Santa Fe Community College Library & Creative Writing Prog. Offers Free Online Fall 2024 Writing Generation Series
Author Carla Crujido
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Library and Creative Writing program present the Fall 2024 Writing Generation Series beginning Sept. 18. Each author will read at an introductory session.
The following week the author will engage the participants in a writing exercise/creative session.
Attendees can go to any of the sessions by registering just once at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2024.
The sessions begin at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and will feature these authors:
- Carla Crujido Sept. 18 reading;
- Sept. 25 creative session;
- Kasia Merrill
Daily Postcard: Baby Spotted Owl Naps Under Mom’s Wing
Daily Postcard: Coyote Trots Through Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: A coyote is spotted Friday morning trotting through Valle Grande at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Coyotes run as fast as 25 to 30 miles an hour, but can run 35 to 40 miles an hour when pursued. Valles Caldera’s high-elevation ecosystems support a great diversity of wildlife including a healthy populations of coyotes, mountain lions, bears and bobcats, and several thousand elk. Additionally, at least 40 bird species of conservation concern and three endangered wildlife species are known to occupy Valles Caldera. Photo by Stan Ford/NPS Read More
SALA Announces Oppenheimer Festival Explorer Card
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center is introducing the Festival Explorer Card, a fun and engaging way to enhance one’s experience at the Oppenheimer Festival 2024.
Following is everything needed to know about how the card works, point system, rewards that can be earned and the list of participating businesses:
Point System and Rewards:
- 100 Points: Festival gifts and candy (while supplies last)
- 150 Points: Oppenheimer movie poster, medium popcorn (while supplies last)
- 200 Points: Oppenheimer Festival reusable cup, 3 movie passes (while supplies last)
- 250 Points: Oppenheimer Festival
Operation Rewind Headlines Summer Concert Tonight!
Summer Concert headliner Operation Rewind takes the stage at 7 tonight at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
Sancre Productions News:
Operation Rewind headlines the Los Alamos Summer Concert this evening at Ashley Pond Park. Sponsored by PPC Solar, entertainment begins at 6 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Operation Rewind takes the stage.
“Operation Rewind is a sensational five-piece tribute band hailing from the enchanting High Plains of New Mexico. With a passion for music that transcends time, they embark on a sonic journey through the past five decades, paying homage to the iconic sounds Read More
Village Arts Hosts A Feast!
Live the artist experience over a table of Ramen with Van Gogh and Gauguin by artist Michael Andryc at the new exhibition ‘Food Glorious Food!’ on display through Sept. 21 at Village Arts at 216 DP Road. Courtesy/VA
‘Nutty Nuthatches’ by artist Bonnie Dickman at the new exhibition ‘Food Glorious Food!’ on display through Sept. 21 at Village Arts at 216 DP Road. Courtesy/VA
Village Arts News:
Village Arts welcomes the public to a feast for the senses with its new exhibition “Food Glorious Food!” on display through Sept. 21. More than 20 artists came to the table with food inspired creations that Read More
Daily Postcard: Endangered Spotted Owls Perch In Tree
Daily Postcard: An endangered spotted owl mother and her newly-fledged baby were discovered recently perched on the branch of a tree in Los Alamos. This new generation gives hope the species can survive. Photo by Jonathan Dowell/IG @SnowyEgretPhotography Read More
Ribbon Cutting At Creative Masterpieces Saturday
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the opening of Creative Masterpieces with a ribbon cutting ceremony 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at 147 Central Park Square.
Creative Masterpieces offers art classes and camps, adult painting and music nights, after school and Saturday art classes with the opportunity to buy art kits, supplies and locally made artwork. Creative Masterpieces also offers online booking at https://www.creativemasterpieces.art or email creative.masterpieces.nm@gmail.com to schedule.
Ribbon cuttings are a benefit of being a Los Alamos Chamber Read More
‘Beyond The Threshold’ Opens Aug. 15 In Step Up Gallery
COUNTY News:
An exciting new exhibit from artists Sandra Duran Wilson and Linda Storm opens Aug. 15 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.
“Beyond the Threshold: Nature, Myths, Dreams” invites the viewer to “cross over into a world of visionary stories that take you on adventures that each of you will experience uniquely”.
