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Meow Wolf Donates Half Million In Philanthropy In 2017

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 27, 2017

MEOW WOLF News:

SANTA FE ― National arts and entertainment group Meow Wolf enjoyed an extraordinarily popular and successful 2017, especially at its first permanent installation, the THEA-Award winning House Of Eternal Return.

One of the group’s core principles is that prosperous businesses owe their communities support by sharing the wealth. Meow Wolf walked the walk by donating more than $490,000 and rising in the form of grants, sponsorships and free passes. Nearly 230 individuals and organizations in New Mexico and around

Daily Postcard: Plants Frame Ashley Pond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 27, 2017

Daily Postcard: Various plants frame Ashley Pond in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More

Elk’s Lodge Hosts Dinner & Jazz Event Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2017

ELK’S LODGE News:

The Elk’s Lodge is hosting great music and food beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the lodge at 1601 Trinity Dr. All proceeds go to the LAMS Jazz 1 trip to California.

Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. by the music show. Tickets are $10/person so bring the whole family.

The Group:

JQ Whitcomb – Trumpeter and composer J.Q. Whitcomb doesn’t just play jazz. He creates moods. From poignant, reflective tenderness to brash and boisterous exuberance, his compositions evoke adventures and romances, his

Christmas Displays Around Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2017

Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

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Snowmen Spotted Hanging Out At Barranca School

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2017

Pastel snowmen of all sizes and shapes hang in the hallways of Barranca Mesa Elementary School. They are the work of Cristi Carr’s art students. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Pastel snowmen of all sizes and shapes hang in the hallways of Barranca Mesa Elementary School. They are the work of Cristi Carr’s art students. Photo by Maire O’Neill@ladailypost.com Read More

Troop 122 Lines Ashley Pond With Farolitos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2017

Farolitos made up and set out by Boy Scout Troop 122 Christmas Eve at Ashley Pond. Photo by Lynn Wysocki-Smith

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Daily Postcard: Beauty Of Ashley Pond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2017

Daily Postcard: The beauty captured this weekend of Ashley Pond. Photo by Robert Beberniss

The beauty of Ashley Pond. Photo by Robert Beberniss

The beauty of Ashley Pond. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More

Herd Of Reindeer Spotted At Barranca School

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2017

Reindeer painted by Adrienne Hetrick’s class at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

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Waddle Of Penguins Spotted At Barranca School

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2017

One of a waddle of penguins found Friday at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

One of a waddle of penguins found Friday at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Photo by Maire Read More

Daily Postcard: The Natural Arch

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2017

Daily Postcard: The Natural Arch via Old Mitchell Trail is a 1.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail near Los Alamos that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips and birding. Photo by Bob Beberniss

Smith’s Shoppers Treated To Seasonal Songs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 24, 2017

Shoppers at Smith’s Marketplace late Friday afternoon were treated to the sounds of the Santa Fe Harmonizers and the Los Alamos Lads of Enchantment. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Shoppers at Smith’s Marketplace late Friday afternoon were treated to the sounds of the Santa Fe Harmonizers and the Los Alamos Lads of Enchantment. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comShoppers at Smith’s Marketplace late Friday afternoon were treated to the sounds of the Santa Fe Harmonizers and the Los Alamos Lads of Enchantment. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More

Christmas Dance With Los Alamos Big Band At IHM Thursday Dec. 28

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 24, 2017

Christmas Lights Brighten Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 24, 2017

A traditional Christmas scene spotted Friday night that has been displayed for many years on Los Pueblos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Marr residence Friday night at San Ildelfonso Road and El Gancho on Barranca Mesa. Robert Marr built this home with help from his son Larry. The home has been decorated almost from the time that the home was finished, about 22 years ago when Robert and his son started decorating for the Christmas season. The tradition lives on to this day with new features added from time to time. Larry continues to decorate each year since his father passed away. Stop Read More

Daily Postcard: Sunset At Horse Stables

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 24, 2017

Daily Postcard: Sunset taken Friday at the North Mesa Horse Stables. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More

Scenes From Youth Shelters Fundraiser At Cottonwood On The Greens

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 23, 2017

Scene from the fourth annual fundraiser for Santa Fe Youth Shelters sponsored by TLUXX Brian Johnson and friends Friday night at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

TLUXX DJ Brian Johnson, standing, and his longtime friend Isaiah Espinoza at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Scene from the fourth annual fundraiser for Santa Fe Youth Shelters sponsored by TLUXX Brian Johnson and friends Friday night at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

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Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Presents 46 Season

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 23, 2017

SFCMF News:

For five weeks this summer — July 15 to Aug. 20, 2018 — the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival presents dozens of the world’s greatest musicians in intimate, one-of-a-kind performances as part of its dynamic, not-to-be-missed 46 season.

Set amid the backdrop of a stunning Southwestern landscape, the Festival features more than 40 concerts in Santa Fe and Albuquerque that spotlight its signature lineup of classic and cutting-edge works, performed by longtime Festival favorites as well as internationally acclaimed artists making their much-anticipated Festival

Daily Postcard: Buck With Thick Antlers In Quemazon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 23, 2017

Daily Postcard: A buck with thick antlers is spotted Friday in Quemazon. Antlers are extensions of the animal’s skull. They are true bone and a single structure generally found only on males, with the exception of the caribou. Antlers are shed and regrown each year and function primarily as objects to attract female deer and as weapons in fights between males for control of harems. Source: wikipedia.com. Photo by Trisha Ancell

Kristin Heineman Gives Author Talk On Oracle Of Delphi At Mesa Library Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 22, 2017

Author Kristin Heineman in Greece. Courtesy photo

Library News:

The public is invited to a book talk about “The Decadence of Delphi” by author Kristin Heineman at 7 p.m., Dec. 28, in the Upstairs Rotunda at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave., in Los Alamos. The talk is part of the monthly Authors Speak series put on by the Los Alamos County Library System.

A 2002 graduate of Los Alamos High School, Heineman went on to study Classics in college, and received her PhD from the University of Newcastle in Australia. Her research interests include the history of religion, women in the ancient world, Read More

Daily Postcard: Santa Lion Spotted At Roundabout

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 22, 2017

Daily Postcard: The mountain lion statue is showing holiday spirit Thursday over at the roundabout on Diamond Drive. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

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Barranca School Performs At Betty Ehart Senior Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 21, 2017

Barranca Mesa Elementary School students perform Christmas songs Wednesday for folks gathered at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com