Friends Of The Senior Centers Announce June Events
June Sewing Series For Beginners At Los Alamos Makers
Los Alamos Makers now located at 1789 Central Ave., inside the Blue Window/Ruby K building, is holding weekly sewing classes for beginners of all ages beginning June 11.Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Makers News:
Los Alamos Makers is offering weekly sewing classes for beginners of all ages (kids and adults are welcome). Classes are scheduled for Wednesdays, June 11, 18 and 25. Students will have an opportunity to make small projects like coasters, table runners, zippered makeup bags, and recycled projects.
The objective of the class is to get comfortable enough with the machine to understand its Read More
4th Of July Spectacular Schedule Of Events
COUNTY News:
The 4th of July is right around the corner and Los Alamos County is gearing for the event! The 4th of July Spectacular will be held from 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday, July 4th, at Ashley Pond Park in Los Alamos.
The day of entertainment begins at 4 p.m. with the Los Alamos Community Winds, who have been a staple of the 4th of July and feature many of our area’s best classically trained musicians. Then, we will get the afternoon going with music throughout the afternoon from Syzygy, starting at 5 p.m.
Our headliner, Fortunate Son – A Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute band, will take the stage Read More
SALA Los Alamos Hosts A Dynamic Week Of Entertainment And Community Events June 9-15
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center invites the community to enjoy a diverse and exciting lineup of events this week, ranging from heartwarming classics and thrilling new films to immersive teen activities and powerful stories that inspire reflection. With options for families, film fans, and community groups alike, there’s something for everyone at SALA.
Highlights This Week:
LAFC Monthly Movie & Dinner: The Sound of Music
In partnership with Los Alamos Faith & Community (LAFC), SALA presents a special screening and dinner featuring The Sound of Music. This beloved classic Read More
Girl Scouts Solve Mysteries At Annual Twilight Camp
Local Girl Scouts gathered with Scout leaders at their annual Twilight Camp the week of June 2. Courtesy photo
Local Girl Scouts focus on investigating the world around them and using clues to solve mysteries and riddles. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Local Girl Scouts gathered for their annual Twilight Camp the week of June 2. This year’s theme, The Twilight Camp Mystery, focused on investigating the world around us and using clues to solve mysteries and riddles.
The activities, planned by middle and high school Girl Scout troops, included fingerprint science, DNA extraction, learning Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 13-19, 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 June 13-19, 2025:
Friday, June 13, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 6-10-25
- 3 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
Seeking Public Input For Justice Center Wall Art Mural
Local Flora & Fauna 1: Features native plants & animals, with vibrant colors & playful elements. Courtesy/LAC
Local Flora & Fauna 2: A more grounded design inspired by Anderson Overlook’s landscape. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Arts in Public Places Board (APPB) is inviting the community to provide feedback on three design options for a new mural on the Justice Center wall, facing Trinity Drive.
The project, part of the ongoing effort to integrate public art into municipal spaces, seeks to reflect the spirit and identity of Los Alamos through a glass tile mosaic. The mural Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Colors Horizon In White Rock
Daily Postcard: The sunrise colors the horizon early this morning in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes Of Bon Jovi Tribute-80’s Rock N Roll Bash At Pond
Scene from Bon Jovi Tribute-80’s Rock N Roll Bash at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from Bon Jovi Tribute-80’s Rock N Roll Bash at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from Bon Jovi Tribute-80’s Rock N Roll Bash at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from Bon Jovi Tribute-80’s Rock N Roll Bash at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from Bon Jovi Tribute-80’s Rock N Roll Bash Read More
Local Indie Game Company Invites Community To Play Test New Game Darkleaf Gambit June 14 At Mesa Public Library
Darkleaf Gambit is an immersive, two-player game that takes place Read More
Tuesdays @The Square: Ryan Finn’s Island Jazz June 10
Scene of a previous Tuesday @The Square on the lawn in Central Park Square. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District
COMMUNITY News:
Tuesdays @The Square this week will feature Ryan Finn’s Island Jazz Band, 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, on the lawn in Central Park Square.
