Beso Jewels Sets Up Shop At Village Arts Saturday Sept. 9
Coral and Turquoise Silver Choker. Courtesy photo
ART News:
Beso Jewels will set up shop at Village Arts 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at 216 DP Road.
Beso Jewels is a full service jewelry company owned by Teresa Starr.
Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver finished jewelry, including chain in Sterling and Gold
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
- Beso Jewels buys Gold, Silver, Jewelry in any condition, coins, gemstones and diamonds
Star Sapphire & Diamond ring. Courtesy photo
Koroit Boulder Opal. Courtesy photo Read More
Daniela Naomi Molnar To Hold Public Reading From Recently Published Work ‘Chorus’ At Jemez Springs Library Sept. 9
Jemez Springs Public Library News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — Daniela Naomi Molnar will give a reading from the recently published work “Chorus” at the Jemez Springs Public Library (the Village Gazebo) at 11:30 a.m. Saturday Sept. 9.
Molner also will discuss other projects worked on while in residence. She was in residence from Oct. 15 through Nov. 15, 2020. Molnar used this time during the pandemic at Mission Street Arts to work on the book “Chorus”.
While in residence this time around she will continue to work on existing projects and create some new paintings.
These projects include:
- The New Earth Series.
Daily Postcard: Abert’s Squirrel Sits On Rock Holding Apple
Daily Postcard: An Abert’s squirrel sitting on a rock holding a golden apple that fell from a tree in the garden of a home Wednesday on Barranca Mesa. Abert’s squirrels are 1.5 to 2 lbs. and can be grayish, reddish or black with white undersides. They are most easily distinguished from other squirrels by their prominent ear tufts, which are more prominent in the winter and may almost disappear in summer. Their head and body is about 12 inches long, and their tail is about nine inches. They may live seven to eight years in the wild, although there is little real data on life span. Ponderosa pine trees Read More
Workshop On Night Photography With Mike Shaw Oct. 7
Photographer Mike Shaw is teaching a Night Photography workshop Oct. 7 as part of the Los Alamos Photography Club’s continuing public-workshop series taught by professional photographers. Photo by Mike Shaw
Los Alamos Photography Club News:
The Los Alamos Photography Club is continuing its public-workshop series taught by professional photographers. This year’s workshop is on Night Photography with Mike Shaw on Saturday, Oct. 7.
Dr. Mike Shaw is an internationally recognized astrophotographer, night photography teacher, and author of Creative Nightscapes and Time-Lapses Read More
Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area To Host Cultures & Creators Visual Arts Festival Sept. 23-24
NRGNHA News:
ALCALDE —The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is excited to announce its first-annual Cultures & Creators Visual Arts Festival happening Sept. 23-24 at the Los Luceros Historic Site in Northern New Mexico.
For thousands of years, people have touched this land, each adding to its story in their own way. Los Luceros is a place where the memories of the past have been preserved on the landscape, and its story shared for generations. The picturesque 148-acre ranch located north of Alcalde on the east bank of the Río Grande is one of New Mexico’s most scenic and historically Read More
Turtles On Rocks Basking In Warm Sunshine At Ashley Pond
A group of six turtles are sitting on rocks and basking in the warm sunshine with a little turtle at left sitting on top of a larger turtle sharing the same rock Sunday Aug. 27 in Ashley Pond. Photo by Don Lepsch Read More
Mayor Declares Cloudcroft Christmas Capital Of New Mexico
Mayor William Denney reads the proclamation Aug. 15 declaring Cloudcroft the ‘Christmas Capital of New Mexico’ . Courtesy/Cloudcroft
The Aug. 15 proclamation declaring Cloudcroft the ‘Christmas Capital of New Mexico’. Courtesy/Cloudcroft
STATE News:
CLOUDCROFT — Known for its friendly mountain town charm and cool temperatures throughout the year, Cloudcroft was declared the “Christmas Capital of New Mexico” in a proclamation Aug. 15 from Cloudcroft Mayor William Denney.
“At Christmastime, we celebrate goodwill, generosity, neighborly spirit and a spirit of rejuvenation,” said Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Tints Clouds Vivid Pink
Daily Postcard: The sunset tints clouds a vivid pink color viewed from a home Aug. 29 in White Rock. The color was so vibrant that it shined through the window of the home causing the homeowner to step outside and snap this beautiful shot. ‘It was amazing.’ Photo by Paulette Woodall Read More
Happening This Week At SALA: Sept. 7-10, 2023
SALA News:
This week is packed with fun and entertainment at SALA Los Alamos Event Center:
- Thursday: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back! Join us for an evening dedicated to the Ninja Turtles and an event open to the entire community in honor of Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Month. Every Thursday in September will be special.
- Friday: Get ready for mutant chaos with the Ninja Turtles. Don’t miss the fun of their movies and adventures.
