Daily Postcard: San José De Gracia Church In Las Trampas
The Plot Thickens As Invisible Hand Entertainment Releases Episode Two Of The Jemez Murder Mystery Saga At SALA
Invisible Hand Entertainment Owner Jon Ebanks on the set of ‘Jemez: A Murder Mystery’. Courtesy/IHE
Jaime Romero, left, and Roger Anaya on the set of ‘Jemez: A Murder Mystery’. Courtesy/IHE
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Last year, the film, “Jemez: A Murder Mystery” depicted a camping trip in the Jemez Mountains going horribly wrong when someone is murdered. The movie ended ambiguously and audience members were left to ponder who the killer was. Now, more clues and pieces of this murder mystery puzzle will be revealed in the second episode, “Jemez: The Investigation”. Read More
Daily Postcard: Red Hot Pokers Bloom Proudly In WR
Daily Postcard: Red Hot Pokers bloom proudly on Todd Loop Friday in White Rock. Red Hot Pokers can grow to 4 feet tall, are great pollinator magnets, deer resistant, and prolific bloomers. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
‘Continuum: Blindfall, First Strike’ Vladem Contemporary Presents Immersive Exhibition By Virgil Ortiz, Eric F. Garcia
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary presents Continuum: Blindfall, First Strike (Continuum), an immersive exhibition by visionary artists Virgil Ortiz and Eric F. Garcia.
The exhibition explores the enduring spirit of the Pueblo people through a dynamic convergence of clay, painting, fashion, film, and installation, from June 20 through Oct. 18, 2026.
Rooted in the history and legacy of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680—the first successful Indigenous uprising against European colonization in what is now the United States—Continuum reimagines the past as a living Read More
Daily Postcard: Fence Lizard Lives Up To Name
Daily Postcard: A fence lizard lives up to its name on Richard Court in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
United Way Northern New Mexico Announces New Executive Director Donna Milanovich
Retiring UWNNM Executive Director Cindy Padilla, left, and incoming Executive Director Donna Milanovich, who has served as the organization’s Director of Corporate & Community Engagement for the last three years, pose for a photo at the annual Appreciation Dinner on May 14 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A crowd gathers for the 2026 Donor Appreciation Dinner held on May 14 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Aamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) Board of Directors has Read More
Rising Stars Of Chamber Music: Isidore String Quartet To Perform In Los Alamos June 6
LACA News:
The Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) is thrilled to welcome the Isidore String Quartet to the Duane Smith Auditorium at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition, the New York City-based ensemble is recognized as one of the most gifted young quartets performing today. Violinist Phoenix Avalon is originally from Santa Fe and performs alongside Adrian Steele (violin), Devin Moore (viola), and Joshua McClendon (cello).
Formed in 2019 at the Juilliard School, the quartet has quickly Read More
Daily Postcard: Coyote Spotted Howling On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: A coyote is spotted howling from a grassy field on Sunday on North Mesa. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com
Another view of the coyote in a grassy field on Sunday on North Mesa. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com
A third view of the coyote spotted in a grassy field on Sunday on North Mesa. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos High School AP Lit Students Attend Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Los Alamos High School students during a private meet and greet with author Lauren Groff at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Students in Los Alamos High School’s (LAHS) AP Literature and Composition class were generously invited by the Santa Fe International Literary Festival (SFILF) to attend talks by celebrated authors Lauren Groff and Judy Blume.
Prior to the festival, interested students voted to study Groff’s recent work, Brawlers, as an optional additional read for class. They developed and submitted a body of questions to SFILF, which earned Read More
Step Up Gallery: A Lifetime Of Color: Batiks By Gloria Sharp
Artist Gloria Sharp, left, meets with good friends at the opening reception for her exhibit ‘A Lifetime of Color’ on May 16 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The exhibit runs through June 10. Courtesy photo
Far right, artist Gloria Sharp is surprised by many friends at the opening reception for ‘A Lifetime of Color: Batiks by Gloria Sharp’ on May 16 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
Step Up Gallery News
Step Up Gallery echoed with the sounds of happy reunions at the opening reception for the retrospective of Gloria Sharp’s artful batiks on Saturday, May 16. Long-time Read More
Santa Fe Studio Tour To Host Preview Reception At Community Gallery June 4
ART News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Studio Tour will host a preview of artwork from all the artists’ participating in the 2026 Santa Fe Studio Tour. Participating artists will be there to greet the public. There is no admission charge; food and non-alcoholic refreshments will be served. The event runs from 5–7 p.m. at the Community Gallery, 201 W. Marcy St. Santa Fe, NM. The exhibit will remain in place until July 4. The annual Santa Fe Studio Tour, now in its 18th year, is signature event on the art calendar for Santa Fe and northern New Mexico. All studio visits are free and open to the public from 11 a.m.–5 Read More
Public Invited To Jemez Springs Art Shop & Stroll May 24
Atomic City Transit Extending Service To Summer Concerts Beginning Friday
ACT is extending bus service to summer concerts beginning Friday through Aug. 28. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond all summer.
The 2026 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond.
The special bus service hours begin on Friday, May 22, and run through Aug. 28.
Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa, and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want Read More
Council Recognizes 2026 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest Winners
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council recognized the 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest winners during this evening’s Regular Session held at Fire Station 3 on N.M. 4 in White Rock.
2026 “I Voted” sticker contest winners:
PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 22–28, 2026
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring 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 May 22–28, 2026:
Friday, May 22, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 5-12–26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 8 p.m. — League of
Daily Postcard: Columbine Flowers In Bloom At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Columbine flowers in bloom Saturday at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Lauren Hughes
More columbine flowers spotted in bloom Saturday at the Valles Caldera. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Thank You To Los Alamos Co-op Market
Local photographer Mike Brake of BrakeTime Photography was the featured artist during the last two months in the Los Alamos Co-op Market Artist Cafe. Courtesy/Mike Brake
By MIKE BRAKE
Los Alamos
Over the past two months I had the opportunity to be the featured artist at the Los Alamos Co-op Market Artist Cafe through my landscape photography business, BrakeTime Photography. It was my first ever experience with this type of opportunity and I walked away far more encouraged by the people than the photography.
From day one the Co-op staff and managers were unbelievably kind, welcoming, and supportive. Read More
Abiquiu Inn 2026/2027 Sculpture Walk & Garden Brings Together 62 Acclaimed Artists
ART News:
ABIQUIU — Abiquiu Inn is proud to announce the opening of its highly anticipated 2026/2027 Sculpture Walk & Garden, an immersive outdoor exhibition showcasing over 200 sculptures by 62 acclaimed artists- including 10 Indigenous Artists, who have all come together from across the US to celebrate creativity, landscape and cultural expression through sculpture and art.
Now in its 9th year, Abiquiu Inn Sculpture Walk & Garden has grown into a premier annual art event in Northern New Mexico, offering collectors, art lovers, and visitors a rare opportunity to engage with a Read More
Daily Postcard: Steller’s Jay On Branch At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A Steller’s Jay perches on a branch Saturday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Baggage Claim Kicks Off Co-op Summer Showcase Series
Local rock band Baggage Claim kicked off the inaugural Co-op Summer Showcase at 6 p.m. Friday, May 15. The concert was held at Los Alamos Co-op Park, adjacent to Los Alamos Schools Credit Union at 1010 Central Ave. This free concert was the first in the new series, which offers music from local musicians at this outside venue as opening acts for the main Friday night summer concert series. This is a true community concert series that features only local musicians. The purpose of this series is to build community spirit and to raise awareness for a new non-profit organization that will bring local Read More
