Daily Postcard: Bandelier’s Tsankawi Unit Reopens
Daily Postcard: Bandelier National Monument’s Tsankawi Unit has reopened on N.M. 4 near the intersection to the Truck Route. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture Announces 2025 Goodman Fellow Award For Auri Poseyesva
Native American basket weaver Auri Poseyesva (Hopi). Courtesy/MIAC
Basket Weaving by Auri Poseyesva. Courtesy/MIAC
MIAC News:
SANTA FE — The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is proud to announce that Native American basket weaver Auri Poseyesva (Hopi) has been awarded the 2025 Goodman Aspiring Artist Fellowship. The Goodman Fellowship provides financial assistance to emerging artists, supporting their growth and development in their respective fields.
Poseyesva is a Hopi Yungyapu weaver from the Village of Hotevilla on the Hopi Reservation. Coming from a lineage of skilled Read More
Beso Jewels At Village Arts Saturday, Feb. 8
Diamond Pendant, .50ctw, 14k, $388. Courtesy/Beso Jewels
ART News:
Beso Jewels will be at Village Arts from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8.
Valentine’s Day is almost here! If you need a February birthstone, Amethyst is the traditional choice. If you have any special jewelry requests or questions, your phone call or email is always welcome.
Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver jewelry
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
- Layaway
- I BUY Gold, Silver, Jewelry in any condition, coins, gemstones and diamonds
Amethyst & Sugilite in Silver. Read More
Speculative Film And Indigenous Comics By Two New Mexico Arts 2025 Artists In Residence
Jason Garcia
NM ARTS News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Arts is pleased to announce two fellowships for the 2025 Artist in Residence program at Los Luceros Historic Site. This year’s artists include Jason Garcia (Okuu Pín/Santa Clara Pueblo Tewa), a contemporary clay artist and printmaker, and Chris E. Vargas, a video maker and transdisciplinary artist. The artists will each spend six weeks at Los Luceros, where they will have time and space to develop their creative practice and offer public programs.
“We are thrilled that our jury of New Mexico-based arts professionals selected Jason Garcia and Read More
Daily Postcard: Early Sunrise Colors Local Horizon
Daily Postcard: A colorful sunrise fills the horizon early Monday above White Rock. Photo by Paulette Woodall Read More
Artist Alexis Palmaffy To Present Gallery Talk About ‘Strange Magic’ Saturday At Mesa Public Library
Young viewers enjoy Alexis Palmaffy’s painting ‘Full Moon Prayer Mandala’ now showing in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Katy Korkos
STEP UP GALLERY News:
There are only a few days left to see the Strange Magic exhibit in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Artist Alexis Palmaffy will host a closing reception and give a gallery talk about her work Saturday, Feb. 8.
The reception is 2-3:30 p.m., followed at 2:30 p.m. with the gallery talk, Feb. 12 is the final day of the show.
Palmaffy has presented a body of work that is complex, multi-faceted, and delightful. The etchings, paintings, Read More
Exciting Lineup At SALA Event Center This Week
SALA News:
SALA Event Center is thrilled to announce an action-packed week filled with community events, film screenings, and the launch of an exciting new program. From philanthropic gatherings to indie game launches, classic films, and fundraisers, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on these engaging activities happening this week:
Thursday, Feb. 6
- 100+ Women Who Care Los Alamos – 5:30 p.m.
Join this impactful philanthropic gathering where local women unite to support meaningful non-profit initiatives. A chance to connect, give back, and make a difference in the community. Read More
Say ‘I Love You’ With A Song This Valentines Day
The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment. Photo by Thomas Graves Photography
COMMUNITY News:
The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment are warming up for their annual delivery of singing valentines. Several quartets from the chorus will be trekking throughout the community Feb. 14 to surprise loved ones, bosses, co-workers, and community members with impromptu performances.
Three Nice Guys, Note-able Whimsy, and additional quartets stand at the ready to provide sweet songs to individuals and groups both big and small. Last year, found one quartet at the home of someone who fell ill and was unable to receive Read More
‘Sacred Tree Of Life’ Couples Date & Workshop Feb. 15
NMHS News:
The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is offering “Our Sacred Tree of Life” couples date workshop designed for couples to enjoy a day of creativity, connection, and nature at Los Luceros Historic Site.
