Daily Postcard: Four Ducks Go Bottoms Up At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: Four ducks go bottoms up together Saturday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Amy Birnbaum Read More
Mourning Cloak Butterfly Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos
A mourning cloak butterfly spends time on the white blooms of a butterfly bush Thursday afternoon in a butterfly garden at a residence on Barranca Mesa. The mourning cloak, Nymphalis antiopa (Linnaeus), is a large distinctive butterfly and is one of the most widely distributed butterfly species. In northern areas where it overwinters, adults may be seen basking in the sun during almost every month of winter on warm days. The upper surfaces of the wings are very beautiful, but at rest with the wings closed, the mourning cloak is highly cryptic. Source/Univ. of Florida. Photo by Selvi ViswanathanNDI New Mexico Named Nonprofit Of The Year
NDI New Mexico News:
SANTA FE — The National Dance Institute of New Mexico—NDI New Mexico—has been named the 2020 New Mexico Nonprofit of the Year by Albuquerque Business First.
“2020 has been a challenging time for all, and that makes this honor even more special,” said NDI New Mexico Executive Director Russell Baker. “Our entire organization including staff, instructors, students, board, volunteers, and donors have risen above every challenge presented this year, and we are thrilled to have this hard work recognized. We’re thankful to the Albuquerque Business First for this award and Read More
Daily Postcard: Lightning Storm Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: View of the lightning storm July 19 from Smith’s Marketplace . Photo by Sofia Roybal Read More
Fuller Lodge Art Center Opens ‘Perspectives’ Today
FLAC News:
Fuller Lodge Art Center announces the opening of the New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists, annual Celebration of Clay Exhibition.
This event, which started today and will help through Sept. 19 at the Fuller Lodge Art Center, fulfills a primary mission of this statewide organization: to promote excellence and creativity in the clay arts.
This self-juried exhibition increases understanding and appreciation of clay arts and artists throughout the state of New Mexico and beyond and is an excellent opportunity for New Mexico potters to share their best work.
Having presented the Celebration Read More
FLAC: ‘A Quiet Place: An Exhibit Of Collages’ July 31-Sept. 19
‘Early Riser’ by Sue Ellen Hains. Courtesy/FLAC
‘Remember’ by Sue Ellen Hains. Courtesy/FLAC
‘Mother & Son’ by Sue Ellen Hains. Courtesy/FLAC
LAAC News:
Los Alamos resident Sue Ellen Hains showcases her collages in the exhibit, “A Quiet Place: An Exhibit of Collages,” in the Portal Gallery of Fuller Lodge Art Center today through Sept. 19.
“Preparing for this exhibit gave me the opportunity to explore many facets of my life, real and imagined, heard and unheard,” Hains said. “It all came together with collage- the perfect medium to bring order out of chaos.”
Fuller Lodge Art Center, 2132 Read More
Santa Fe Indian Market Going Virtual And Global Aug. 1-31
The Santa Fe Indian Market is staring COVID-19 in the face—and going global and going virtual. To support artists and the Market, click here: Click here for a full list of the 447 participating Indigenous artists. Read More
Prairie Dogs On Kindness Rock Lifting Spirits In Los Alamos
A pair of blue prairie dogs decorating a kindness rock found Thursday morning along the Walnut Canyon Rim Trail are lifting spirits all over Los Alamos. Photo by Yvonne Keller Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunsets Over Sangre De Cristo Mountains
Daily Postcard: Sunset falls over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains viewed Thursday from the upper deck of a residence in Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Bartlit
Another view of the sunset over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains Thursday viewed from Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Bartlit Read More
LAHS Graduate Cameron Art Launching ‘Vowl’ On Kickstarter
Cameron Art of Los Alamos with an early prototype of his board game Vowl, which he is launching Monday, Aug. 3 on Kickstarter. Courtesy photo
The board game Vowl, designed by LAHS graduate Cameron Art, is launching Monday, Aug. 3 on Kickstarter. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Cameron Art of Los Alamos created a board game that is launching Monday, Aug. 3 on Kickstarter.
