New Mexico Film Office Celebrates Second Year Of Screenwriting Incubator ‘New Voices • New Mexico’
2023 Writers’ Retreat Fellows in Peer Group Script Note Session. Courtesy/NMFO
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO), in partnership with Stowe Story Labs, has announced the “overwhelming success” of the second annual New Voices • New Mexico screenwriting incubator program.
This program, designed to nurture and cultivate the next generation of New Mexico-based film and television writers, has proven to have an immensely positive impact.
Launched in 2022, New Voices • New Mexico has offered aspiring screenwriters a unique opportunity to refine their craft under the guidance Read More
Daily Postcard: Bear Sleeps Draped Over Tree Branch
Daily Postcard: A black bear sleeps while draped over a tree branch earlier this year at Bandelier National Monument. At Bandelier, most black bears have already entered their dens after going through a period of hyperphagia. During this time bears eat as many calories as possible to put on an extra layer of fat for winter. This excess fat energy will sustain them through the cold season until food is more readily available in the spring. These bears aren’t true hibernators, instead they enter a state of torpor where their heart rate and breathing slow. While this isn’t a complete hibernation, Read More
Streetlights Turned Off To Enhance Viewing Of Farolitos
Streetlights will be turned off today and restored Dec. 26 to enhance viewing of holiday farolitos. File photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will be turning off the power to various streetlights to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos.
The streetlights will be turned off today, Dec. 20 and restored Tuesday, Dec. 26.
For safety purposes, the Traffic & Streets Division requests that all vehicles and trailers be moved to off street parking during the full period that lights will be off. If this is not possible, it is recommended that the vehicles and trailers Read More
C’YA & LARSO Announce Major Change To Festival Of Trees
The Festival of Trees will celebrate its 22nd annual event this year with a Christmas in July event. An announcement now may encourage many more to participate, by taking advantage of after holiday sales. Donors of trees, wreaths or other silent auction items may contact the C’YA donation line at 505.695.9139. Those interested in being vendors for the event are also welcome to call ahead. Courtesy/C’YA
C’YA & LARSO News:
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) and the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) announce a major change to the annual Festival of Trees event.
The 22nd Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Dec. 22-28, 2023
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 Dec. 22-28, 2023:
Friday, Dec. 22, 2023
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 1 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 12-12–23
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. Homecoming Parade
- 7 p.m. Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Appointed To Institute Of American Indian Arts Board
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) last Thursday by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
“Art provides a vital pathway to learn, discover, and appreciate culture, identity, and heritage,” Rep. Leger Fernández said. “My first visit to the IAIA was decades ago when it was in a small space in Santa Fe, doing big things. Now it occupies a vibrant campus with dormitories, Read More
Free Christmas Concert At Trinity On The Hill Dec. 22
Aspen Student Carolers Are Making Season Brighter!
Members of the Aspen Elementary School student choir stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper office this afternoon to sing Christmas Carols and brighten the season for the news team. The students also sang for other businesses. They sounded beautiful and their efforts were greatly appreciated! Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
The Santa Fe Opera Names 44 Apprentice Singers For 2024 Season
Soprano Cadie J. Bryan performs in the Apprentice Scenes at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Curtis Brown/for the Santa Fe Opera
Santa Fe Opera News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 44 members of its 2024 Apprentice Program for Singers. The roster includes promising young vocalists from across the USA including New Mexico and extends to include participants from Australia, Canada, Cuba and South Korea.
The class of 2024 was selected from a pool of more than 1,000 applicants by Program Director Gayletha Nichols; Manager, Casting and Apprentice Program for Singers Chandler Read More
Bighearted Bentley Is Lifting Spirits All Over The Community
Bighearted Bentley is looking suave and debonair in his charming Christmas sweater and lifting spirits all over Los Alamos and White Rock. Bentley is a member of the DyAnne Short family. Photo by DyAnne Short
Bentley sits up to show off the full effect of his dapper Christmas sweater. Photo by DyAnne Short Read More
Artist Jerome Martinez At Co-op Market Saturday
By JEROME MARTINEZ
San Ildefonso Pueblo
Come out and meet me at the Los Alamos Co-op this Saturday! That’s where I’ll have some of my beautiful creations for viewing and purchase.
Who? I’m Jerome L. Martinez, an artist and painter from San Ildefonso Pueblo.
Where? The Los Alamos Co-op from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23.
I was born and raised in Los Alamos and graduated from LAHS in 1979. I am married to another artist, Bea Martinez! We have collaborated on several pieces. My professional career outside of art includes construction, 12 years in wildland fire management, natural resources, Parks and Read More
Happening This Week At SALA Event Center Dec. 21-24
SALA News:
SALA Event Center, renowned for its commitment to providing captivating entertainment experiences, is thrilled to announce a spectacular lineup of holiday-themed events taking place this week.
Thursday, Dec. 21: The Enchanting Adventures of Wonka – Prepare to be swept away as the whimsical journey of Wonka continues with spellbinding shows at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Immerse yourself in a world of pure imagination and holiday magic.
Friday, Dec. 22: More Wonka Wonders – Due to popular demand, Wonka’s adventures persist with performances at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Don’t Read More
Daily Postcard: Mountain Lion Cub In Den At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A wildlife camera caught this mountain lion cub in its den Dec. 13, highlighting a some of the ongoing efforts in the Jemez Mountains, including here at Bandelier that are investigating the responses of large mammals to forest restoration treatments and wildfire; in collaboration with NMSU Fish Wildlife and Conservation Ecology, Valles Caldera National Preserve and New Mexico cooperative fish and wildlife research unit. Courtesy/NPS Read More
SFCC Library Announces Writing Generation Series
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Library and SFCC’s Creative Writing program announce they are partnering with the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) undergraduate Creative Writing Program for The Writing Generation Series.
This free online series is open to the public and will consist of two types of events: readings by New Mexico writers and creative sessions when attendees will be given writing prompts and time to write.
SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye said, “I am really happy that the library can work in collaboration with the Creative Writing departments Read More
The Adobe Theater Presents The Mountaintop Opens Jan. 19
Courtesy/Adobe Theater
The Adobe Theater News:
The Adobe Theater presents The Mountaintop by Katori Hall with performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Jan. 19-Feb. 11, 2024. Pay What You Will performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8.
The Mountaintop, is a fictional, edgy, controversial, thought-provoking play, which takes place in the motel room of Martin Luther King Jr. on the night before his assassination. Dr. King is played by Marcus Ivey (you may have seen his sterling performance in Blood Knot) and the maid is played by Nicee Wagner (recently seen in The Hollow Read More
Daily Postcard: Wintry Scene Thursday At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: Wintry scene Thursday at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Annual Christmas Tree On Display In Muni Building Lobby
Los Alamos County continues its tradition of displaying a beautiful Christmas tree in the lobby of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
LALT To Present ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ Jan. 2-27
What else could possibly go wrong? To find out, attend the Los Alamos Little Theatre’s production of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ Jan. 12-27 at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields and directed by Seona Zimmerman. ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ presents the members of the hapless Cornley Drama Society as they attempt to perform a murder mystery… Courtesy/LALT Read More
Daily Postcard: Sky At Late Daylight Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: View of the sky at late daylight recently over Los Alamos. Photo by Gretchen Mills Read More
Lovable Lefty Is Lifting Spirits All Over Los Alamos!
Lefty Johnson-Fox is wrapping Christmas presents and lifting spirits all over Los Alamos. Lovable Lefty is a member of the Emily Johnson and Nolan Fox family. Photo by Emily Johnson Read More
