Keller: Wildflower Extravaganza Blooming Right Now!
By CHICK KELLER
PEEC Los Alamos Nature Center
Late summer is always a good time to see our wonderful wildflower numbers. Right now there is a particularly large number of blooms (some 50 species!) on the Walnut Canyon Rim Trail.
This trail goes between the golf course and Walnut Canyon. It begins just off of San Ildefonso Road, just beyond the roundabout. One goes up a dirt road for about a hundred yards, then turns left onto a trail. A bit farther on, that trail splits with the Walnut Canyon Rim Trail going right.
The blooming wildflowers begin where you park and continue all along. The trail goes for Read More
Remembering Kevin Chavez: May 4, 1988–Sept. 15, 2015
Kevin Chavez (May 4, 1988–Sept. 15, 2015)
COMMUNITY News:
The family of Kevin Chavez remembers him on the 10th Anniversary of his death with a heartfelt poem:
You are missed so very much.
We often sit and think about
The years that have passed by
And of the happiness and joy
That was shared by you and us.
We think of all the laughter,
The smiles and all the fun
Before we even know it,
Our tears have once again begun,
For although it brings us comfort
To walk down memory lane
It reminds us how, without you,
Life has never been the same.
We love you with all our hearts,
Dad, Mom, Kristin, Aaliyah, Kamille, Chris, Read More
Unusual Gardener Spotted On Rover Boulevard
An unusual gardener spotted this morning on Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
‘The Black Hole: A Unique Slice Of Los Alamos’ Heritage’ Films, Panel, Q&A Sept. 18 At SALA
COMMUNITY News:
Places & Spaces Los Alamos invites the public to a community forum titled “The Black Hole: A Unique Slice of Los Alamos’ Heritage”, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the SALA Event Center.
The event, part of SALA’s Parallel Cinema Series, will provide a unique opportunity for the public to engage with the history of one of Los Alamos’ legendary landmarks and citizens and learn about an initiative to preserve that history.
This event is free and open to the community.
Films and Discussion Panel
- The evening will begin with a brief video about the Places & Spaces Black Hole Museum
Save The Date: Big Reveal Of New Mexico Beef Council Hot Air Balloon Oct. 3 In Albuquerque
New Mexico Beef Council News:
The New Mexico Beef Council’s new hot air balloon will make its official debut 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3 at the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
The hot air balloon will be piloted by a New Mexico native and display the iconic “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” logo.
This special project will take beef promotion to new heights, literally spreading New Mexico Beef Council’s message across the skies and on the ground, celebrating ranching, community, and the spirit of New Mexico. Read More
Village Arts Opens Beautiful New Exhibit: ‘Gray Matters’ … Invites Public To Cast Vote For Viewer’s Choice Award!
‘Charade’ by Rainy Ferrell is among the more than 50 pieces of art by nearly 30 artists who took on the challenge of creating work to fit the theme of ‘Gray Matters’. Courtesy/Village Arts
View of some of the more than 50 pieces of art by nearly 30 artists who took on the challenge of creating work to fit the theme of ‘Gray Matters’. Courtesy/Village Arts
ART News:
Fire up those synaptic connections and head over to Village Arts for an exhibit that enters the gray area with skill and delicacy. After a colorful summer, Village Arts is marking the change of seasons with a more nuanced show of more than 50 pieces Read More
Daily Postcard: Wild Asparagus Growing In Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: Wild asparagus growing by the road Friday in Pajarito Acres in White Rock. The plant is primarily grown for its edible shoots, but the red berries can be poisonous to humans, dogs and cats. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Say Cheese!
A happy bobcat smiles for the camera Thursday morning in Cochiti Mesa. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Teatro Paraguas Presents Blue Desert Oct. 3-19
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
Teatro Paraguas is pleased to present the premiere production of Blue Desert, a play by Santa Fe poet and playwright John Macker directed by Noah G. Simpson.