- Saturday: Ready for a nostalgic journey? Enjoy a night of classics with the movie “The Breakfast Club” and then dive into
Teatro Paraguas Presents Love Alone: Elegies For Rog
Courtesy/Teatro Paraguas
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
Teatro Paraguas presents Love Alone: Elegies For Rog, a solo performance by Jonah Mendelsohn based on the poetry of Paul Monette at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe.
Love Alone: Elegies For Rog is a true story of love persevering in the face of calamity, and a living memorial in honor of HIV veterans, past and present.
In 1986, Paul Monette lost Roger Horwitz, his partner of 12 years, to AIDS. In the five months that followed, Monette wrote an exquisite cycle of poems that traces an epic journey from grief Read More
Caldera Slideshow And Talk By Don Usner Saturday Sept. 9
The Valle Toledo. Courtesy/Caldera Action
Caldera Action News:
Caldera Action and the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) present a slideshow, book-singing and talk about the Valles Caldera by noted author and photographer Don Usner, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the SALA Events Center in Los Alamos.
Usner published Valles Caldera, a New Vision for New Mexico’s Preserve with Bill DeBuys in 2021. The book, published by Museum of New Mexico Press, delves into the history and wonder of the Preserve with the eloquence and humor these two noted authors are known for. Usner will be signing copies Read More
Daily Postcard: Geese Waddle Over To Woman At Pond
Los Alamos Piecemakers Host 2023 Quilt Show Sept. 22-23
‘Two Gray Hills’ 2023 Donation Quilt will be raffled during the Sept. 22-23 quilt show. Courtesy/LAPQG
LAPQG News:
The Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild (LAPQG), Sept. 22–23 quilt show will include over 100 quilts, wall hangings, wearable art, and art quilts.
In addition, there will be a show by the 4 Common Corners Art Quilters. Several fabric shops and sewing machine vendors will be present. A silent auction and the Jemez Bear Paws Quilters will have various handmade items available. They will also be raffling the 2023 Donation Quilt – “Two Gray Hills”.
Tickets for the raffle are available Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Yas’ Elevated Jewelry & Gifts
Santa Fe Symphony Showcase Of The Stars 40th Anniversary Season Opener Sept. 10
Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott performs Sunday, Sept. 10 at the The Lensic in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SF Symphony
Santa Fe Symphony News:
The community is invited to help kick off the landmark 40th Season of the Santa Fe Symphony with an unforgettable program at The Lensic featuring the Symphony Orchestra and world-renowned pianist, Anne-Marie McDermott. This magnificent program features Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3, Mozart’s 40th Symphony, Gina Gillie’s Philharmonic Fanfare and Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 conducted by Music Director, Guillermo Figueroa.
Tickets start as low Read More
Scenes From Final Friday Night Summer Concert Of 2023
Baracutanga, a seven-piece band, representing four countries (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, USA), that blends South American ancestral traditions with a modern sensibility, performs at the final concert of the 2023 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series Friday at Ashley Pond Park. The concert series organizer, Sancre Productions, will return next May to offer the 2024 Summer Concert Series. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com
The final Los Alamos County Summer Concert, held Friday at Ashley Pond Park, featured opener – Mariachi Estrella of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony. Photo By Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Posts From The Road: Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner In Arizona
Night Reflection: The colorful exterior of Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner reflects in the street following a rain. The diner in Kingman, Ariz. is a favorite for locals and visitors who travel through the area on Historic Route 66. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Soda Bar: The soda bar area inside Mr. D’z sits in the area where gas pumps stood for almost 50 years when the building was a gas station. The property was purchased by Scott and Roy Dunton and remodeled into a retro style diner, which opened in 1992. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
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Prairie Rattler Spotted On Bayo Bench Trail
A prairie rattler spotted Thursday on the Bayo Bench Trail. The Bayo Canyon Trailhead at the San Ildefonso roundabout is centrally located on the Los Alamos Trail Network. Trails lead in all directions. To the east are the Bayo Benches and Bayo Canyon. Source: Los Alamos County (link). Photo by Wayne Martinez Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Colors Clouds, Highlights Horizon
Daily Postcard: The setting sun colors clouds and highlights portions of the horizon recently viewed from overlook at Canyon Road in Los Alamos. Photo by Seth Manning Read More
Los Alamos County Library System To Host Quarterly Yoga Book Club In Los Alamos And White Rock
COUNTY News:
Anyone interested in learning more about yoga and sharing their practice with like-minded people while also being a part of a book club is invited to join the quarterly yoga book club at the local libraries.
The book club has grown so popular that the program will be held two weeks in a row, one at each library location. The first session 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the White Rock branch library. The second session is 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Mesa Public Library.
The library system is entering the second annual cycle of quarterly book clubs with a discussion of the title, Read More