Ryan Finn leads a jazz group that presents his original compositions, most of which are in Caribbean and Latin American styles.
After work, bring the family, a picnic blanket, and dinner, or grab food and a brew from one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy the evening together listening to local bands. The atmosphere Read More
Songs Of Summer With Hummingbird Camp Students At Jemez Historic Site Saturday Evenings Through July 26
Hummingbird Music Camp. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
Jemez Historic Site is partnering with Hummingbird Music Camp to offer summer youth concerts on Saturday evenings through July 26.
Enjoy a free concert series performed by campers from Hummingbird Music Camp, 6-7 p.m., every Saturday through July 26 at Jemez Historic Site.
This event is free and open to the public, as well as to campers’ family members. Hummingbird Music Camp is a week-long summer sleep-away camp in Jemez Springs for children 8-14 years old. Campers receive daily private lessons on an instrument and participate in group Read More
Scenes From 2025 ChamberFest In Downtown Los Alamos
Oh the joy of a giant sandpile in the middle of Central Avenue! Enterprise Bank & Trust sponsors this iconic event for children as part of ChamberFest. The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual event to provide a fun outing for the community while showcasing local businesses. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Max Davis displays delight with a rocket fountain in front of the Dragonfly Playhouse Daycare booth Saturday during ChamberFest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Max Davis, left, and Henry Gigax cool off from the summer heat at a rocket fountain Saturday Read More
Local Maker To Present Program At Santa Fe Book Arts Group
Liz Martineau prepares for a meet-up recently at Los Alamos Makers, 1789 Central Ave. Courtesy photo
Some of the books available for participants to explore during a June 14 program at Santa Fe Community College and June 17 at Los Alamos Makers. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to hear Los Alamos Makers member Liz Martineau present a free program, Oh, … I’m A Book Artist?, at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in Room 570 at Santa Fe Community College.
Martineau will share her winding journey combining sewing, quilting, and mixed media with bookmaking. Participants will explore Read More
Tri-M Productions’ Musical ‘Into The Woods’ Opens June 12
Scene from ‘Into The Woods’ opening June 12 for two weekends at the Santa Fe High School Performing Arts Center. Courtesy/Caiti Lord of Madrid Emulsions
THEATER News:
Tri-M Productions of Santa Fe will perform the Tony award-winning musical of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, “Into the Woods”, opening Thursday, June 12 in Santa Fe for two weekends. It is directed by Marilyn Barnes with choreography by Laura Orozco Garrett (formerly of Moving Arts Española and now Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts in Albuquerque). Kathlene Ritch, one of the voices of KHFM classical radio and long-time Desert Read More
Daily Postcard: Weidemeyer’s Admiral At Reservoir Road
Daily Postcard: A Weidemeyer’s admiral spotted recently around Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith
Another Weidemeyer’s admiral spotted recently around Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Posts From The Road: Coastal Views
Hills & Pastures: Lush green hillsides provide pastures for cattle near Cambria, Calif. While the area is a more rural setting with farms and ranches, the coastline and Pacific Coast Highway are just beyond the distant ridge in the photo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Crashing Wave: A wave crashes against the rocky and rugged shores at Cambria, Calif. This closer view gives viewers an idea of the size and magnitude of the waves as they crash against the central California coastline. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
After an Read More
Rainbow Towers Above Entrada Park
A rainbow spotted Wednesday towering above Entrada Park. Photo by Alexander Knobloch Read More
Daily Postcard: St. Francis’ Rose Garden In Española Valley
Daily Postcard: St. Francis’ Rose Garden viewed Friday, blooming at a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
FBI: Stolen Paintings Recovered Decades After Theft
Victor Higgins, Aspens, c. 1932, oil on canvas, 12 x 14 in. Collection of Harwood Museum of Art. Credit: UNM Harwood Museum of ArtFBI News:
Two paintings have been recovered and returned 40 years after they were stolen from UNM’s Harwood Museum of Art in Taos, New Mexico. The paintings, by Victor Higgins and by Joseph Henry Sharp were stolen in March of 1985 from Harwood, which was primarily a public library
