‘Rooted Strong: Visions Of America From New Mexico’ Opens At New Mexico Museum Of Art
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Museum of Art presents Rooted Strong: Visions of America from New Mexico, on view April 4 through September 7, 2026. Drawn from the museum’s collection, the exhibition explores the layered histories of New Mexico’s lands and peoples, highlighting the communities, traditions, and artistic voices that continue to shape the state and its place within the American story.
Featuring works by artists including Fritz Scholder, Emmi Whitehorse, Miguel Gandert, Janet Lippencott, and Luis Jiménez, the exhibition reflects both intimate moments of daily life Read More
Lenticular Clouds Float Above Aspen Elementary School
Lenticular clouds are spotted floating above Aspen Elementary School early Tuesday evening in White Rock. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
El Zaguán Presents Desert Drift: New Paintings By HSFF Resident Artist Elaine Ritchel
Painting by Elaine Ritchel. Courtesy photo
ART News:
SANTA FE — The Historic Santa Fe Foundation is pleased to announce Desert Drift, an exhibition of acrylic and watercolor skyscapes by Santa Fe-based painter, educator, and writer Elaine Ritchel. The exhibition will be on view at the gallery at El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road
Exhibition Statement
Desert Drift explores ephemerality, the subtle thresholds between states of being, and the experience of being held in liminality. The work centers on three elemental subjects—clouds, the moon, and the horizon—that embody both continuity and flux. Read More
LALOE Invite Songsters To Guest Night April 2
The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment will host ‘Guest Night’ on April 2. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
LALOE
If you think a barbershop style quartet or chorus may be in your future, do we have some fun for you. The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment (LALOE) will host “Guest Night” 6:45-8:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. This fun event will be held at Graves Hall in the United Church at 2525 Canyon Road.
This Barbershop music chapter is in Los Alamos, but if you’re interested in a Santa Fe group, we can assist you there, too. LALOE is looking for anyone 18 and up who loves to sing. While you Read More
Speakers Announced For St. John’s College’s LASER Opening Panel For SciFi Exhibition Shimmer
SJC News:
The first LASER Artist Panel for St. John’s College’s statewide SciArt Exhibition Shimmer will be from 3–5 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026, featuring panel presenters Jeanette Hart-Mann, Kira Howard, Palma Maya-Johnson and Alyce Santoro with a public opening reception after.
Register early, space is limited.
Acclaimed Violinist Rachel Barton Pine Brings Virtuosity & Vision To Los Alamos April 11
LACA News:
The Los Alamos Concert Association is proud to welcome world-renowned American violinist Rachel Barton Pine performing at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 11, in the Duane Smith Auditorium.
As the fourth installment of LACA’s 79th season, this concert highlights Pine’s “striking and charismatic” (The New York Times) artistry. While she often performs with the world’s foremost orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Ms. Pine will be performing solo and with a piano accompaniment in Read More
Daily Postcard: Colorful Red-naped Sapsucker Spotted Friday In Upper Water Canyon
Daily Postcard: A colorful Red-naped Sapsucker was spotted on Friday morning in Upper Water Canyon. Red-naped Sapsuckers are often seen during the spring and fall. They drill holes in trees in very neatly spaced rows, leaving the holes to fill with sap and then return periodically to drink the sap that has oozed out. Source: PEEC Bird Guide https://peecnature.org/learn/nature-guides/bird-guide/. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble Presents ‘Music Above And Beyond For Spring’ May 9 & 10
SFWE News:
The Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble’s 45th season treats audiences to “Music Above and Beyond” that will inspire and uplift your hearts and minds. This Mother’s Day weekend, join Music Director Linda Raney, the Ensemble’s 16 singers, trumpeter Jan McDonald and pianist Bill Epstein for an elevating and heartwarming musical experience.
The selections for their spring concerts include pieces written in a variety of musical eras, from Francesca Caccini’s “O vive rose,” composed in the 1600s, to the performances’ highlight, the world premiere of this year’s thrilling new commission, Read More
Daily Postcard: Tree Blooms Overnight In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A tree that bloomed overnight is viewed Sunday in Piñon Trails in White Rock. VaLynn Purvis
Another view of the tree that bloomed overnight is viewed Sunday in Piñon Trails in White Rock. VaLynn Purvis Read More
Patti LaBelle To Perform At Route 66 Casino Hotel June 12
MUSIC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Route 66 Casino Hotel has announced that the incomparable Patti LaBelle, the “Godmother of Soul”, will grace the stage at the award‑winning Legends Theater at 8 p.m., Friday, June 12.
With a career spanning more than six decades, LaBelle’s iconic voice, electrifying stage presence, and timeless hits promise an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration.