Duran Wilson of Santa Fe is a highly regarded author of six best-selling art technique books for Penguin Random House including “Awakening Your Creative Soul”. Her work has been chosen for many Art in Public Places collections in New Mexico, and is included in many private, Read More
2024 District Music Competition Open For Submissions
Previous District Music Competition winners. Courtesy/LAMTA
Awards presented at the District Music Competition. Courtesy/LAMTA
LAMTA News:
The Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) opens the invitation for serious music students to compete in the annual District Honors Auditions held by the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico.
The Northeast-I District Competition, which is open to all students in Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Taos, Española and Las Vegas and surrounding areas, will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 at UNM-Los Alamos.
The first-place winners of each age category will Read More
Best In Indigenous Film Presented In Smithsonian’s Native Cinema Showcase At New Mexico History Museum
NMHM News:
A showcase of Indigenous film screenings and lectures will be featured at New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) as part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase.
The showcase takes place Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 15-18, and is offered concurrently with the SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market.
This year marks the National Museum of the American Indian’s 24th annual celebration of the best in Indigenous film. The showcase provides an unparalleled forum for engagement with Native filmmakers from Indigenous communities throughout the Western Hemisphere Read More
Daily Postcard: Mule Deer With Fawn On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: This mule deer doe and her fawn like to stop and rest in a secluded backyard on North Mesa. Mom tries to keep her baby hidden, making photographing the two a challenge. They first appeared in the yard late in the afternoon on July 30 and stayed until after sunset. On Aug. 7 they appeared around lunch time and stayed for approximately an hour. The fawn, roughly two months old and about 16 inches in height when laying down and two feet tall when standing. Courtesy photo
A fawn in a secluded backyard on North Mesa Wednesday with its mom near by. Courtesy photo Read More
Artist Painting Murals At Los Alamos Co+op Market
En Pointe School Of Dance Begins Fall Semester Aug. 12
En Pointe School of Dance starts fall semester Aug. 12. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
En Pointe School of Dance in Los Alamos, 3801 Arkansas Avenue Suites E&F, will start its Fall 2024 Semester Aug. 12. In addition to a new semester, the dance school is introducing new instructors.
These new instructors are Meghan Hemphill and Kelly Dolejsi. They join En Pointe School of Dance owner/founder Neslihan Ceren, as well as instructors Veronica Soran and Samantha Sopha.
For more information on classes go to https://app.thestudiodirector.com/enpointeschoolofdance/portal.sd?page=Enroll&meth=search
New Mexico Arts And The Military Mini Grant Opportunities Create And Expand Arts Programming
New Mexico Arts News:
In an effort to create more opportunities for military and veteran audiences to engage with the arts, New Mexico Arts & The Military Initiative offers a call for proposals for the 2025 Mini Grant program.
New Mexico Arts (NMA) is offering $2,500 mini grants that organizations can apply for to support learning-based projects such as classes, workshops or virtual art programs, or capacity building projects such as professional development and contracted consultant services.
Proposed projects must create opportunities for active-duty service members, reservists, Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 9-15, 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 Aug. 9, 2024:
Friday, Aug. 9, 2024
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 8-06–24
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — JROMC – “Ancient DNA and the Peopling of the Americas”
- 7:30 p.m. — Community in Conflict:
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Announces 2024 General Election Sticker Design Contest
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has announced the 2024 General Election Sticker Design Contest. Open to students in grades pre-K through 12, this contest aims to inspire creativity and communicate the importance of voting and civic participation. Students should submit their designs no later than Sept. 2, 2024.
Competition Details:
Students grades pre-K through 12 are invited to design an “I Voted” / “I Voted Early”/ or “Future Voter” sticker that will be distributed during the upcoming 2024 General Election.
Submission Deadline:
- Sept. 2, 2024, midnight
Submission Guidelines: Read More
Daily Postcard: Mushroom Shaped Cloud Floats Across Sky
Daily Postcard: A mushroom shaped cloud floats in the sky Tuesday over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
New Mexico State Fair Adds Floor Seating To Increase Capacity For High Demand Becky G Concert Sept. 7
NMSF News:
Due to unprecedented demand, New Mexico state fair officials have announced that they are releasing 800 additional tickets for the Becky G concert.
By opening floor space for the Sept. 7 concert, hundreds more fairgoers can experience an incredible performance by the multi-platinum singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and activist.
“Considering Becky G’s show has essentially sold out, we didn’t want anyone to miss out on what promises to be an electrifying concert,” General Manager Dan Mourning said. “Because of that, we have made the decision to open floor seats for an Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful View From PEEC Nature Center
Daily Postcard: A beautiful view spotted early Thursday evening from PEEC Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
