New Community Café & Play Space Blooms In Los Alamos
COMMUNITY News:
A new kind of community gathering place has arrived in Los Alamos — Desert Bloom Play Café — combining a welcoming coffee shop atmosphere with a safe, engaging indoor play space for children.
Located at 147 Central Park Square, Desert Bloom Play Café is designed for everyone to enjoy — whether you’re a parent looking for a fun outing with the kids or simply someone who loves good coffee, ice cream, and a cozy place to relax. Guests are welcome anytime, no kids or play session required.
Everyone can sip locally roasted coffee, espresso drinks, Italian sodas or treat themselves to ice Read More
Scenes From Recent Trip Passing Through Vancouver
View passing by Vancouver taken from the deck of a cruise ship during a recent trip heading to Alaska. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Another view of Vancouver taken from the deck of a cruise ship. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A scene viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A scene viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Wood-carved totem poles viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez
More wood-carved totem poles viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews: Sketch
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos
“Sketch” is a new family movie about the potential for a kid’s imaginative drawings to help them exorcise their grief. Angel Studios, which produces many of today’s feel-good movies, put this one on the screen, realizing in 93 minutes, all the messy color of the story.
The film is written and directed by Seth Worley, his first feature film, and it has already had some award nominations. Worley based “Sketch” on his 2020 short film “Darker Colors”, which tells the same story. In this film, he blends live action and animation as young Amber’s sketches come to life. Read More
Scenes From Summer Concert With Black Pearl Band NM
Headliner Black Pearl Band NM rocks the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association’s Mariachi Estrella opens the Summer Concert Friday at the pond. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Fans collect swag from Friday’s Summer Concert sponsor UNM-Los Alamos, at the pond. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Black Pearl Band NM entertains the crowd at the Summer Concert Friday night. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Summer Concert Friday at the pond. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
Shari Mills Of White Rock Wins Trike In Charitable Raffle
Shari Mills of White Rock is riding the new bike she won from a store in Wisconsin called the Hostel Shoppe, which holds a raffle every year to support ‘Spokes for Strokes’ (link). ‘It was an amazing surprise to win the Catrike brand bike,’ Mills said. ‘Super comfortable and the fact that I have 20k miles on another trike made it great timing! See you on the road!’ Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
SaxAtomix Entertain At Celebration For Seniors Over 90 At White Rock Senior Activity Center
The SaxAtomix quartet provides entertainment at the celebration for seniors over 90 at noon on Friday at the White Rock Senior Activity Center in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
Daily Postcard: Black-chinned Hummingbird In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A black-chinned hummingbird posed for a photo recently at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
PEEC Planetarium: Unveiling The Invisible Universe Aug. 9
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will present “Unveiling The Invisible Universe”, 2-2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Aug. 9 in the Planetarium at the Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
This program is aimed at children 8+. Planetarium programs not recommended for children 4 and under. Admission: $8/adult, $6/child, $20/family.
For thousands of years humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe.
Finally, in the 20th century Read More
Truth, Justice And Freedom Of Expression Exhibit Opening Reception Saturday Aug. 16 At Step Up Gallery
Step Up Gallery News:
For the next exhibit at Step Up Gallery, the gallery managers have invited New Mexico artists who create comics, graphic novels, political cartoons, drawings and paintings that speak to the times we live in.
Truth, Justice and Freedom of Expression opens Aug. 16 and runs through Sept. 11 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The opening reception is 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, in the upstairs rotunda at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.
These pieces remind us that art is not just about reacting to the present; it’s also about imagining the future and seeing the Read More
Beauty Of Today’s Sunrise Shines Over White Rock
The beauty of the sunrise this morning shines over White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: A Herd Of Bighorn Sheep Traipsed Through Pajarito Acres On Thursday
Daily Postcard: A herd of bighorn sheep on Thursday traipsed through Pajarito Acres on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Suzy Miller
Bighorn sheep stop to snack on the side of the road on Thursday in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Suzy Miller Read More
Deer Sips From Beautiful Water Feature On El Gancho
A thirsty deer finds a beautiful water feature to sip from at 175 El Gancho St., recently on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.comJosh Martin Performs Jemez Mountain Brewhouse Aug. 15
CHAMBER News:
School may have started, but summer isn’t over yet! Come over to Jemez Mountain Brewhouse on Friday, Aug. 15, to hear Josh Martin perform music from Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, and the great Western songwriters.
