PAC 8 Community Media Center: Dec. 8-14, 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. 8-14, 2023:
Friday, Dec. 8, 2023
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live;
- 1 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program;
- 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 12-5–23;
- 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 –
Lights Of Los Luceros To Brighten Up Holidays Dec. 16
The Lights of Los Luceros at 253 County Road 41. Courtesy/New Mexico Historic Sites
DCA News:
ALCALDE — Brighten the holiday season with a visit to see the Lights of Los Luceros 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16.
Los Luceros Historic Site will be dressed for the season: farolitos, luminarias, and Christmas lights will line the site’s walking paths, helping visitors find their way as they stroll under the magnificent Milky Way. The historic buildings will don their own holiday finery, too!
And that’s not all! Arts and crafts vendors, selling Pueblo pottery, quilts, biscochitos, and more, will be there Read More
Heather And The Bad Breaks To Perform At VFW Dec. 15
Heather & The Bad Breaks will perform 8-10 p.m. Dec. 15 at the VFW Post 8874 at 1793 Deacon St. They are a newish local band playing dance music composed of Swing, Jazz, Latin and more. Band members include, from left, Nick Dennisen on piano, Kile Ulenbrock, Heather Beemer on vocals, Quinn Marksteiner on saxophone, Craig Reingold on bass, Meinhardt Greeff on lead guitar and John Frary (not pictured) on drums. Courtesy photo Read More
UNM-LA Hosts Fine Arts & Art Studio Student/Faculty Show
A scene from the UNM-LA Fine Arts and Art Studio Student/Faculty Show and Open House Tuesday. This event marked the beginning of a series designed to foster community interaction, providing a unique opportunity for residents to explore the vibrant arts program at UNM-LA. Student pieces, curated by the artists themselves, were available for purchase, with proceeds directly benefiting the contributors. Faculty works were featured in a silent auction, contributing to the overall fundraising efforts for the Art Studio program at UNM-LA. Courtesy/UNM-LA
Susan Tucker’s ‘Floral Tiles’ on Read More
Daily Postcard: ‘Hoarfrost Sunrise’
Community Invited To ‘Cozy Up In The Planetarium’ Dec. 9
The hot chocolate bar at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to attend “a cozy night” at the Los Alamos Nature Center 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, for a screening of the beloved holiday movie Home Alone, along with a hot chocolate bar.
The hot chocolate bar opens at 4 p.m., the movie starts at 4:30 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to wear “ugly” holiday sweaters or pajamas and slippers to get into the holiday spirit.
For more information about this event, visit the following Planetarium Movie Night: Read More
‘2023 Gift Of Small Paintings’ Opens At Step Up Gallery
Four Fabric Collages by Katy Korkos (White Rock). Courtesy/LAC
Acrylics and Watercolor by Don Vigil (Albuquerque). Courtesy/LAC
Step Up Gallery News:
“The Gift of Small Paintings” at Step Up Gallery is in full swing with wonderful success in art sales. The show is designed to offer a holiday marketplace to find that perfect, forever gift of art for a loved one or for yourself.
The show is open through Jan. 3, 2024 in Step Up Gallery in Mesa Public Library’s upper level. More than 130 smaller-sized, framed or finished works of art including oils, pastels, watercolors, dye-work, fabric art, drawings, Read More
Daily Postcard: Scene After Snowstorm At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Scene following the recent snowstorm at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Sala Event Center Unveils Lineup Of Weekly Performances
SALA News:
SALA Event Center, the premier venue for entertainment in Los Alamos, announces a diverse and captivating lineup of performances for the upcoming week:
Wednesday, Dec. 6: Son Little Live in Los Alamos at 7 p.m.
- Kickstarting the week, SALA welcomes Son Little for an unforgettable live performance at 7 pm. Get ready for an evening of soulful tunes and electrifying vibes.
Thursday, Dec. 7: Last Day to Catch “Wish” at SALA
- Bid farewell to the enchanting production “Wish” with shows at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. This marks the final opportunity to experience this captivating performance. Secure
Artists Melissa Bartlett & Pat Walls Host Show Dec. 9-10
‘Conejos Ranch Sunset’ pastel, by Melissa Bartlett. Courtesy photo
‘Nile Memories’ by Pat Walls. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Searching for that perfect gift? Two of Los Alamos’ leading artists – Melissa Bartlett and Pat Walls – are having a show the weekend of Dec. 9-10. It will be an open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Walls’ home, 1825 Corona St.
