Celebrate National Library Week April 7-13, 2024
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board invites the community to celebrate National Library Week April 7-13, 2024.
Los Alamos Public Library System encourages everyone to visit the Mesa Public and/or the White Rock Branch Library to take part in all the library has to offer.
Libraries allow visitors to experience something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue passions through book clubs, storytimes, movie nights, crafting classes, lectures and more.
Los Alamos Public Library offers a wide array of programs, classes and resources, including Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 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, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for April 12-18, 2024:
Friday, April 12, 2024
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 4-29–24
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — A Chat with Glendora
- 6:30 p.m. — White House Chronicles
- 7 p.m.
Daily Postcard: Fishing San Antonio Creek In Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: An angler casts a line on April 1 in San Antonio Creek in Valles Caldera National Preserve’s backcountry. Anglers can now apply for their 2024-25 fishing permit.‘We look forward to providing another wonderful season of world-class fishing to the angling community,’ Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos said. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/fishing.htm. Photo by M. Wilder/NPS Read More
New Mexico State Fair To Hold National Anthem Auditions
State Fair News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The search is on for talented performers to sing the national anthem at the 2024 New Mexico State Fair. Individual singers or small groups selected by the judging committee will have the unique opportunity to perform the anthem to thousands of people at the beginning of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) event. There are seven total PRCA events during the Fair.
Auditions will be held both in-person and virtually. Live auditions 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at the Boxcar Stage on the fairgrounds at Expo New Mexico. Performers choosing to audition Read More
Syzygy & Friends Live In Concert To Benefit Friend April 13
Heather McCulloch and Syzygy band member Michelangelo Lobato. Courtesy photo
Community News:
- Benefit concert to raise money to help longtime resident Heather McCulloch with medical bills
The members of Syzygy, a Los Alamos band invite you to join them and guest performers including members of the band Heather and the Bad Breaks, the Atomic Follies Cabaret and other guest musicians for a night of music and dancing beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge. This event is open to all ages.
This performance is to raise money for Heather McCulloch, a longtime Los Alamos Read More
Young Voices Of Santa Fe Opera Free Showcase May 11
The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera 2023 Final Showcase. Photo by Kristin Hullihan/Santa Fe Opera
Santa Fe Opera News:
SANTA FE — The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera present “Young Voices, Timeless Music” – a free and delightful showcase of operatic and musical theater scenes, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe.
Showcasing the talent of tomorrow, the scenes are further complemented by costumes and props from Santa Fe Opera productions past. The 2024 class of Young Voices represents 11 students from 10 different schools across Northern New Mexico. Read More
Explore Art Of Storytelling April 14 At Fuller Lodge
Community News:
Samizdat Bookstore and Los Alamos Arts Council invite the community to an afternoon exploring the art of storytelling with Yvonne Montoya, choreographer and Artistic Director of Tucson’s Safos Dance Theatre.
Montoya, along with dancers Delia Ibañez and Esteban Rosales, will guide participants in using storytelling in a highly interactive workshop to explore themes of community, home and the history of Los Alamos.
In groups of 2-3, participants will follow a series of prompts to share a fun or interesting story about themselves and their home. The workshop will conclude Read More
LALOE Event On National Barbershop Quartet Day April 11
The Infectious Harmony quartet is still ‘Feelin Groovy’ after a January performance, from left, Maurice Sheppard, Jeremy Conlin, Bear Schacht and Daniel Sheppard. Courtesy photo
A VLQ or very large quartet was assembled for a Valentine’s Day treat for some members of Aspen Ridge Lodge. ‘Note-able Whimsy’ from left, John Baillie, Joe D’Anna (NW), Jim Goforth, Bernadette Lauritzen (NW), Ron Nelson (NW) and Lisa Rothrock (NW). Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
April 11 is National Barbershop Quartet Day. Your local Barbershop Chorus, the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment (LALOE) Read More
Daily Postcard: Glorious Sunrise Over Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: A glorious sunrise colors the sky Friday over Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Doug Reilly Read More
Scenes From Family Portrait Night At Aspen School
The Larsen/Sartor family pose for photographer Janessa Jibben of Dandelion Photo Studios last week at Family Portrait Night. Reading Interventionist Alisa Rolfe and EL Teacher Miel Rim hosted this first Family Portrait Night post COVID Wednesday evening in the library at Aspen Elementary School. The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation approved a grant to hire a professional photographer to take family photos of Aspen students’ families at the event. Literacy activities and pizza and drinks were part of the evening, which drew 87 people including volunteers. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Santa Fe Symphony: Enchanté April 9 At Meow Wolf
Santa Fe Symphony News:
The community is invited to attend Meow Wolf’s world-renowned concert venue 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, for an enchanting chamber performance in the House of Eternal Return.
