‘View Into The Collection: Micaceous Clay’ Feb. 24
Courtesy/Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center News:
The community is invited to join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for another look at selections from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s collection online Saturday, Feb. 24.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Curator of Collections Amy Johnson will share a variety of vessels formed with micaceous clay. These wares burst forth with sparkle and a glitter-like flare. Discover bits of history, and facets of minutiae to enchant your mind like the glints of mica in the clay.
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Leger Fernández Presents Congressional Record Certificate To ENMU’s Award Winning ‘Greyhound Sound’ Marching Band
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández presents a Congressional Record Certificate to the Eastern New Mexico University ‘Greyhound Sound’ Marching Band Jan. 26. Courtesy/ENMU
ENMU News:
PORTALES — Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández presented a Congressional Record Certificate to the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Sound Marching Band Friday, Jan. 26, at Buchanan Hall in the Music Building on the ENMU main campus.
The Certificate recognized Eastern New Mexico University’s marching band, “Greyhound Sound”, for its victory in the inaugural Metallica Marching Band Competition. The Greyhound Read More
Special Invitation And Preview Feb. 2 For Upcoming Exhibitions At IAIA Museum Of Contemporary Native Arts
Inuk Silis Høegh, The Green Land, 2011, film installation, 34 min. Courtesy/Inuk Silis Høegh
IAIA News:
Please join IAIA for a special member reception 4-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, with light hors d’oeuvres and spirits to celebrate our newest exhibitions at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA), 108 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, NM. The public opening reception is from 5–7 pm.
Additionally, please join IAIA for a public artist talk with Inuk Silis Høegh 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Anne and Loren Kieve Gallery at MoCNA. Høegh and MoCNA Chief Curator Manuela Well-Off-Man will Read More
Red River To Replace Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally With Mayfest In The Mountains Family Friendly Event
RED RIVER News:
RED RIVER — Red River extends a formal invitation to all community members and visitors for the highly anticipated Mayfest in the Mountains.
This transformative event marks a significant shift in the community calendar, replacing the Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally.
Mayfest in the Mountains promises a refined and family-friendly experience with a focus on community engagement and cultural celebration.
Mayor Linda Calhoun expresses her enthusiasm for this groundbreaking event, stating, “Mayfest in the Mountains embodies the spirit of our community, fostering Read More
DCA To Host Lunar New Year Celebrations Feb. 4
DCA News:
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) hosts Lunar New Year 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 at Museum of International Folk Art.
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and Asian New Year traditions. Free admission for NM residents all day.
The theme will be the ‘Asian Lunar New Year’. The hands-on art activity will be making printed cards and origami.
Families are invited to stay for the free Museum-wide celebration of the Lunar New Year starting at 1 p.m., featuring the Quang Minh Temple Lion Dance Group Parade at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. and Taiko Drumming performance at 2 and 3 p.m. by Santa Fe Read More
Daily Postcard: Majestic View Of Truchas Peaks
Daily Postcard: A majestic view of Truchas Peaks on Saturday from Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Poeh Cultural Center To Receive $30,000 Grant From National Endowment For The Arts
NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson
Poeh Cultural Center News:
Pueblo of Pojoaque — Poeh Cultural Center announces that it has been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive an award of $30,000 to fund traditional arts classes for Indigenous people at the Poeh.
The grant, which was awarded under the NEA Folk and Traditional Arts Projects, is one of 958 Arts projects, totaling $27.1 million, the NEA will support for the first round of fiscal year 2024 projects.
“The NEA is delighted to announce this grant to the Poeh Cultural Center, which is helping contribute to the strength Read More
Santa Fe Opera Guild Presents Der Rosenkavalier: ‘An Old-fashioned Viennese Waltz, Sweet Yet Saucy’
Santa Fe Opera Guild News:
The Santa Fe Opera Guild presents Der Rosenkavalier: “An Old-fashioned Viennese Waltz, Sweet Yet Saucy” featuring presenter Desirée Mays, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, March at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 107 W. Barcelona Road in Santa Fe.
Dr. Bernadette Snider, the Guild’s President said, “We are pleased to welcome Desirée Mays as the second presenter in our Lecture Series this year. Ms. Mays brings a wealth of knowledge about opera to her presentations and we are looking forward to hearing her insights on Der Rosenkavalier.”
