Daily Postcard: Prairie Dog Surveys Wind At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A furry little gopher surveys the fierce wind conditions blowing Thursday through Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Kelly Dunbar Read More
LALT’s Myths And The Mystery Of Moonbows Opens Friday
Scene from ‘Myths & Moonbows’ opening March 7 at Los Alamos Little Theatre. Courtesy/LALT
Scene from ‘Myths & Moonbows’ opening March 7 at Los Alamos Little Theatre. Courtesy/LALT
LALT News:
The Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) invites the community to Myths & Moonbows, two one-act plays for two weekends of whimsical fun and heartfelt storytelling. The show opens on March 7 and runs through March 16, with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays March 7, 8, 14 and 15, and matinees at 2 p.m. Sundays March 9 and 16. Please note the early start time for the evening performances.
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In Conversation With Margaret Wood Author Of ‘In The Painters Kitchen’ March 23
Georgia O’Keeffe (left) and Maria Chabot at Georgia O’Keeffe residence, Ghost Ranch, near Abiquiu, New Mexico. Courtesy/John Candelario, Photographer. Negative # 165668. NMHM/DCA.
NMHM News:
The New Mexico History Museum invites the public to an insightful afternoon 4:30-7 p.m., Sunday, March 23 with Margaret Wood, author of In the Painter’s Kitchen, for the first event in a series called “New Mexico on a Plate with Chef Johnny Vee and Friends.”
Chef Johnny Vee will lead a conversation with Wood about her recollections of 70 recipes from Georgia O’Keeffe’s kitchen, stemming from Read More
Young Voices Of Santa Fe Opera In Recital March 9
SFO News:
Experience the incredible talent of the next generation of classical singers at the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera Recital at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 9 at Fuller Lodge, Los Alamos. This special performance showcases high school students from the Santa Fe Opera’s Young Voices program, an initiative dedicated to nurturing young talent in classical music.
Founded in 2008, the program provides participants with professional voice lessons, musical coaching, and training in diction, music theory, and acting. Students also work with guest artists, attend cultural events, and gain Read More
Daily Postcard: Flutter Of Butterflies A Sure Sign Of Spring
Daily Postcard: Spring was definitely in the air last weekend as 20 or more butterflies of 3 different species were seen along the reservoir road. This Mourning Cloak is a common springtime butterfly and often the first to emerge after winter. Photo by Michael Smith
Another butterfly spotted last weekend is this Milbert’s with its beautiful white stripe down the wing, shown here feeding on (and also pollinating) a willow. Photo by Michael Smith
This Hoary Comma is another common butterfly in the area, though this one is out a little early. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse Author Talk: Jeff Colvin
COMMUNITY News:
Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse is hosting Jeff Colvin, author of Avoiding Apocalypse: How Science and Scientists Ended the Cold War, for an author talk 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Fuller Lodge.
There will be tea before the talk and a book signing afterwards.
Avoiding Apocalypse tells the little-known story of the worldwide scientists’ boycott of the Soviet Union that set in motion an astonishing sequence of events.
Starting simultaneously with the rise to power of an obscure Soviet bureaucrat named Mikhail Gorbachev, the scientists’ boycott led to the end not only of the Read More
Black Mesa Brass Quintet Concert Spring Fling March 14
Daily Postcard: Windy Weather Creates Spectacular Sunset
Daily Postcard: Monday night’s wild and windy weather created a spectacular scene in the sky as sunset fell over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Richard Ronquillo Featured On KOB’s Pay It 4ward Program
KOB Channel 4 News Anchor Trevor Thompson interviews Richard Ronquillo in the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce offices as he receives the Pay It 4ward Award – watch KOB 6 p.m. today. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
COMMUNITY News:
The KOB Channel 4 program, Pay It 4ward, aired Monday night and scheduled again at 6 p.m. today, to recognize Richard Ronquillo for giving back to many in Los Alamos and across the state. Ronquillo is a third-generation machinist/fabricator who started Rich Welding, LLC, 18 years ago. He had worked for Los Alamos National Laboratory where he welded and uses that skill to provide Read More
Los Alamos Community Winds Shines Spotlight On Under-represented Composers At March 8 Concert
Los Alamos Community Winds rehearsing recently in the Los Alamos High School band room for its upcoming concert ‘Treasure Trove’ set for 7 p.m. Sunday at Crossroads Bible Church. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Community Winds rehearsing recently for its upcoming concert ‘Treasure Trove’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Like any art medium, classical music has its megastars, its blockbuster composers and then there are those who undeservedly fall through the spotlight’s cracks. Not anymore; Read More
20th Anniversary Of Poetry Out Loud® State Finals March 16
NMA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Arts announces the state finals for the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud® at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 16. Nine high school students from across New Mexico will participate in the competition. Held for the first time ever at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM, the event is free and open to all ages to watch the performances.
