Daily Postcard: Late Risers Club Spotted In Western Area
Daily Postcard: With the rest of the neighborhood up and on their day these members of the Late Risers Club are spotted still languishing on a lawn around 9:30 a.m. Monday in Western Area. Photo by Brint PereraDeer Taking Their Leisure On 39th Street
Deer taking their leisure today on 39th Street. Photo by Father Theophan Read More
Happening March 29 To April 2 At SALA Events Center
SALA Event Center News:
SALA Event Center announces a lineup of events for the week of March 27 to April 2:
Wednesday kicks off the week with the popular “After School Program” 1-5 p.m. The event will include games on the big screen, arcade games, and kids can bring their own devices and play videogames in the movie theater and lobby projectors. Additionally, SALA will host the “Los Alamos Got Talent” talent contest for elementary students. Participants stand a chance to win amazing awards. The day will end with the first run movie Shazam, screening at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Thursday’s events will include Read More
Daily Postcard: Trio Of Elk Gathered In Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: A trio of Elk gather in the Valle Grande around 7:30 a.m. March 12 viewed from the N.M. 4 pullout. Courtesy/VCNPPosts From The Road: City Of Rocks State Park
Park Entry Road: Visitors enter City of Rocks State Park along a straight road across prairie grass lands as seen in this photo. It is not until you pass over a small ridge that the “city” suddenly appears before your eyes. The road leads directly to the park visitors center. The area became a state park in 1952. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
The City: Rocks in the City of Rocks State Park were the result of a massive volcano almost 35 million years ago. Since that time, wind and weather have formed the rock formations which make up the city. Shown is a panoramic view of the entire “city” from a nearby Read More
Nedra Matteucci Galleries Hosts Stone Masterpieces By Native Sculptor Doug Hyde
Doug Hyde – ‘Expectations’, pink Portuguese marble, 91 x 32½ x 27¼”. Courtesy/Nedra Matteucci Galleries
ART News:
SANTA FE, — Nedra Matteucci Galleries announces its first show for 2023 to open in August.
Doug Hyde: Collection of Unique Stone Sculptures will highlight the artist’s mastery of many types of stone, including marble, alabaster, onyx and limestone.
Hyde is an inspiration to many for celebrating his Nez Perce, Assiniboine and Chippewa cultures through his art. Reflected in his sculptures are scenes from their long-standing oral traditions he heard throughout his childhood. Read More
Folk Art Flea May 6 At Santa Fe County Fairgrounds
Courtesy/MOIFA
MOIFA News:
SANTA FE — Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) presents the 12th annual Folk Art Flea Saturday, May 6 at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds.
Admission to the event is free, and sales benefit the educational programs and exhibitions of MOFIA. Although admission is free, members of Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) enjoy early-bird admission to the Flea 9-10 a.m. Public admission is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“The Folk Art Flea is such a fun shopping experience; people come back year after year. You’re sure to find a wonderful addition to your collection, your wardrobe or your home,” Read More
Daily Postcard: Robin Emerges Despite Wintry Spring
Daily Postcard: Despite the wintry spring weather this month, a robin is spotted munching berries in a juniper bush Saturday at a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson
Home Country: Ol’ Julius
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
“Makes a guy wonder sometimes,” Windy Wilson said, “if gettin’ all stabbed to death might not be a bad way to go.”
The rest of us – the Supreme Court of Dang Near Everything at the Mule Barn coffee shop – politely choked on our java and put the cups down. Even for Windy, this was quite an observation.
“Yer prolly askin’ yerselves,” Windy said, “how I gerrymanderated myself into this observation.”
“Well … yes …actually.”
