LACA: Academy Of St Martin In The Fields Chamber Ensemble To Perform In Los Alamos
From Los Alamos Concert Association:
Music lovers wait no longer! The world-famous Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble will perform an afternoon of music at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Duane Smith Auditorium.
The Academy Chamber Ensemble was formed in 1967, drawing its membership from the world-renowned chamber orchestra the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, which was itself founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 and is currently led by Music Director Joshua Bell.
The purpose behind the formation of the Chamber Ensemble was to perform the larger scale chamber music Read More
Fiesta Of Cultures Celebrates New Mexico’s Diversity At Coronado Historic Site Oct. 18
CHS News:
BERNALILLO — From East Indian dance to an LGBTQ square dance group to Irish dancers, the annual Fiesta of Cultures at Coronado Historic Site celebrates the many cultures of New Mexico. This family-friendly event will be held 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, and is co-presented by New Mexico Historic Sites and The Friends of Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites.
“We are so excited to be able to offer a mix of performers, vendors, and demonstrators that show what makes New Mexico such a vibrant place to live,” says Jessica Coyle, Instructional Coordinator Supervisor at Coronado Read More
Daily Postcard: Daily Postcard: Sunrise Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: The sunrise over Los Alamos viewed Friday from Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Lauren Hughes
Another view of the sunrise Friday over Los Alamos as viewed from Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Posts From The Road: Oklahoma City National Memorial
Gates of Time: The two ‘Gates of Time’ are massive walls that sit on the east and west boundaries of the Oklahoma City National Memorial. The structures each provide an entrance into the memorial and lower the outside daily noise of downtown from the memorial. On the interior side of the gates is the time 9:01 on the east gate and 9:03 on the west gate. These are the minutes before and after the massive explosion. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Reflection Pool: A 319-foot-long reflection pool sits in the center of the memorial grounds. One can see reflections of many features of the memorial Read More
More Scenes This Morning Of Snow-Capped Truchas Peak
Another scene of snow-capped Truchas Peak was viewed this morning from a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Here is another scene of snow-capped Truchas Peak was viewed this morning from a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
One last scene of snow-capped Truchas Peak was viewed this morning from a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Yikes! Morning View Of Truchas Peaks!
Viewed from Eastern Area this morning in Los Alamos, snow is spotted on Truchas Peak, even though the first day of fall was marked just six days ago. Truchas Peak is the second highest peak in New Mexico, behind Wheeler Peak. It is in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and 26 miles northeast of Santa Fe. It lies within the Pecos Wilderness, part of the Santa Fe National Forest. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Daily Postcard: Fall Colors Emerge Around Local Area
Daily Postcard: Fall colors are emerging in the hills surrounding the local area, including those seen coloring the landscape on Saturday above Santa Fe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Lucky Ducky Day 2025 At Ashley Pond Park
Family Strengths Network held its popular Lucky Ducky Day 2025 today at Ashley Pond Park. The event drew a large crowd of kids and adults eager to try out the many activities offered at the event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Ducky race was a very popular event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from today’s Lucky Ducky Day at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Face painting was a popular activity offered at Lucky Ducky Day today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Jump houses delivered lots of fun today at Lucky Ducky Day. Photo Read More
SALA Event Center Releases October Calendar Of Events
SALA News:
The SALA Event Center is thrilled to announce its October 2025 calendar, packed with exciting new film releases, timeless classics, community events, and special screenings for all ages. From gripping dramas and animated adventures to insightful cultural films and family-friendly mornings, October at SALA offers something for everyone.
New Reels
Sponsored by Casa Los Alamos
Fresh stories come to the big screen all month long:
- One Battle After Another
Sept. 26 – Oct. 5 | Fri & Sat, 1 & 7 p.m. | Sun, 2 p.m.
A band of ex-revolutionaries reunite when their nemesis resurfaces
View 135-Foot ‘Zozobra The Balloon’ In Santa Fe Oct. 3
‘Zozobra Balloon Glow’ lets families see a 135-foot hot-air balloon up close and for free, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Villa Linda Park @ Santa Fe Place Mall —for those who can’t make the trip to Albuquerque. Courtesy/KCSF
Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe News:
SANTA FE — With the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta right around the corner, many Santa Fe children have never stood beneath a towering hot-air balloon—until now! On Friday, October 3, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe will inflate the spectacular 135-foot “Zozobra the Balloon” in Villa Linda Park, giving local kids and their families a rare, Read More
SITE Santa Fe 12th International Community Project During First Friday At New Mexico History Museum
‘Past [between] Present’, installation inside the Palace of the Governors. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico History Museum is hosting a collaborative community engagement project with installation artist Daisy Quezada Ureña, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 3, during the Palace Avenue First Friday Art Walk.
