Former Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Governor Albert Alvidrez To Give Pottery Demonstration At MOIAC
NMDCA News:
Join Museum of Indian Arts & Culture for a pottery demonstration given by Albert Alvidrez from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21. Program is included with museum admission.
Albert Alvidrez (Ysleta del Sur Pueblo) is a former Governor of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and a respected tribal potter, artist, historian, pottery collector, mentor, leader, and community activist.
This pottery demonstration offers the public a rare opportunity to learn directly from Albert Alvidrez, a former Governor of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and respected tribal potter, artist, and historian. Through Read More
Coyote Blends In Well With Background On North Mesa
A coyote spotted on Thursday blends in well with the background near Los Alamos Middle School on North Mesa. Photo by Reese Hill Read More
Learn To Dance With Stars Of Los Alamos Starting Jan. 22
Daily Postcard: Buck Grazes On Lawn In Quemazon
Daily Postcard: A big buck grazes on grass in the warm sunshine recently outside a residence in Quemazon. Photo by Tony Young Read More
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: Popejoy Hall Feb. 14
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Courtesy photo
POPEJOY News:
ALBUQUERQUE — This Valentine’s Day, celebrate love, laughter, and the art of ballet with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, performing at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Popejoy Hall.
Known worldwide as “the Trocks”, the acclaimed all-male comic ballet company delivers an evening of equal parts technical brilliance and joyful parody.
Founded in 1974, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has earned international acclaim for its affectionate sendups of classical ballet, performed en pointe and en travesti (in drag) Read More
Beso Jewels At Village Arts Saturday, Jan. 17
ART News:
Visit Beso Jewels this Saturday, Jan. 17 at Village Arts. The birthstone for this month is Garnet and I have a wide selection.
If you are thinking of an engagement ring, I have several and will return on Valentine’s weekend.
10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver jewelry
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
- Layaway
- I BUY Gold, Silver, & Jewelry in any condition as well as coins, gemstones and diamonds.
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan. 9–15, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Jan. 9–15, 2025:
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax”
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 8 p.m. — Los Alamos
Artist INC Teaches Artists The Business End Of Creative Work In Workshops Across State
Artist INC workshop participants in Albuquerque in May 2025. Photo by Christine West. Courtesy Mid-America Arts Alliance
NM ARTS News:
SANTA FE — Artists may spend the majority of their days focused on their craft, whether painting, sculpting, filming, or other creative ventures, but in order to make a living, many must also learn the business of their craft. To help artists working in any discipline develop the building blocks to support a thriving and enduring art practice, New Mexico’s federally authorized state arts agency, New Mexico Arts, offered Artist INC, a career development program Read More
Nominations Now Open For 2026 Governor’s Awards For Excellence In The Arts
NMDCA News:
New Mexico Arts is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
New Mexico’s vibrant arts scene will be showcased by the New Mexico Arts Commission and the New Mexico Arts Division, who are seeking nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
Nominations are open through 5 p.m., Feb. 23, 2026. It’s easy to nominate individuals and arts organizations in New Mexico using an online form. Self-nominations and nominations by immediate family or members of the same household will not be accepted. Selected nominees Read More
Daily Postcard: Stellar’s Jay Perches In Tree In Quemazon
Daily Postcard: A Stellar’s Jay perches in a tree in the yard of a home on Sunday in Quemazon. The crested songbird is native to western North America. Photo by DW Decker Read More
View This Morning From The Top Of Pajarito Lodge
The view this morning from the lodge at Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill, which is preparing to open Saturday, Jan. 17. The opening day will include limited terrain off the beginner lift. Courtesy/Pajarito webcam Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Icicles Decorate Tree In Quemazon
Daily Postcard: Following a couple of inches of snowfall on Friday, the morning sun on Saturday created beautiful icicles draped on this small tree in Quemazon. Photo by DW Decker Read More
Magic Paintbrush – Painting Peace And Healing Opening Jan. 15 In Step Up Gallery
Step Up Gallery News:
Beginning Jan. 15, the healing art of Santa Fe artist Feather Redfox will fill Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.
The public is invited to an opening reception, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, with an artist talk by Redfox at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
More than 60 paintings will be shown in this exhibit, called Magic Paintbrush – Painting Peace and Healing. Redfox describes her process for creating this artwork as one of exploration. She approaches the canvas with a question or thought, and rather than painting a preconceived scene or composition, Read More
Thanks To Community Support, The Future Of Our Local Independent Bookstore May Be Bright
Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse at 174 Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
By LACDC Executive Director Lauren McDaniel
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District’s Jacquelyn Connolly
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce’s Sandy Jones
The Los Alamos community has shown an outpouring of support for Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse over the last week since owner Jill Lang’s letter earlier this month about her probable closure. This support, not only through words of encouragement but also through active consumer spending, hasn’t gone unnoticed by the owner. Please, keep this momentum going Read More
Daily Postcard: Handsome Buck Resting On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A handsome buck rests in the snow in the backyard of a residence Friday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Unearth Ancient Stories With Fresh Insights Into Ancient Mogollon-Mimbres Pottery At Brown Bag Lunch Jan. 14
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) invites the community to dive into the rich history of the Mogollon-Mimbres Culture with a free lunchtime presentation by Archeologist Dean Wilson, titled “Some Ceramic Types from the Mogollon-Mimbres Country; Culture, Clay, Change, Connections, and Classification,” and look into the distinct pottery types that mark the long occupation of the Mogollon Highlands.
Characteristics of pottery of various native agriculture groups who lived in areas of the Mogollon Highlands in Southwestern New Mexico reflect Read More
Alas! Snow Has Arrived!
Alas! Snow has arrived! Scene of dog surveying snowy landscape today in Eastern Area. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Snow Enhances Beauty Of Nativity Scene In White Rock
Snow clings to a nativity scene, enhancing its beauty this morning in front of a home on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Los Alamos Children’s Chorus Free Trial Class Jan. 14
Step Up Gallery Presents ‘Magic Paintbrush: Painting Peace And Healing’ Opening Jan. 15
ART News:
The healing art of Santa Fe artist Feather Redfox will fill Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library beginning Jan. 15. The public is invited to an opening reception from 2–3:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, with an artist talk by Feather at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
More than 60 paintings will be shown in this exhibit, called Magic Paintbrush -Painting Peace and Healing. Feather describes her process for creating this artwork as one of exploration. She approaches the canvas with a question or thought, and rather than painting a preconceived scene or composition, she lets the question Read More