The following high school students will be representing their school at the Poetry Out Loud New Mexico Final:
- Delilah Ruth – Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Las Cruces
- Nakia Thomas – Carlsbad High School,
Daily Postcard: Spring Is In The Air At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Spring is in the air Monday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Kelly Dunbar Read More
Exciting Week At SALA Event Center
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos is bringing another dynamic week of entertainment, culture, and community engagement from March 3-9. With a mix of blockbuster films, special screenings, and engaging local events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
What’s Happening This Week:
Monday, March 3
- Summit Garden Club – Join us in growing something new! A perfect opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
- 1:30 p.m.
Monday & Friday
- Feldenkrais: Folding Class – A movement-based workshop designed to enhance relaxation and mobility.
- Monday – 11 a.m.
- Friday – 6:30
One Hundred Percent Exhibition Opening March 28
Courtesy/Larry Good
HSFF News:
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is thrilled to announce the opening of a group exhibition titled “One Hundred Percent.” All proceeds from the sale of artworks will go directly to benefit the Historic Santa Fe Foundation, a proud 501(c)(3) organization.
The opening reception will take place from 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 28, and will continue through April 19.
As part of this exhibition, local photographer Bonnie Bishop will deliver an artist talk discussing her photographs featured in the show. Please see more information below.
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Honoring Ancient And Classical Fine Arts: Enigmatic Figures From The Ancient Past
An Ancient Indo-Gangetic Anthropomorphic Figure, Uttar Pradesh, India, circa 1700-1200 BC. Copper, 17 in. (43.18 cm.) high Provenance: A Private Collection, New York, NY, acquired in 2003. Courtesy/Carlton Rochell, New York.
ART News:
This remarkable anthropomorphic figure, originating from Uttar Pradesh, India, circa 1700–1200 BCE, exemplifies the artistic and cultural sophistication of the Copper Hoard Culture. Fashioned from unalloyed copper, the piece stands at 17 inches high and features a semi-circular head seamlessly connected to the shoulders, symmetrically scrolling Read More
Daily Postcard: Ring-tailed Cat Perches On Branch In Tall Tree
Daily Postcard: A ring-tailed cat perched in a juniper tree Saturday in White Rock. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Learn To Make Paint And Dye With Bugs, Veggies And Plants Saturday March 15 At Los Luceros Historic Site
NRGNHA News:
Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) will teach the art and science of transforming natural materials into vibrant pigments and use them to create stunning watercolor artwork in a hands-on workshop.
The workshop is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15 and a unique opportunity to connect with nature and explore sustainable art practices. The workshop is open to both seasoned artists and curious beginners for $50 per person, which helps support the work at Los Luceros Historic Site.
Register online at https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/NorthernRioGrandeNationalHeritageArea/Paints&Dyes Read More
Kiwanian Karin Church Shares Her Adventure In Namibia
Leopard in Namibia. Photo by Karin Church
Warthog in Namibia. Photo by Karin Church
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Local Kiwanian Karin Church treated the club to a presentation and slide show Feb. 18, detailing her photography from the trip she took to Namibia with her son in January of last year.
She explained that the country is quite large, about 120 percent the size of Texas, with only major roads paved. After much research, they narrowed their scope of their travels to the sites and experiences they most wanted to include in their limited one-week adventure.
Church and her son Read More
Daily Postcard: Red Geranium Blooms In Velarde
Daily Postcard: A bright red geranium blooms Thursday in Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
2025 Los Alamos Film And Culture Festival Wraps Up
Films onscreen at the 2025 LAFCF. Courtesy photo
Filmmaker Mario Ghabali, director of the Lebanese film, ‘Far From It’ during a Q&A with the audience at last weekend’s 2025 LAFCF. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
A small group of resolute board members, sponsors, vendors and volunteers came together last weekend to give Los Alamos another signature event – the second annual Film and Cultural Festival (LAFCF).
Twenty short films, documentaries and features were viewed and winners were selected from both a national and international pool. LAFCF President Sandy Jones said she Read More
