Arts Council To Sponsor Tokyo Nights Anime Lounge Aug. 9
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Arts Council is sponsoring the next Tokyo Nights Anime Lounge with a screening of the award-winning film Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice), at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at SALA Event Center. This free event is a place to connect, reflect, and explore the powerful themes of identity, empathy, and second chances. Bring a friend, enjoy some Japanese-themed snacks and refreshments in the lo-fi lounge, and experience a movie that sticks with you long after the credits roll.
Follow the story of Shoya Ishida, a boy who once bullied a deaf classmate, Shoko Nishimiya, in elementary Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful View Of Night Sky Over Velarde
Daily Postcard: View of the beautiful night sky on July 27 over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez
Rodeo Dinner & Dance At Sheriffs Posse Lodge Saturday
Deer Nibbles On Aspen Leaves In Cochiti Mesa
A young deer is spotted nibbling on leaves from an Aspen tree today in Cochiti Mesa. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Venusto Salon In Los Alamos Expands Services
Venusto Salon Founder/Owner Diana Rascon in the entry area of her salon at 555 Oppenheimer, Suite 102. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos resident Diana Rascon opened her Venusto Salon, which means “to be beautify, adorn and make lovely”, in 2013 at 555 Oppenheimer, Suite 102. She is maintaining her Los Alamos salon and now expanding her services as a licensed and experienced cosmetic tattoo artist, on Mondays in Santa Fe at Glow House of Beauty and Pain.
Services include:
- Lash Line Enhancements;
- Combo Brows;
Gessing: New Mexico And The Film Industry Recession
By PAUL GESSING
Executive Director
Rio Grande Foundation
Since the days of Bill Richardson’s Administration, the Rio Grande Foundation has opposed New Mexico’s generous film subsidies. Back in Richardson’s day, the primary subsidy was a 25 percent “refundable” tax credit, meaning that anyone filming in New Mexico received up to 25 percent of what they spent to film in the Land of Enchantment (courtesy of New Mexico’s taxpayers).
Gov. Susana Martinez attempted to rein in the subsidy program. Along with the Legislature, she placed a $50 million annual spending cap on film subsidies. When Lujan Read More
Institute Of American Indian Arts’ Jason S. Ordaz Receives Santa Fe Mayor’s Award For Excellence In The Arts
IAIA News:
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) has announced that Jason S. Ordaz, IAIA’s Chief Communications Officer, has been selected to receive the 2025 Santa Fe Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in the category of Arts Education. This prestigious honor, presented by Mayor Alan Webber, the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission, and the Arts & Culture Department, recognizes Ordaz’s remarkable contributions as both an artist and educator, inspiring and empowering students through the visual arts and storytelling.
In selecting Ordaz for the award, the committee highlighted Read More
Pac 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 1–7, 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 Aug. 1–7, 2025:
Friday, Aug. 1, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 7-29–25
- 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. — Cerro Grande Fire –
Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Weekend Kicks Off With Friday Night Summer Concert & The Brandon Saiz Band
By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
SANCRE Productions
Exit Advantage Realty, Title Guaranty, and Bell Bank Mortgage have teamed up to bring us the 10th show of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series featuring The Brandon Saiz Band. This Friday, Aug. 1, come out to the free event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and enjoy a multitude of food vendors, kids’ activities, information booths, non-profit row, and most importantly, great music!
This event officially kicks off the annual Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo weekend festivities. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with our fantastic opening talent act, the students Read More
Lasses And Lads Of Enchantment And The Santa Fe Harmonizers 2025 Show Dates
7th Street Quartet. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and the Santa Fe Harmonizers are pleased to announce their show dates for 2025. The Santa Fe show will take place at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17 in Santa Fe, at St. John’s United Methodist Church. The Los Alamos performance will be a matinee at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Los Alamos at United Church.
The Seventh Street Quartet will be their featured guest from Houston, Texas. They were honored as the 2024 Mixed Harmony District Champions of the Southwestern District. You can see them at www.7thStreetQuartet.com Read More
Nation’s Best Chainsaw Artists Return To Purgatory Aug. 1-3
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO — Purgatory Resort is bringing the nation’s top chainsaw artists to Village Plaza for Carve Wars, a high-energy, three-day chainsaw art competition, Aug. 1-3, 2025. This free, family-friendly event invites guests to experience the sights and sounds of massive wood blocks being transformed into intricate sculptures.
