANL’s First Director
SALA News:
As part of the Oppenheimer Festival 2024, the SALA Event Center is proud to present a unique event titled “J. Robert Oppenheimer: A Rare View of the Laboratory’s First Director.” This exclusive presentation, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29, will offer attendees an unparalleled look into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the first director of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
Alan B. Carr, a distinguished historian from LANL, will connect via Zoom to lead this presentation. He will provide insights into Oppenheimer’s life through an array of primary source Read More
2024 Atomicon Comes To Town Saturday
Preparing for Saturday’s Atomicon, from left, Adult Programs Specialist Aimee Doiron, Youth Librarian Melissa Mackey and Senior Librarian Eva Jacobson at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It is almost as if the nerds have gotten their revenge. The comic book, the epitome of geek culture, is now celebrated in the mainstream as a piece of storytelling. Comic books get adapted into blockbuster movies, are listed on bestselling book lists and inspire massive fandoms. Entire events even get organized Read More
Enjoy Dinner And A Movie And Help LAFC Every Month
LAFC News:
Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) invites the community to its monthly dinner and movie fundraiser Tuesday, Sept. 10, which includes frito pie and a movie at SALA Event Center.
On the Second Tuesday of every month, LAFC hosts a dinner and a movie fundraiser, with proceeds going to support its programs at the Counseling Center and the Youth Activity Centers.
Make the Second Tuesday Movie Night a monthly night on the town!
Dinner will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. The movie will start at 6 p.m.
Tickets are limited – so buy them now here.
Future Films
- Oct. 8, 2024 – Arsenic
Daily Postcard: Beauty & Serenity Reflected At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: The beauty and serenity around Ashley Pond reflected in its water recently in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
Historic Santa Fe Foundation Accepting Applications For 2024-2025 High School Research Fellowships
Fellowships will be awarded to high school juniors and seniors enrolled in Los Alamos, Santa Fe, San Miguel and potentially Mora and Taos counties interested in exploring career fields of museum studies, historic preservation, architecture and allied disciplines. Courtesy/HSFF
HSFF News:
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) announces the availability of a fellowship established in 2023 for the purpose of encouraging regional high school upperclassmen to engage with Santa Fe’s history and present-day preservation efforts.
The Fellowship will be awarded to high school juniors Read More
Collectors From Across The Globe Attend SWAIA’s 102nd Santa Fe Indian Market
Over the Aug. 17-18 Santa Fe Indian Market, almost 1,000 SWAIA juried artists sold their artwork to collectors from across the globe. Photo by ©Kitty Leaken/SWAIA
SWAIA News:
SANTA FE — The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) has announced a “hugely successful” 102nd Santa Fe Indian Market—held Aug. 17-18. Over the two-day market, almost 1,000 SWAIA juried artists sold their artwork to collectors from across the globe during the world’s oldest and most prestigious Native North American fine art market. By Sunday afternoon, more than 100 SWAIA artist booths had sold out.
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