Panoramic View Early Christmas Eve From Los Pueblos
A panoramic view from the end of Los Pueblos Street early Christmas Eve on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Tyler Marr Los Pueblos Street Lined With Farolitos On Christmas Eve
The beautiful view of Los Pueblos Street on Christmas Eve. The County turned off the street lights, the winds were mild and all the farolitos stayed lit late into the night. Some were still burning as dawn lightened the sky. ‘Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.’ Courtesy/Steve and Ann Greene Read More
Jump Into The Fast Lane And Route 66’s Enduring Spirit At New Mexico History Museum
Los Lunas artist Molly Mendenhall paints a mural in the lobby of the New Mexico History Museum commemorating the centennial of Route 66. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — Route 66’s centennial is being celebrated with a new lobby mural at New Mexico History Museum in conjunction with an exhibition at the Governor’s Gallery featuring all five finalists’ designs. A public mural unveiling will be held at the museum 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 4, The exhibit, “Mother Road: Route 66 in New Mexico,” opens at the Governor’s Gallery Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
Los Lunas Artist Molly Mendenhall was selected Read More
Daily Postcard: Blitzen Wishes Everyone Merry Christmas
Daily Postcard: Blitzen is spotted Wednesday in Western Area wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season. Photo by Brint PereraScenes On Christmas Eve At Beautiful Española Valley Farm
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Daily Post: Ashley Pond Park In All Its Holiday Splendor
Daily Post: The beauty of Ashley Pond Park in all its holiday splendor. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Dec. 26-Jan. 1, 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 Dec. 26-Jan. 1, 2025:
Friday, Dec. 26, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 12-16–25
- 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
Santa Fe Opera Names Apprentice Singers For 2026 Season
Apprentice Singer and soprano Malone Blaich perform in the Apprentice Scenes. Photo by Tira Howard for the Santa Fe Opera
SFO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera is pleased to announce the 45 members of the 2026 Apprentice Program for Singers.
The roster features promising international vocalists from the USA, Belarus, China, South Korea and Wales, highlighting the global relevance of the program. The class of 2026 was selected from a pool of more than 1,000 applicants by Program Director Chandler Johnson, Chief Artistic Advisor David Lomelí and Chorus Director Susanne Sheston through a competitive Read More
Daily Postcard: Elk Herd Crosses Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: A herd of elk crosses the Valle Grande on Sunday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Registration is now open for a Wildlife Photography program on Sunday, Jan. 4 at VCNP. Learn the basics of wildlife photography and compositional recommendations. Participants need to bring their own camera for this program (Mirrorless, DSLR, SLR, or mobile). Hiking distance varies from 1 to 5 miles. Learn more and register at https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPS
LACA Presents Yolanda Kondonassis & Jason Vieaux Jan. 11
Courtesy photo
LACA News:
Prepare to be uplifted by harpist Yolanda Kondonassis and guitarist Jason Vieux at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11, in the Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos, New Mexico. You will be treated to three world- premiere works written expressly for them: Message in a Bottle by Kinan Abou-afach, Visit to Vermont by Philip Maneval, and Spring Again by Gary Schocker, as well as other duet and solo works.
This performance will be the third of five concerts in the 79th season for the Los Alamos Concert Association, a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization that brings world class artists Read More
Daily Postcard: Solstice Walk Today At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A ranger-led solstice walk begins at 7 a.m. today at the Visitor Center at Bandelier National Monument. A park ranger will lead attendees on a half-mile guided walk to watch the sunrise in alignment with the entrance of Tyuonyi Pueblo. Be sure to dress in plenty of layers as early mornings in Frijoles Canyon can be quite chilly. The solstice walk is free, but standard park entrance fees still apply. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Local Mail Carrier Spots Small Bobcat In North Community
Local Mail Carrier Michael Bustamante spotted this small bobcat hanging around 37th Street in North Community between Nov. 18, when it was quite small, and as it plumped up through Dec. 15. Photo by Michael Bustamante
Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante
Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante
Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante Read More
Posts From The Road: Will Rogers Archway In Oklahoma
Will Rogers Archway: The Will Rogers Archway spans across Interstate 44 in northeast Oklahoma. The design and construction of the arch was a new concept when opened in 1958. The facility features a gas station and convenience store on each end and the arch across the highway provides a nice place for travelers to relax and enjoy the views. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Rogers Statute: A tribute to Will Rogers the famous performer, radio personality, actor, writer, and humorist, is seen in the archway space above I-44 near Vinita, Okla. Will Rogers is also known as “Oklahoma’s Favorite Read More
Scenes Of 2025 Santa Fly-In At Los Alamos County Airport
Santa Claus, aka local pilot Skip Egdorf, disembarks his plane Saturday afternoon at Los Alamos County Airport to greet fans during the third annual Santa Fly-In. Los Alamos Airport and the Experimental Aircraft Association Green Chile Chapter (EAA 691) host this popular event that includes tours of local aircraft, including the Classic Air Medical helicopter, craft activities and delicious treats. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A crowd of excited fans of all ages moves in close to welcome Santa Claus, escorted by a pair of cheerful elves, Saturday at the 2025 Fly-In event at Los Read More
Daily Postcard: Picturesque Sunrise Over Eastern Area
Daily Postcard: A picturesque view of the sunrise on Thursday over Eastern Area. Photo by Melissa Smith Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Hosts Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop For Native American Heritage Month
More than 45 students and families attended the first LAPS Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop last month in the Speech Theater at Los Alamos High School. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Over 45 students participated in the first Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop held last month in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
Students created their own unique and personalized ribbon skirt or ribbon shirt.
Students watch as ribbon pieces for a shirt are sewn together during the first Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop hosted by Los Alamos Public Schools in celebration Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Colors Sky Over Line Of Commuters
Daily Postcard: A dramatic sunset colors the sky as night begins to fall over a long line of commuters traveling along N.M. 4 on Wednesday in White Rock. Photo by Kirk Christensen Read More
School For Advanced Research: National Museum Leaders Share Indigenous Collections Care Knowledge In New Series
SAR News:
The School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe and the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa have announced the launch of a free 2026 virtual speaker series for museum professionals and the public.
In this series, national museum leaders from Indigenous and non-Indigenous institutions will share how they are redefining collections care by centering Indigenous knowledge, authority, and lived experience.
The series precedes the national release of an Indigenous Collections Care Guide and features leading voices reshaping museum practice across the U.S.
Read full details here.
All sessions Read More
Lads And Lasses Of Enchantment And Santa Fe Harmonizers To Sing, Ring Red Kettle Bell At Smith’s
Lads and Lasses of Enchantment members John Deloff, Denise Pelowitz and Mark Willmon prepare for an upcoming performance. The Lads and Lasses of Enchantment and the Santa Fe Harmonizers have performed several singouts this week. On Monday, they sang at the MEG Senior Center in Santa Fe, and on Thursday night, for residents at the Los Alamos Wellness and Rehabilitation and Los Alamos Assisted Living Community. This Saturday, to benefit local nonprofit Self Help, Inc., they will sing and ring the Red Kettle Bell, from 2-4 p.m., at Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
