50 Fabulous Summer Stars And Constellations Event At Jemez Historic Site Saturday June 8
NMHS News:
Jemez Historic Site offers a Summer Star Party co-presented with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) to show people the notable summer stars, planets, constellations, and other dark sky objects in the Jemez dark skies.
Summer Star Party co-presented with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS). TAAS member Bryan Crawford will give a 45-minute presentation, “Fabulous 50 Summer Stars and Constellations,” introducing people to the summer night sky 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Jemez Historic Site, 18160 N.M. 4 in Jemez Springs.
The talk will be followed by a presenter-led Read More
Mama Bear And Cubs Feast On Fresh Chickens
‘After being awoken at about 5 a.m. today by commotion around a neighbor’s hen house in North Community, we found this mama bear and her cubs feasting on fresh chickens in the very dim light of dawn. Bears have a sense of smell about as good as the light sensitivity of modern cameras, so the cubs and mama were onto me as soon as I stepped outside in my skivvies to snap two frames in near darkness. Seconds later, the trio was gone.’ Photo by James RickmanNMHED: GEAR UP New Mexico Sparks Career Aspirations For High School Students With Engaging College Tours
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Higher Education Department’s GEAR UP New Mexico program is providing high school students with insights into career opportunities through immersive college tours. Over the course of three days, nearly 40 students from across the state had the opportunity to explore a variety of cutting-edge programs and industries.
From Santa Fe Community College to KNME-NMPBS studios in Albuquerque, students actively participated in learning experiences designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. These tours showcased a range of career Read More
Daily Postcard: Bumble Bee Sipping Nectar From Flowers
Daily Postcard: A close up view of a bumble bee sipping nectar from flowers Sunday morning in White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes Read More
From Ranches To Rockets, Upcoming Exhibit At New Mexico History Museum Explores History Of Tularosa Basin
Sixteen General Electric employees pose on a warhead V-2 Rocket with one man standing at the tail end at White Sands Missile Range. GE had the contract to work on the V-2 at the Proving Ground. Courtesy/WSMR
New Mexico History Museum News:
A new exhibit opens at New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) that tells the story of the dramatic transformation of life in the Tularosa Basin of Southern New Mexico in the 1940s and beyond.
Home on the Range: From Ranches to Rockets opens June 7, 2024, and is traveling from New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces to the
The New Mexico History Museum, Read More
2024 ‘Tuesdays @ The Square’ Kicks Off June 11
At left, Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann welcomes Heather and the Bad Breaks during one of the 2023 ‘Tuesdays at the Square’ events. Courtesy photo
MAINSTREET News:
“Tuesdays” are back! Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District in conjunction with Live in Los Alamos is bringing Tuesdays @The Square back to the Central Park Square lawn for another six weeks of great entertainment.
After work, bring the family, a picnic blanket and dinner; or grab food and a brew from one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy the evening together listening to local bands. The atmosphere is laid-back and a great way Read More
Composer Soon Hee Newbold Visits Los Alamos Public Schools Orchestra Students
Composer Soon Hee Newbold signed autographs for students during her visit to Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAPS
Community members Sue and Paul Bombardt provided funding to bring Soon Hee Newbold to the special event. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) orchestra students had the opportunity recently to meet Soon Hee Newbold, Korean American composer, conductor, violinist, actor, police officer and martial artist. In addition, Newbold spent the afternoon working with students at both the middle school and high school.
Valerie Collins, Michelle Rosette and the rest of Read More
Daily Postcard: Rabbit Watches Over Garden In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Rabbit watches over a garden Thursday in White Rock. Photo by Annette MaesPAC 8 Community Media Center: June 7-13, 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, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for June 7 to June 13, 2024:
Friday, June 7, 2024
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 5-28-24
- 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM A Chat with Glendora
- 06:30 PM White House Chronicles
Scenes From 2024 ChamberFest In Downtown Los Alamos
The iconic sand pile was back! Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual ChamberFest event Saturday in downtown Los Alamos. The popular sand pile was made possible by Enterprise Bank & Trust and Los Alamos County Transit. Enterprise Bank & Trust along with Triad/Los Alamos National Laboratory sponsored the event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Leadership Los Alamos Board members Kirsten Bell, left, and Crystal Hollon man the nonprofit’s booth Saturday during ChamberFest in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Randy Hibben, a partner Read More
Los Alamos High School Students Honored At 2024 New Mexico Enchantment Awards For Work On Olions Production
Los Alamos High School students from left, Kaitlyn Seitz-Pruitt, Zachary Sestric and Ariela Rittner were honored at the 2024 New Mexico Enchantment Awards for their work with the Olions production of Disney’s Frozen. Not pictured: Noah Banks. Courtesy/LAPS
The New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards recognizes individual and communal artistry in performance, and honors teachers and their schools’ commitment to performing arts education. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Four Los Alamos High School students were honored at the 2024 New Mexico Enchantment Awards.