Bartlett has worked in acrylics and pastels professionally for more than 30 years, and is known for her vibrant and intense colors.
“I try to capture the subtle effects of light and color of the New Mexico landscape, animals Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Scene At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: Snowy scene at Bandelier National Monument following Thursday’s storm. Courtesy/NPS Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos Workers Decorate Light Poles
On the job in Los Alamos on Tuesday workers are hanging Christmas wreathes and wrapping garland on the light poles along Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Large Cloud Hovers Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: What appears to be a lenticular cloud hovers Saturday over White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen
Scenes From 2023 Holiday Lights Parade
A crowd waits in anticipation for the 2023 Holiday Lights Parade to begin Saturday night on Central Avenue. Los Alamos MainStreet organized the parade with year’s theme being ‘Winter Around the World’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department takes part in the Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Aamos School of Gymnastics takes part in the Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Community Services participates in the Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Posts From The Road: The Strand In Galveston
Strand Architecture: The Victorian era architecture can be seen throughout the Strand district in Galveston, Texas. The district has evolved into a popular dining and entertainment area of Galveston. On the left of this photo, cranes operating at the Galveston Harbor are only a block away. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Shops & Restaurants: The lower floors of most buildings within the Strand are now shops and restaurants. The area also boast entertainment venues and several hotels. The Strand has become known as the ‘heart of Galveston’. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
CM Arbor Care Wins First In 2023 Holiday Lights Parade!
The ‘Trees Around the World’ float by CM Arbor Care garners first place in the 2023 Holiday Lights Parade organized by Los Alamos MainStreet Saturday night on Central Avenue. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The ‘Christmas Island Paradise’ float by the Los Alamos Police Department wins second place in the 2023 Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The ‘Christmas in Brooklyn’ float by the Elks Lodge earns third place in the 2023 Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos MainStreet News: Read More
Christmas Parties For Children!
Child Evangelism Fellowship News:
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northern New Mexico is sponsoring several FREE children’s Christmas Parties in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Each party is 2 hours long and features the Christmas story from the Bible, songs, snacks, crafts and prizes:
- Saturday Dec. 9, noon to 5 p.m., at First Baptist Los Alamos – Parents’ Day Out;
- Saturday Dec. 9, 2-4 p.m., at First Baptist Los Alamos Christmas party;
- Sunday Dec. 10, 2-4 p.m., at 133 Aspen Dr. in Los Alamos (Prichard house);
- Sunday Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m., at 569 Rim Road in Los Alamos (Pigott home); and
- Wednesday Dec. 27,
Scenes From 2023 Creche Show
Shafer Hensell checks out the creche show held Saturday at the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Los Alamos Ward. This year’s show featured 280 creches. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Juli Miller’s nativity set is featured in the creche show Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Juli Miller’s nativity set is featured in the creche show Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Jared and Lisken Mason’s nativity set from Guatemala is featured in the creche show Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The Chamberlain family’s nativity set is featured Read More
Scenes From 2023 Earth Treasure Show
Los Alamos Geological Society volunteer Phoebe Arnold helps Luke Stein spin the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ to win a prize during the 2023 Earth Treasure Show Saturday at the Masonic Temple at 1400 N. Sage Loop. The Earth Treasure Show is a part of Los Alamos WinterFest Weekend festivities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Luke Stein hopes for a great prize while playing the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ during the Los Alamos Geological Society Earth Treasure Saturday at the Masonic Temple. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Betsy Hemphill helps her daughter Ellie create a craft during the Los Alamos Read More
Red River Hosts Inaugural ‘Christmas In The Mountains’
Red River News:
RED RIVER — The Town of Red River Office of Economic Development and Tourism is delighted to announce the arrival of a new and enchanting holiday event “Christmas in the Mountains”.
This festive extravaganza is sure to captivate both locals and visitors alike, as it features an array of delightful activities and attractions for all to enjoy.
The highlight of “Christmas in the Mountains” will be the much-anticipated Lights Parade on Main Street, taking place at 6 p.m., Dec. 9. Decorated floats, adorned with an impressive array of brilliant lights, will enchant spectators as they Read More
