Scenes: Lasses & Lads Of Enchantment/Santa Fe Harmonizers
Maurice Sheppard is the ‘leader of the band’ as the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and the Santa Fe Harmonizers rang the bell for Self Help, Saturday, Dec. 20 at Smith’s in Los Alamos. Photo by Andrei Drugan
Masako Drugan, Mark Willmon and Daniel Sheppard stop to capture the moment during a recent performance. Photo by Andrei Drugan
The choruses come together throughout the holiday season to perform at Assisted Living Centers, senior centers and Smiths. Photo by Andrei Drugan
Odd Man Out is new to the scene for 2025 and performed as a quartet to allow chorus members to rehydrate during the breakNominations For 2026 Governor’s Awards For Excellence In The Arts Opens Jan. 5
NMA News:
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 Jan. 5 through 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 will be recognized by the Governor at the annual award ceremony in the fall, and their work will be featured Read More
SALA Los Alamos Event Center Kicks Off 2026 With Full January Calendar Of Films And Community Events
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center welcomes the New Year with a diverse and engaging lineup of films, special screenings, and community-centered events throughout January 2026. From new releases and classic favorites to live theatre broadcasts and family programming, SALA continues its mission to bring meaningful cinematic experiences to the Los Alamos community.
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Avatar: Fire and Ash
Continuing into its third week, this visually stunning epic returns audiences to Pandora.
Jan. 2–4 | Friday & Saturday at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. | Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets: Read More
Snow-capped Sangre De Cristos Beneath Pastel Colored Sky
The snow-capped Sangre de Cristo Mountains highlighted early Sunday evening beneath a pastel colored sky as viewed from White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: ‘Lake Of Fire’ Materializes On Eastern Horizon
Daily Postcard: A brilliant ‘Lake of Fire’ materializes in low clouds on the eastern horizon viewed Sunday from Los Alamos. Photo by Brint Perera Read More
Posts From The Road: 2025 Year In Review Part 1
Coastal Landscape: A view of the coastline, Highway 1, and the iconic Bixby Bridge is seen from a viewpoint about a dozen miles south of Carmel, Calif. and a short distance from the bridge. The late afternoon sunlight gives the scene a warm glow as the sun sets. The west coast provides many scenic views but images including Bixby Bridge have become iconic views. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
McWay Falls: McWay Falls can be seen when traveling California Highway 1 through Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. We enjoyed exploring the Big Sur coastline with its many popular scenic locations. Read More
Daily Postcard: Dramatic Sunset Viewed From Meadow Lane
Daily Postcard: A dramatic sunset viewed Saturday evening from Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Western Bluebirds & Junco Gather Around Local Bird Bath
A small flock of Western Bluebirds and a lone Junco gather to sip water from a bird bath on the deck of a residence this morning in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Nancy Bartlit Read More
Christmas Cactus Stands Tall At Aster Street Residence
A bright Christmas Cactus is spotted standing tall outside a residence on Aster Street last week in the Pinon Trails neighborhood of White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Santa Fe Institute: Constructing A Science Of Stories
SFI Research News:
From Beowulf to Pride and Prejudice to the classic sitcom Friends, all stories share a common purpose: to convey knowledge about how to navigate the world.
“Stories are everywhere,” said SFI External Professor Peter Dodds, a systems scientist at the University of Vermont. “Even sports, or the differential equations that describe fluid dynamics, are kinds of storytellers. Stories that people tell and retell almost always involve characters and events that are connected and unfold over time, wrapped around essences of power, danger, and survival.”
Dodds has co-organized Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Cloud Floats In Morning Sky
Daily Postcard: A beautiful cloud floats in the morning sky Friday over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
UNM Spirit Marching Band Performing In 2025 Rate Bowl
The University of New Mexico Spirit Marching Band performing now on Chase Field in Phoenix ahead of today’s big game between the UNM Lobos and Minnesota Golden Gophers in the 2025 Rate Bowl. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Jared Krupp At Blue Window
Local artist Jared Krupp is on the job Monday serving customers at Blue Window Bistro and showing off the beautiful blue themed Christmas Tree at the center of the eatery at 1789 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos. Along with his work at Blue Window, Krupp also teaches drawing classes at the Karen Wray Gallery. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
TGIF Concert To Feature Pianist Luke Raffanti At First Presbyterian Church In Santa Fe Jan. 5, 2026
Pianist Luke Raffanti
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to enjoy the upcoming TGIF Concert featuring pianist Luke Raffanti at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe.
First Presbyterian offers weekly recitals 5:30-6 p.m. on Fridays. These concerts are free and open to all.
A freewill offering for the recital fund will be received.
Details:
- Date: Jan 5, 2026
- Time: 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
- What: Luke Raffanti, piano
- Music: Leontovich, Ravel, Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Faure, Brahms and Scarlatti
- Where: First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe
- Admission: Freewill
Freddie Loves Christmas And Can’t Stand To See It End!
Freddie the handsome 17-year-old Havanese belonging to Rick and Liddie Martinez loves the Christmas season so much that he just can’t stand to see it end! Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Tour ‘Palace Through Time’ Exhibit At NM History Museum
NMHM News:
The community is invited to join a fast-paced, story-rich tour of the exhibit “Palace Through Time” at the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and see how the Palace of the Governors has been rebuilt, repurposed, and reimagined since 1610.
What: Museum educator Neil Dodge will lead a tour of the History Museum’s “Palace Through Time” exhibition during Palace Avenue First Friday Art Walk. Drop in between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, to learn more about the Palace as a structure, site, setting, and symbol.
The tour shows how public places carry layered meanings and why careful interpretation Read More
Daily Postcard: Tangerine Sunrise Fills Sky Above Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A tangerine colored sunrise fills the sky on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier will be open dawn to dusk on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. The Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Park will be open dawn to dusk New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1 and the visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Large crowds are anticipated during these holidays. Visitors driving into Frijoles Canyon during peak hours (typically between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) may experience temporary closures to the park as the parking Read More
Los Alamos Shines Bright On Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond
Families, friends, and community members gathered at Ashley Pond to share in the beauty and joy of Christmas. Courtesy/Freedom Church
FREEDOM CHURCH News:
Christmas Eve at Ashley Pond became a night to remember as Los Alamos residents gathered for Freedom Church’s annual Candlelight Service. The scene came alive with families coming together for a night that blended tradition, hope, and fun for all ages.
The peaceful atmosphere and warmer than usual temperatures set the stage for an evening that many say captured the heart of Christmas in Los Alamos.
Before the first song began, children Read More
Scenes Of Celebration At Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 Winter Gala
Attending the Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 Winter Gala on Dec. 20, from left, Manny Cordova (Governor’s husband), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, guest, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, guest, Gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland, and Santa Fe Opera Board Member and 2025 Gala Chair Henry R. Muñoz III. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Also attending the 2025 Winter Gala, from left, Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Executive Director Eric Vasquez, his wife New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, Rick Martinez, his wife Santa Fe Opera Board Member and Enterprise Read More
Families Gather For Farolito Making On Barranca Mesa
Families gathered early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Made from sand-filled paper bags with a candle inside, farolitos create a warm glow for holiday celebrations and processions. These simple, handmade lanterns traditionally line pathways, windows, and churches, symbolizing the shepherds’ fires guiding the way for the Christ child. Photo by Evan Reitzell
Scene from families gathered early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Evan Reitzell
Gathering sand early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Evan Reitzell
Scene from Read More