Der Rosenkavalier: “An Read More
Posts From The Road: Standin’ On The Corner…
Standin’ On the Corner: Visitors take photos and selfies at Standin’ On the Corner Park in downtown Winslow, Ariz. The park came about after the Eagles band released the song ‘Take It Easy’ which mentions Winslow in the lyrics. An eagle was painted into the mural on the upper left window of the mural as a tribute to the band. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
The Corner: Visitors mingle at Standin’ On the Corner Park in Winslow, Ariz. The town has added the huge Route 66 shield in the intersection after the park was established. There is no building behind the mural wall because the J.C. Penney store Read More
Lawmakers Hope To Expand Historic Women Markers Program In New Mexico
Miriam Hill, left, and Susannah Barsom, both of Silver City, walk past a historic marker near the state Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. For nearly 20 years the state has had a New Mexico Historic Women Marker program in which dozens of women who contributed to the history of New Mexico are honored with roadside markers around the state. Two lawmakers are pushing for more money to expand the program and create another 16 monuments. Photo by Luis Sánchez Saturno/The New Mexican
By ROBERT NOTT
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Call them monuments to both the forgotten and famous women in New Mexico history. Read More
New Mexico Magazine Presents Its 23rd Annual Photos Of The Year Contest Winners
Winning photo by Pam Dorner. Courtesy/New Mexico Magazine
NMTD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Magazine recently announced the winners of its 23rd Annual Photos of the Year Contest, with this year’s selection showcasing New Mexico’s diverse peoples and beautiful places.
More than 400 photographers submitted more than 1,800 images from which judges selected 20 winning photographs and eight honorable mentions. Categories included grand prize, people’s choice, landscapes, nightscapes, people, animals, New Mexico experience, and phone photography.
Rio Rancho resident Pam Dorner was Read More
Daily Postcard: Moon Casts Beautiful Scene Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Moon casts beautiful scene in the sky Jan. 24 over Los Alamos. Photo by Diana Martinez Read More
Scenes From Glisten Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Surrounded by her family, employees and friends, Owner Anesia Cope cuts the ribbon at the Grand Opening of Glisten Skin & Beauty Bar Friday evening at 1789 Central Ave. The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted the event for Cope, who worked at Hilltop Spa for over 10 years before purchasing the business in September 2023 and renaming it Glisten. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A room at Glisten Skin & Beauty Bar. Services include massages, facials, waxing, nails, lash extensions and permanent makeup. To learn more or schedule an appointment online, visit glistenbeautybar.com Read More
Enjoy Monthly Dinner And Movie While Helping LAFC
LAFC News:
The community is invited to Los Alamos Family Council’s (LAFC) first monthly dinner and a movie fundraiser Tuesday, Feb. 13. The event includes frito pie and a movie at SALA Event Center.
Every month on the Second Tuesday of the month, LAFC will host this dinner and a movie fundraiser. Proceeds will support the programs at the Counseling Center and Youth Activity Centers.
Make the Second Tuesday Movie Night a monthly night on the town!
Dinner will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. The movie will start at 6 p.m.
Tickets are limited – so buy yours now by clicking here. Read More
Special Pop-Up Art Gallery At UCLA Thrift Shop Jan. 31
Samples of oils on canvass (20” X 20”) by recently deceased Santa Fe artist Maureen Freyne to be sold 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the United Church Thrift Shop pop-up gallery. Courtesy/UCLA
Samples of oils on canvass (20” X 20”) by recently deceased Santa Fe artist Maureen Freyne to be sold 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the United Church Thrift Shop pop-up gallery. Courtesy/UCLA
UCLA News:
Thrift Shops receive a lot of really interesting donations to be resold. To the astonishment of the volunteers last week, 30-plus original oils on canvass and wood by Santa Fe Read More
Daily Postcard: Wintry View Heading Into Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Wintry view heading west into Los Alamos Wednesday on N.M. 502. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos High School Graduate Publishes First Book
Author Eric Wade
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Eric Wade, a 1985 graduate from Los Alamos High School, is releasing a book with some revolutionary ideas.
America vs Americans, which Wade co-wrote with Phil Herel, introduces an idea to replace capitalism with another system: American Laborism.
According to the book’s synopsis, American Laborism presents “a workable, low-tax form of capitalism for those who want it – and a dignified, healthy, and fulfilled life for everyone else.”
The synopsis further states that “Under American Laborism, if you’re happy Read More
Daily Postcard: Moon Illuminates Farm In Española Valley
Daily Postcard: Moon illuminates the patio area of a farm Wednesday night in the Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Atomic City Quilts To Host ‘Request For Interest’ Meeting
Shelly Kuropatwinski in her shop, Atomic City Quilts, at 1247 Central Ave. Ste. C. Kuropatwinski is retiring and with her husband James is hosting a ‘request for interest’ meeting to discuss re-structuring ideas, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. To attend, RSVP to james.j.kuropatwinski@gmail.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Pos
caclark@ladailypost.com
After it was announced last October that Atomic City Quilts Owner Shelly Kuropatwinski wanted to retire, she and her husband James have had a number of conversations with interested buyers, but Read More
Daily Postcard: View Heading To Los Alamos On NM-502
Daily Postcard: Stormy skies fill the sky heading to Los Alamos Wednesday afternoon on NM-502. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