Daisy’s large-scale, immersive art installation, “Past [between] Present”, which is installed inside the Palace of the Governors, is part of SITE Santa Fe’s 12th International:
Once Within a Time exhibit. Daisy will lead a hands-on project inside the Palace Press together with Palace Press Read More
Daily Postcard: Jays Enjoy Snack Plate On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A handsome Stellar Jay nibbles seeds from a snack plate in a garden recently on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
Daily Postcard: A Woodhouse Scrub Jay surveys a snack plate filled with tasty sunflower seeds in a garden recently on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
Los Alamos County Launches Video Podcast ‘Fusion’
COUNTY News:
- First episode features LAPD Cmdr. Chris Ross and road safety
Los Alamos County has released the first episode of Fusion, a new video podcast designed to connect the community with information about county programs, services, and issues that impact daily life.
Hosted by the County’s Communications and Public Relations (CPR) team, Fusion will feature conversations with staff on a variety of topics.
The inaugural episode features Los Alamos Police Department Cmdr. Christopher Ross and CPR’s Rachel Freeman. They discuss “Operation Just Drive”, a road safety initiative focused Read More
Another View Of Beautiful Sunrise Over Golf Course
Another view of a beautiful sunrise creating a bright backdrop to Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Eddie Sanchez Read More
Lasses & Lads Of Enchantment & Santa Fe Harmonizers Will ‘Say It In A Song’ In Performances Oct. 17-18
7th Street Quartet members from Houston, Texas: Tenor Heather Cryer, Lead Drew Prince, Baritone Aaron Turner and Bass Travis Gidley, will join Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and the Santa Fe Harmonizers for ‘Say It in a Song’ Oct. 17-18 in Los Alamos and Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Lasses and Lads of Enchantment
The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and the Santa Fe Harmonizers will “Say It in a Song” in their 2025 show next month. The events will be held Oct. 17 and 18 in Santa Fe and Los Alamos. The theme for this year includes songs from both movies and Broadway. The toe-tapping melodies Read More
Family Honors Beloved Grandmother In White Rock
Family honors their beloved grandmother on rock in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Radiant Sunrise Fills Sky Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: A radiant sunrise covers the sky early Monday over Los Alamos. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
LAHS Grad Jonathon Ebanks Opens Digital Media Company
LAHS 2003 graduate Jonathon Ebanks, the owner of Invisible Hand Entertainment, LLC. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It was during the pandemic in 2020 that Jonathon Ebanks got an idea for a business. With everyone homebound, he said he wanted to help companies with their online presence. As a result, Invisible Hand Entertainment, LLC was born.
Although the business was created in 2020, it stagnated for a few years due to Ebanks working at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s IT department. This year, however, he decided to start the digital media Read More
Hillstompers To Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Pub Crawl As Smith’s Marketplace & Opening For Igor And The Red Elvises Friday At The Tub
A scene from a previous performance at Smith’s Marketplace. The popular community band will be back at the grocery store at 5 p.m. Friday as part of its 25th anniversary pub crawl. Post file photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Hillstompers are celebrating their 25th anniversary and will host a pub crawl starting at 5 p.m. Friday, at Smith’s Marketplace, before heading over to Bathtub Row Brewing at 6:30 p.m. to open for Igor and the Red Elvises. Afterward, the HIllstompers will hit the streets to continue to provide live music.
In honor of the anniversary, one of the members wrote the following poem:
Anniversary Read More
Safos Dance Theatre’s ‘Stories From Home’ Brings Southwest Soul To Duane Smith Auditorium
Scene from ‘Tecolote’ with performers Esteban Rosales, Ruby Morales, Zarina Orduño Mendoza and Lauren Jimenez, choreographed and narrated by Yvonne Montoya. Photo by Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos audiences will witness a rare convergence of personal history, regional memory and evocative dance in Safos Dance Theatre’s evening-length work, Stories from Home, premiering Friday, Oct. 3 at Duane Smith Auditorium.
Directed by founder and choreographer Yvonne Montoya, the Tucson-based company presents a layered Read More
