Daily Postcard: Serene Sunday Scene Of Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: Serene scene last Sunday morning of Ashley Pond. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Daily Postcard: Sun Peeks Through Cloudy Sky
Daily Postcard: Sun peeks through clouds recently above Pinon Trails in White Rock. Photo by Grace Wolfe Read More
Lasses & Lads Of Enchantment Join Santa Fe Harmonizers At 4th Of July ‘Pancakes On The Plaza’
The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment along with the Santa Fe Harmonizers sing at the 4th of July ‘Pancakes on the Plaza’ event Thursday in Snata Fe. Photo by Bernadette LauritzenPEEC To Host Enchanting Evening ‘Poetry Under The Stars’ With New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp July 16
New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp will grace the stage July 16 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, at 2600 Canyon Road, as part of the exciting ScienceFest 2024 celebration powered by Los Alamos Mainstreet. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join PEEC for an enchanting evening, “Poetry Under the Stars” with New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Los Alamos Nature Center as part of the exciting ScienceFest 2024 celebration powered by Los Alamos Mainstreet.
Prepare for an evening that seamlessly blends the magic of poetry with the awe-inspiring Read More
Daily Postcard: Bright Red Asiatic Lily Blooms In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A beautiful Asiatic lily after a rainstorm Sunday morning at a residence in White Rock. Asiatic lily bulbs are both the earliest bloomers and easiest to care for of the lily family. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Theophan: The Art Of Raku
View of raku firing. Photo by Father Theophan
View of finished plate. Photo by Father Theophan
By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos
A few weeks ago, for a friend’s birthday, we hosted a raku party and cook-out. It was pouring rain which dampened the cook-out a bit, but also mitigated the effects of the heat during the raku firings.
“Raku” is a variation of a Japanese ceramic firing technique that consists of preheating ceramic pots, firing them quickly to glaze maturity, and then removing them from the kiln and placing them in a post-fire reduction vessel. Now, granted, Read More
ScienceFest At SALA: A Day Of Immersive STEM Exploration
SALA News:
The SALA Events Center announces ScienceFest at SALA, a day dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities, taking place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 13.
This event promises a day full of interactive and immersive experiences suitable for all ages.
STEMarts Activities:
- VR Exploration: Participants can explore the cosmos with Oculus headsets, diving into the wonders of the universe.
- 3D VR Painting: Attendees can unleash their creativity by creating and projecting 3D art in real-time.
- AR Sky Hunt: An augmented reality adventure
Daily Postcard: Happy 4th Of July From Pinon Trails
Daily Postcard: Happy 4th of July from the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Free Access To eBooks Via New Mexico State Library
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexicans have access to free eBooks, audio books, and subscriptions to The New York Times courtesy of the New Mexico State Library. These resources can be accessed through the State Library’s website, nmstatelibrary.org.
Thousands of titles can be accessed for eBooks and audio books through The Palace Project, an app for downloading books. The New York Times subscription provides free use of the News, Cooking and Games sections of the newspaper.
“Having the ability to offer libraries, library patrons, and rural constituents access to digital services like The New Read More
Los Alamos County To Host 4th Of July Spectacular
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The 4th of July is this Thursday and Los Alamos County is ready for the event! The 4th of July Spectacular will be held 4-10 p.m. at Overlook Park in White Rock.
The day of entertainment begins at 4 p.m. with the Los Alamos Community Winds, who have been a staple of the 4th of July and feature many of the area’s best classically trained musicians. Then, the afternoon gets going with music from DJ Optamystic.
Headliner Prince Again will take the stage at 7:20 p.m. to bring the house down and get the event attendees dancing and singing to their favorite songs in the huge open space Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Canyon And Rio Grande
Daily Postcard: View of the canyon and Rio Grande on Sunday from White Rock Overlook. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Los Alamos Assisted Living Hosts July 4 Celebration
Day Camp Comes To Bethlehem Church July 29-Aug. 2
Community News:
A fun week of Day Camp is coming to Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church July 29 to Aug. 2, 2024. Day Camp involves five days of Christian Day Camping for youth in grades Pre-K through 6 th grade (in the fall).
The Day Camp runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, except Friday, which runs 9-10:30 a.m. The cost for the week is only $50 for the first child and $25 for each additional child in the family, and this covers all activities, snacks, supplies, etc. Campers need to bring their own sack lunch on Monday through Thursday. On Friday campers can join with their parents/guardians for breakfast Read More
Powell: Let’s Honor Our Ranch School History
By IRENE POWELL
Concerned Citizens for the Segler Painting
Los Alamos
Several concerned community members attended the Art in Public Places Advisory Board (APPAB) meeting Thursday night to support the County’s acquisition of The Boys of the Pajarito Plateau, a painting by renowned artist Jeff Segler depicting three young men on horseback during the Los Alamos Ranch School (LARSO) era.
Mr. Segler, formerly of Los Alamos, was also in attendance. Six of us spoke during public comment urging the APPAB to vote to advise the County Council to purchase the painting.
After a great deal of discussion, Read More
Daily Postcard: Fog Blankets Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Fog and low-hanging clouds blanket Los Alamos during Monday’s thunderstorm. Photo by Benjamin Knobloch Read More
PEEC To Host Summer Family Evening Wednesday July 3
Families are invited to a free Summer Family Evening at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos Mesa Public Library invite families to a free special Summer Family Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This delightful event is generously sponsored by the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union.
Event Date:
- Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Time:
- 6 p.m.
Location:
- Los Alamos Nature Center
Event Highlights:
Storytime:
- Join the library
Los Alamos County Public Library System To Host Family Fun Night With Clan Tynker At Ashley Pond Park Tonight!
Clan Tynker to perform tonight at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAC
Clan Tynker to perform tonight at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Library System will host a Family Fun Night at Ashley Pond Park tonight, July 1, featuring Clan Tynker.
The Hill Stompers will open the evening with their enthusiastic musical performance at 5 p.m. and the circus-style show of Clan Tynker will begin at 6 p.m.
Clan Tynker is a troupe of brothers and sisters who perform a stunning array of talents in a fanciful “Vaudeville” style of Circus. Their all-ages show presents an amazing Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunday Morning At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: The view during a peaceful walk Sunday morning around Ashley Pond. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Co-op Market’s BBQ & Vendor Fair
Los Alamos Cooperative Market Consultant John Mabbott and friends holding baby goats during the Co-op Market’s BBQ and Vendor Fair held Saturday at 95 Intrada Drive. Courtesy/Stephanie Zielaskowski
Flowers by Gillian Owner Gillian Sutton with her flower arrangements at the Los Alamos Co-op’s BBQ and Vendor Fair Saturday. Courtesy/Stephanie Zielaskowski
Colorful Tie Dye T-Shirts were among the many items displayed at the Los Alamos Co-op’s BBQ and Vendor Fair Saturday. Courtesy/Stephanie Zielaskowski
Scene from the Los Alamos Co-op Market’s BBQ and Vendor Fair Saturday. Courtesy/Stephanie Read More
Posts From The Road: Chief Joseph Scenic Highway
Peaks and Valleys: When traveling the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway from the southern end out of Cody, Wyo. the hills and valley landscapes are more gentle. Just a few miles farther up the scenic drive into the mountains the views become much more rugged. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
View from the Pass: Dead Indian Pass is the highest point on the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway in Wyoming. Shown is a view of the road as it twists and turns as it drops in elevation when leaving the pass to the north. The pass is 8,071 feet in elevation and offers spectacular views of the Absaroka Mountains and beyond Read More
