Art In Public Places Board Special Meeting To Reconsider ‘The Boys of Pajarito Plateau Los Alamos Ranch School’ Purchase April 15
‘The Boys of Pajarito Plateau Los Alamos Ranch School 1917-1943’ by J.W. Segler. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Art in Public Places Board (APPB) will hold a Special Meeting April 15, 2025, in the Municipal Building Council Chambers (1000 Central Ave., Los Alamos) at 5:30 p.m. to reconsider the purchase of the oil painting The Boys of Pajarito Plateau by artist Jeff Segler. A Zoom option will be available for those unable to attend in person.
County Council addressed a citizen petition regarding the oil painting at the March 25 Regular Session, requesting the approval of the purchase for the public Read More
New Exhibition Exploring The Work Of The Chicano Civil Rights Movement In New Mexico Debuts In April
NHCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center is proud to announce a new art exhibition that explores the work of New Mexico’s first generation of Chicana and Chicano artists. Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico opens at the NHCC Visual Art Museum April 25.
“Voces del Pueblo explores an important moment in New Mexico history,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Visual Arts Program Manager Jadira Gurulé. “The artworks on display showcase the roots of the Chicano movement in New Mexico, situating our state within the broader cultural Read More
Daily Postcard: Sundogs Appear In Sky Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: Sundogs appear in the sky Wednesday morning over White Rock. A sundog is a concentrated patch of sunlight that is occasionally seen to the right or left of the sun or even on both sides simultaneously. Also called mock suns or parhelia, meaning ‘with the sun’, according to the National Weather Service. Sundogs are part of a family of atmospheric optical illusions including moon haloes and the closely related sun haloes. All of these phenomena are caused by the refraction of sunlight by ice crystals in the atmosphere. Source: space.com. Photo by Steve Stringer Read More
Renowned Music Director Champions Local Broadway Hopefuls At Popejoy Hall Enchantment Awards
Brad Gardner
ENCHANTMENT AWARDS News:
The Enchantment Awards is thrilled to welcome international musical and film conductor Brad Gardner as Guest Music Director for its 2025 program, premiering May 2 at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque. Gardner will coach New Mexico’s top high school performers through an intensive rehearsal week, leading to one spectacular night where two students will go on to perform at Broadway’s Jimmy Awards this summer.
Based in Los Angeles, Gardner’s impressive resume extends across the US and abroad, with musical credits spanning Broadway (Mean Girls, Once Upon Read More
Seeking Participants For 12th Annual Multicultural Fair May 5
LAPS News:
You are invited to participate in the 12th annual Multicultural Fair, Around the World in White Rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5 at Piñon Elementary School.
Please consider creating a cultural display for our fair. Your display can be interactive with food, crafts, games, trivia, etc., as well as artifacts, and a photographic display of your country/culture. One or two people will need to be present at the display during the fair. We will have helpers to give you a break as needed.
You may also perform a dance, sing, or play instruments from your country. Please consider joining in Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Night Sky Shines Over Velarde
Daily Postcard: A beautiful night sky shines March 26 over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
The 1878 Newspaper’s April Fools’ Day Hoax That Claimed Thomas Edison Could Turn Dirt Into Food
This machine made music, not meat. Courtesy/nostri-imago
A recreation of Thomas Edison’s laboratory, now at the Henry Ford Museum. Photo by Andrew Balet
By ANNE EWBANK
Gastro Obscura
- Newspapers worldwide printed that Thomas Edison had invented a miraculous machine
Even in 1878, readers of The New York Graphic should have known better than to trust a fantastical-sounding article published on April Fool’s Day.
The paper had a scoop: Noted inventor Thomas Edison had accomplished a task straight out of a fairy tale. He had invented a machine that could turn dirt from his basement into meat, fruit Read More
SALA Event Center’s Exciting Lineup For April
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center unveils its action-packed April lineup, featuring an exciting mix of classic films, interactive events, and community workshops. Designed to entertain, inspire, and bring people together, this month’s offerings promise something for everyone.
April’s Must-See Films Include:
- A Minecraft Movie – A thrilling adventure in the blocky universe.
- The King of Kings – A powerful retelling of the life of Jesus.
- Rule Breakers – An inspiring story of determination and resilience.
- The Legend of Ochi – A visually stunning fantasy tale.
- The Elephant Man – A moving
New Mexico Actors Lab Announces 2025 Season
NMAL News:
SANTA FE — Incoming Artistic Director Emily Rankin is excited to announce NMAL’s 2025 Season featuring five engaging and compelling plays by award-winning playwrights: Bike America by Mike Lew (May 1–18), the premiere of local playwright Dale Dunn’s A Subtle Kind of Murder (June 5-22), Cowboy Mouth by Sam Shepard and Pa\ Smith (Sept. 11 – 28), Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive (Oct. 16 – Nov. 2), and The Half Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson (Nov. 20 – Dec. 7).
