TOTH: From Darkness To Light – A Service Of Lessons And Carols For Advent
TOTH News:
In a recent Facebook post, travel writer Rick Steves extolled the virtues of one of his “favorite British experiences” – choral evensong in an English cathedral. But evensong, and the wider English choral tradition, doesn’t just happen in cathedrals, but in thousands of parish churches throughout Britain and the Anglican Communion, including here in Los Alamos.
A significant part of this choral tradition is the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. In the weeks following the end of World War I, the chaplain of King’s College, Cambridge, Eric Milner-White, introduced a new Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Dec. 5 – Dec. 11, 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. 5 – Dec. 11, 2025:
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 12-02–25
- 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
LAAC Daytime Performance Series: Los Alamos Flute Choir
Holidays At The Palace & The Native American Portal Artisans’ Winter Youth Show And Sale Dec. 12-14
NMHM News:
Join the New Mexico History Museum for two beloved annual events Dec. 12 – 14, 2025—Holidays at the Palace and the Native American Portal Artisans’ Winter Youth Show and Sale.
Step into the enchanting atmosphere of the Palace of the Governors, adorned with festive decorations and glimmering farolitos during “Holidays at the Palace.” Enjoy live music, activities, hot cider, holiday cookies, and a visit from Santa Claus. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted at the event. Come back on the weekend to support the next generation of Native American artists and craftspeople Read More
Curious Doe Peeks Into Window Of Home On Barranca Mesa
A curious doe peeks into the window of a home Wednesday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Thai Ha
A buck watches a doe as she peeks into the window of a home Wednesday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Thai Ha Read More
County Library System Brings Back ‘De-Stress December’
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library System invites the community to unwind this holiday season with the return of De-Stress December, a series of programs designed to promote relaxation, creativity, and connection.
As part of the WinterFest celebration, Mesa Public Library will host a variety of events for all ages, including crafting sessions, mindfulness workshops, Tabletop Game Day, and a popular puzzle competition.
Program highlights include:
- Forest Bathing: An Introduction for Teens and Adults
- Saturday, Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m., Mesa Public Library
Led by Kristine Coblentz, this
- Saturday, Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m., Mesa Public Library
Daily Postcard: Sunspots On Sun’s Surface Viewed From Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Several prominent sunspots on the left side of the Sun are visible in this photo taken Dec. 1 from the deck of a residence in Los Alamos. Such sunspots may become a source of ultraviolet flares and coronal mass ejections, which in turn could trigger strong aurora activity. As reported at spaceweather.com, ‘some of the dark cores are individually larger than Earth’. Photo by John Sarracino Read More
Community Encouraged To Help Local Nonprofits Like Los Alamos Film And Culture Festival On Giving Tuesday
Director Mikheil Gabaidze, right, from the Country of Georgia, and producers Elene Japharidze and Sophiko Komakhidze won the 2025 LAFCF short film award for “Vasomotor Rhinitis”. Courtesy image
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Do you know that warm, fuzzy feeling when you see the child of a friend achieve success? Recently, the Los Alamos Film and Culture Festival’s (LAFCF) Sandy Jones experienced that same feeling.
Mikheil Gabaidze, from the Country of Georgia is the director behind the winning 2025 LAFCF short film “Vasomotor Rhinitis”. Gabaidze used a portion of his Los Alamos winnings Read More
Next Launch Pad Lecture: ‘Preservation Moon – Defining And Preserving The Cultural Landscape Of Tranquility Base’
NMMSH News:
You don’t want to miss the next Launch Pad Lecture, “Preservation Moon: Defining and Preserving the Cultural Landscape of Tranquility Base,” at 9 a.m., Friday, Dec. 5, in the New Horizons Dome Theater in Alamogordo. Coffee and donuts will be provided.
Presenting the lecture is NMMSH’s new Executive Director Karen Kincaid Brady, the first woman to serve in this role. Her presentation revisits Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s 1969 landing at Tranquility Base, offering archival media and preservation insights that will engage your curiosity.
About the Speaker: Karen Kincaid Brady Read More
Limited Tickets Remaining For Home Alone & Hot Chocolate With PEEC Dec. 13
PEEC News:
Kick off the holiday season with a cozy evening at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium onfrom 4:30–6:30 p.m., Saturday, December 13, with a screening of the beloved holiday classic Home Alone and a festive hot chocolate bar. Registration is almost full!
