PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 2-8, 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 May 2-8 2025:
Friday, May 2, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — Budget Hearing Replay 4-23-25
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – Legislative Update
- 7 p.m. — Fire Station 4 Replacement
Los Alamos Bats Teen Takeover Night April 30
Daily Postcard: Fence Lizard On Patio In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A fence lizard viewed recently on a patio in White Rock. Although it may look like a Gila monster here, the lizard, of course, was only about four inches long. Photo by Richard SkolnikDaily Postcard: Grace’s Warbler In Walnut Canyon
Daily Postcard: The Walnut Rim Trail is a great place to find Warblers. There local wildlife photographer Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D. found this Grace’s Warbler singing its spring courtship song all morning this past weekend. Most common in Los Alamos between the end of April through the end of June, a few can be found here as late as September. These warblers often prefer the tops of pine trees, making them easiest to find by listening for their songs. Find recordings of those songs on Cornell University’s website, eBird.org. Photo by Jonathan Dowell/@SnowyEgretPhotography Read More
Tom Ribe To Speak At Los Alamos Historical Society’s May Lecture On Cerro Grande Fire & 25 Years Of Mega Fires
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its upcoming lecture, a free event 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge. Author Tom Ribe will speak on the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire.
Ribe is a writer and environmental advocate based in northern New Mexico. He is the author of Inferno by Committee: A History of the Cerro Grande Fire, which offers a compelling and meticulously researched account of the prescribed burn that turned into one of the most destructive wildfires in New Mexico history.
Inferno by Committee was re-released Read More
Adventurous Photograph Collection Now Searchable Online At New Mexico History Museum
Whitewater America rafters at Rio Grande River races, ‘The Slot’, Taos Valley, New Mexico, 1969. Courtesy/Karl Kernberger, NMHM Neg. no. PAAC.071.C35.29.69.01.
NMHM News:
SANTA FE — Photographs of New Mexico outdoor recreation, ghost towns, sporting events, and other Southwest scenes are now available for browsing online in the newly digitized Karl Kernberger Photograph Collection at the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM).
The project supports the History Museum’s ongoing goal of making physical photo collections increasingly accessible and reusable.
“We were looking for a smart Read More
Board Seeks Public Input On Sculpture For Nature Center
Under consideration is this sculpture, ‘Raven Dialoge, Friendly Advice’ by sculpture Star York. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is inviting the community to weigh in on a new sculpture to be installed at the Los Alamos Nature Center. As part of its mission to integrate art into public spaces, APPB is considering the purchase of a piece from one of three regional artists, with installation proposed near the front entrance of the Nature Center or within the adjacent garden.
Art in Public Places was established to visually enhance the community, increase public Read More
Black Mesa Brass Quintet To Perform Saturday May 3
DALA To Host Third Annual Spring Gala Fundraiser Tonight!
DALA News:
In conjunction with La Lune de Bleu, DALA’s third annual Spring Gala Fundraising Event will take place 7 p.m. today, April 27 at Historic Fuller Lodge. Tickets to the gala event are $75, and include a reserved seat at the Friday, May 2 performance of La Lune de Bleu.
Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will premiere La Lune de Bleu, a new original full-length ballet in three acts, written by DALA Artistic Director, Jonathan Guise. The ballet follows the love story of Selene, the Moon Goddess, and Endymion, a mortal shepherd.
After falling in love, Selene faces divine disapproval and the schemes
Last Chance To See 29th Annual Los Alamos Photographers’ Show In Step Up Gallery Wednesday April 30
Scene from Photographers’ Show Guided Tour April 15 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The show closes end of day Wednesday, April 30. Courtesy photo
ART News:
The 29th Annual Los Alamos Photographers’ Show closes end of day Wednesday, April 30 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. In addition to highlighting the work of Los Alamos Photo Club members, the opportunity was given to other photographers who live or work in the Los Alamos area to enter the exhibit.
More information about the club is on the LAPC website at lapc.groups.io.
