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Teatro Paraguas And Xerb Partner To Bring Local Hispanic, Latinx And Multicultural Performances Online

COMMUNITY News:

SANTA FE — Teatro Paraguas and tech-company Xerb announced this week a partnership to bring the theater’s local Hispanic, Latinx and multicultural performances to the online platform.

Despite the challenges created by the current pandemic with regards to in-person gatherings, Teatro Paraguas has found ways to continue with their important work – ​giving a voice to the local community through theater, poetry, dance, and other mediums –​ using a combination of live performances via conferencing tools, and now partnering with another local organization, Xerb, to make these Read More

Cultural Affairs: Family Mornings At Folk Art, History Of Revolts And Revolutions, Faces Of Farming And Ranching…

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:

Families are encouraged to join the Museum of International Folk Art for the next Virtual Family Mornings at Folk Art at 10 a.m. Nov. 8. The online event features a grab-and-go art kit and access to a Zoom program that includes a story time and show-and-tell segment for children to share their art.

The art kits are available

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Scenes Of Halloween On Display Around Town

Happy Halloween from Todd Loop in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Happy Halloween from Sierra Vista. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Happy Hallowiener from Walnut Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Happy Halloween from Pueblo Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Happy Halloween from Sycamore Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Happy Halloween from Pueblo Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Happy Halloween from Ridgecrest Avenue in White Rock. Photo by Carol A.Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Daily Postcard: Scene Of Moon Rising Friday Night

Daily Postcard: The moon rising Friday night as viewed from the parking lot of the Rio Arriba Health Commons clinic in Española; looking toward Jicarita and Trampas peaks. Tonight there will be a Blue Hunter’s Halloween full moon. Photo by Mark Bjorklund 
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Century Bank And LAPD Round Up Escaped Jail Birds

Century Bank Los Alamos VP / Branch Manager Karen A. Easton thanked Cmdr. Oliver Morris today for sending Cpl. Boe and Cpl. Smith to assist her in rounding up a group of escaped jail birds in front of Century Bank. From left, Patrick Metzger, Lizette Erives, Cpl. Boe, Missy Smith, Tim Branch and Cpl. Smith.‘On behalf of Century Bank Los Alamos we wish the community a safe and fun filled happy Halloween!’ Easton said. Courtesy photo
Three community members, also dressed as jail birds, joined in the fun today outside Century Bank in Smith’s Marketplace shopping center. Courtesy photo
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Color Outside The Lines At Fuller Lodge Art Center

Color outside the Lines is the Fuller Lodge Art Center’s newest exhibit. Courtesy/FLAC

FLAC News:

Through Nov. 14, Fuller Lodge Art Center will display its latest exhibit, Color Outside the Lines.

This show features the work of more than 20 artists local to Northern New Mexico. With a major focus on color, the gallery space is filled head-to-toe with vibrant pieces! Along with Color Outside the Lines is an installation by members of the Santa Fe Book Arts Group.

Started in 2017, this project was based off an idea originated by Emily Martin, a book artist from Iowa City. She was inspired by the Pantone Read More

Community Invited To Bring Carved Pumpkins Downtown

The scarecrows on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos need some company! The community is encouraged to display their Halloween jack-o-lanterns today, Oct. 30, with the scarecrows. Take carved pumpkins to the Los Alamos Arts Council booth from 2-4 p.m. in front of Bennett’s Jewelers on Central. From there the pumpkins will be given a specific place to reside among the existing scarecrows and other select businesses downtown and in Central Park Square. Pumpkins will remain in place until 1 p.m. Sunday. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Coyote Spotted Digging For Food On Barranca Mesa

A coyote is spotted this morning sniffing around and digging under and lifting this rock with its paws searching for something to eat in the yard of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
A coyote is spotted this morning sniffing around this rock searching for something to eat in the yard of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
A coyote is spotted this morning lifting this rock with its paws searching for something to eat in the yard of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
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Los Alamos Halloweekend 2020 Runs Oct. 29-31

Los Alamos Halloweekend 2020 kicks off today and runs Oct. 29-31. Here is a downtown location on the Monster Hunt as part of Halloweekend. Courtesy/Creative District

Text the phase during the days of the Monster Hunt event to win, after finding seven of the clues downtown. Courtesy/Creative District

Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District News:
Monsters take over MainStreet starting today, Thursday, Oct. 29 through Halloween, Oct. 31!
Los Alamos MainStreet and the Creative District have a variety of safe, fun Halloween activities happening throughout the weekend in lieu of the traditional
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IFAM Hosts World’s Largest Folk Art Market Nov. 28-Dec. 6

IFAM News:

SANTA FE — The world-renowned International Folk Art Market (IFAM) is hosting a Winter Auction & Holiday Market Nov. 28 through Dec. 6.

In addition, IFAM also is hosting virtual lectures and studio tours throughout the event.

The Winter Auction will take place entirely online and will consist of a specially-curated collection of unique art recently purchased through donated Artist Opportunity Funds. There will be singular pieces from returning IFAM artists and offerings from first-time Market artists.

The Holiday Market will run at the same time and will be held at the IFAM Read More

Los Alamos High School Students Show Halloween Spirit

Students at Los Alamos High School are in the Halloween spirit Wednesday as they place various figures on the lawn in front of the school. Sophomore Class Vice President Isabella McTeague is putting the finishing touches on the sophomore class figure. Each class will be represented and students will vote online for their favorite. Members of the community may vote on Facebook, watch for the post. The freshman figure is in progress. The figures from left, junior class, sophomore class and senior class. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Halloween Hijinks Underway At Rio Grande Orthodontics

Dr. Ryan Gardiner (Tall pirate with the eye patch) of Rio Grande Orthodontics and his motley crew are having a great time today celebrating Halloween with a pirate theme at their practice at 3250 Trinity Dr., Suite A. Rio Grande Orthodontics provides board-certified orthodontists and a team committed to treating individuals and families with the utmost respect and the best affordable care possible. They cater to the individual and offer many different forms of orthodontic treatment, with a mixture of early, interceptive and comprehensive treatment options, with regular braces, clear Read More

Red Cross: Tips For Safe Halloween During Pandemic

RED CROSS News:

  • Skip Trick or Treat and other traditions that involve being in crowds this year  

ALBUQUERQUE — Halloween will be different this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises skipping traditional trick-or-treating and other festivities involving crowds, which are high-risk for spreading the virus.

However, there are some low-risk activities you can do instead.  

“Though many traditional Halloween activities can actually put you at a high risk for viruses, there are plenty of safer ways to still enjoy the holiday,” Read More

Father Theophan: Real Things

Courtesy/Father Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

The pandemic shutdown has had a silver lining for me. It has afforded me the time to rediscover my love for making ceramics and to organize and set up a studio in our garage. My parishioners and wife have been encouraging in my hobby.

To retain her sanity and to continue seeing me on a regular basis, my wife took the chance on having me teach her how to throw on the pottery wheel. Teaching one’s spouse or learning from one’s spouse can be a touchy proposition. But with a little grace, given and received, she has Read More

Daily Postcard: Sandhill Cranes Heading South

Daily Postcard: A flock of Sandhill Cranes is spotted Tuesday afternoon flying south over White Rock. Around the world, crane species are featured in cultures through paintings, fabrics and dances. Their powerful calls and elaborate dances have captivated audiences globally, including sandhill cranes at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Sandhill cranes typically begin arriving at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in late October and stay through mid February. Family groups migrate together, with juvenile birds typically staying with their parents through their Read More

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