2025 District NE-I Honors Auditions Results
Los Alamos Music Teachers Association also hosted a Halloween Masquerade Recital on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Unitarian Church, featuring performances by 40 students, including several District Honors winners. Courtesy/LAMTA
Los Alamos Music Teachers Association News:
The 2025 District NE-I Honors Auditions took place on Saturday, Oct. 18, on the University of New Mexico–Los Alamos campus. Talented young musicians from Los Alamos and Santa Fe, ages 7 to 17, participated in this year’s event, showcasing their artistry and dedication.
Students represented the studios of Aejin Chang, Read More
Posts From The Road: Wimberley Glassworks In Texas
Shaping the Glass: Glassblower Wes Sweetser rolls a glass piece across the marver. The glass is attached to the blowpipe and rolled across the surface to create symmetry. After a short time, the piece is warmed again to keep the glass soft and pliable, which gives the artist more time to refine the process. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
The Blowpipe: The blowpipe is an essential tool for glassblowing. The tool is designed to gather the liquid glass from the furnace. The artist then blows through the pipe to form the initial bubble of glass. The blowpipe is long enough to allow the glassblower Read More
Scenes From LAMC’s 2025 Family Trick-Or-Treat Event
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) hosted its annual Trick-or-Treat Halloween event for the community Friday, with department booths set up throughout the hospital’s first floor. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAMC’s annual Trick-or-Treat Halloween event Friday throughout the hospital’s first floor. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAMC’s annual Trick-or-Treat Halloween event Friday throughout the hospital’s first floor. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAMC’s annual Trick-or-Treat Halloween event Friday throughout the hospital’s Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Falls On Chicoma Mountain
Daily Postcard: Snow falls Saturday on Chicoma Mountain. At 11,561 feet, it is the highest peak of the Jemez Mountains and the traditional center of the Pueblo world. Photo by Bob Reedy Read More
New Mexico Nuclear Policy Group To Host Public Screenings, Discussions Of Kathryn Bigelow’s New Film, ‘A House Of Dynamite’ Including Oct. 29 At SALA
Scene from ‘A House of Dynamite’ showing at 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Los Alamos SALA Event Center. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Study Group News:
Political leaders, nuclear weapons workers, and citizens urged to think carefully about the realities portrayed in the film, including the limitations of nuclear deterrence and the temptation of national suicide
Albuquerque – The Los Alamos Study Group, a think-and “action tank” which has been deeply involved in nuclear policy issues over the past 36 years, will be hosting public screenings followed by discussions of Kathryn Bigelow’s new film, “A House Read More
Demolition Scenes Wednesday At Old Chamisa School
Demolition of the 60+-year-old Chamisa Elementary School is wrapping up, as shown here on Wednesday on Meadow Lane in White Rock. A portion of the new school can be seen at right. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
Another view of demolition wrapping up on the old Chamisa Elementary School, as shown here on Wednesday on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
Another view of demolition wrapping up on the old Chamisa Elementary School, as shown here on Wednesday on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
Tall And Small Ghosts Spotted Around Pinon Trails
This tall ghost was spotted Tuesday in the Pinon Trails neighborhood of White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
This trio of small ghosts was spotted Tuesday in the Pinon Trails neighborhood of White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Above Rio Grande At Overlook
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Friday above the Rio Grande at Overlook in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Sunrise Friday above the Rio Grande at Overlook in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Sunrise Friday above the Rio Grande at Overlook in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
2025 Trick-Or-Treat On MainStreet Draws Annual Mob
Creepy bunnies, scary monsters, and a variety of dubious creatures flowed through downtown Los Alamos this afternoon celebrating 2025 Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from 2025 Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet this afternoon in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from 2025 Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet this afternoon in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from 2025 Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet this afternoon in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from 2025 Read More
Historical Society November Lecture: Rachel Robbins
HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society announces its November free lecture, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11,
in the Pajarito Room of historic Fuller Lodge.
The evening will feature author Rachel Robbins, whose historical fiction book, The Sound of a Thousand Stars, is loosely based on the life of her grandparents, who worked in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project.
Copies of her book are available now in the Museum Shop and will also be available for purchase at the event.
