County Honors Russ Gordon With Plaque At Pond Pavilion
Russ Gordon unveils the plaque honoring his service to Los Alamos as the founder and longtime organizer and promoter of the Gordons Summer Concert Series. The Series was the first summer concert series in New Mexico and provided nearly 30 years of music and fun to the Los Alamos community. From left, Los Alamos County Councilor Denise Derkacs, Council Chair Randall Ryti, former Councilor Antonio Maggiore, Russ Gordon, his wife Deborah Gordon and children Annie Rose and Abe Gordon. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Russ Gordon told those gathered, ‘I love you all. I didn’t even know Read More
New Mexico Rotary Telethon 17th Annual Virtual Music Celebration & Live Action Charity Auction April 24
New Mexico Rotary Telethon 17th annual charity event 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Courtesy/Rotary
ROTARY News:
Gather in your homes with friends and family to join the Rotary Club of Albuquerque and the Rotary Club of Albuquerque Del Sol 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. April 24 for a 90-minute Live Stream Music Celebration & Live Action Charity Auction.
Albuquerque Rotary encourages everyone to attend.
Registration is free and this event is for everyone. The registration and live-view link is available here. Read More
Gonzales: The Bird Is the Word
By JOHN GONZALES
Los Alamos
The Bird Is the Word.
Life is a journey, and you cross the road, born in the USA, the story is told.
And as the metaphor applies, the story is told, from the time you are born, till the day that you die.
And the question is asked, and the journey is told, “why did the chicken cross the road?”
A person, a chicken, a journey, a road. A metaphor of just how one crosses that adventurous road.
If white, if black, a person is told, there are rules that apply, when you cross that road.
Racial disparity, prejudice, and equity? With these questions asked we are faced…. with unmistakable disparity…. Read More
Daily Postcard: Fiery Sunrise Near Deer Trap Trailhead
Daily Postcard: Fiery sunrise emerges Thursday near Deer Trap Trailhead. Photo by Amanda Macdonald Read More
Spotlight: Village Arts … The Little Store That Could
Ken Nebel helps customers Frank Tarantello and Shelly Wiemann choose the right frame Monday, while Kathy Nebel helps Kathy Gursky, find the perfect frame and matte for her needlework. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Petra Fajardo puts years of framing to good use Monday at Village Arts. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Ken Nebel helps Frank Tarantello and Shelly Wiemann choose a frame. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Village Arts has been a Los Alamos mainstay for many years. It started in Read More
Scene Of Stillness At Day’s End At Overlook Park
Stillness at day’s end Tuesday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Pastel Sunrise Fills Sky Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: Pastel sunrise fills sky Tuesday over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Daily Postcard: Pear Blossoms Blooming In Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: Pear tree blossoms recently in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Colors Sky Near Deer Trap Trailhead
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Monday colors the sky above Deer Trap Trailhead. Photo by Amanda Macdonald Read More
Santa Fe Symphony Presents: Masterworks & Masterpieces
Courtesy/SantaFe.com
MUSIC News:
The next episode of The Santa Fe Symphony’s 2021 Spring Virtual Concert Series takes attendees to the internationally recognized Museum of International Folk Art and the New Mexico Museum of Art, an iconic Santa Fe landmark.
Experience Symphony ensembles performing masterworks by Ludwig van Beethoven, Béla Bartók, Jo Kondo, Fred Frahm, John Steinmetz, Daniel Davis and Witold Lutoslawski—all brilliantly filmed in high definition by Hutton Broadcasting.
WHEN: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 18
Pre-order Masterworks & Masterpieces today for $20 per household Read More
Daily Postcard: Bees Visiting Cherry Blossoms Sunday
Daily Postcard: A variety of bees are busy Sunday collecting pollen and nectar from cherry blossoms blooming at a residence in White Rock. In the United States, there are more than 4,000 species of native bees. Familiar bees visiting garden flowers are the colorful, fuzzy, yellow-and-black striped bumblebees, metallic-green sweat bees, squash bees and imported honeybee. These flower-seeking pollen magnets purposefully visit flowers to collect pollen and nectar for food for themselves and their young. Source: U.S. Forest service. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
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Posts From The Road: Oldest McDonald’s In America
Single Arch: A single arch stands 60-feet high on the corner of Florence and Lakewood in Downey, Calif. This early signage also features the first McDonald’s mascot Chef Speedee. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Exterior: The exterior of this McDonald’s features mid-century architecture with windows in front for customers to walk up and place orders. A second building sits next to the original, which provides indoor dining and a small McDonald’s museum. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Price Comparisons: A sign hangs above the ordering window, which compares prices and value Read More
Variety Of Birds Gather At Warbler Pond On Barranca Mesa
A variety of birds gather Friday at the warbler pond of a residence on Barranca Mesa including this male Cassin’s Finch. The Cassin’s Finch is a resident of mountains and conifer forests in the west. Little roving flocks wander through the woods, often feeding on buds and seeds high in the trees. The complicated song of the male often includes brief imitations of other birds. Source: Audubon.org. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
A Townsend’s Solitaire joins other birds Friday at the warbler pond on Barranca Mesa. This bird sits upright and sings from prominent perches at all times of the year. Source: Read More
Daily Postcard: Rising Sun Near Deer Trap Trailhead
Daily Postcard: The rising sun Saturday near Deer Trap Trailhead. Photo by Amanda Macdonald Read More
Daily Postcard: Cherishing The Easter Spirit
Daily Postcard: Some furry friends float above White Rock Easter Sunday. Photo by Zhen Huang
An Easter bunny cloud floats over Los Alamos and White Rock a few years ago. Photo by Zhen Huang Read More
Community Winds Offers Mother’s Day Serenades
LACW News:
Los Alamos Community Winds Mother’s Day Serenades mean music, flowers and chocolates! What better way to celebrate moms and the love they have for the families.
The Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) is offering Instrumental Mother’s Day Serenades to the community.
Again, partnering with Flowers by Gillian and The Rose Chocolatier, LACW is offering a performance of three musical selections for $42 with the optional add-ons (for $10 each) of a beautifully wrapped long stemmed rose and a gift box of four delicious chocolate truffles.
“Our Valentine’s Day Serenades were extremely Read More
Site Plan Detailing Location Of New Community Co-Op Park
This site plan shows the location of the Co-Op Park going in next to the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union under construction at 10th and Central across the street from the Los Alamos Daily Post. The Co-Op Park will be approximately 10,000 square feet in size and provide a place for food vendors, music, and community gatherings. The Co-Op Park officially opens July 3, which is World Co-Op Day. A GoFundMe campaign in underway to cover some of the construction costs for the park at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/coop-park. Courtesy image Read More
Scenes From Family Softball Game In White Rock
Sys Hansana and daughter Vivien Hansana keep a close eye on the action as Ryker Black stands ready to hit an incoming pitch during a rousing family softball game outside a residence Wednesday on Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Ryker Black, left, and Sys Hansana watch Vivien Hansana smack the ball during a family softball game Wednesday in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Lara Black throws the ball for son Ryker Black during a family softball game Wednesday at a residence on Rover Boulevard. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Hummingbird Sips Water In White Rock
Daily Postcard: One of the first hummingbirds of the season (looking a bit weathered) is spotted sipping water from a feeder Thursday at a residence in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Hummingbird with ruffled feathers perched at a feeder Thursday in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
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Spring Colors Bloom On Barranca Mesa
Yellow Oregon grape flowers begin to open recently on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
A purple vinca major blooms recently on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
A dandelion pushes through rocks into the sun recently on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
