Beautiful Clouds Mixed With Smoke Northwest Of Velarde
View of the sky filled with beautiful clouds mixed with smoke from the Laguna Fire Thursday northwest of Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Citizens By Virtue Of The Treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo Celebrated In Author Event And Anthology Aug. 1
New Mexico History Museum:
University of New Mexico retired Distinguished Professor Dr. A. Gabriel Meléndez will discuss his new book “Citizens by Treaty”, which gathers works from Spanish-speaking people who became US citizens under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1.
What: In the book, “Citizens by Treaty: Texts by Hispanic New Mexicans, 1846–1925”, a selection of songs, poems, speeches, and journalism reflects the persistence of a vibrant culture in the face of upheaval and change. Dr. Meléndez will talk about his new book and the works produced by Spanish-speaking Read More
Daily Postcard: Night Sky Viewed From Anderson Overlook
Daily Postcard: A spectacular view of the night sky Thursday looking east from Anderson Overlook. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Hanging Flower Baskets Brighten Downtown Los Alamos
Hanging flower baskets decorate light poles and brighten the area Thursday along Central Avenue. The County contracts with Los Alamos Landscaping & More to install and maintain the flower baskets from spring into fall throughout the downtown area. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Rabbit Nestles In Garden On Garver Lane In White Rock
A small white rabbit nestles among a trumpet bush, sunflower plant and butterfly bush blooming in the garden of a residence Thursday morning on Garver Lane in White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes-LivermoreCinema Cindy Reviews: Superman (2025)
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos
Do we really need another “Superman” movie? Perhaps you are asking yourself that question, as was I before seeing the new release on July 11. My answer is, why not tell the tale again? The new film is both entertaining and action packed, with a few tweaks and some new characters. There’s even a humorous disobedient super dog named Krypto.
So, why not? Each generation has had their own version of the story of the “Man of Steel” since Action Comics #1 introduced him in 1938. Now, Writer/Director James Gunn has provided a telling of the story for a new generation. Maybe Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Summer Concert July 11 At Pond
Scene from the Los Alamos Summer Concert with headliner Back In The Saddle, a 90’s country cover band, Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene of the crowd at the Los Alamos Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos Summer Concert with headliner Back In The Saddle Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos Read More
United Church Of Los Alamos To Feature Musica Antigua de Albuquerque At Summer Family VBS Thursday July 24
Musica Antigua de Albuquerque to perform July 24 at the United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy/UCLA
UCLA News:
Summer VBS (Vacation Bible School) is being reimagined at the United Church of Los Alamos (UCLA) as a Summer Family VBS—Vespers, Bible Study and Supper for all ages. Come one, come all, 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, July 24, when Musica Antigua de Albuquerque will perform a short musical program.
Rev. Laura Loving will be speaking about the liturgical year, going through the seasons of the church year, looking at Advent, Lent, Eastertide, Common Time, etc., and the troupe will be performing Read More
Daily Postcard: Doe Protects Fawns On Diamond Drive
Daily Postcard: Doe gathers its fawns close, protecting them on Diamond Drive. Photo by Pamela Prichard Read More
County: Community Invited To Weigh In On Final Designs For Justice Center Wall Art Installation
COUNTY News:
The Art in Public Places Board (APPB) invites the community to participate in a follow-up input survey for the proposed Justice Center Wall art project by local artist J Muzacz.
This large-scale, glass-tiled mosaic is planned for the south-facing wall of the Justice Center, adjacent to Trinity Drive. With a proposed budget of $55,000, the project aims to enhance the south-facing wall of the Justice Center with a vibrant and locally inspired piece of public art that showcases regional flora and fauna.
Following a successful round of community feedback last month, the APPB reviewed Read More
Trio Of Baby Birds Snuggle In Nest On Pajarito Mountain
Three baby birds snuggle in a nest Thursday on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Lauren Hughes
Another view of the baby birds Thursday on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Los Alamos County Community Services Issues Call For Artists: Public Art Opportunity For Lion Sculpture
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is seeking qualifications from artists for an exciting public art opportunity: a sculpture of an African male lion to be installed at the center of a newly designed area surrounded by the relocated Police Memorial Wall, just outside the main entrance of the Los Alamos Police Station. This sculpture will serve as a bold visual enhancement to the memorial site, but is not a memorial itself.