A Grammy® Award winner, New York Times bestselling author, and cultural icon, Patti LaBelle has captivated audiences across generations with classics like “Lady Marmalade,” “If You Only Knew,” “New Attitude,” Read More
Santa Fe Community College To Host Art On Campus Collective Glass Pop-Up Exhibition April 9-23
‘Amber Whisp’ glass sculpture by Willi Haye. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s Art on Campus will host a reception for Collective Glass, a pop-up exhibition, 2-4 p.m., Thursday, April 9, in the Dean’s Gallery in the Fine Arts Center Lobby at 6401 Richards Ave., in Santa Fe.
The exhibition showcases glass artwork from students and instructors from Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), along with work by artists from Liquid Light, Prairie Dog Glass, Tesuque Glass and members of the New Mexico Glass Alliance.
The show Read More
Review: LALO’s Sister Act Is Simply Divine!
Deloris Van Cartier, second from right, (Donavan Price) sings with her sisters in LALO’s Sister Act, which opened this weekend at Duane Smith Auditorium. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee today, which will also be livestreamed at https://cur8.com/41015/project/138146. Photo by Thomas Graves
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Light Opera’s production of Sister Act seems sort of miraculous. Its plot is honestly ridiculous; it requires the viewer to take a suspension of disbelief. The cast of characters is goofy and kooky, and to top it all off, everyone Read More
Daily Postcard: Central Ablaze With Glistening Blossoms
Daily Postcard: Central Avenue was ablaze Saturday with glistening white blossoms that made the trees along the sidewalks look like their branches were weighed down with snow. Appearances can be deceiving. It was hot, and the first days of spring felt more like the first days of summer! Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
LACA: Acclaimed Violinist Rachel Barton Pine To Bring Virtuosity And Vision To Los Alamos April 11
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine
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The Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) will welcome world-renowned American violinist Rachel Barton Pine performing at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at the Duane Smith Auditorium.
As the fourth installment of LACA’s 79th season, this concert highlights Pine’s “striking and charismatic” (The New York Times) artistry. While she often performs with the world’s foremost orchestras, such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Read More
New Mexico School For The Arts Percussion Ensemble Presents: ‘Let’s Get Together And Hit Stuff’ April 9
NMSA News:
The New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) Percussion Ensemble invites the community to an energetic and wide-ranging evening of percussion music titled “Let’s Get Together and Hit Stuff,” at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 9, in the Zane Bennett Gathering Space at NMSA, 201 Montezuma Ave. in Santa Fe. Admission is free.
The concert features the acclaimed NMSA Percussion Ensemble, recently recognized as the 2026 NMMEA Honor Ensemble and invited to perform at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque for the New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Conference—one of the state’s highest honors Read More
Bird & Wildlife Photo Gallery & Print Store Launched To Benefit Pajarito Environmental Education Center
Photo of a honey Bee in White Rock from the gallery launched to benefit PEEC. Photo by Richard Skolnik
COMMUNITY News:
White Rock resident Richard Skolnik has launched a photography website and print store to benefit the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
The gallery and store at https://www.richardskolnikphotography.com feature photos of birds and wildlife from White Rock, Los Alamos, Phoenix, Iceland, and Costa Rica. Each photo in the store is available in two sizes and on two fine photographic papers. Photos will be printed at White Wall, “one of the finest photo printers Read More
Daily Postcard: Eastern Fence Lizard Does Pushups On A Rock At Bandelier National Monument
Daily Postcard: An eastern fence lizard with a blue belly is spotted doing pushups on top of a rock near a trail recently at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/BNM Read More
County: Public Input Sought On Proposed Lion Sculpture
COUNTY News:
The Art in Public Places Board is asking the community to complete a brief survey to help select a design for a proposed bronze lion sculpture at the Los Alamos Police Station. The survey is available at https://polco.us/shez8d and will remain open through April 5, 2026.
The Los Alamos Police Department requested a lion sculpture because lions are widely used in law enforcement symbolism to represent strength, courage, protection, and vigilance. The artwork will complement site improvements planned as part of the Police Memorial renovation, though it is separate from the memorial Read More
NM CreativeCon 2026 Events Build Creative Economy
NMA News:
New Mexico Arts, the state’s federally authorized arts agency and a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, is proud to be an official sponsor and co-host of NM CreativeCon 2026.
Presented by the New Mexico Creative Industries Division of the Economic Development Department, this statewide conference series aims to reach more than 1,500 creatives, entrepreneurs, and local leaders across NM, activating the state’s creative economy. Five regional mini convenings and one statewide conference will be held throughout the state (first convening was held March 7 in Read More
Daily Postcard: Mourning Cloak Spotted At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A mourning cloak is spotted recently at Bandelier National Monument. These butterflies are known for their graceful gliding flight and often perch on high points such as the tops of bushes or trees to watch for mates. Courtesy BNM Read More
