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Daily Postcard: Rock Bridge At Bandelier

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 16, 2018

Daily Postcard: A rock bridge is spotted in the narrows of Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More

PEEC: Puppet Show And Community Picnic Sunday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2018

PEEC News:

Enjoy beautiful Cottonwoods, tour historic homes, take in views of the river, watch a bilingual puppet show and more this weekend at Los Luceros Historic Site.

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center, New Mexico Historic Sites and Amigos de Los Luceros are hosting a fun and free community event and picnic 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 as part of the Culture and Nature series they are partnering on.

The August picnic’s theme is “Spanish Colonial Life.” People of all ages can enjoy tours of Los Luceros property and Casa Grande, watch the puppet show by

Meow Wolf Announces Educator Appreciation Program

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2018

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MEOW WOLF News:

SANTA FE ― Meow Wolf recognizes the importance of educators, administrators and school staff in the community and also recognizes that New Mexico has some of the nation’s lowest teacher salary rates.

The company will support New Mexico educators by offering an ongoing discount and also bring other Santa Fe businesses into the Educator Appreciation Program, which launched Aug. 14.

The Educator Appreciation Program offers a 50 percent discount to all New Mexico K-12 public educators and school administrators who show their school

Music From Angel Fire 2018 Festival Week 2 Features Andrea Clearfield, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fanfares

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2018

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MUSIC News:

Music from Angel Fire will continue its 35th Anniversary Season (Aug. 17-Sept. 1) with concerts in Taos Aug. 23 and 25, in Angel Fire Aug. 24 and Las Vegas Aug. 26.

The festival enters the second of three weeks led by Artistic Director Ida Kavafian, an artist-member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and former violinist of the Beaux Arts Trio.

7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Taos Center for the Arts, the wonderful MFAF Young Artists are featured prominently in this program, opening with two great works for solo flute

Notice Of Possible Quorum: Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Aug. 17 & 21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2018

Daily Postcard: Sunrise Tuesday Over Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2018

Daily Postcard: Sunrise Tuesday over Los Alamos. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More

SFNF: Forest Personal Use Firewood Permits On Sale

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2018

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― After one of the driest fire seasons on record, Santa Fe National Forest personnel want to remind the public that the Forest is open for fuelwood collection, but with a “twist”.

“We want to make up for the time lost during our closure by raising the limit on dead and down fuelwood from 10 to 15 cords,” said Jamie Bennett, district ranger for the Cuba Ranger District. “The permit will allow wood gathering until Dec. 31, 2018.”

Personal use permits are available to acquire a variety of other forest products on the Forest such as permits for latillas, vigas, and

More Scenes From 2018 Arts & Crafts Fair

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 14, 2018

Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

More Scenes From LA County Fair & Rodeo Parade

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 14, 2018

Photo by Tammy Jimines

Photo by Tammy Jimines Read More

Daily Postcard: Local Bucks Spotted Eating Foliage

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 14, 2018

Daily Postcard: Buck nibbles on weeping willow leaves in a yard in Los Alamos. Photo by Ken Hanson

Daily Postcard: Buck nibbles on wild currants. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More

PEEC: Celebrate Black Bears All Week Long

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 13, 2018

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PEEC News:

Celebrate our black bear neighbors with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center and Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation at the second annual Bear Festival! The festival is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 and the nature center’s schedule is packed full of bear-themed programming all week long leading up to it.

The week will kick off Tuesday, Aug. 21 at a talk called “A Cub’s Life” from U.S. Forest Service wildlife biologist Daryl Ratajczak. Ratajczak will discuss the life of a black bear cub from the moment it’s born in a darkened den

Serenata Of Santa Fe ‘Season Preview Soiree’ Aug. 26

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 13, 2018

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SSF News:

Save the Date! Serenata of Santa Fe, ‘Season Preview Soiree’ at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26.

Music, drinks, refreshments! Share your passion for music, bring a friend.

RSVP at Serenataofsantafe@gmail. When you RSVP you will be sent directions. Event is free. Space is limited!

Family Friendly Fun At Museum Hill Community Day

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 13, 2018

Budding artists off all ages will enjoy making notched, layered paper photo frames, Family mural painting, and Live Music during Community Day on Museum Hill, Santa Fe. Courtesy/Museum of International Folk Art

Courtesy/Museum of International Folk Art

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE ― Have you ever been to Museum Hill in Santa Fe? Many New Mexicans don’t even know it exists. You can explore all the riches this unique Santa Fe collaborative of museums and botanical garden has to offer free of charge during Community Day, Sunday, Sept. 23.

This event attracts 2,000 people

Daily Postcard: Night Sky From Jemez Mountains

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 13, 2018

Daily Postcard: The view Saturday night from the Jemez Mountains of Mars and the Milky Way shining brightly in the southern sky. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More

Scenes From 2018 County Fair & Rodeo Parade

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 12, 2018

The 2018 Fair and Rodeo Parade with the theme ‘Back to Your Roots’ marched down Central Avenue Saturday morning. The parade was a big one with 33 entries this year. Newly appointed Los Alamos County Councilor Morrie Pongratz served as Parade announcer. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Parade judges declared the Los Alamos Historical Society the winner. Los Alamos History Museum got back to its roots with the ‘General’s Car’. In the back seat sat General Leslie Groves and Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, being driven around Los Alamos by Heather McClenahan as a member of the Women’s

Dance Arts Los Alamos Fall Registration Now Open

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 12, 2018

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Courtesy photo

DALA News:

Dance Arts Los Alamos Fall Registration is now open. Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Register now for fall classes at danceartslosalamos.org. DALA offers classes from age 18 months (Mommy and Me) to adult (Bellly Dance, Adult Ballet, and more) as well as Dance Exploration, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Classical Ballet, Bollywood, Acting, Musical Theater, and Tap for everyone in between. Classes are offered at DALA’s White Rock studios as well as at the Trinity on the Hill downstairs studio in Los Alamos. Fall schedules can be found on

Daily Postcard: Summer Flowers At Ashley Pond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 12, 2018

Daily Postcard: Summer flowers weather recent storms and continue blooming Saturday afternoon around Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Scenes From Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 12, 2018

Flower power spotted today during the Fuller Lodge Art Center’s annual summer arts & crafts fair today coincides with the Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo and is held on the lawn of the picturesque Fuller Lodge. For this fair, around 100 juried artisans displayed their handcrafted work in a field of white tents on the lawn. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Checking out the animals. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Mosaic masterpieces. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Lanterns and more. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

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Mike Stinson And Band Bring Honky Tonk To Pond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 11, 2018

Mike Stinson and band, from left, Lance Smith (lead guitar, harmony vocals), Mark Patterson (drums), Mike Stinson (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Mark Riddell (bass, harmony vocals) on stage Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Raised in Virginia, schooled in DC, Stinson moved to Los Angeles where 18 years made him a veteran of what he calls ‘the trenches of beer joint warfare’. The last six years have found the singer-songwriter based in Houston and barnstorming the roadhouses of Texas week in and week out. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Family fun. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

S’mores, Songs, Games And More During Family Night At Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday Night

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 11, 2018

Family Night begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Nature Center and includes s’mores around the campfire along with songs, games, crafts and more. Courtesy image

PEEC News:

The community is invited to enjoy s’mores around the campfire, sing songs, play games and make crafts at 6 p.m. Tuesday during Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey will lead this evening of outdoor family fun. Family Nights are free thanks to generous sponsorship from Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos.

The second Tuesday of every month is Family Night at the nature center. Stop by to enjoy nature-themed Read More

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