The 2018 Los Alamos High School graduate owns Cameron Art Games. His board game “Vowl” is a fast-paced word game in which players race against both time and each other to recognize Read More
Innovations In Archaeology, Family Mornings And More
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — 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:
Make sure to check out the final episode of the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and the Center for New Mexico Archaeology online lecture series “Innovation in Archaeology” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 29. Dr. Lewis Borck of the University of Missouri will discuss how archaeologists and historians create Read More
DK & The Affordables Perform In Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series Friday Night
SUMMER CONCERT News:
The Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series Presented by Toyota of Santa Fe is proud to present DK & The Affordables performing at 6 p.m. this Friday on the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Facebook page.
DK & The Affordables kick out a jiving, jumping variety of roots music that is intended to get you moving on your feet. Gyrating, swinging bodies topped by smiling faces have accompanied many an Affordables show. Couple all of that with twangy guitar, a ripping rhythm section, greasy hair, and some pointy boots and you’ve got yourself a hootenanny of a good Read More
Nightscapes And Sunrise In San Juan Mountains
Starry night sky Wednesday at Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colo. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort
Early morning scene Wednesday at Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colo. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort
PURGATORY RESORT News:
DURANGO, Colo. — Nightscapes and sunrise are a photographer’s dream at Purgatory Resort.
These photos of the starry sky above the Needle Mountains and early morning wildflowers were captured July 29.
Purgatory Resort is open for daily activities through Aug. 16. Weekend operations will run Aug. 22 to Oct. 4, with the resort open on Labor Day as well.
Summer activities include the Read More
PAC 8 Television Schedule July 31 Through Aug. 6
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Television schedule for July 31 through Aug. 6:
Friday, July 31, 2020
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 07-28-20
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — LAHS Graduation 2020
- 12 a.m. — Free Speech TV
Saturday, August 1, 2020
- Free Speech TV
Sunday, August 2, 2020
6 a.m. — FSTV
5 p.m. — The Prophetic Word
5:30 p.m. — Key to the Kingdom
6 p.m. — Drawing Men to Christ
7 p.m. — United Church
8 p.m. — La Verdad Internacional
8:30 p.m. — Inside Arts – Karen Read More
Daily Postcard: Cloudy Sangre De Cristo Mountains
Daily Postcard: Monday morning view of low clouds settled on the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Uke Players ‘Lifting Spirits’ In White Rock
With no regular HillStrummer Ukulele Group practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this trio is having fun lifting spirits while wearing masks and practicing social distancing on a shady driveway this week in White Rock. Strummers from left, Elle Springfield, Doris Ford and Kathleen Logan. Courtesy photoDaily Postcard: Beautiful But Toxic Flowers On Pajarito
Daily Postcard: A bug is spotted on the petal of white lily-like flowers (Zigadenus Elegans) Monday on Pajarito Mountain. Nicknamed ‘mountain deathcamas’ due to its highly toxic nature. All fresh parts of deathcamas (leaves, bulbs, flowers) are poisonous. Dried parts (seeds and capsules) are even more potent. Ingestion by humans can cause severe illness and occasionally death, even for adults. Source: www.fs.fed.us. Photo by Gretchen Mills Read More
Los Alamos Arts Council Postpones Missoula Children’s Theatre Program Due To COVID-19 Public Health Restrictions
LAAC News:
Missoula Children’s Theatre is a 32-year tradition in Los Alamos. Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is pleased to bring this unique opportunity to the youth of the community every year.
Sadly, due to COVID-19, and the current restrictions in New Mexico, LAAC is unable to present Missoula this year.
LAAC is working on plans for the summer of 2021, and hoping to make up for missing this year with two performances next year!
Stay up-to-date with Los Alamos Arts Council by visiting www.losalamosartscouncil.org. The organization regularly posts updates online, and community members can Read More
Albino Praying Mantis Sunbathing On Nambe Loop
An albino praying mantis is spotted sunbathing on a yarrow bloom Monday at home on Nambe Loop in Los Alamos. Young praying mantis molt about 10 times as they grow toward adulthood. After each molt, the mantis is a pure white color and looks like an albino. However, the white coloration only lasts a short period of time and soon the mantis darkens into a brown or green color. Most praying mantis are not native to the United States and are instead species imported from China and Europe. There is a species of mantis called the California mantis native to the Western United States. Praying mantis are carnivorousRainbow Viewed Among Trees On Pajarito Mountain
A rainbow viewed among trees early Monday evening on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Gretchen Mills Read More