Tickets are now on sale at the NMAL website, www.nmactorslab.com. Season tickets are Read More
Daily Postcard: Tufted Flycatcher Spotted In New Mexico
Daily Postcard: This tropical visitor, a Tufted Flycatcher was spotted by Dana Parsons Thursday night at Young Park in Las Cruces and was still being seen four days later. This is the first time this species has ever been recorded in New Mexico, and is rarely seen north of the border with Mexico. At least four birders from Los Alamos have journeyed to Las Cruces to see the bird. Courtesy/Michael Smith
Another view of the Tufted Flycatcher. Courtesy/Michael Smith
Another view of the Tufted Flycatcher. Courtesy/Michael Smith Read More
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra And Dance Arts Los Alamos To Present Captivating Evening Of Symphonic Music And Dance April 12
LASO News:
The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra (LASO) and Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will present a captivating evening of symphonic music and dance, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos. Admission is free, and all are welcome to experience this dynamic artistic collaboration.
This special performance will offer audiences a preview of La Lune de Bleu, an all-new three-act ballet written by DALA Artistic Director Jonathan Guise. The concert will feature selected excerpts, including the dance of Apollo, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, and Calliope; solos by Hera, Read More
First-Of-Its-Kind NHCC Production Lion Island Debuts In April
NHCC News:
The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is proud to announce the premiere of Lion Island: Cuba’s Warrior of Words, an original play adapted from Margarita Engle’s award-winning young adult novel. This first-of-its-kind adaptation debuts at the NHCC Wells Fargo Auditorium April 3.
Set in 1870’s Cuba, Lion Island delves into the complexities of racial, ethnic, linguistic, and national identities. The story centers on historical figure Antonio Chuffat, a young man of Chinese, African, and Cuban descent. Through dynamic elements of dance, puppetry, and music, the play explores Read More
Happening This Week At SALA March 31 – April 6
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center continues to bring the community together with a dynamic mix of movies, wellness activities, and immersive experiences.
From beloved classics to family-friendly fun, SALA has something for everyone this week.
Featured Events & Screenings
- Feldenkrais – Movement for Better Living
At 11 a.m. Monday, March 31 & at 6:30 a.m., Friday, April 4
This gentle movement class helps improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall well-being.
- Thursday, April 3 – Date Night: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (6 p.m.)
Sponsored by: Larissa Baker,
Daily Postcard: Albert’s Squirrel Snacking At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: An Albert’s Squirrel is spotted snacking Thursday morning at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More
Posts From The Road: Death Valley National Park … Badwater Basin & Devil’s Golf Course
Long Desert Highway: After exiting from I-15 at Baker, Calif. visitors still have 115 miles of desert highway to cover before arriving at Death Valley National Park Visitor Center in Furnace Creek. Views such as this are plentiful along the way. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Salt Flats: Salt Flats cover hundreds of square miles in the floor of Death Valley National Park. Shown are visitors as they explore the salt flats at Badwater Basin in the national park. The flats look like snow from a distance but are hard as a rock to walk across. In the distance in the photo is Telescope Peak which is Read More
Photos Reveal Life At Lab During Manhattan Project
Mike Michnovicz plays the accordion in his dorm. He was active in three popular musical groups during his time in Los Alamos. Courtesy/Los Alamos Historical Society Archives
LANL News:
- Photographer Michnovicz’s work provides a new perspective on Los Alamos
John “Mike” Michnovicz is the photographer behind some of the most lasting and impactful images of the Manhattan Project. In addition to shooting portraits of leaders including J. Robert Oppenheimer and Hans Bethe, Michnovicz documented technical areas and took forensic photographs of the criticality accidents that killed scientists Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 4-10, 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 April 4 to April 10, 2025:
Friday, April 4, 2025
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 3-25-25
- 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – “Importance & Benefits
Los Alamos Historical Society’s April Lecture To Feature Storytellers Cisco Guevara And Mike Katko
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its upcoming lecture, a free event, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.
Join renowned storytellers Cisco Guevara and Mike Katko for an unforgettable journey through the history, heritage and culture of Northern New Mexico. With humor, heart and deep local knowledge, they will bring the past to life through captivating tales that will make you laugh, cry, and see this unique region in a whole new light. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the area, you’ll leave with a richer Read More
Daily Postcard: Spring Blossoms Emerging Around Town
Daily Postcard: Spring blossoms are emerging in trees around the area including this one spotted Saturday on Longview Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Call For Art: Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowling Pin Trophies
Call For Art! Big Brothers Big Sisters has once again asked Village Arts to help create bowling pin trophies for their annual fundraiser. This year’s theme is ‘Children’s Book Characters’. Artists interested in participating may stop by Village Arts at 216 DP Road, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Courtesy photo Read More
