New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Reminds Public To Keep Holiday Decorations Wildlife Friendly
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish reminds the public to ensure that their holiday decorations do not pose a safety hazard to wildlife that may become entangled. Courtesy/NMDGF
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE – Now that Thanksgiving is over, many New Mexicans take the opportunity to decorate their homes for the holidays.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) would like to remind the public as they prepare to hang up those colorful strands of light and bring that inflatable Santa Claus out of storage to ensure that their holiday decorations do not pose a safety hazard to wildlife that may Read More
County: Santa’s Workshop At Fuller Lodge Saturday Dec. 6
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to join Los Alamos County Recreation staff for a cozy afternoon of holiday fun at Santa’s Workshop, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Fuller Lodge.
This free family event invites children and families to decorate cookies, make festive crafts, write letters to Santa, and take photos with Santa or the Grinch.
This event is a great way to celebrate the holidays with the community. Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Valle Grande Webcam View At Sunset
Daily Postcard: A snowy Valle Grande webcam view at sunset, Nov. 24. Courtesy/VCNP Read More
Celebrate Los Alamos WinterFest Weekend 2025 Dec. 5-7!
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos WinterFest Weekend 2025 celebrates winter in Los Alamos, Dec. 5-7. This year’s theme is “Red, Green, or Christmas”.
Businesses/organizations have scheduled events, including ballets, bazaars, shows, sales:
Friday, Dec. 5
- 1-3 p.m. Community Art Program: Lino Block Printed Tea Towels, Los Alamos Arts Council
- 1-7 p.m. 32nd Annual Creche Show, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 7-8 p.m. December Night Sky, Los Alamos Nature Center (PEEC) Planetarium
- 7-9 p.m. Sugar Plum on “The Hill” at Duane Smith Auditorium
Saturday, Dec. 6
- 8-11 a.m. Kiwanis
Taos Sunday Sit Down: Be The Most Interesting Person At Your Holiday Gathering
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Taos School of Music News:
This Thanksgiving, while everyone else is arguing about stuffing versus dressing, you’re casually going to drop: “Did you know there are two skulls in Haydn’s tomb… and also that ‘karaoke’ literally means empty orchestra?”
Boom. Most Interesting Person at the Table unlocked.
Classic FM’s “20 downright bizarre classical music facts” is basically a cheat sheet of outrageous, bite-sized stories you can sprinkle between courses.
Examples:
- The piano sitting in the other room? Its strings are under about 20 tonnes of tension – that’s like parking
Tom’s 2025 Thanksgiving Thankful List
By TOM GARRISON
© 2025 Tom Garrison
Each November. I compose a “Thanksgiving Thankful List” for the preceding year. My wife, Deb, and I enjoy our life in red rock southern Utah and have many things for which we are thankful.
I hope sharing them brings a smile and acknowledgement that even the seldom thought of can be a source of thankfulness.
Below is my 2025 list.
- Southwest Utah has grown enormously in the last 15 years. Because of that I’m thankful for street signs. I’m an old guy and getting around is hard enough. Without street signs to guide me, I’d probably end up in the twilight zone.
- I’m thankful
Coyotes Relax Around Manure Bin At North Mesa Stables
A pair of coyotes relaxes Tuesday around a manure bin at the North Mesa Horse Stables. Photo by June Wall Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board To Meet Monday Dec. 1
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public in person, and a Zoom option is also available at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85215643936.
Find the meeting agenda here.
Note: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the County Human Resources Division at 505.662.8040, at least Read More
Daily Postcard: Rare Crane From Eurasia Spotted Nearby
Daily Postcard: This crane, a very rare visitor from Eurasia and known as the Common Crane (‘common’ in Eurasia, anyway), has been spotted over the last few days at the National Wildlife Refuge in Las Vegas, N.M. Photo by Michael Smith
This same crane is shown here in flight at the bottom. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Holiday Shopping, Winter Wonderland Highlight Thanksgiving Weekend At Expo New Mexico
EXPO News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Expo New Mexico is kicking off the holiday season in style as Thanksgiving weekend sees the fairgrounds transform into a festive destination filled with shopping and dazzling Christmas light displays.
The Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Holiday Festival kicks off on Friday, Nov. 28, offering a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that features a juried lineup of 175 artisans from across the nation. This event also features live music and food, making it truly family friendly. The Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Holiday Festival runs through Nov. 30. Tickets can be purchased here Read More
Cosmic Dawn Complimentary Showing At PEEC Dec. 12
PEEC News:
Step behind the scenes of one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, with a free screening of Cosmic Dawn, an inspiring documentary about the creation of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
For more than 30 years, NASA and an international team of scientists and engineers pushed the limits of technology, innovation, and perseverance to build and launch the JWST, the most powerful space observatory ever created. Cosmic Dawn reveals the untold story of how this telescope overcame extraordinary challenges, Read More
Big Sale Small Business Saturday At Lobby Shop In LAMC
Daily Postcard: The Beauty Of Bandelier National Monument
Daily Postcard: The beauty of Bandelier National Monument is evident in this photo taken Nov. 21. Courtesy/NPS
Bandelier Holiday Hours:
- Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 – Park is open dawn to dusk – Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 – Park is open dawn to dusk – Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Christmas Day, Dec. 25 – Park will be Closed. No access to Frijoles Canyon or Tsankawi
- New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31 – Park is open dawn to dusk – Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9
PEEC: Snow Forecasting With Julien Ross In Planetarium
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join Julien Ross, OpenSnow.com’s New Mexico Forecaster, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium (in-person and virtual).
Hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), this free event will share the 2025–2026 winter outlook, including the impacts of a weak La Niña or “La Nada” on snowfall.
Attendees will learn snow forecasting techniques, discover which storm patterns bring the best powder, and explore snowfall trends in the Jemez, Sangre de Cristo, and San Juan Mountains.
Ross will also answer questions Read More
Big Sale On Black Friday At Lobby Shop Inside LAMC
Step Up Gallery: LA County Employee Art Show Dec. 4
STEP UP GALLERY News:
Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library announces the second biennial Los Alamos County Employee Art Showcase, an exhibit of art and photography, opening Thursday, Dec. 4. That same day, members of the community are invited to attend the opening reception 4-6 p.m. in the upper-level rotunda outside the gallery. Light refreshments will be served. This year, current and retired County employees are featured in this artistically talented group. The art showcase will be open through Jan. 7, 2026.
Art on display includes: large carved wooden bowls, end tables, and a carved Read More
Holiday Farolito Sand Available Around Town Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will be placing sand at various locations around town on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Locations to fill farolito bags:
- Deer Trap on Barranca Mesa;
- Soccer Field Parking Lot on North Mesa; and
- The parking lot by the transfer station in White Rock.
For additional information, call County Streets Superintendent Daniel Campos at 505.500.7321 or email daniel.campos@losalamosnm.us. Read More
Sangre de Cristo Chorale Holiday Concert Will Feature Lauridsen’s Mid-Winter Songs Dec. 6-7
Courtesy/Sangre de Cristo Chorale
SCC News:
SANTA FE — The Sangre de Cristo Chorale will perform its holiday concert, Mid-Winter Songs, at 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 in Santa Fe. Both concerts will be at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe. Celebrating its 48th season, the 52-voice Chorale is led by Music Director George Case and accompanied by pianist Deborah Wagner.
The centerpiece of this concert is Morten Lauridsen’s five-movement choral symphony Mid- Winter Songs for chorus and piano. Based on the poetry of British poet and novelist Robert Graves, Mid-Winter Songs Read More
Daily Postcard: Steller’s Jay Searches For Seeds
Daily Postcard: A Steller’s Jay searches for seeds recently at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Wintry Scene This Morning On Trinity Drive
A wintry scene spotted this morning on Trinity Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
