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Public Comment Sought For Art At Leisure Lagoon

The APP Board seeks public comment on proposed art for the new Leisure Lagoon. Courtesy/LAC

This mock-up image shows the placement of five ceramic art panels at the new Leisure Lagoon. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places (APP) Board is seeking public comment on proposed art for the new Leisure Lagoon at the Aquatic Center on Canyon Road.

The proposed art created by Amanda Jaffe is a collection of five ceramic panels constructed by multiple smaller individual ceramic tiles. The panels represent various wet weather and water.

The artist approached the designs Read More

Cheerful Minion Family Lifting Spirits All Over Town

All dressed up in time for Halloween, this cheerful family of minions gathered recently on the lawn of a residence in White Rock are lifting spirits all over town. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

The cheerful minion family also lights up at night. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More

Mesa Public Library’s Step Up Gallery Hosts 25th Annual Los Alamos Photographers’ Show

STEP UP GALLERY News:

The Los Alamos Photo Club is hosting its 25th Annual Show  through Oct. 22 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.

In addition to highlighting current work of Los Alamos Photo Club members, the opportunity was given to other photographers who live or work in the Los Alamos area to enter the exhibit as well.

The exhibit includes a wide variety of approaches to photography and subjects ranging from expansive landscape vistas to wild animals, exotic vegetation and flowers, international portraits to airshow action photos.

The photographers exhibiting in the 25th Annual Read More

Unitarian Universalist Youth Create Chalk Mural At Pond Ashley In Celebration Of Indigenous Peoples Day

Unitarian Universalist Youth members, from left, Patrick Webb, Mixalh Adams, Shane Tobin, Missy Varol, Marie Langlois and Theresa Cull create an Indigenous Peoples’ Day mural recently at the pavilion in Ashley Pond Park. Indian Affairs Department Secretary Lynn Trujillo, a member of Sandia Pueblo, spoke in a news release about Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which is today. ‘Today, we honor and celebrate the significant contributions and influence of New Mexico’s Indigenous communities and people,’ Secretary Trujillo said. ‘Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day allows us to reclaim space Read More

Young Bucks Play & Snooze In Yard On Camino Encantado

A couple of energetic young bucks are spotted playing together under the watchful eye of Saint Francis of Assisi recently in the back yard of a home on Camino Encantado. Photo by Mike Johnson

All tuckered out from playing, these bucks settle down for a peaceful nap at the residence on Camino Encantado. Photo by Mike Johnson Read More

Herd Of Does Rest Beneath Pine Tree At Local Residence

Does rest on dry pine needles beneath a tree last fall at a residence on Diamond. Photo by Sharon Hoff

A smaller group of does return to the same yard to rest before giving birth to their fawns for the year, June 28 at a residence on the corner of Diamond Drive in Los Alamos. Photo by Sharon Hoff Read More

NMFO: Feature Film Outlaw Land In Production In State

NMFO News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office Friday announced the feature film Outlaw Land, produced by Keystone Films LLC, has begun production in New Mexico.

Filming will take place during September and October 2021 in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

“There is no place but New Mexico to tell the old western tale of Butch Cassidy. Ranches, western sets, wild horses, vast stunning deserts with train tracks that wind with the landscape, New Mexico is and has always been the place to shoot a western,” NMFO Director Amber Dodson said.

Outlaw Land is directed by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sharknado) and produced Read More

Posts From The Road: Scenes Of Once Thriving Mining Town In Ashcroft, Colo.

Welcome Wagon: A broken down wagon sits near the town of Ashcroft, Colo., succumbed to growth of trees and grasses while sitting idle for decades. The buildings in the background are remains of the once thriving mining town. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Ashcroft: A row of buildings that were homes to miners sit in various stages of decay in Ashcroft, Colo. The silver mining boom beginning in the area in 1880 only lasted about five years before workers moved on and left the town. At its peak, more than 2,000 people resided and worked in Ashcroft. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

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Leaves On Large Tree Turn Bright Yellow In A Week

In just a week, the color of the leaves on this large tree have completely changed from green to bright yellow at a residence on 11th and Myrtle Street in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Dixon Wolf  Read More

Celebrate Community At PEECnic! Saturday Oct. 16

A boy enjoys fresh-pressed apple cider at the nature center during a previous PEECnic celebration. Stop by the nature center 1-3 p.m., Oct. 16 for delicious treats, activities, storytelling and more. Photo by Hari Viswanathan

PEEC News:

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for its annual member appreciation event, PEECnic!

This event is PEEC’s chance to celebrate the community and say thank you to the wonderful members who support PEEC all year long. The PEECnic is 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. It is open to the public, with special treats for Read More

Los Alamos Light Opera: Audition Call For Oct. 23-24

LALO News:

The Los Alamos Light Opera (LALO) has issued an audition call for its Valentines Show, I Broadway!

Performances for I Broadway! are Feb. 11, 12 and 13.

Auditions are 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 and 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 at Graves Hall at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road.

Note: Masks Are Required.

The show will be a concert-style revue of favorite Broadway Love Songs. Solos, duets and dance numbers are solicited. An accompanist will be on hand for auditions, and additional accompanists will be suggested for rehearsals if needed.

Selected performers will rehearse Read More

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