Santa Fe Symphony: Virtual Season Finale Sunday June 20
Daily Postcard: Long Summer Day On Saturday Night
Daily Postcard: As the days grow longer this view of the sky shows daylight at 8:53 p.m. Saturday. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Angel Fire Resort Announces Return Of Popular Live Summer Events
Angel Fire Resort begins its Cool Summer Nights Concert Series June 18 with Los Alamos’ own Dk and the Affordables. Courtesy/Angel Fire Resort
Angel Fire Resort begins its Sunday morning Farmers Market and Artisan Market. Courtesy/Angel Fire Resort
Angel Fire Resort News:
ANGEL FIRE — Angel Fire Resort in the Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico is celebrating the return of two of its most popular summer events:
Friday evening’s Cool Summer Nights Concert Series; and
Sunday morning’s Farmers and Artisan Market.
These events aim to bring area residents together for music, art, local food Read More
Scenes From Early Morning Hike Along Mitchell Trail
A cloudy sunrise spotted Saturday during an early morning hike on Mitchell Trail. Photo by Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
The path ahead is clear during a morning hike Saturday on Mitchell Trail. Photo by Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Sunrise brightens Los Alamos mountains Saturday above Mitchell trail head. Photo by Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
A fluffy deer stops to watch an early morning hiker Saturday on Mitchell Trail. Photo by Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry Read More
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Announces 2021 Scholarships
Los Alamos Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa scholarship recipients are 2021 LAHS graduates Filippo Delzanno, left, and William McTeigue. Courtesy/PBK. Courtesy/PBK
PBK News:
The Los Alamos Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has awarded $1,000 scholarships each to 2021 Los Alamos High School graduates Filippo Delzanno and William McTeigue.
Delzanno will be studying physics at the University of California / Santa Barbara in the College of Creative Studies.
McTeigue will be studying biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in preparation for medical school.
The Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Read More
New ‘Duck’ Spotted Swimming In Ashley Pond
There appears to be a new ‘duck’ in Ashley Pond. This bird spotted Sunday swimming in the pond resembles a duck but has a white beak, which suggests that it is an ‘American Coot’ related to the crane family and not actually a duck. Source: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Coot/overview. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Edna keeps a sharp on the newcomer Sunday as it takes a refreshing swim in Ashley Pond. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Film Office Announces TV Series American Migrant Workers To Begin Production In New Mexico
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announces that new television series, American Migrant Workers produced by Triangle U Studios, will film in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Truth or Consequences and Navajo Lake beginning in June through October 2021.
The production will employ approximately 10 New Mexico crew members, 20 New Mexico principal actors, and 20 New Mexico background actors.
American Migrant Workers portrays the stories of American migrant workers who live in recreational vehicles, and explores how they survive, how they find work in these ever-changing times, Read More
Carve Wars At Sipapu Resort In Vadito July 23-25
Carve Wars News:
Experience the heart-pounding excitement of watching a skilled artist wield a chainsaw with surgical precision, transforming a log into a striking piece of art.
As a traveling art competition, Carve Wars is the only event of its kind. Its lineup of artists compete for prizes while creating art for live auctions. Take home a masterpiece, knowing we’ve donated a portion of our proceeds to a local charity.
The event is July 23, 24 and 25 at Sipapu Resort in Vadito. Learn more at https://www.carvewars.com/.
New Mexico Music Commission Working To Fill Void Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic Across State
DCA News:
SANTA FE — In January 2021, the New Mexico Music Commission launched the Rural County Outreach program in 30 of 33 counties across the state.
Commissioners will serve as liaison for these counties to identify two music-related service projects to fill a void in the area’s music industry due to stoppages and closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To support rural counties in their recovery, commissioners will research the music industry in their adopted counties, compile a list of key music industry stakeholders, monitor the music scene and report major events to the music commission Read More
SFCC: ‘Southwest Monochromes – A Collection Of Black And White Photographs By Jim Wysong’
‘The Divided Sky’. Photo by Jim Wysong
‘The Galisteo Wave’. Photo by Jim Wysong
SFCC News:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College’s Visual Arts Gallery presents a virtual online exhibition, ‘Southwest Monochromes – A collection of black and white photographs by Jim Wysong’ beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, June 25 and ending Thursday, Aug. 12.
Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/
The SFCC Campus and the college’s Visual Arts Gallery are currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery Director Linda Cassel said, “We’re delighted to showcase Read More
DCA: Writer’s Workshop, Arts & Crafts, Science Story Time
DCA News:
Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions.
This week includes three outstanding programs:
- The National Hispanic Cultural Center presents the online workshop “Beyond Teaching: Out-of-the-Box Writing Gigs and Getting Them Funded” via Zoom at 11 a.m. June 12. This workshop features three Latinx writers who generate income outside of their teaching gigs, collaborating with other writers and artists,
Daily Postcard: White Winged Doves Share Water Feeder
Daily Postcard: A pair of White-winged Doves share a water feeder Sunday at a residence in White Rock. The White-wing is mainly a summer resident in the southwestern states. In some desert areas, this dove often feeds on the fruits of cactus, and visits cactus flowers for nectar; it is an important pollinator of the giant saguaro cactus. Source: www.audubon.org. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Posts From The Road: Niagara Falls
American Falls: American Falls as seen from Luna Island, a tiny island that separates American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. The elevation of the Niagara River is almost 200 feet higher above the falls compared to the elevation at river level following the falls. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Niagara Falls consists of three falls in the Niagara River, which separates the U.S. and Canada. The river is only about 36 miles long flowing in a northerly direction from Lake Erie in the south to Lake Ontario in the north. The falls are about midway Read More
LAMOA Sample Collection At Fuller Lodge Art Center
The Fuller Lodge Art Center is hosting a sampling of the Los Alamos Museum of Art’s (LAMOA) collection through July 24. On display is art works from the museum’s collection, which totals more than 1,000 pieces of Native African and Oceanic art, Native American, Hispanic and other international and regional artists. Courtesy/LAMOA Read More
Museum Of International Folk Art Hosts Virtual Tour Of Renowned Alexander Girard Wing
MOIFA News:
Take an online guided tour of the Girard Wing at the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA).
“Multiple Visions: Common Bonds,” Alexander Girard’s one-of-a-kind exhibition, contains 10,000 pieces of vibrantly colored and impressively arranged folk art from around the world.
This is a wonderful opportunity to check out the exhibition for the first time or re-visit virtually.
Join MOIFA’s fantastic docents as they take you on a detailed virtual tour of Girard’s last massive art installation without leaving home.
To register for either date, click the links below:
Fluffy Apache Plumes Growing In White Rock
Fluffy Apache Plumes spotted growing recently on Estante Way in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
Los Alamos Arts Council Brown Bag Show Features Pianist Aaron Anderson And Cellist Joy Charles June 16
Cellist Joy Charles and Pianist Aaron Anderson will perform at noon Wednesday at Fuller Lodge for the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Brown Bag show series. Courtesy/LAAC
LAAC News:
Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) will host its Brown Bag show at noon Wednesday, June 16, in Fuller Lodge.
The free concert will feature Pianist Aaron Anderson and Cellist Joy Charles.
Anderson has played piano everywhere from concert halls to bars. He plays jazz, rock and blues.
Charles has played cello for audiences that range from toddlers to barnyard animals.
Charles and Anderson met six years ago when Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Decorates Sky Above N.M. 4
Daily Postcard: An early evening sunset decorates the sky recently viewed from N.M. 4 on the way to White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Tuesdays At The Pond Expands Audience Capacity To 300
Los Alamos Creative District News:
Audience capacity at the Los Alamos Creative District’s “Tuesday at the Pond” music events, sponsored by First National 1870, have increased to 300 people.
DK & The Affordables are playing 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 15.
Tickets are free but required for entry and may be obtained through Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/156106904955
The Creative District has hosted two of these music events this month at the Ashley Pond Park pavilion, and expresses gratitude for audience understanding and cooperation with the new COVID-safe practices Read More
Bidding Opens For Guilds Of Santa Fe Opera Silent Auction
Opera News:
SANTA FE — The Guilds of the Santa Fe Opera will present Four Scores in 2021, a special online performance and auction to benefit the guilds.
At 5 p.m., MDT, June 17, Maestro and composer Joe Illick will perform from the Lensic Performing Arts Center as he explores the scores of the four operas of the Santa Fe Opera’s 2021 season.
As well as being entertained by a renowned pianist, participants will have an opportunity to bid on sensational art, jewelry, props from the Santa Fe Opera stage, travel packages and other experiences leading up to the event.
Virtual Format, register at https:////bidpal.net/guilds Read More
