Daily Postcard: Beautiful Backdrop To Local Garden
Daily Postcard: The sunset creates a beautiful backdrop to a garden in the Pinon Trails neighborhood Tuesday in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolfe Read More
The Friends’ Bookstore Hosts Science Fiction Sale July 13
FLACL News:
In cooperation with ScienceFest, the Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) will be selling Science Fiction books 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at Mesa Public Library for $.50 for each hard cover, $.25 for each soft cover.
There will be hundreds of choices from Asimov to Zelazny and all proceeds from the sale and in the Friends Bookstore benefit the Los Alamso County libraries.
Here is another opportunity to increase one knowledge, book collection and gift giving while supporting education within the community.
Stop by this Saturday for FLACL’s outdoor sale while enjoying Read More
Learn To Make Traditional New Mexican Straw Appliqué Artwork At Los Luceros Historic Site Workshop July 27
Small straw applique cross. Courtesy/Wikimedia Commons
NMHS News:
The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area is offering a straw appliqué workshop with Gabriela Silva 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at Los Luceros Historic Site.
What: Presented by Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA), and held at Los Luceros Historic Site, this workshop teaches the traditional art of straw appliqué.
This class aims to honor this New Mexican tradition by recreating the classic black with natural straw appliqué, employing the same techniques mastered by these artisans of old. Light Read More
Pajarito’s Music In The Mountains Features Innastate July 13
Pajarito Mountain News:
Pajarito’s Music in the Mountains series brings the island vibes Saturday July 13 with Innastate, one of Albuquerque’s best reggae bands.
Music will get started at noon, and Boxing Bear and Bathtub Row will be pouring. Plus, the cafe will be serving up delicious food and the bike park will be open. Read More
Daily Postcard: Lightning Strikes On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: Lightning strikes Wednesday evening between the tennis courts and dog park on North Mesa. Photo by Paya Pavilikova/ladailypost.com Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 12-18, 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 July 12-18, 2024:
Friday, July 12, 2024
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live;
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program;
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 7-09–24;
- 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
‘Music Of The Night’ Collection On Display At Village Arts
Artwork from the ‘Music of the Night’ collection at Village Arts through Aug. 3 at 216 DP Road. Courtesy/VA
Artwork from the ‘Music of the Night’ collection at Village Arts through Aug. 3 at 216 DP Road. Courtesy/VA
ARTS News:
Village Arts is hosting Music of the Night, a new collection of artwork highlighting more than 20 artists from across the region. The exhibit is on display through Aug. 3, and is a truly exciting combination of the sights and sounds surrounding the more mysterious part of the day.
The prompt for this exhibit was inspired by the line from the Phantom of the Opera, “Night time sharpens, Read More
‘Line By Line’ Exploring The Essence Of Line: A Century Of Artistic Innovation Opens At New Mexico Museum Of Art
Celia D. Rumsey, Monoprint #104, monoprint, 17 1/2 × 23 5/8 in. Collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Gift of the Celia D. Rumsey Trust, 2013 (2013.40.22) © New Mexico Museum of Art. Photo by Kevin Beltran
Frederick Hammersley, Clout, 1988, lithograph, 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. Collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Gift of Timothy App, 1990 (1990.2.3). © New Mexico Museum of Art. Photo by Kevin Beltran
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Museum of Art presents Line by Line, an exhibition that delves into a century of innovative and energetic approaches to one of art’s most ancient and foundational Read More
Daily Postcard: Ominous Cloud Looms Over High School
Daily Postcard: An ominous cloud is spotted Tuesday afternoon looming low over Los Alamos High School minutes before releasing a brief downpour. Photo by Brint PereraLed ZepAgain Headlines Los Alamos Summer Concert
Led ZepAgain headlines the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series this Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Sancre Productions News:
This Friday, July 12, ScienceFest and Waterstone Mortgage, the Jason Pike Team, have joined forces to bring the biggest show of the season, the world-famous Sony recording artist Led ZepAgain, an award-winning, 35-year strong tribute to Led Zeppelin. Additionally, Sister Mary Mayhem opens up the night, with the headliner coming on at 7p.m., all FREE at Ashley Pond Park.