A Guided Tour by photographers participating in the Read More
Concordia Santa Fe Wind Orchestra To Present ‘Gratitude’
Tales Of Our Times: Stellar Broadway Drama Retells Timely History Of TV News
Tales Of Our TimesBy JOHN BARTLIT
These are mysterious times in American politics. Context is uncertain. Assorted views, including my own, see ways that newscasts could be more helpful. As generations pass, the manner of “news” on the airwaves has changed more than many may know and others have largely forgotten.
This last month, a new play on this timely topic opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway. The play’s very title — “Good Night, and Good Luck” — has a proud history. In 2005, the five words were the title of a movie
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary To Host Spring Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday May 10 At IHM Parish Hall
Daily Postcard: Lilacs Blooming In Velarde Garden
Daily Postcard: View of lilacs blooming Friday in a garden in Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Punch Tin Exhibition At El Zaguán Opening May 30
© Esteban Ismael Duran. Courtesy/HSFF
© Esteban Ismael Duran. Courtesy/HSFF
© Esteban Ismael Duran. Courtesy/HSFF
HSFF News:
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) announces a solo exhibition of recent contemporary tinwork by Esteban Ismael Duran. The opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 30, and will continue through June 21.
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation is honored to present an exhibition showcasing the captivating contemporary punch-tin artwork of New Mexico native Esteban Ismael Durán. Durán’s unique artistic vision employs traditional tinwork techniques Read More
Local Author Mike Katko Releases New Book ‘Runt Heaven’
Local author Mike Katko with his new book, ‘Runt Heaven, Poets and Poetry’, which features poetry and short tributes to the poets who have made a difference. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
With his second book of poetry, Runt Heaven, local author Mike Katko delivers a series of poems that bridge the space between the real and the unreal. It presents a view of the poet as a timeless wanderer, one who connects with the spiritual world while also delving into the whimsical realm of time travel and the poet’s boundless, free-roaming imagination.
Grief and reflections on education in the 1970s add depth Read More
Scenes From PEEC’s Music Under The Stars Event
Los Alamos Big Band performed at PEEC’s Music Under the Stars event Friday night in the planetarium at Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
Another view of the Los Alamos Big Band performing at PEEC’s Music Under the Stars event Friday night in the planetarium at Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC Read More
Concordia Santa Fe Wind Orchestra Concert Sunday June 1
Concordia Santa Fe News:
Concordia Santa Fe’s (CSF) Wind Orchestra presents its first concert of 2025 at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, in St. Francis Auditorium in Santa Fe.
Led by guest conductor Dr. Richard Mayne, professor emeritus at University of Northern Colorado, the 40-member ensemble will perform works by Leroy Anderson, James Curnow, James M. David, Kevin Day, Julie Giroux, Camille Saint-Säens, John Philip Sousa and Kevin Walczyk.
Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted at the door.
For more information, visit www.concordiasantafe.org. Read More
Los Alamos Music Teachers Association To Host Second Musicale Concert Of 2025 Sunday At Fuller Lodge
LAMTA News:
The Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) invites the community to attend its second Musicale concert of the year at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 27 at Fuller Lodge. The concert is free to attend.
Students will be showcased from the studios of Aejin Chang, Wendy Ge, Janna Warren and Dr. Patricia Wood.
The Musicale performers are James Lei, Justin Lei, Tehya Thornton, Henry Gans, Moon Anh Ha Dang, Alice Sun, Eric Xu, Alicia Chen, Grace Waters, Viplav Kranthijanya, Lucy Smith, Jane Smith, Aniuta Dzinba, Lyla Lo, John Fung, Matthea Fung, Hannah Li, Griffin McCabe and Gavin Hu.
LAMTA Read More
Daily Postcard: Painting Historic Cabin At VCNP
Daily Postcard: Painting a historic cabin on a small canvas at VCNP. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPS
VCNP News:
Celebrate #NationalParkWeek and #ArtsInParks at Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) today, April 26, for Art in the Park Day. Participate in a silent disco overlooking Valle Grande, a photography program, watercolor painting, writing prose, viewing the Caldera Reverie art exhibit, or watching a demonstration by a local artist. These activities and more will occur throughout the day at the Ranger Station in the park’s Cabin District.
Today’s Schedule of Events
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
