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HU Alumna Receives UK Scholarship For Film Study

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2020

Shanea Strachan

NMHU News:

Las Vegas, N.M. – Shanea Strachan, a New Mexico Highlands University media arts and technology alumna, received a United Kingdom Chevening Scholarship to enroll at Bournemouth University in Dorset, England to pursue a master’s degree in producing film and television.

The British High Commission Nassau awarded Strachan, a Freeport, Grand Bahama native, the scholarship. She is the only Bahamian to receive the honor this year.

“My passion is to focus on original content creation of television shows and movies,” Strachan said. “The stories that are most important Read More

Kindness Messages Spotted Around Town

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 1, 2020

A tree trunk painted with a kind message is spotted Monday during a walk Love on Navajo. Courtesy photo

A peace rock is spotted Monday on Los Pueblos. Courtesy photo Read More

Spinning Yarn On The Lawn Behind Fuller Lodge

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2020

Windy Hahn set up her spinning wheel Sunday afternoon on the back lawn of Fuller Lodge to spin yarn to celebrate the Tout de Fleece holiday, a holiday celebrated in conjunction with the Tour de France bicycle race for those who spin yarn. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Manager Mary Fellman of Close-Knit Yarn Cooperative at 1247 Central Ave., celebrates the Tout de Fleece holiday Sunday using a drop spindle to weave yarn on the back lawn of Fuller Lodge. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Night With A Nerd: Virtual Bingo – Periodic Table July 9

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2020

BSMA News:

The community is invited to join a virtual bingo game 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9 that has STEM topics rather than numbers in the squares.

For the periodic table – the squares have symbols and someone calls the word. Players match to the symbols on their card. For example, if the word called is “sodium” then players look for “Na”.

Everyone is invited to play. RSVP to the event to get a link to a bingo card emailed the day of the event. 

Multiple players in the same household should register individually.To register, click here.

Winners receive a gift certificate to the Gadgets store inside Read More

New Mexico Governor On Passing Of ‘Bless Me, Ultima’ Author Rudolfo Anaya In Albuquerque Sunday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2020

New Mexican author Rudolfo Anaya died Sunday at home in Albuquerque. He was 82 years old. Courtesy/NEH

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today upon learning of the passing of famed New Mexican author Rudolfo Anaya:

“I am deeply saddened today to hear of the death of Rudolfo Anaya, one of New Mexico’s greatest artists, a seminal figure in our state’s rich literary history. Through his indelible stories, Rudolfo Anaya, perhaps better than any other author, truly captured what it means to be a New Mexican, what it means to be born here, grow Read More

Theater Continues In Santa Fe: Outdoors With The Crows

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2020

Upstart Crows of Santa Fe actors perform in a socially-distanced, small-audience, outdoor production of Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth at 6 p.m. July 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12. Courtesy/UCSF

UCSF News:

A director’s debut, a cast disrupted by the pandemic, Zoom rehearsals to keep the play alive, a change of venue, the need to completely reblock and redesign the play, delays as they waited for restrictions to allow performance.

Despite the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune these intrepid young players have persisted and created a live theater experience worthy of this provoking tragedy Read More

Local Winners Of COVID-19 Poster Contest Announced

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2020

‘Use your Head’ poster created by Elektra Caffrey is the first place winner in the adult division of the Los Alamos Museum of Art and Los Alamos History Museum COVID-19 poster contest. Courtesy/LAMA

LAMA News:

The Los Alamos Museum of Art (LAMA) and Los Alamos History Museum announce the winners of the 2020 COVID-19 poster contest.

Adult Division:

  • First place winner is Elektra Caffrey with “Use Your Head. . .”
  • Second place winner is Deeanna Foster with “. . . Stay 6 Feet Away”
  • Third place winner is Debbie Merhege with “Work At Home”

Kids Division:

  • First place winner is Evelyn Fobes with “Somos Unidos”
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‘Multiverse’ 2020 Installed At Ashley Pond Park

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2020

The art piece ‘Multiverse’ 2020 by Evelyn Rosenberg is spotted today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Another view of the art piece ‘Multiverse’ 2020 by Evelyn Rosenberg spotted today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Another view of the art piece ‘Multiverse’ 2020 by Evelyn Rosenberg spotted today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Another view of the art piece ‘Multiverse’ 2020 by Evelyn Rosenberg spotted today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Posts From The Road: Fredericksburg, Texas

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2020

Advertising: Pickups are big everywhere but they are the vehicle of choice for many Texans. Wineries often use old and vintage trucks to advertise their business and attract the eyes of passing motorists such as this pickup in front of the Texas Heritage Winery and Tasting Room in Fredericksburg, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

The Vereins Kirche: The original Vereins Kirche was constructed by German settlers after arriving in 1846 in Fredericksburg, Texas. The octagon shaped structure is of German decent and the first public building constructed by the settlers. The facility Read More

Kindness Rocks Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2020
Sweet little rocks with messages of kindness are lifting spirits all over Los Alamos including these nestled into the crevices of boulders in Walnut and Rendija canyons. Photo by Jeffrey Howell
A small kindness rock spotted recently tucked into the crevice of a boulder. Photo by Jeffrey Howell
A tiny kindness rock spotted recently tucked into the crevice of a large boulder. Photo by Jeffrey Howell
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Daily Postcard: Rose Garden On Grand Canyon Drive

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2020

Daily Postcard: A garden filled with colorful roses blooming on the grounds of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 366 Grand Canyon Dr. in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Santa Fe Opera Celebrates 2020 Season With New Digital Performance Series Premiering July 3 Through Aug. 1

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 27, 2020

Courtesy/SFO

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera announces Songs from the Santa Fe Opera, a digital performance series celebrating the opening nights of the five originally-scheduled operas that were to comprise the 2020 Summer Festival Season.

Susan Graham, acclaimed mezzo-soprano and Santa Fe Opera audience favorite, hosts the Opening Night of the season and a celebration of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville from the stage of the Santa Fe Opera Friday, July 3, followed by other opera luminaries in later presentations. Then, from July 11 through Aug. 1, viewers can tune in each Saturday Read More

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