Couples will learn the symbolism of the Tree of Life then work together to create a Tree of Life artwork that incorporates family names and honors both current and future family members. Participants will also enjoy a picturesque picnic on the grounds, weather permitting, for a romantic afternoon together. Couples date is $75 per couple. Workshop runs 10 a.m. Read More
LALT To Host Reading For ‘Copenhagen’ Tuesday Feb. 4
LALT News:
The Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) announces a table read and auditions for its May production, Copenhagen. This show is an exploration of historical characters from the Manhattan Project era.
A table read begins 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Green Room of the Performing Arts Center (a.k.a. Little Theatre, 1670 Nectar St.). The reading is a chance to become familiar with the show and characters. Light refreshments will be provided.
Auditions are 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 and 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Performing Arts Center. For more information, or to schedule an alternative audition Read More
Celebrate Your Valentine With Two Unique Events At PEEC
Nebula Heart. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) announces two upcoming events celebrating Valentine’s Day at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Whether in search of a fun night out with friends or a romantic experience under the stars, PEEC has something special in store.
Galentines Movie Night – The Devil Wears Prada
- When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13
- Where: Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Road
- Admission: $8 per person
Celebrate your gals and pals this Galentine’s Day with a special screening of The Devil Wears Prada! Enjoy a dessert bar Read More
High Desert Winds Celebrates Black History Month Feb. 23
Dr. Jan Gaynor, High Desert Winds Santa Fe’s Artistic Director & Principal Conductor. Courtesy/High Desert Winds Santa Fe
MUSIC News:
Celebrate Black History Month with the High Desert Winds Santa Fe and the NAACP at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, at St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 Palace Ave.
Under guest conductor Ricardo Hernandez, the performance will feature the music of Black composers – Scott Joplin, Florence Price, Omar Thomas and more! Special thanks to the Santa Fe chapter of the NAACP for their concert sponsorship.
Admission is FREE with donations Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Feb. 7-13, 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, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Feb. 7-13, 2025:
Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 2-04–25
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – Los Alamos County
Daily Postcard: Venus And The Moon Dancing Cheek To Cheek
Daily Postcard: Venus and the Moon dancing cheek to cheek Saturday night as viewed from Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Posts From The Road: Cleveland Roller Mill
Cleveland Roller Mill: The Cleveland Roller Mill is in the tiny village of Cleveland in Mora County. The three story adobe structure still contains all milling equipment. At the end of the building is a cast iron water wheel 18-feet-6-inches high, which powers the milling equipment. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Mill Entrance: The Cleveland Roller Mill is now a private museum. The entrance to the museum looks much like it has for decades when the mill was in operation. The museum is a 501(c)(3)organization that provides history of the mill, wheat farming in Mora County and the history Read More
Los Alamos Family Council’s Movie Night Features Classic ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ & Dinner Tuesday Feb. 11 At SALA
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ is a 1952 American musical romantic comedy film directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds, and featuring Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Rita Moreno and Cyd Charisse in supporting roles. It offers a lighthearted depiction of Hollywood in the late 1920s, with the three stars portraying performers caught up in the transition from silent films to ‘talkies’. Courtesy/LAFC
COMMUNITY News:
There’s Rain in the Forecast! It may be warm and sunny today, but the Los Alamos Family Council promises there will Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Early Morning Sunrise Colors Sky
Daily Postcard: A beautiful sunrise colors the sky Saturday viewed from White Rock. Photo by Robert Travis Read More
Fr. Theophan On Being Blessed, Giving Grace
Photo by Fr. Theophan
By Fr. Theophan
Rector
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
I am extremely lucky, or blessed by providence, if you will, I will admit that freely. I was born into a loving middle-class family and believed from the beginning that I could achieve whatever I put my mind to. I was encouraged to follow my heart into art school after high school. In retrospect that may not have been the wisest choice.
During college in Las Cruces, I was a courtesy clerk at a grocery store that was not the nicest of places. Let’s just say they found it necessary to hire a third-party security guard after dark. Read More
Posole Mio Benefit For Española Valley Opera Guild Feb. 16
Topper Boys Basketball Team Falls To Sundevils 50-35
Ben Brousseau battles his way through the full court press of Emillio Sanchez and Josiah Fresquez in a game played Thursday night in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School. The Sundevils use the full court press very affectively against the Toppers who struggled all evening to move the ball down court. The Toppers played a strong game the first half but faded in the second and the Sundevils pulled ahead to win 50-35. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Lan Frazier shoots for two points as Cody Coffeen and Emillio Samaniego try to block the shot. Frazier was the Topper’s high point shooter Read More
