Panel Discussion Explores Heritage Arts And Belonging In Northern New Mexico April 26
MIFA News:
Join the Museum of International Folk Art for a panel discussion presented in conjunction with the exhibition Appearances Deceive: Embroideries by Policarpio Valencia, 2-4 p.m., Sunday, April 26. The program brings together scholars and cultural practitioners to explore themes of belonging, identity, and the enduring traditions of heritage arts in northern New Mexico.
Levi Romero is a former New Mexico Poet Laureate and former professor in the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of New Mexico. Juanita Lavadie is a weaver, colchera, scholar, and native Read More
Daily Postcard: Rainbow Lands On Buckman Mesa
Daily Postcard: A rainbow lands on Buckman Mesa Tuesday, viewed from Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Laurel Roberts Read More
Rainbow Forms Above Downtown Los Alamos
A rainbow forms early this evening above downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LALT Auditions For ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ April 8, 10, 12
New Mexico Governor Departs For Official Trip To Spain
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham left Monday for a trip to Madrid, Spain, to participate in an educational and business outreach summit hosted by the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino.
The delegation will examine more than 500 years of shared history between the United States and Spain, especially the role of Spanish history in shaping the American story — from Santa Fe, New Mexico, the nation’s first capital, to St. Augustine, Florida, the nation’s oldest city. The governor will also meet with Spanish business leaders to discuss opportunities for Read More
Shop Beso Jewels At Village Arts This Friday & Saturday
From left to right: Sonoran gold silver necklace, 3CTW lab Grown Diamond Earrings in 14K, Sterling Handmade Tube Bead Necklace. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
If you were born in April, lucky you! Your birthstone is Diamond and with the invention of Lab Grown Diamonds, they are affordable. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Please visit us at Village Arts from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday, April 10, and from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, April 11.
Village Arts has a great selection of art supplies for all ages, and if you are thinking about a Mother’s Day gift, please stop by. I’ll return on May 16th, Read More
The Beauty Of Spring Decorates Home On Meadow Lane
The beauty of spring decorates this home on Meadow Lane last week in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Small Herd Of Bighorn Sheep Grazes On Lawn In Pararito Acres
Daily Postcard: A small herd of bighorn sheep grazes on the lawn of a residence on Estante Way Monday morning in Pajaritio Acres in White Rock. Photo by Richard Henderson Read More
One-Stop Shop: New Mexico State Historic Preservation Division Launches Public Portal To Make Kickstarting Preservation Projects Easier
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Historic Preservation Division has launched a new digital tool to make it easier than ever for users to submit vital information for projects that advance New Mexico’s cultural legacy.
Earlier this year, the Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) launched a public portal for the submission of all projects and applications needing review. These forms include everything from consultation letters, to permit and tax credit application forms, and even nominations for the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
“This new public portal streamlines Read More
Diné Fight Against Coal Plant Exhibition Opens April 19
One of 40 black and white photographs by photographer Carlan Tapp featured in a new exhibition, ‘A Question of Power’, opening April 19 at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
The story of three remarkable Diné (Navajo) women who helped defeat the construction of a coal-fired power plant on the Navajo Nation, known as Desert Rock, is the focus of a new exhibition, “A Question of Power,” at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe.
The museum, together with the Museum of New Mexico Foundation Women’s Board, is hosting a public opening reception, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Read More
LAAC: 2026 Kite Festival To Take Flight April 25-26
Scene from 2025 Los Alamos Arts Council Kite Festival. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Scene from 2025 Los Alamos Arts Council Kite Festival. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
LAAC News:
The 30th Annual Los Alamos Kite Festival is just a little over a month away and the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is partnering with Century Bank Los Alamos as the title sponsor for this milestone anniversary.
“When we met with Century Bank representative, Koryn, in the fall to discuss our partnership for our first annual Pajarito Literary Festival this October, we had mentioned the shortfall Read More
The Last Hurrah
The last hurrah of this large dying tree sending forth a small cluster of blooms last week on Grande Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From 2026 Wildfire Day At Ashley Pond Park
Classic Air Medical Flight Nurse Ellen Verburg welcomes a family to check out the helicopter during Saturday’s Wildfire Day held outside of the Justice Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Los Alamos Police Department Sgt. Ryan Wolking and Det. Ladislas Szabo show off various pieces of equipment used by the police department during Wildfire Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Cory Cochran helps his son, Samuel, check out the Los Alamos Police Department’s bomb truck during Wildfire Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department Read More
Beautiful Tree Blooming Tuesday On Connie Avenue
A beautiful tree is blooming Tuesday on Connie Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From 2026 Elks & Freedom Church Easter Egg Hunt
Children charge down a grassy slope to collect Easter eggs Saturday morning during the Elks and Freedom Church Easter Egg Hunt at Ashley Pond Park. The event featured 20,000 plastic eggs filled with 35,000 pieces of candy and toys. Volunteers spent six weeks filling the eggs. The Easter Egg Hunt has had a long history in Los Alamos; it started in the early 2000s. In its earliest days, kids collected real, hard-boiled and hand-dyed eggs. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Dayni Bearground, left, and Evangalena Pena check out their loot after participating in the Elks and Freedom Church Read More
Daily Postcard: Orion Watches Sunset Above Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Orion watches the sunset on Saturday night above the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Steve Bublitz Read More
Beautiful Trees Line Meadow Lane In White Rock
Beautiful blossoming trees line Meadow Lane this week in front of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
‘I Voted’ Sticker Design Contest Deadline Extended
COUNTY News:
The 2026 “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest is in full swing, and the deadline has been extended to April 14.
The contest is open to students in grades pre-K through 12 to inspire creativity and share the importance of voting and civic participation.
Students must submit their designs to the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office no later than April 14, 2026.
Each design must include ONE of the following phrases:
- “I Voted”
- “I Voted Early”
- “Future Voter”
Scenes From Elks & Freedom Church 2026 Easter Event
Scene from the Los Alamos Elks and Freedom Church 2026 event following their 2026 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday around Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos Elks and Freedom Church 2026 event following their 2026 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday around Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos Elks and Freedom Church 2026 event following their 2026 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday around Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos Elks and Freedom Church 2026 event following Read More
Teen Movie Nights Saturdays @ SALA Event Center
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to join the fun for Teen Movie Nights on Saturdays at SALA Los Alamos Event Center.
The lobby opens at 7:30 p.m., the free movie starts at 8:30 p.m., and next up is the Super Mario Galaxy Movie (New Release) on April 11.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie blasts into outer space for a cosmic adventure inspired by Nintendo’s beloved games. This Illumination-Nintendo sequel promises vibrant visuals, playful humor, and expansive world-building, making it a highly anticipated spectacle.
April 11 is a Free VR Night and includes free small popcorn and drink for the Read More
