A&E - Los Alamos Daily Post

Lights, Camera, Save! Teen Video Contest Underway At First National 1870

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2018

FN News:

DENVER, Colo. ― First National 1870 is accepting submissions for its Lights, Camera, Save! video contest.

The contest, organized by the American Bankers Association Foundation, is a national competition that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of saving money and inspire their peers to become lifelong savers. Students in New Mexico and Texas can participate in the program organized by First National 1870, a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A.

“Lights, Camera, Save! gives students an opportunity to harness their creativity, learn about

Luján Applauds Grants To Benefit New Mexico’s Acequias And Tribal And Pueblo Farmers And Ranchers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) applauded the announcement Monday that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded more than $330,000 in grants to benefit New Mexico’s acequias and farmers and ranchers from tribal and pueblo communities.

Both grants have been awarded through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (or, the 2501 program).

The New Mexico Acequia Association (NMAA) has received a grant

Youth Activity Centers Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest In Final Stretch

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2018

YAC News:

Tuesday marked the official nation-wide start to Red Ribbon week and the Los Alamos and Youth Activity Centers poster contest is in the final stretch.

The third through eighth grade facilities have taken time throughout the campaign to encourage healthy choices, educate families and demonstrate how much fun there is to have on their journey.

“I remember each year there was a County-wide poster contest held here in the Community Building for Red Ribbon Week when I was a kid,” YAC Director Jordan Redmond said. “If that poster contest helped me remember, maybe another contest can help Read More

Daily Postcard: Urban Park Sunrise

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2018

Daily Postcard: Urban Park sunrise. Photo by Chris Weaver Read More

Xi Nu Chapter Hosts Traditional Craft Fair Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2018

This handmade quilt by Alice Garcia will be raffled at the craft fair Saturday. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

After more than 30 years, the Xi Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will continue its annual traditional craft fair to kick off the holiday season.

This Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., many members of the entire Beta Sigma Phi program come together to keep the tradition alive, at the Crossroads Bible Church.

“The five chapters of BSP in town get together for at least five events yearly,” Event Coordinator Judy Lovejoy said. “BSP has more than 60 members in Los Alamos and is a 75-year-old international Read More

2018 CROP Turkey Trot & Hunger Walk Logo Contest

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2018

Meow Wolf: Origin Story To Premiere Across U.S.A.

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2018

MEOW WOLF News:

SANTA FE ― When artists dumpster dive to survive, they aren’t looking to change the world—but once in generation: it happens.

Meow Wolf: Origin Story is a fascinating and uncommonly inspiring feature-length documentary that presents the heartfelt drama of a ragtag gang of artists on the fringe of society in a small town who change the art world on the way to international acclaim.

In just two years, over a million visitors have thrilled to the group’s stunningly unique, mind-bending ways at the award-winning House Of Eternal Return where the

Daily Postcard: Sunset Colors Sky Over Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2018

Daily Postcard: The coloful sunset Monday evening looking east over the Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Daily Postcard: The coloful sunset Monday evening looking east over ZIA Credit Union in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Daily Postcard: The coloful sunset Monday evening looking west over the rooftop of New Mexico Bank & Trust in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Roy Zimmerman Rize Up Concert 7 p.m. Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 22, 2018

NMHU Revitalizes Campus With Public Art

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 22, 2018

William Goodman’s Arabesque sculpture adjacent to Burris Hall on the Highlands University campus is part of a new public art installation. Courtesy Margaret McKinney/NMHU

NMHU News:

New Mexico Highlands is revitalizing its main campus through public artwork, thanks to the state’s Art in Public Places Program.

Ten artworks ranging from soaring outdoor sculptures to stoneware pottery and a series of bird paintings are being installed throughout the university.

“We wanted a variety of diverse artistic aesthetics,” said David Lobdell, chair of the Visual and

LAMTA Masquerade Recital At Fuller Lodge Oct. 27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 22, 2018

LAMTA News:

The 13th Annual Los Alamos Music Teacher Association (LAMTA) Masquerade Recital is 5-6 p.m., Oct. 27 at Fuller Lodge. Organized by the Los Alamos Music Teachers Association, people come from as far away as Colorado and Albuquerque … it is one of the most popular events.