Experience fascinating works by diverse composers performed by the Santa Fe Symphony Winds.
Tickets start at $25 and include entrance to the Meow Wolf exhibit prior to the performance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Recent View Heading Down Main Hill Road
View last week heading down the Main Hill Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Call For Submissions: ‘Into The Realms Of Possibility’
ART News:
SciArt Santa Fe, in partnership with Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, requests proposals for Into The Realms of Possibility, an exhibition of contemporary art/science projects to be presented June 28 to July 27, 2024 at historic Fuller Lodge Gallery and other possible venues in Los Alamos.
Science-informed artwork submissions from a diverse range of perspectives and media are invited, for example: visual art, sculpture, sound, robotics, bio art, short films, documentaries and other media and performance.
Artwork is sought that communicates a contemporary research-based Read More
Village Arts Opens Free Little Art Library On DP Road
Village Arts has opened a free, little art library on DP Road. Courtesy photo Read More
Yellow-rumped Warbler Spotted In Pajarito Acres
A Yellow-rumped Warbler is spotted Saturday outside a residence in Pajarito Acres. These birds typically forage in the outer tree canopies at middle heights. They’re active, and you’ll often see them sally out to catch insects in midair, sometimes on long flights. In winter they spend lots of time eating berries from shrubs, and they often travel in large flocks. Source: allaboutbirds.org. Photo by Richard Henderson Read More
Daily Postcard: Feral Fruit Tree Blooms On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: Spring is here and a feral fruit tree is spotted blooming Saturday above the roundabout on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Kei Davis Read More
Edition ONE Gallery Presents Poetry Reading & Book Signing For Author Cynthia West April 7 In Santa Fe
ART News:
Edition ONE Gallery Presents, Cynthia West – “Seed Keepers” Poetry Reading & Book Signing, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Location: 729 Canyon Road, Santa Fe NM 87501
Gallery Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information and print-ready images, contact Pilar Law at pilar@editiononegallery.com. (505).570.5385.
West, an iconic Santa Fe Poet and Artist, is well known for her visionary realist paintings and poetry. West is also skilled in photography, digital imaging, and book arts. Her home of fifty years, where she lives with her husband and family, is a healing center, Read More
‘Truth, Justice And The American: How Comics Animate Culture’ Lecture With Jeff Benham April 16 At Fuller Lodge
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council, New Mexico Humanities Council and Samizdat Bookstore are sponsoring a free event, “Truth, Justice and the American: How Comics Animate Culture” with speaker Jeff Benham, Tuesday, April 16 at Fuller Lodge.
A light dinner along with conversation and art creation space will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the lecture starting at 6:30 p.m.
This will be an interactive event; art supplies will be provided but please feel free to bring your own drawing supplies as well. Read More
Black Foal Sculpture Shines In Sunshine At Ashley Pond
Corky the black foal shining in the sun last week at Ashley Pond Park. The bronze sculpture created by artist Madeleine Vanderpool has been part of the Los Alamos County Public Art collection since 1993. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
‘Renewable Taos’ Announces Earth Day 2024 Events
Renewable Taos News:
TAOS — Renewable Taos, Inc. has announced plans for three days of Earth Day events aimed at education and involvement of the local Taos Community. This year’s Global Theme is “Our Planet vs. Plastics”.
Emphasis will be on reduction and elimination of plastic waste. Thanks to the generous support of Taos County and the Town of Taos, Taos Ski Valley, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, UNM-Taos, Guzman Energy and others, Renewable Taos is expecting a great turnout from the community for these events.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 20, 21 and 22, Renewable Taos, along with Read More
