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This Week’s Events At SALA Event Center July 21–27
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center is excited to announce its upcoming programming for the week of July 21–27. This week offers a compelling mix of community-focused film, cultural conversations, and family-friendly entertainment.
SALA continues to serve as a gathering place for the Los Alamos community, offering thought-provoking events, classic cinema, and new theatrical releases. Here’s what’s on this week’s schedule:
Free Palestine Summer Series
A series of films and talks exploring Palestinian history and the movement for liberation. Free and open to the public.
- Tuesday,
PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 25–31, 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 July 25–31, 2025:
Friday, July 25, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 7-08–25
- 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
Opening Reception For Dick Evans, Tamar Kander, Roger Martin, & Mary Silverwood At Ventana Fine Art In Santa Fe
‘Following Day’ acrylic, 30” by 48” by Dick Evans. Courtesy/Ventana
‘Spirit Lines’ mixed media, 30” x 30” by Tamar Kander. Courtesy/Ventana
ART News:
Ventana Fine Art in Santa Fe invites the public to a four-person show featuring painters Dick Evans, Tamar Kander, and Mary Silverwood, and sculptor Roger Martin. Each of the artists presents works of distinction and unique character.
Evans, Kander, and Martin will be present, and Silverwood, who passed away in 2011, will be represented by her former gallerist and current Estate Manager, Joyce Robins.
Enjoy the excitement of new works and the Read More
Daily Postcard: Prickly Pear Cactus Plant On Altura Drive
Daily Postcard: A prickly pear cactus plant spotted Thursday on Altura Drive in White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes-Livermore Read More
21st International Folk Art Market Sets Organizational Record
Multicolores at the IFAM Sustainability tent 2025. Photo © Christine Alexander
ART News:
SANTA FE — The International Folk Art Market (IFAM) has announced a record-breaking $3.88 million in sales during its 21st annual market that ran July 10-13, 2025, at the Railyard Park in Santa Fe.
In addition to this year’s record sales, IFAM hosted 20,000 visitors who attended to shop and interact with approximately 150 artists and cooperatives from 57 countries.
This is the first time since the pandemic that IFAM attendance has crossed the 20,000-visitor mark.
“In a world that too often divides us, the Read More
Friends Of Senior Centers To Host Bingo Fundraiser July 27
First Fort & Arsenal Tours Saturday Aug. 16
Fort Union National Monument, west of Watrous, N.M. Take exit 366 off I-25 and follow N.M. 161 eight
miles west to the Monument. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/foun. Courtesy/NPS
Fort Union News:
WATROUS: Fort Union National Monument announces its upcoming free programs for visitors to experience where Fort Union began. Only accessible once a year, the First Fort and Arsenal ruins are a must-see event.
These 2-hour programs include living history, historic weapons, and time to explore.
Car caravans depart from the visitor center at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., with the distance to the site Read More
Daily Postcard: Butterfly & Bee Drawn To Blooming Flowers
Daily Postcard: The flower of a coreopsis plant attracts a two-tailed swallowtail butterfly recently in the garden of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
A bumble bee is attracted to a Rocky Mountain Bee Plant blooming on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
‘Earth Is The Magnet Of The Sky’ Exhibit Closes Thursday
Albedo III (36 x 36 x 2 in.) is one of the pieces by Catherine Eaton Skinner in the ‘Earth is the Magnet of the Sky’ exhibit, which closes Thursday at Step Up Gallery. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY News:
The art exhibit, “Earth is the Magnet of the Sky”, closes Thursday, July 24 at Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library, which is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library has hosted this showing of remarkable art by world-renowned artist Catherine Eaton Skinner since early June and it has attracted many Read More
Coro De Camara: Grease Sing-A-long At SALA July 31
UNM-LA On Another Successful Community Internship Collaboration Connecting Students With Local Businesses
Daisy Arevalo-Rodriguez, left, with mentor Megan Hesselink of Los Alamos Arts Council. Courtesy/UNM-LA
Jovanna Blea is prepping a loom at Española Valley Fiber Arts Center. Courtesy/UNM-LA
Rheanna Esparza (right) with her mentor Jordan Ray from Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) has announced the continued success of its Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) program, which provided valuable hands-on experience to students during the spring 2025 semester while supporting the needs of local organizations.