LAMTA Annual Masquerade Recital listing teachers and students:

Teacher: Regina Doorn

Student: Emmitt Tibbits

Teacher: Juanita Madland

Student: Kathleen Brodnax

Teacher: Ellen Scudder

Students: Isabella Aguilera, Ben Hu

Daily Postcard: Cows Graze Beneath Morning Sunrays

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 22, 2018

Daily Postcard: Cows are spotted grazing beneath sunrays Sunday morning near Black Mesa. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More

New Lensic Arts Education Program: Magic In SFPS Special Education Classrooms Nov. 5-9

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 22, 2018

LENSIC News:

SANTA FE — Educator and illusionist Kevin Spencer, an authority on using magic to teach students with special needs, will present his Hocus Focus learning workshops Nov. 5-9 in Santa Fe public schools.

Spencer comes to Santa Fe through a Lensic Artist Residency and The Lensic’s Performing Arts Education program.

Spencer will teach 50-minute sessions in more than 21 special education and inclusive classrooms at 14 Santa Fe schools. He will teach the students one or two simple tricks, each designed to improve cognitive, motor, communication, and social skills

Knights of Columbus Haunted House Oct. 26-27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 21, 2018

2018 Scarecrow Contest Comes To Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 20, 2018

This Mathamuseum robot near the post office on Central Avenue is part of the 2018 Scarecrow Contest getting underway today in downtown Los Alamos. In collaboration with the Mainstreet and Creative District Office, Los Alamos Arts Council brings this bit of autumn fun to the downtown every year. Since 2001, scarecrows made by local businesses, clubs, organizations, schools, families and individuals have graced the walkway lamps along Central Avenue and will remain on display through Nov. 1. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Pumpkin man. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Charlie Read More

SFCC Halloween Festival With Free Trick-Or-Treating

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 20, 2018

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College‘s annual Halloween Festival is 3:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 on campus at 6401 Richards Ave. in Santa Fe.

This safe and fun event includes free trick-or-treating, music, games and more.

The campus comes alive with trick-or-treating, spooky decorations, games and prizes – all in the Main Hallway and Campus Center. There also will be a haunted house ($3 admission fee) and an escape room ($5 admission fee).

The afternoon’s activities are sponsored by SFCC’s Office of Student Development, Student Activities

Scenes From 2018 Fall Arts And Crafts Fair

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 20, 2018

Holiday gift giving was on the minds of visitors this morning at the 2018 Fuller Lodge Art Center Fall Arts and Crafts Fair at Crossroads Bible Church. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Scene from today’s Fall Arts And Crafts Fair. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

‘Handyman’s Guide To End Times’ Nov. 11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 20, 2018

Juan J. Morales. Courtesy photo

TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

Teatro Paraguas presents The Handyman’s Guide to End Times, by Juan J. Morales, a poetry reading and book launch from his new book of poetry at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11, at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe. Admission is free.

This new book is part of the Mary Burritt Christiansen Poetry Series.

In Morales’s newest collection, published by UNM Press, an imagined zombie apocalypse intertwines with personal narrative. From zombie dating to the sin of popcorn ceilings, these poems investigate the nature

Culture On Tap: Pearl Harbor And Paper Cranes Oct. 29

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 20, 2018

LAJI News:

The community is invited to attend the Los Alamos-Japan Institute—Community Conversation, 5:30-7 p.m., Oct. 29 at UnQuarked at 145 Central Park Square.

Culture on Tap: Pearl Harbor and Paper Cranes is an interactive community conversation hosted by Los Alamos-Japan Institute Director Dr. Judith Stauber, LANL Scientist John Hopkins and LAJI Advisory Board Members Anita Barela, Katy Korkos, Betsie Miller-Kusz and Leia Roach.

Los Alamos-Japan Institute is a nonpartisan Los Alamos-based, global community working to bridge communication across atomic Read More