Robbins received her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is a tenured assistant professor Read More
Autumn View From American Springs Road Trail
Autumn view at sunset Tuesday from American Springs Road Trail in Los Alamos. Photo by Lauren HughesDaily Postcard: Storm Clouds Over Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Storm clouds rolling in Thursday over Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Lance Vasquez
Another view of storm clouds Thursday over Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Lance Vasquez Read More
Scenes From Chamber Ribbon Cutting Event For New Art Space At Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center
Scene from the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting event held recently for the new art space at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. The creation of this space is a collaboration between the Senior Center, Los Alamos Arts Council, and the Los Alamos Community Foundation–Anchorum Fund. ‘We are excited that older adults will have a place where they can go and express themselves through art,’ said Executive Director Liz Martineau of the Los Alamos Community Foundation. ‘This community space will be a place where older adults can take classes, art therapy sessions, meet friends, and Read More
Butterflies Frolic In Autumn Sunshine On Reservoir Road
A Variegated Fritillary butterfly frolics in the autumn sunshine among flowers blooming Saturday on the reservoir road. Photo by Michael Smith
An American Snout butterfly is also spotted frolicking in the autumn sunshine among flowers blooming Saturday on the reservoir road. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Business Spotlight: LA Beauty By Sherry
LA Beauty by Sherry Owner Sherry Skelley. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Since Sherry Skelley was a young girl, she’s had a passion for cosmetology and fashion. While in her 20s she had an opportunity to pursue her dream, but it competed with the chance to enter the medical field. She chose the latter, specializing in private home health care for seniors.
Through the years, Skelley held tight to the hope that she would someday work in a salon and decided a few years ago it was time to make a plan. She enrolled in Vogue’s School of Cosmetology in Santa Read More
Millicent Rogers Museum Mourns Loss Of Executive Director Karen Chertok
Karen Chertok
From Millicent Rogers Museum:
It comes with great sadness that the Millicent Rogers Museum announces the passing of its beloved Executive Director Karen Chertok who passed away Oct. 9, 2025.
She was a breast cancer survivor for 16 years before the illness returned unexpectedly, taking her from us far too soon. The suddenness and speed of her passing came as a profound shock to everyone on our team. There was little warning and no time to prepare. Yet, in true Karen fashion, she continued to think of her staff and the museum’s unfinished work until the very end. Her unwavering dedication, Read More
‘Plays For the Planet’ Nov. 9-10 At Teatro Paraguas
From CVNM:
What: A free one-hour program of staged readings of short plays
When: 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10
Where: Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe
Who: Joan Lipkin and That Uppity Theatre Company, Alisa Matlovsky and A Dotted Line Theatre Company, in collaboration with the Arts & Climate Initiative and Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM).
This program will feature a post-show reception and Q&A with CVNM CEO Demis Foster and co-producer and director Joan Lipkin.
Tickets are free with a requested donation to support CVNM and the actors. Reservations Read More
Daily Postcard: Tangerine Colored Sunset Fills Sky
Daily Postcard: A tangerine sunset fills the sky Wednesday over White Rock. Photo by Rowena Macdonald Read More
SALA Los Alamos Event Center Announces Live Theatre, New Films, Local Favorites – All In One Place
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center invites the community to an exciting week filled with captivating performances, thrilling films, and engaging local events.
From National Theatre Live to classic cinema and new reels, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Oct. 23-26.
National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Thursday, October 23 at 6:30 PM
Sponsored by Los Alamos Arts Council
Get Tickets
Witness George Bernard Shaw’s timeless play Mrs. Warren’s Profession, brought to life by National Theatre Live. A bold exploration of women’s independence and social hypocrisy, this Read More
Wildlife Photos By Wendy Stein On Display At Jemez Fine Art Gallery Until Oct. 30
COMMUNITY News:
A wildlife photography show … mostly birds, primarily by Wendy Stein is on display until Oct. 30 at the Jemez Fine Art Gallery in Jemez Springs.
Sixty two prints are hanging. of which 29 are 11×14 in size. Many are 5×7 hummingbirds. View video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Fmm2qVm6a/?mibextid=wwXIfr
About Wendy Stein, Wildlife Photographer. . .Mostly Birds
Wendy Stein is a Santa Fe-based wildlife photographer and devoted bird enthusiast. Working with a super-zoom lens, she observes from a respectful distance, then renders the everyday Read More