The hot chocolate bar opens at 4 p.m., followed by the movie at 4:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear holiday sweaters (or even pajamas and slippers) to fully embrace the festive spirit.
Home Alone (1990) tells the story of 8-year-old Kevin McCallister, who is accidentally left home alone while his family heads to Paris. Excitement Read More
State Grants Up To $25,000 Available For New Mexico Creative Businesses
Potter at Paseo Pottery. Courtesy/NMEDD
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — Established creative businesses in New Mexico can apply for state grants up to $25,000, aimed at strengthening operations and supporting long-term growth.
The Business Development & Expansion Grant Program, administered by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division, is open to for-profit creative businesses with at least three years of operational history. Funding aims to strengthen business infrastructure and marketing and support long-term sustainability.
“New Mexico’s Read More
Daily Postcard: Golden Sunset Falls Over Canyons
Daily Postcard: A golden sunset falls over the canyons early Saturday evening as viewed from the deck of a residence in White Rock. Photo by Paulette Woodall Read More
Posts From The Road: Gary’s Gay Parita
Gary’s Gay Parita: A view of the front of the gas station at Gary’s Gay Parita reveals just a sampling of what visitors will see while roaming around the grounds of the station. The original gas station burned in 1955 and business ceased. Gary Turner and some relatives constructed this replica Sinclair station in 2003. The purpose of the station was to provide a place for travelers to stop and see items from the period when the original station was in operation. This station did not sell gas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
George: George Bowick sits on the porch of the gift shop located adjacent Read More
Los Alamos County Invites All To 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites the community to join the County Council at the 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting to celebrate the start of the holiday season.
The ceremony is 5:15-5:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, inside the Municipal Building Lobby at 1000 Central Ave. County Councilor Chair Theresa Cull will flip the switch just before 6 p.m. when the Holiday Light Parade begins.
This year’s tree will be decorated with handcrafted ornaments made of recycled materials by local schools, community members and County employees. Hot cocoa and marshmallows will be served.
Direct questions to the County Read More
Daily Postcard: Ashley Pond Park Today And 50 Years Ago
This photo of Ashley Pond Park was taken on Nov. 24, 2025. The improvements Los Alamos County has made to this prominent landmark over the years are quite impressive when considering the comparison of how it looked in the photo below, taken 50 years ago. Photo by Jim Gourdoux
This photo of Ashley Pond Park covered in snow was taken Dec. 29, 1975. The original Los Alamos County Municipal Building is in the background at right, where the Justice Center now stands, as seen in the photo above. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Scenes From Small Business Saturday 2025 In Los Alamos
Volunteers Teri Nixon and Traci Sowers at the counter assisting Small Business Saturday customers today at the Lobby Shop inside Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Kirsten Laskey of the Los Alamos Daily Post joins shoppers on Small Business Saturday today in Village Arts at 216 DP Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Boomerang Consignment and Resale and Gaia Gifts Owner Anna Dillane at the counter assisting Small Business Saturday customers today at 1247 Central Ave. Ste. A, and celebrating her 11th year in business. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Employee ART Show Opens In The Step Up Gallery Dec. 4
COUNTY News:
The 2024 County Employees ART Showcase was a great success, and this year’s show will include Retired County Employees.
The show will open in the Step Up gallery on Thursday, Dec. 4 and run through Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, inside Mesa Public Library. Read More
Coro De Cámara To Brighten Spirits In Holiday Concerts
Coro de Cámara chamber choir. Courtesy photo
CONCERT News:
Celebrate the holidays with Coro de Cámara in the chamber choir’s upcoming “Making Spirits Bright” concerts. Enjoy a cheerful blend of music featuring carols and holiday favorites, and lively performances that capture the spirit of the season.
Coro and guests offer two showings—at 4 p.m., Dec. 13 in Los Alamos and Dec. 14 in Santa Fe. Dancers from Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) join Coro in the Santa Fe concert, following Coro’s guest appearance the day before in the DALA Winter Showcase in Los Alamos.
In “Making Spirits Bright”, you will Read More
Millicent Rogers Museum: 28th Holiday Fiesta Community Day
Daily Postcard: Serene Autumn View At Ashley Pond Park
Daily Postcard: Autumn serenity, Friday afternoon at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