During the spring, Read More
Daily Postcard: Dramatic Sunset Follows Rain In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A dramatic sunset colors the sky as gentle rain falls over Pajarito Acres early Friday evening in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Another view of the sky early Friday evening from Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A view of the sky early Wednesday evening from Pinon Trails in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
The Boys Are Back In Town!
The boys are back in town and looking sharp as they stroll along Los Pueblos today on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Arrin Arensman Read More
PEEC Hosts Movie Night In The Planetarium: The Matrix + Craft Beverages July 24
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to an unforgettable movie night experience as part of its Suds & Shows series. At 7 p.m., Thursday, July 24, PEEC will screen the iconic sci-fi action film The Matrix (1999) inside the Los Alamos Nature Center’s full-dome planetarium.
Attendees can enjoy craft beer or cider (21+ with ID), non-alcoholic drinks, and a relaxed, immersive setting to revisit this cult classic. Tickets are $8 per person, and a cash bar will be available. Advance tickets are recommended due to limited seating.
Released in 1999, Read More
ENMU Director Of Bands, Dustin Seifert, Named To New Mexico Music Educators Association Hall Of Fame
ENMU Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, Dustin Seifert, has been named to the NMMEA Hall of Fame class of 2026. Courtesy/ENMU
ENMU News:
PORTALES — The New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) announced that ENMU Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, Dustin Seifert, has been named to the NMMEA Hall of Fame class of 2026.
“I wish to extend sincerest thanks to the Music Educators of the Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Association for their nomination. I’m so impressed by the wonderful work they all do in our public schools. I am very grateful to the members Read More
Watch Artistry In Action At Native Artist Demonstration At Coronado Historic Site
Midnight Light by Kandis Quam. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
Visit Coronado Historic Site for an artist demonstration from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, July 26, featuring acrylic painter Kandis Quam (Zuni Pueblo).
Kandis Quam will demonstrate her process of creating acrylic on canvas paintings throughout the day. Visitors can drop in to ask questions and watch her process. Art has always been a part of Quam’s life, as she comes from a family of well-known Native artists. As a result of growing up in an artistic family, she watched and learned from her parents, Jayne and Lynn Quam, including how to Read More
New Mexico State Fair Announces First Of Its Kind Music Festival Sept. 7
NMSF News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Fair is excited to announce a first-of-its-kind music festival, Soundwave NM, scheduled to take place during the 2025 New Mexico State Fair Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, inside Tingley Coliseum. Entrance into Soundwave NM will be included with the price of Fair admission.
“The New Mexico State Fair is the premier showcase of New Mexico-based musical talent,” Fair general manager Dan Mourning said. “Soundwave NM is just another avenue for us to show off the outstanding talent in our great State. Tingley Coliseum will be rocking, making this a must-attend Read More
Wuther Thou Goest Event Saturday At Ashley Pond Park
Several Cathys practiced their wuthering skills Monday night, July 14, at Mesa Public Library. Pictured are dance steps from ‘It’s me, I’m Cathy, I’ve come home. I’m so cold. Let me in-a-your-window’. Courtesy photo
From Chloe & Marjorie
Los Alamos
We’d love for you to come wuther with us for Los Alamos’ (and New Mexico’s!) first ever “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever” (TMWHDE), 10-10:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at Ashley Pond Park. Please register in advance here.
Whilst we’re not hosting any more rehearsals, there are tutorial videos on our website here.
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‘Stardust Dialogues’ Exhibition Opening At El Zaguán Aug. 8
Elizabeth Chiles, Time Being, no. 16, 2021, photographic collage on rice paper, 36 x 50 in, edition of 5. Courtesy/HSFF
ART News:
Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to present Stardust Dialogues, a selection of photographs by Austin-based artist and educator Elizabeth Chiles. The exhibition is being presented in partnership with the Richard Levy Gallery.
This exhibition and programming explore concepts of time, perception, and eco-spirituality. The artist reception will occur at El Zaguán, from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. The exhibition is on view Aug. 1–30, 2025.
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