Sophomores Noah Banks, Read More
Two Openings Remain For Students In The 2024 Summer Film Intensive Program At PAC 8
Students from a previous Summer Film Intensive Program at PAC 8. Courtesy/PAC 8
Students from a previous Summer Film Intensive Program at PAC 8. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
For the 4th consecutive year, PAC 8 will be teaming up with the Los Alamos Teen Center, the Youth Activity Center and Fuller Lodge Art Center, to offer the Summer Film Intensive Program.
Open to youth ages 13-18, this 3-week program will take participants through all of the steps in the process of creating an original short film – screen writing, camera operation, production planning and location shooting, acting, editing, Read More
Los Alamos High School Students Garner Thirteen Awards In 2024 New Mexico Scholastic Art And Writing Competition
Catherine Price’s Gold Key winner in Drawing and Illustration titled ‘Splashes of Joy’. Courtesy/LAPS
New Mexico 3rd District Congressional Art Competition Winner ‘What Does Democracy Mean to Me?’ by Catherine Price. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Nine Los Alamos High School art students competed in the 2024 New Mexico Scholastic Art and Writing Competition and won a total of 13 awards.
This year’s silver and gold key winners exhibited their work at the African American Performing Arts Center and Exhibit Hall in EXPO New Mexico in Albuquerque. All students were recognized at the Scholastic Art Read More
2024 Business Awards, Foggy Memory Boys Highlight Friday Night Summer Concert Series At Ashley Pond Park
The recipients of the 2024 Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Awards accept their trophies before the Summer Concert kicked off Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann, front row, center, announced the winners, Best New Business of the Year: Sugar & Cream Café; Family-Friendly Business of the Year: The Family YMCA; Financial Institution Business of the Year: Zia Credit Union; Non-Profit of the Year: Los Alamos Historical Society; Restaurant of the Year: Blue Window Bistro; Retail Business of the Year: Los Alamos Cooperative Market; Read More
Turtles Bask In The Sun From A Rock In Ashley Pond
A pair of turtles bask in the sun while sitting together on a rock Friday in Ashley Pond. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Free Jitterbug Dancing & Lessons Start Monday June 3
COMMUNITY News:
Every Monday, except County holidays, 7-9 p.m. everyone is welcome to free ballroom dancing and lessons at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. It is a Los Alamos County Activity organized by Terry Goodwin and Selmo Jarmillo.
Every month they focus on a particular ballroom dance, and in June the focus is Jitterbug. From 7 to 7:15 p.m. they will be playing swing music so that as folks arrive they can dance or watch. From 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Amy Mills will teach a lesson. Then from 8:15 p.m. until closing at 9 p.m. they will play a mix of music for various ballroom dances.
Wikipedia says that Read More
Smoke, Ash From Indios Fire Reaches Velarde
Smoke and ash from the Indios Fire north of Coyote reached Velarde Thursday. At last report, 697 firefighters are battling the blaze on the ground and in the air. ‘Let’s keep them in our thoughts and prayers…’ Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Daily Postcard: Hiking Dog Stops To Smell Wild Flowers
Daily Postcard: A lovable dog out for a hike stops to smell wild flowers blooming Saturday on a trail near N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Kitty Gandee
More wild flowers blooming Saturday on a trail near N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Kitty Gandee
More wild flowers blooming Saturday on a trail near N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Kitty Gandee
More wild flowers blooming Saturday on a trail near N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Kitty Gandee
More wild flowers blooming Saturday on a trail near N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Kitty Gandee
More wild flowers blooming Saturday on a trail near N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Read More
Alex Traube Named June 2024 Artist-In-Residence At New Mexico Museum Of Art Vladem Contemporary
Alex Traube. Courtesy/DCA
DCA News:
The New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary has announced that Alex Traube has been selected as the fourth recipient of the prestigious artist-in-residence program. Traube will begin his residency from June 2 to June 30, 2024.
Traube, an accomplished photographer and educator with deep roots in New Mexico, will lead the residency project titled “Family Photos / Fotos de Familias”. This initiative celebrates the diverse family life in New Mexico, capturing traditional and self-defined family portraits. Traube invites New Mexico families to participate Read More
New Mexico Author Magdalena Sandoval Grew Up In Los Alamos And Has Released Second Book On Geology
New Mexico geologist and author Magdalena Sandoval Donahue published her second book, Roadside Geology of New Mexico, in April. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
“Growing up in Los Alamos, I learned a lifelong learning philosophy and have a continuous curiosity about how things work. ” –Magdalena Sandoval Donahue
New Mexico geologist and author Magdalena Sandoval Donahue’s origins as a rockhound are right here in Los Alamos.
She explained that it was while working as a summer intern at Los Alamos National Laboratory alongside her best friend’s Read More
