Los Alamos Artists At Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival
Los Alamos Artist Micki Taylor and one of her quilts made from recycled material. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It is often said that one person’s trash is another’s treasure, and the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival proves this saying correct.
The festival, which kicks off 5-9 p.m. Friday, runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy St.
According to its website, the art festival includes adult and student juried exhibits. The festival has run for 22 years and is the country’s oldest Read More
Daily Postcard: Obedient Buck Uses Crosswalk In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A sturdy looking buck is spotted obediently using the crosswalk at the intersection of Rover Boulevard and Meadow Lane recently in White Rock. Photo by Michael Padilla Read More
MIAC Selects Artist Virgil Ortiz As 2022 Living Treasure
Virgil Ortiz sitting next to a large traditional pot. Courtesy/Virgil Ortiz
MIAC News:
SANTA FE — The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) has announced Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti Pueblo) as the 2022 recipient of the MIAC Living Treasure award.
This award is part of the annual Native Treasures Art Market and honors Native American artists who have made outstanding artistic contributions to the field of Indigenous arts and culture.
Ortiz’s artistic contributions combine art, décor, fashion, video and film. One of the most innovative potters of his time, Ortiz’s exquisite works have been exhibited Read More
International Shakespeare Center: 2022 Summer Season
ISC News:
SANTA FE — The International Shakespeare Center, Santa Fe (ISC), has announced its 2022 Summer Rep Season and it promises to be another bright one.
Coming off a 2021 summer season of highly successful productions of Julius Caesar and Coriolanus, the ISC will embark on a journey of enchantment and redemption next summer.
Exploring two of Shakespeare’s late romances, The Winter’s Tale and Pericles, Artistic Director Ariana Karp says “…the company will dive into the depths of these beautiful plays and encounter magic, love, loss, jealousy, healing, and forgiveness. The plays will Read More
Fall Colors Surround Wind Art At Residence In White Rock
A wind ornament viewed with the backdrop of the fall colors of a cherry tree Saturday at a residence in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Sharing An Afternoon Stroll Around Ashley Pond Park
During a stroll Tuesday afternoon, a child is given a helping hand as she navigates the walk around Ashley Pond. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
NMDVS And Warrior Films Host ‘Veterans Journey Home’
Active-duty service members and veterans will be admitted free for all sessions of the film series. Courtesy/Warrior Films
NMDVS News:
SANTA FE — Tickets are still available for the Veterans Journey Home film series to be screened on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 and Friday Nov. 12 at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in downtown Santa Fe.
The five-film series from acclaimed filmmaker Frederick Marx, who co-made the acclaimed 1994 documentary Hoop Dreams, is hosted by the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (NMDVS) and Warrior Films. They show the amazing journey of veterans readjusting to life back Read More
Daily Postcard: Holiday Lights Go Up At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: With the holiday season just around the corner, Los Alamos County workers are busy Tuesday night hanging holiday lights in the trees around Ashley Pond, continuing a longtime tradition in the heart of downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of Los Alamos County workers hanging holiday lights Tuesday night around Ashley Pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Sneak Peek At IHM Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair Gift Items
Here is a sneak peek of some of the many gift items that will be available for purchase at the IHM Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in the parish hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Road. The event include craft booths, a silent auction and breakfast and lunch foods for purchase. Santa Claus will make a special appearance 10 a.m. to noon. All proceeds go to charity. This event is sponsored by the Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary. Masks are required! Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
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County Library Presents Discussion And Q&A Online With ‘So Pipe The Young’ Author Jen Watkins Thursday Nov. 18
Author Jen Watkins with her chicken at home in El Rancho. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The staff at Mesa Public Library presents ‘So Pipe the Young: A Southwestern Gothic Set in Rural New Mexico’ , 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, live on Zoom.
This psychological thriller, written by emerging author Jen Watkins, explores the dark side of rural life and isolation and is poised to leave us feeling unsettled in all of the right ways.
The program includes book excerpts followed by an author discussion and Q&A session.
After a murder on her kindergartner’s playground, a robotics engineer abandons her Read More
Daily Postcard: Deer Gather Beneath Colorful Tree
Daily Postcard: Deer gather beneath a colorful tree Sunday on Canyon Glen. Photo by Teresa Resende Read More
Xi Nu Hosts 34th Annual Craft Fair Nov. 13
Jeanie Robinson will be one of the return vendors at the Xi Nu craft fair Nov. 13. Courtesy photo
Quilt to be raffled at Xi Nu craft fair on Nov. 13. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Xi Nu Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi International Women’s Sorority is holding its 34th annual craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Crossroads Bible Church at 97 East Road.
Beta Sigma Phi is a service sorority, and this event is the only annual fundraiser of the Xi Nu chapter. All proceeds are donated to charities, local, regional and international.
The event includes a raffle (not a silent auction) of items Read More
Penguin Ponders Egg At White Rock Senior Center
A penguin delights voters as it ponders an egg it laid on election day Tuesday outside the poling center at the White Rock Senior Center at 137 Longview Drive. This sculpture titled ‘Who Me?’ was created by artist Jinkie Hughes and in 1993 became part of the Los Alamos County Art Collection. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Bucks Spend Time At Residence On Trinity Drive
A buck is spotted in the yard of a residence Wednesday on Trinity Drive. Photo by Teresa Resende
A pair of bucks hang out in the yard of a residence Wednesday on Trinity Drive. Photo by Teresa Resende Read More
Daily Postcard: Vine Covered Fence On Manhattan Loop
Daily Postcard: Vine covered fence spotted recently on Manhattan Loop at Canyon Road. Photo by Dixon Wolf Read More
Community Invited To 2021 Festival Of Trees Nov. 13
This Santa moon is one of many items included in the 2021 Festival of Trees Silent Auction. Courtesy photo
This festive red truck is included in the 2021 Festival of Trees Silent Auction. Courtesy photo
Take a photo with Santa at the 2021 Festival of Trees fundraiser. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
LARSO News:
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) asks for your patience and understanding as they attempt their first in-person fundraiser since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 Festival Of Trees fundraiser is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Betty Ehart Senior
Daily Postcard: Fall Scene Friday Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: A fall scene Friday and wispy cirrus clouds above over Los Alamos. Photo by Zhen Huang Read More
White Rock Rock Cheers On LAHS Topper Football Team
Ahead of the Los Alamos High School Topper Football Team going to the State Championship, Cathy Hinojosa and Julie Stidham painted the White Rock rock recently on N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard. The Toppers played Friday evening against Las Cruces Mayfield at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces. The Toppers fell to Mayfield 49-3. This was the final game of the 2021 season for the Toppers. Courtesy photo
Cathy Hinojosa and Julie Stidham painted the White Rock rock recently to cheer on the LAHS Topper Football Team, which played Friday night in the State Championship against Las Cruces Mayfield at the Read More
Daily Postcard: Tall Cottonwood Towers Near Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A cottonwood with golden leaves towers on the horizon Tuesday near Bandelier. Photo by Gretchen Mills Read More
AMERIND Announces Winners Of Nationwide Native American Poster Contest
Award winning poster for grades K-3 by Kenacious McGirt – Absentee Shawnee (Region 4). Courtesy/AMERIND
AMERIND News:
SANTA ANA PUEBLO — AMERIND announced the winners of its 2021 Safety Poster Contest. The annual competition is open to Native American artists in kindergarten through eighth grade and promotes safety throughout Indian Country.
Tribal housing authorities were invited to submit local winners to the AMERIND Safety Services Team. Voting took place on the Amerind website. From the nationwide entries, one winner was selected from each of the three age categories.
The Read More
