LAAC: Fall Is In The Air With October Events
From LAAC:
Fall is in the air at the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC). Our fundraising activities continue, and we want to first thank everyone who has taken the time to donate, say a kind word, or share our story so that we are able to publish our fall activities with confidence. We still have a goal to reach before the end of the year and feel confident the community is with us every step of the way!
First up, SAFOS Dance Theatre is right around the corner. Their “Stories From Home” performance will take place at Duane Smith Auditorium and features dancers of the Southwest, and a special story with roots Read More
Daily Postcard: Buck Munches On Virginia Creeper
Daily Postcard: A fine buck is spotted munching on Virginia creeper Friday morning in North Community. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Fountain In Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: The view of the fountain on Sept. 11 in Ashley Pond. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Help The LAHS Music Department Find That Tune
Los Alamos High School Choir. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Music Department needs your help in tracking down sheet music, recordings, etc. of the LAHS School Song.
The title of the school song is Our Alma Mater, Praises Now We Sing. These are the lyrics:
From mountains, high will come our spirit bold. Soon we will dream of golden days gone by; our love will never fade for L. A. HIGH and when we leave our dear old hilltop high, oh, let us cheer for all the green and gold. We’re stronger than giants; we’ll march to victory. With such an alliance for L. A. HIGH.
The LAHS choir would like Read More
Los Alamos Quilts Participate In New Mexico State Fair
Roxanne Webster poses with her Carnival Flower at the New Mexico State Fair. Courtesy photo
Roxanne Webster also took first place for the Fan Favorite Award. The award is presented at the culmination of the State Fair. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
A trio of lovely ladies provided a great representation of the quilting skill set, found here in Los Alamos.
Bobbie Simpson, Claire Swinhoe, Roxanne Webster recently participated in the New Mexico State Fair.
Bobbie’s quest into quilting started with a love of sewing throughout her life. She began sewing in junior high and high Read More
Daily Postcard: Large Cloud And Cactus At Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: A large cloud and cactus Sunday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Highlights Of The Week At SALA
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center continues to bring the community together this September with a full week of film screenings, community forums, luncheons, and special events. From historical documentaries to beloved classics and family-friendly favorites, SALA has something for everyone.
Highlights of the Week
Thursday, Sept. 18
- UNM-LA Luncheon: Beyond Expectations
Discover what it means to deliver exceptional customer experiences in today’s competitive landscape. For details and RSVP, contact ajarrett1@unm.edu or jkrish@unm.edu.- 11 a.m.
- Parallel Cinema: The Black
‘Musical Instruments of the Prehispanic Southwest’ Lecture At Friends Of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites Sept. 28
NMHS News:
The Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites present a lecture by Emily Brown, Ph.D., entitled, “Musical Instruments of the Prehispanic Southwest,” 2–3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28.
Archaeological excavations in the Four Corners region have revealed a multitude of musical instruments: from whistles to rattles to rasps. This talk presents what we know of the music of Pueblo peoples prior to Spanish contact from the instruments themselves, the context in which they were found, early Spanish and ethnographic accounts, and depictions of musicians in rock imagery Read More
Annual El Rito Arts Festival To Feature Exciting Newcomers, Tour Favorites Saturday Sept. 27 & Sunday Sept. 28
‘Take This and Eat it’ by John Diehl. Courtesy/ERAA
‘Dolly at Jim’s House. Photo by David McClister
ART News:
A New Mexico tradition since 1986, the 2025 El Rito Studio Tour and Mercado will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28.
This year’s tour has expanded to more than 20 artists in studios throughout El Rito, including exciting newcomers such as:
- John Diehl, well-known character actor who has appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows, including the locally filmed Dark Winds, and is acclaimed for his sculptural pieces;
- David McClister, music photographer
Library Of Congress Names Arthur Sze As Nation’s 25th U.S. Poet Laureate
NATIONAL News:
The Library of Congress today announced the appointment of Arthur Sze as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2025-2026.
The winner of the Library’s 2024 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry, Sze will begin his laureateship with a reading of his work on Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Library’s historic Coolidge Auditorium, and free tickets will be available on loc.gov starting Sept. 18.
During his term as Poet Laureate, Sze, who lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, plans to have a special focus on translating poetry originally written in other languages. Read More
Beautiful Flowers Spotted Blooming At Overlook Park
Beautiful flowers were spotted blooming on Sunday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Lauren HughesKiwanis Hears Presentation On Los Alamos Arts Council
LAAC Executive Director Brandi Engeman. Courtesy/Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club News:
On Sept. 2, Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Brandi Engeman gave a presentation to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos outlining the history, function, and activities of the organization and its contributions to the cultural enrichment of the community.
The Arts Council was founded in 1967, serving Los Alamos County and neighbors by providing community programs and events, art classes for all ages, and managing a gallery for hosting juried exhibits and providing a retail shop for artist consignments.
Engeman Read More
Daily Postcard: Low Clouds Near Rio Grande In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Low clouds near the Rio Grande viewed Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Lauren HughesPosts From The Road: Pikes Peak Cog Railway
View From Peak: Visitors can enjoy views in every direction from the summit of Pike Peak. This view from a deck at the peak shows the mountains and scenery looking toward the northwest. The steel plaque encased in stone at the lower right portion of the photo honors a notable soldier and pioneer explorer who first saw Pike Peak when exploring the west in 1806. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
City View: A visitor views the city of Colorado Springs from a viewpoint near the tracks where the Pikes Peak Cog Railway comes to a stop. The elevation at the summit is 14,115, which is about 7,800 feet higher Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Sept 19-25, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Sept 19-25, 2025:
Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Replay 9-09–25
- 04:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
- 07:00 PM PAC 8 Summer
Very Foggy View This Morning From Pajarito Acres
The very foggy view this morning from Monte Rey South in Pajarito Acres (one of the highest points in White Rock). Saturday’s heavy rain (0.35″) and cold morning (45°F) helped create one of the thickest fogs of the year. Photo by Bob ReedyView Of Foggy Sunday This Morning In White Rock
Residents woke up to a foggy Sunday this morning in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Saint Fiacre Watches Over Local Garden
Saint Fiacre watches over a garden of chives, garlic and alyssum on Friday in White Rock. St. Fiacre (c. AD 600-670), the priest, abbot, hermit, and gardener, was known for his sanctity and gift for curing infirmities. He emigrated from his native Ireland to France, where he constructed for himself a hermitage together with a vegetable and herb garden, oratory, and hospice for travelers. He is the patron saint of gardeners, herbalists and various infirmities. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
‘Kilroy Was Here’ Pops Up On Windstream In White Rock
The phrase ‘Kilroy was here’ was popularized by GIs during World War II, often appearing in graffiti alongside a cartoon doodle of a bald man with a prominent nose peering over a wall. Although the origins of the expression and accompanying drawing are widely debated, the graffiti has always held great meaning for the American Armed Forces. This Kilroy popped up Friday on a Windstream on Paul Place in White Rock. Photo by Shari MillsPlaces & Spaces Seeks Community Memories For Black Hole Oral History Project
Black Hole owner Ed Grothus. Courtesy/Places & Spaces
COMMUNITY News:
Places & Spaces Los Alamos is seeking community participation in the Black Hole Oral History Project. The project aims to collect oral histories capturing stories, anecdotes, memories, and statements about the Black Hole and its owner, Ed Grothus. Conversations, legends, experiences, and interesting purchases – all of these are great topics.
“The Black Hole was more than just a surplus store; it was a cultural hub and a source of countless stories,” said Kevin Holsapple of Places & Spaces. “This project Read More