The project aims to complement the setting with a symbolically strong and durable artwork that contributes to the visual identity of the space. The Read More
Warhol Foundation Awards $60K To Wheelwright Museum
ART News:
SANTA FE — The Wheelwright Museum was awarded $60,000 from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in support of a major temporary exhibition focusing on the intersection of activism, creativity, and the effects of military service in the Native American art community in the wake of the Vietnam War. The Foundation’s Spring 2025 Grant Recipients include 51 arts organizations and museums from 25 states across the country who will receive over $4 million to support the visual arts. The Wheelwright Museum is the only New Mexico-based organization to receive support this cycle. Read More
Little Forest Playschool Is Celebrating 75 Years!
Several 18-month-olds at Little Forest Playschool give their school a good scrub. Courtesy/LFP
George Ortiz, 2, and Evelyn Tharp, 2, playing outside at Little Forest Playschool, which caters to 6-week-old infants to 5-year-old children. A fundraising effort is underway to purchase playground equipment for its infants and toddlers. To learn more, visit https://www.littleforestplayschool.org/. Courtesy/LFP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Playtime is a serious business at Little Forest Playschool. Firstly, there are no tech devices and secondly, Read More
Science, Nature, Art Activities ‘STEAM’ Up At Los Luceros
NMDCA News:
Los Luceros Historic Site is offering a new series of educational activities that are centered around STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning.
What: Visitors are invited to participate in a new STEAM program that ties history, art, and science to the site. On Sun., July 13, learn about the technique of ‘fresco’ painting like artist Olive Rush did inside the Hacienda.
On July 27 explore the riparian area, or river zone, of the site to learn about the macroinvertebrates that live in the Rio Grande. On Aug. 3, find math in nature by searching the site to find these Read More
Award-Winning Oppenheimer Festival Returns To Los Alamos Aug. 16-31 … Explore Peace, Legacy & Hidden Stories Of The Atomic Age
SALA News:
The Oppenheimer Festival, recipient of New Mexico’s 2024 Top HAT Award for Best New Experience, returns for its third and most immersive year yet, transforming Los Alamos into a cinematic, cultural, and historical destination from Aug. 16-31.
With the 2025 theme “Peace, Legacy & Explore”, the festival invites locals and visitors to walk in the footsteps of J. Robert Oppenheimer, uncover hidden chapters of atomic history, and engage with the vibrant modern community that emerged from the once-secret “Hill”.
Highlights include:
- Daily free screenings of The Manhattan Series,
Daily Postcard: Male Hooded Warbler Feeds Fledgling
Daily Postcard: A male hooded warbler continuously feeds its fledgling on Wednesday in Upper Water Canyon. Photo by Michael Smith
A hooded warbler fledgling in Upper Water Canyon. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Space History To Present ‘Sound That Moves You’ At New Horizons Dome Theater
Inside the New Mexico Museum of Space History at 3198 State Route 2001 in Alamogordo. Courtesy photo
New Mexico Museum of Space History News:
ALAMOGORDO — The community is invited to the second floor of the New Mexico Museum of Space History for a high-flying opening day celebration of Skywired, a journey through the history of radio-controlled aviation.
This celebration is a testament to the spirit of collaboration between the museum and the Alamogordo RCers, in partnership with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), and supported by the Las Cruces and El Paso clubs. This year-long exhibit Read More
Another Beautiful View Of 2025 Drone Show Spectacular
Another beautiful view of the 4th of July Drone Show Spectacular above Ashley Pond. Photo by Cathy Bottoms Read More
Meow Wolf And Saint Arnold Celebrate Houston With Outdoor Block Party For 713 Day
ART News:
HOUSTON, TX — Meow Wolf Houston and Saint Arnold Brewing Company are teaming up to throw a neighborhood-sized celebration for 713 Day. From 12–4 p.m., Sunday, July 13 the two Fifth Ward neighbors will transform the block into a free outdoor party filled with live music, art, performances, and newly activated portals.
A new wormhole has opened at Meow Wolf’s 713 Day Block Party that invites Houstonians of all ages to celebrate the city across dimensions. Guests can expect live music, local merch, ice-cold drinks, and a wild pop-up portal that opens straight into the unexpected for free. Read More