Led ZepAgain has become highly regarded as the most accurate and authentic replication Read More
Moving Arts Is Moving: A New Chapter Awaits
Moving Arts Española News:
ESPAÑOLA – After a decade of growth and creativity at its current location, Moving Arts announced that it will relocate by January 2025. With their future location undetermined, Moving Arts is rallying its supporters for a monumental transition. This move presents an opportunity to bring their vibrant after-school and summer youth arts programming to an existing facility in Española.
“The challenge is finding that location and the funding to support our vision for the future of Moving Arts. We reach out to our cherished community and dedicated families to support Read More
PEEC Suds & Shows: ‘Hidden Figures’ In Planetarium July 11
‘Hidden Figures’ shares the remarkable true story of three African-American women mathematicians whose crucial work at NASA helped launch the first manned spaceflights, overcoming significant racial and gender barriers. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for a Suds & Shows inspiring evening featuring the film “Hidden Figures” Thursday, July 11 in the planetarium at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
Relax and enjoy a great movie with a selection of delicious beverages available for cash purchase Read More
Happening At SALA: Week Of July 9, 2024
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center announces an action-packed week filled with new movie releases, an engaging Science Fest, community events and delicious pizza nights.
Here’s what to can expect:
NEW MOVIE REELS:
- A Quiet Place: Day One: Don’t miss the last day to watch this film on Thursday with showtimes at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Despicable Me 4: Continue the adventure with showtimes at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday, and 2 p.m., Sunday.
- Fly Me to the Moon: Premiering this weekend with showtimes at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.. This film will be shown with Closed Captioning.
SCIENCEFEST:
ScienceFest Read More
2 Weeks To Festival Of Trees Christmas In July Celebration
Bread from The Enchanted Jammery. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
The Enchanted Jammery owner Amanda Leibee won Grand Champion at the 2023 Los Alamos County Fair. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA
We’re two weeks from the very first Christmas in July celebration of the Festival of Trees. A 23-year tradition took a pivot for 2024 offering up a cool venue, on a hot July weekend. The fun ensues 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
Donations of canned goods/non-perishables and dog treats and toys are appreciated for entry. Read More
Daily Postcard: Full Moon Over Valles Caldera’s South Rim
Daily Postcard: The full moon rises over Valles Caldera National Preserve’s south rim, reflecting in a pond in the foreground. Registration is now open for the Full Moon Astrophotography Workshop with Stan Ford and Richard Gonzales on Friday, July 19 at the Valles Caldera. For more information or to register, click here. Photo by Stan Ford/NPS
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History To Host ‘Movie Under The Wings’ Featuring Raiders Of The Lost Ark Aug. 10
The National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History to host ‘Movie Under The Wings’ Featuring Raiders of the Lost Ark Aug. 10 at 601 Eubank SE in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NMNS&H
NMNS&H News:
ALBUQUERQUE –The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will host a special screening of the 1981 action-adventure classic film Raiders of the Lost Ark on Saturday, Aug. 10 in Heritage Park, the museum’s outdoor exhibit area. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the movie will begin at dark.
Guests will watch the iconic adventure film against a backdrop of historic planes, like the B-29 Superfortress, Read More
Daily Postcard: Low Clouds Fill Sky Across Española Valley
Daily Postcard: Low clouds fill the sky across the Españnola Valley. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From 2024 4th Of July Spectacular At Overlook
The drone show for the 2024 4th of July Spectacular was provided by Sky Elements. The 4th of July Spectacular was produced by Sancre Productions and the Los Alamos County Community Services Department and held Thursday at Overlook Park in White Rock. The event was sponsored by SMSI, Merrick, Positive Energy Solar, Nuclear Care Partners, Southwest Cannabis, Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service and Wheeed LLC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The annual fireworks display was provided by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2024 4th of July Read More
Microscopic Photography Exhibition Returns To New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science July 12
Assisted by Jayden Dickson, Hassanain Qambari won the 2023 Nikon Small World Photomicrography competition for his vivid image of a rodent optic nerve head showing astrocytes (yellow), contractile proteins (red), and retinal vasculature (green). The colorful image provides an important contribution to the study and reversal of diabetic retinopathy. Starting July 12, 2024, this and other images will be on view at the Small World Exhibit at the NM Museum of Natural History & Science. Courtesy of NMMNHS
NMDCA News:
For the second consecutive year, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Read More
