Daily Postcard: Summer Sun Draws Out Daylilies
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 26, 2018
Daily Postcard: The warm/hot days are bringing out the daylilies such as this Hemerocallis ‘Success Story’ spotted blooming Monday afternoon at a home in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
O’Keeffe Conservation Reveals Hidden Insight
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 25, 2018
Georgia O’Keeffe. Storm Cloud, Lake George, 1923. Oil on canvas, 18 x 30 1/8 inches. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Gift of The Burnett Foundation. © Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. [2007.1.18]ART News:
SANTA FE — New work by the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s conservation department has revealed hidden insight into Georgia O’Keeffe’s dramatic 1923 oil painting, Storm Cloud, Lake George.
For years, audiences and experts have assumed the painting represented a stormy night scene at Lake George, New York, where O’Keeffe and her husband Alfred Stieglitz regularly
Read More Tuesdays At The Pond Starts With Broformers Jugglers And Hill Stompers Band June 26
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 25, 2018
Broformers. Photo by Trysten Newton-Hodgdon
Broformers at Ashley Pond. Photo by Trysten Newton-HodgdonCREATIVE DISTRICT News:
Have you ever wanted to run away and join a circus? Come early to the June 26 Tuesdays at the Pond to try some circus acts and enjoy fun music!
The June 26 Tuesdays at the Pond performances at Ashley Pond Park start at 5:30 p.m., earlier than usual, and will feature the Broformers juggling act, stilts, hula-hoops, and more! The Broformers, Max Herrmann and Eben Bold, nicknamed ‘The Bros’ are known for their “acrobatic juggling”
Read More Daily Postcard: Hairy Woodpecker Feeds Nestlings
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 25, 2018
Daily Postcard: A Hairy Woodpecker is spotted feeding her nestlings Sunday morning in a tree at a home on Camino Cereza in Los Alamos. One of the two nestlings visible in the tree fluttered out of camera shot. According to the Audubon Society, in its feeding, the Hairy Woodpecker does more pounding and excavating in trees than most smaller woodpeckers, consuming large numbers of wood-boring insects. Photo by Andy Phelps
Daily Postcard: Sun Shines Through Cloudy Sky
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 24, 2018
Daily Postcard: The bright afternoon sun shines through a cloudy sky over Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Honky Tonks With Jonathan Tyler And Northern Lights At Friday’s Summer Concert
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 23, 2018
The Summer Concert crowd listens to Americana Rock band Jonathan Tyler and Northern Lights from Austin, Texas Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
Hand in hand. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Jonathan Tyler on lead guitar. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Checking out the concert schedule. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Concert scene. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com‘Midnight, Texas’ Films Second Season In New Mexico
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 23, 2018
NMFO News:SANTA FE ― New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced that the television series “Midnight, Texas” produced by Universal Television and David Janollari Entertainment will be filming from mid-June through mid-September in Albuquerque.
The production will employ approximately 400 New Mexico crew members, 40 New Mexico actors and approximately 1,600 New Mexico background talent.
“We’re very excited that New Mexico has been chosen as the site for the second season,” Film Office Director Nick Maniatis said.
Read More Jemez Springs All-Day 4th Of July Event To Include Animated Light Show In Lieu Of Fireworks
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 23, 2018
JEMEZ SPRINGS News:JEMEZ SPRINGS — The Village of Jemez Springs is hosting an all day Independence Day celebration starting at 10 a.m., July 4 with a parade and continuing until the evening with a special animated light show set to music beginning at 8:30 p.m., in lieu of fireworks.
Several local nonprofits will benefit from sales at the event including:
- Jemez Valley Animal Amigos;
- Jemez Helping Hands; and
- Friends of the Jemez Springs Public Library.
“We invite visitors to beat the heat and crowds that you’d find in larger cities and experience a memorable 4th of July in the cool mountain
Read More Daily Postcard: New Born Dragonfly On Todd Loop
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 23, 2018
Daily Postcard: A new born dragonfly emerges Thursday morning in the yard of a residence on Todd Loop in White Rock. Photo by Cathe Ragsdale
By SARAH ZIELINSKI
smithsonian.com
Flying insects are usually annoying. Mosquitoes bite you, leaving itchy red welts. Bees and wasps sting. Flies are just disgusting. But there’s something magical about dragonflies.
Fourteen fun facts about dragonflies:
1 ) Dragonflies were some of the first winged insects to evolve, some 300 million years ago. Modern dragonflies have wingspans of only two to five inches, but fossil dragonflies have been found Read More
Film Office Announces ‘Chambers’ To Film In State
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 22, 2018
NMFO News:SANTA FE ― New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced that “Chambers,” produced by Netflix and Benefactor Productions, LLC will begin principal photography mid-June through early-November in Albuquerque.
The production will employ approximately 180 New Mexico crew members, 75 New Mexico actors and approximately 400 New Mexico background talent.