“Doc, I know you and the boys need fresh idears ever year or two jest to keep you sharpened, so here’s how I figger it. You know it’s dang near March fifteen, right? Read More
Fuller Lodge Art Center Gets New Portico Over Entrance
UPDATE: This Event Is Canceled – Atomic Follies Perform Pi-Day Themed Cabaret
This Event Is Canceled – Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District are hosting the Atomic Follies performance of a Pi-Day themed Cabaret with drag queen performances, live music and The Atomic Follies Band, 7-10 p.m. today at the Los Alamos Little Theater’s Performing Arts Center. ‘Yes, we know it is not on actual Pi day’. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. This is an 18+ event. Food, Beer, Cider and Wine will be for sale at the show. Must be 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink. Purchase tickets here. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Jemez Viewed From Turquoise Trail
Daily Postcard: Snowy Jemez Mountains viewed Thursday from Turquoise Trail (N.M. 14). Photo by Randal Pair Read More
Scenes From 2023 Rocket Club Launch At Pinion School
Pinion Elementary School in White Rock hosted the annual Rocket Club Launch Thursday morning. The 22 rocketeers launched their rockets in front of the entire student body. The event generated lots of excitement as the rocketeers launched their rockets and made a mad dash onto the landing field to catch their rockets as they descended by parachute for a soft landing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Volunteers at the rocket launch event include Robb Hermes, Ray Flesner, Fran Flesner, Alex Short’s mom, and Los Alamos High School students Wilson White and Brandon Stokes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 24-30, 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 March 24-30:
Friday, March 24, 2023
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live;
- 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program;
- 11 a.m. County Council Replay – 3-14-23;
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!;
- 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates;
- 6 p.m. PAC 8 Summer Media Classes;
- 7 p.m. Applications of 3-D Bioprinting;
Alyssa Sanders Wins 2023 Dog Jog Logo Drawing Contest!
Alyssa Sanders is the winner of the 2023 Dog Jog logo contest. She is being congratulated by her dog, Sneaker. Courtesy photo
Alyssa Sanders’ winning entry for the Dog Jog Logo Contest. Courtesy photo
Dog Jog News:
Alyssa Sanders, a 6th grade student at Aspen Elementary School, is this year’s winner of the Dog Jog Logo drawing contest. Her drawing will be the official logo for this year’s Dog Jog event and she will receive a free t-shirt featuring her artwork. Talent obviously runs in the family – Alyssa’s older brother Neil won the Dog Jog logo contest in 2020. The winners are chosen on the basis of Read More
TGIF Series: Celebrate Bach’s Birthday March 24
TGIF News:
What: Bach’s Birthday: Linda Raney, organ
Music: J. S. Bach for his Birthday
Date: March 24
Time: 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe
Admission: Freewill offering and open to all
For More Information call 982.8544
Program:
- S. Bach (1685-1750)
- Preludium in G, BWV 550
- Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV532
- Prelude and Fugue in a minor, BWV 543
First Presbyterian offers weekly recitals 5:30-6 p.m. Fridays. These concerts are free and open to all. A freewill offering for the recital fund will be received. Read More
Los Alamos Fiber Artist Knits Up Great Success!
Local artist Valentina Devine hard at work in her Los Alamos studio. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Local artist Valentina Devine has done it all when it comes to fiber art: she has taught, hosted workshops, created costumes for the stage and has been featured in books. Now, as a permanent designer for SOHO Publishing in New York City, Devine’s work will be available on a consistent, large scale.
According to Devine, this is a major coup. SOHO Publishing is responsible for several magazines including VogueKnitting, KnitSimple as well as books Read More
LAPS Elementary Students Participate In Music Festival
Chamisa Elementary School music teacher Megan Tholen, along with PE teacher Justin Black, led the Drums Alive workshop during the 2nd Annual North Central General Music Festival. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS elementary students sing in the choir during the North Central General Music Festival. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Elementary school students from Los Alamos joined students from Santa Fe for the 2nd Annual North Central New Mexico Music Educators General Music Festival on feb. 25 at El Camino Real Academy in Santa Fe.
Around 95 students participated in a variety of music workshops culminating Read More
Rainbow Ryders Renewed As Official Hot Air Balloon Ride Vendor For Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Rainbow Ryders CEO Scott Appelman
Rainbow Ryders News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Rainbow Ryders, the largest hot air balloon ride company in the United States, has renewed its contract as the official hot air balloon ride concessionaire with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) for two more years, with two optional one-year extensions.
This marks the 25th year Rainbow Ryders has worked at the balloon fiesta as a hot air balloon ride operator. For the 2023 event, Rainbow Ryders will have 38 hot air balloons every morning of the nine days of the balloon fiesta and in the afternoons as weather Read More
Daily Postcard: Dusk Falls Over Pajarito Acres In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Dusk falls over Pajarito Acres Saturday in White Rock. Photo by Richard Henderson Read More