The show starts at 8 p.m., so come early to get a pizza dinner before the kitchen closes at 8 p.m. when the show begins.
This is the first show Jemez Mountain Brewhouse has scheduled after its regular hours. Get out of town for the night or maybe the weekend. Jemez Springs offers a variety of options to stay overnight; spas, hotels, Airbnb’s, and campsites.
For more information Read More
SALA Parallel Cinema Presents ‘The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel’ Aug. 14
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center invites the public to a free screening of the powerful, award-winning documentary The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel at 6 p.m., Thursday, August 14, as part of its ongoing Parallel Cinema series.
The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel tells the astonishing true story of a German violinist drafted into Hitler’s army who, against overwhelming odds, survived the front lines, protected Jewish colleagues, and ultimately became a U.S. government agent. Told in his own words at age 95, Ertel’s story is a moving portrait of courage, compassion, and Read More
Lineup For Santa Fe Symphony 2025-26 Season
MUSIC News:
The Sante Fe Symphony announces the lineup for their 2025-26 season.
The Santa Fe Symphony: Season Opener
Back by popular demand, violinist Alexi Kenney kicks off our 42nd season with Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, the piece that he performed in his debut with The Santa Fe Symphony in 2015—and considered one of the most difficult violin concertos ever written. You will be enamored by Kenney’s technical skill and the musical intensity of the piece! Our Season Opener concludes with Brahms’ First Symphony, a work full of rich harmonies and musical emotions.
- 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
LALT: ‘Julius Caesar’ Opens Thursday At Hans Bethe House
The cast of LALT’s ‘Julius Caesar’, opening Thursday at the Hans Bethe House. Courtesy/LALT
LALT News:
Shakespeare in the Park has long been mentioned as something the Little Theatre “should do” but hadn’t. When LALT discovered it would have to vacate the Performing Arts Center for a time to allow for a renovation project, the Artistic Committee decided this was the time to make it happen, despite a few hurdles.
The first hurdle was funding. Due to renovations by the County, LALT is in a tight financial position for this and next year’s seasons. In stepped 100+ Women Who Care, who collectively donated Read More
Summer Concert To Feature Black Pearl Band NM Friday
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series will feature Black Pearl Band NM on Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Black Pearl Band NM is comprised of nine musicians performing R&B, Old School, Top 40, Country, Rancheras, Cumbias, and Waltzes, and named 2024 Band of the Year by New Mexico Hispano Music Association. This week’s concert is sponsored by the University of New Mexico – Los Alamos. Courtesy/Sancre Productions Read More
2025 Los Alamos County Fair Pie Contest Results
Grand Champion winner Jarom Chamberlain with his delicious apple pie. Courtesy/LAC
Reserve Grand Champion winner Miranda Parga with her scrumptious pecan pie. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The results for the Los Alamos County Fair Pie Contest are in!
The winners are:
- Grand Champion: Jarom Chamberlain with an apple pie;
- Reserve Grand Champion: Miranda Parga with a pecan pie;
- 3rd place: Jenny Cerney with a strawberry rhubarb; and
- 4th place: Caroline Stull with a berry pie.
The 3rd place winner is a strawberry rhubarb pie by Jenny Cerney. Courtesy/LAC
4th place winner is Caroline Stull with her Read More
Oppenheimer Festival 2025: Experience The Town That Changed The World Aug. 16–31
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos opens its doors this August for a cultural experience like no other—the Oppenheimer Festival 2025.
Running Aug. 16–31, the festival combines history, science, and civic reflection in the town where the atomic age was born. Through films, live talks, and immersive tours, the event explores peace, legacy, and innovation in a modern context.
Festival highlights include a GPS-guided audio drive from Santa Fe, daily screenings of The Manhattan Series, and a special talk with Charles Oppenheimer. Key events include the screening of *First We Bombed New Mexico*, the Read More
2025 County Fair & Rodeo Indoor Exhibits Award Winners
Culinary arts entries at the 2025 Los Alamos County Fair. Courtesy/LAC
4-H entries at the 2025 Los Alamos County Fair. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The 2025 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Indoor Exhibits competition showcased an impressive array of talent across multiple categories, celebrating the creative achievements of participants from a wide range of ages. Congratulations to all of the award winners for their outstanding contributions!
Horticulture
- Adult
- Grand Champion: Janine Fales (Hummingbird Mint)
- Reserve Grand Champion: Betsy Comly (Agastache rupestris)
Creative Arts Read More