“New Mexico’s dedication to creating a film friendly environment is paying off – we are proud to welcome a team with such a successful track record of past productions,”
Read More Look Like Oppie? You Could Win A SelfieDrone 7s!
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 22, 2018
An Oppie Look-Alike Contestant stands next to the famous statues of Laboratory Director J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie Groves on Fuller Lodge Lawn. Courtesy Photo
J. Robert OppenheimerSCIENCE FEST News:
J. Robert Oppenheimer, nicknamed Oppie, was the famous Manhattan Project Laboratory Director whose name and image has become synonymous with “Los Alamos and scientific genius.”
Grab your Oppie-hat and be at the Fuller Lodge Lawn patio, 1 p.m., Saturday, July 14, for your chance to win a SelfieDrone 7s!
The 2018 Los Alamos ScienceFest (July 11-15)
Read More RTD Provides Special Event Service To Wine Fest At Las Golondrinas June 30 – July 1
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 22, 2018
RTD News:The North Central Regional Transit District’s (NCRTD) RTD “Blue Bus” will provide special event bus transit services for the Santa Fe Wine Festival at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, June 30 and July 1.
The fare free service will include a downtown shuttle providing nine roundtrips per day beginning at 11:10 a.m. with stops at Sheridan Street Transit Center, the New Mexico Visitor Center lot at Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, South Capitol Rail Runner Station and the Santa Fe Place Mall (south side parking lot) transit hub to connect with the Santa Fe Trails bus system,
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Los Gaiteros De San Jacinto Join Baracutanga At NHCC June 23
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 22, 2018
NHCC News:ALBUQUERQUE ― Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, a traditional folkloric cumbia group from Colombia’s Caribbean region, joins New Mexico-based Baracutanga on the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s (NHCC) Albuquerque Journal Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m., June 23.
Tickets are $22 and $27, with $2 off for NHCC members, and can be purchased at www.nhccnm.org/events or by calling the Center box office at 505.724.4771.
Active since 1940, Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto preserves the traditional rhythms and sounds that are the product of a mixture of
Read More PAC 8 Weekly Television Schedule For June 22-28
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 22, 2018
PAC 8 weekly Television schedule for June 22-28:Friday, June 22, 2018
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Tom Hartman Program
- 11:00 AM County Council 6-12-18
- 01:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 04:00 PM Uprising
- 05:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 06:00 PM Chamber of Commerce – Succession Planning for Your Business
- 07:00 PM Los Alamos History – A Tale of Two Homesteaders
- 08:00 PM UNM LA Graduation
- 09:30 PM Living Treasures Ceremony
- 12:00 AM Free Speech TV
Saturday, June 23, 2018
- Free Speech TV
Sunday, June 24, 2018
- 06:00 AM FSTV
- 05:00 PM The Prophetic Word
- 05:30 PM Key to the Kingdom
Daily Postcard: Dark Clouds Spotted Over Los Alamos
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 22, 2018
Daily Postcard: The dark clouds spotted Thursday above Los Alamos did not bring rain. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
LANL Profile: The Play’s The Thing…
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 21, 2018
Sheryl Bailey of LANL Acquisition Services Management Division Office. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Sheryl Bailey of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Acquisition Services Management Division Office sits at a table surrounded by actors with diverse personalities. Her soft eyes and captivating smile make her easily approachable, but it is the intensity behind those eyes and smile that will bring together this group of talented actors to produce an appealing and highly charged new play for a Santa Fe theater.
“Ever since I was a little kid I’ve been drawn to the theater,” Bailey said. “Acting, Read More
Meow Wolf Presents: Southside Summer Wheels
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 21, 2018
Courtesy/Meow WolfMEOW WOLF News:
SANTA FE ― Meow Wolf and The City Of Santa Fe present Southside Summer Wheels, a free event for the entire family that features a lowrider & custom car show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday June 24 in the Meow Wolf parking lot.
Also that day and evening, Meow Wolf, Rufina Circle and the Rufina/ Siler District offer a marvelous range of free neighborhood experiences, events and specials.
“Summer’s here and the neighborhood is totally happening right now,” Meow Wolf CEO Vince Kadlubek said. “We encourage Santa Fe locals and our visitors
Read More Daily Postcard: Roses Bloom On Grand Canyon
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 21, 2018
Daily Postcard: Roses bloom on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
NMHU: Graduate Of Media Arts Plays Key Role In Building New Meow Wolf Exhibits
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 20, 2018
Dré GallegosNMHU News:
LAS VEGAS, NM ― A Highlands University media arts and technology graduate is playing a key role in building new exhibits for Meow Wolf, a highly successful Santa Fe immersive and interactive art installation that is expanding to two new cities.
Dré Gallegos is the lead technical fabricator for Meow Wolf’s team of eight employees dedicated to installing the technical artwork components for the new Denver and Las Vegas, Nevada, installations estimated to open by 2020.
“Dré has an unwavering attention to details and total commitment to seeing
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