“We’re thrilled to be back at Purgatory Resort for what promises to be our best lineup yet,” Joe Wenal said, founder of Carve Wars and owner of Rocky Mountain Carvers. “There’s nothing like the crowd energy and mountain backdrop in Durango. It’s a highlight Read More
Scenes From White Rock Branch Library’s Street Fair
Leading a demonstration, Department of Public Utilities Pipefitter Ricardo Lambert shows a young audience the consequences of prohibited material finding its way down into sewer pipes in Los Alamos. Spoiler: the results are foul! The demonstration was part of the street fair festivities held Saturday morning at the White Rock Branch Library to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Alex Diaz of Wise Fool New Mexico gives out a high-five, literally, during the street fair Saturday at the White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Certified Chile Showcases Chile Postcard Artwork By Local Artists
NMCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Chile Association (NMCA) announced artists from around the state who are participating in the New Mexico Certified Chile™ Postcard Project, a way to share a colorful and cultural depiction of what chile means to the state of New Mexico.
“Here in New Mexico, we know and love our red and green,” Joe Wellborn said, Vice President of the NMCA, “but if you don’t live here, you might not know where the best chile in the world is produced. We wanted to provide a way for New Mexicans to become chile ambassadors and promote our signature crop around the country and the globe, Read More
SaxAtomix Performance At Beef & Leaf July 31
COMMUNITY News:
The SaxAtomix will helping the Beef & Leaf cafe celebrate their first birthday this Thursday evening July 31, 2025. The group will be performing on the patio and presenting a mix of music including big band classics, Latin favorites, jazz standards, ballads, and more.
The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. We have been playing together since 2017. Our group includes Bryan Fearey, Wendy Keffeler, Adolfo Meana, Joyce Guzik, and Paul Lewis. You can find them on the web at saxatomix.org. Read More
Happening At SALA July 28–Aug. 3
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center continues to be the hub for film, community, and culture with a dynamic schedule from July 28 to Aug. 3, featuring a sing-along event, new releases, family screenings, and timeless classics.
Coro De Camara Presents: Grease Sing-Along Night
This special one-night-only event invites audiences to sing along with the beloved musical Grease. Costumes are encouraged, lyrics will be available on-screen and in print, and concessions will be sold. Tickets are $5 and available at corodecamara-nm.org or at the door. All proceeds benefit Coro’s 2024–25 concert Read More
Adobe Theater Presents BUS STOP Sept. 5-28
ADOBE THEATER News:
The Adobe Theater presents William Inge’s uproarious comedy BUS STOP Sept. 5-28. Fridays and Saturdays 7.30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, matinee at 2 p.m. only. Thursdays, Sept. 11 and 25 ($10 tix available).
Written in 1955, two years after his Pulitzer prize-winning “Picnic”, BUS STOP was nominated for four Tony Awards in 1956 including Elaine Stritch for Best Actress. You may have seen the movie which starred Marilyn Monroe. With his portraits of small-town life and settings rooted in the American heartland, Inge became known as the “Playwright Read More
Daily Postcard: Adorable Raccoon Family On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A critter camera captures an adorable raccoon family, a mom watching her five babies sipping water early Sunday from the Warbler Pond in the backyard of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Courtesy/Hari Viswanathan Read More
Scenes From Summer Concert July 24 At Ashley Pond Park
Headliner Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers rocked the crowd gathered Friday evening at the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Singer, keyboardist and saxophonist Nik Parr wows the crowd Friday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A guitarist with Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers performing Friday evening during the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Another guitarist with Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers performing Friday evening during the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Read More
Daily Postcard: Serene Scene In Beautiful Española Valley
Daily Postcard: A serene scene viewed Friday morning from the deck of a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Dark Night At Dara Jones Soccer Field Tonight July 26!
By HEIDI MORRIS
Pajarito Astronomers Club
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in stargazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Dara Jones Soccer Field, tonight, July 26, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
The County will have the lights out for the community and Dara Jones Soccer Field will be available for astronomy use until 11:45 p.m. Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will begin observing one hour after sunset and will stay Read More