Blue Desert is a two-act, four character drama/comedy about a father (played by David Jondreau), a has-been director of horror films, and his adult daughter (Day Forgaard), a teacher, estranged and desperately out of segues, who agree to hike and camp in the southwestern desert for a couple of days to spread her mother’s (his ex-wife’s) ashes in a beautiful, desolate place that was a favorite of hers. A gesture the father Read More
Sustainable Creativity At Creative Reuse Art Exhibition
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
ART News:
Places & Spaces Los Alamos invites the public to a unique and inspiring exhibition of community-created art, celebrating the power of sustainable creativity. The Creative Reuse Art Exhibition will be on display daily in the lobby at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center from Saturday, Sept.13, through Saturday, Sept. 20.
This free exhibition features art created by local community members, showcasing how discarded materials can be transformed into new and meaningful works. The collection is the culmination of recent Creative Reuse and Junk Journaling Read More
District Music Competition Open For Submissions
LAMTA News:
The Los Alamos Music Teachers Association opens the invitation for serious music students to compete in the annual District Honors Auditions held by the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico.
The Northeast-I District Competition, which is open to all students in Santa Fe, Taos, Los Alamos, Espanola, and Las Vegas and surrounding areas, will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 at UNM-Los Alamos.
The first-place winners of each age category will compete at the state finals, which will be held in Albuquerque Saturday Nov. 8. Annually, the honors auditions have seen students of the highest Read More
Join Los Alamos Choral Society’s Tuesday Rehearsals
Daily Postcard: Sunset On The Sangres
Daily Postcard: Sunset on the Sangre de Cristo Mountains viewed Tuesday from Quemazon. Photo by Nina Thayer Read More
Beautiful Sunset Viewed From Oppenheimer Drive
A beautiful sunset viewed on Wednesday from Oppenheimer Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
The Giving Season Begins With Rock N’ Roll From Red Elvises!
Igor and the Red Elvises will perform Sept. 26 at The Tub. Courtesy photo
DK and the Affordables are an opening act for Igor and the Red Elvises Sept. 26 at The Tub. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
What better way to kick off the season of giving than with a little bit of rock n’ roll?
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op (The Tub) and Live In Los Alamos are hosting Igor and the Red Elvises Sept. 26 at The Tub. The event is starting the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive Powered by EXIT Realty Advantage NM. Doors open at 6 p.m. and before the Red Elvises take the stage, the Hillstompers Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Sept 12-18, 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 12-18, 2025:
Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 9-09–25
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media
Daily Postcard: When Clouds Explode
Daily Postcard: Clouds appear to explode on Wednesday afternoon in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Meow Wolf To Host Cosmic Howl … The Ultimate Cross-Dimensional Halloween House Party Oct. 31
MEOW WOLF News:
SANTA FE — On Halloween night, surreal wonder and spooky-season shenanigans collide in the ultimate house party at Meow Wolf Santa Fe. At The Cosmic Howl House Party, House of Eternal Return descends into the underworld, pulsing with DJs spinning across every cosmic direction. Chills and thrills will abound on this fright night with more spooky energy than you can handle.
A costume contest with a twist: In-House Costumed Performers will haunt the dance floors and corridors, colliding with guests in a living, breathing masquerade. Think S&M with a Halloween flair—playful, Read More
Local Author Releases Book Of Poetry
The Missing Sea illustrated by local artist Jen Jordan. Courtesy image
COMMUNITY NEWS:
“Dolejsi’s craft and intuitive genius has led her to — dare I say it? — a masterpiece,” National Book Award Finalist William Heyen wrote of a new book of poems by local author Kelly Dolejsi.
The Missing Sea, illustrated by local artist and engineer Jen Jordan, will be released this November. The community is invited to pre-order The Missing Sea at a discounted price until Oct. 3 at https://www.
Dolejsi has lived in Los Alamos since 2003, Read More
Connect With The Sun And Moon At Jemez Historic Site’s Astronomy Programs Saturday Sept. 20
Learn about NASA’s PUNCH program Sept. 20 at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
Learn about NASA’s PUNCH program, along with past and modern perspectives of astronomy at Jemez Historic Site during two programs held Saturday, Sept. 20.
At 11 a.m., Jim Greenhouse, from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque, will share images and discuss details of the NASA PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission during the “Looking to the Skies: Modern and Ancient Astronomers” program. He will share images and offer visitors a chance to view Read More
