Rendezvous Fiber Arts Show In Santa Fe Feb. 1-2
Military Posts Along Santa Fe Trail Presented In Friends Of New Mexico History Museum Online Lecture Feb. 5
Educator, Author Leo E. Oliva, Ph.D.
Dept. of Cultural Affairs News:
Everyone is invited to join educator and author Leo E. Oliva, Ph.D., for an online lecture noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, “Network of Conquest: Military Posts and the Santa Fe Trail” about military posts and the network of conquest along the Santa Fe Trail, as part of the Friends of History monthly lecture series.
The presentation will provide an overview of military posts along the Santa Fe Trail, from St. Louis to Santa Fe, and the history of when and how each contributed to the conquest of Indigenous Nations and the military Read More
Mountaineers To Host Talk On Outdoor Photography Jan. 28
Storm over the Valle Grande at Valle Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/Jim Stein
By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
At the Jan. 28 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting, Jim Stein will talk about photographing the out-of-doors. He writes “In this talk, I will share my approach to photography and showcase a selection of my work. I’ll provide practical tips for capturing landscapes, the night sky, and weather, as well as discuss some of the equipment I rely on. I will also be available to answer any questions the audience may have.”
Stein is a photographer based in northern New Mexico, Read More
Got A Sweet Tooth? Don’t Miss Dems Fun Fundraiser Feb. 8
Los Alamos Democratic Party News:
Sweet on Dems! Enjoy sweet treats, live music and a chance to connect with local and elected Democrats in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Whether attending for the desserts, the conversations, or the community spirit, this event has something for everyone.
Bring friends and family—kids 12 and under get in free! Admission is just $20. Read More
Scenes Of Los Alamos Chamber Ribbon Cutting At Beehaus
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Friday evening for Beehaus, a design, marketing and social media management business owned by Margarita Ryan. Beehaus is now located within Creative Masterpieces at 147 Central Park Square. Ryan is perhaps best known locally for her colorful depictions of Oppenheimer, including a prominent mural in the beer garden at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op. Courtesy/Chamber
Scene from the Chamber’s ribbon cutting event Friday for Beehaus, a design, marketing and social media management business owned by Margarita Ryan. Beehaus is now located Read More
Daily Postcard: Bighorn Sheep Pose Near Red Dot Trail
Daily Postcard: Bighorn sheep pose near the Red Dot Trail Friday in White Rock. Photo by Michael Smith
A Bighorn Sheep looks at the camera Friday near the Red Dot Trail in White Rock. Photo by Michael Smith
A Bighorn Sheep scans the area Friday near the Red Dot Trail in White Rock. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Daily Postcard: Tangerine Trails In Sky Over Alcalde
Daily Postcard: Tangerine trails from UPS cargo jets spotted Jan. 2 over Alcalde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez
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Fr. Theophan: As A Priest I Never Get To Finish Anything
Saint Michael icon half done. By Fr. Theophan
By Fr. Theophan
Rector
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
As a priest, I hardly ever get to finish a project in the course of my vocation. The services are cyclical, daily, weekly, yearly, everything repeats. There are differences, special days and weeks with special significance, but once a service is done, you start looking forward to the next one. Eternal worship, one might call it.
And you never finish people. Whether they have been faithful members their whole life, or they wander in seeking something and decide to stay and become Orthodox,
AtomiComedy Returns Feb. 1
AtomiComedy, Los Alamos’ local comedy group, returns for a performance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar Street.
“Queens of AtomiComedy” will feature performances exclusively by female comics from Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque. Despite the exclusive gender of the performers, those of the male or any in-between persuasion are welcomed to the audience and will be sure to enjoy the evening, although they may want to use protection.
Tickets are $15 and available at the door or online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/
Staff Picks: ‘Favorites From The Collection’ Exhibit Opens In The Governor’s Gallery
Joe Ortega ca. 2010 Wood, paint, gesso 15 3/8 × 9 13/16 × 11 13/16 in. Tesuque, New Mexico, United States, North America. Museum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Friends of Folk Art, A.2014.1.3
MOIFA News:
SANTA FE — Visitors are invited to experience the Museum of International Folk Art collection through a uniquely personal lens with Staff Picks: Favorites from the Collection, currently on view in the Governor’s Gallery at the New Mexico State Capitol through April 25, 2025. This exhibition highlights the hidden treasures and personal favorites of MOIFA staff, selected from the museum’s Read More
Daily Postcard: Raven Soars Across Sky Above Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: A raven soars across the sky above Valle Grande Jan. 15 at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Valles Caldera National Preserve is home to 196 species of birds. A recent Natural Resource Condition Assessment by the National Park Service determined that ponderosa pine forests are the preferred habitat for 35% of these bird species, which means that areas like History Grove, Banco Bonito and El Cajete Trail are fantastic places to go birdwatching in the park. New birders and avian aficionados are invited to attend ranger-guided birding programs every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Read More
Village Arts Kicks Off The Year With ‘Bucket List’ Exhibit
Bucket List Exhibit at Village Arts, Los Alamos. Courtesy/Village Arts
Bucket List Exhibit at Village Arts, Los Alamos. Courtesy/Village Arts
VILLAGE ARTS News:
Village Arts hosts a brand new exhibit for a brand new year entitled “Bucket List”, which asks artists to look forward and examine hopes and experiences.
Tying artwork to artists’ wishes and dreams allowed for some extremely interesting and varied takes of the theme, and has been a great way for viewers to connect more deeply with the artists in the community. Artwork will remain on display through the end of February, and artists Read More
Daily Postcard: Coyotes Spotted In Snow At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Two coyotes spotted in the snow Tuesday at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPS Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Landscapers Beautify East Road
A crew from Charly Landscaping LLC is on the job today installing trees, shrubbery and garden stones for a New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) beautification project at the corner of East Road and Canyon Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Another view of the NMDOT beautification project underway today by a crew from Charly Landscaping LLC at the corner of East Road and Canyon Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Paseo Pottery Hosts Pottery Throwdown Feb. 7
Scene from Paseo Pottery throw down. Courtesy photo
ESPAÑOLA HUMANE News:
A Santa Fe artist’s studio is hosting a “pottery throw down” Feb. 7 to support Española Humane’s work and inviting the public to celebrate.
Hosted by Paseo Pottery and Española Humane, the Pottery Throw Down fundraiser features live pottery demonstrations, wheel-throwing and hand-building activities, music and tasty libations. It’s from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, at Paseo Pottery, 1273 Calle de Comercio in the Rufina neighborhood.
Española Humane will have a dog ambassador to greet the public, along with information Read More
NHCC Visual Art Museum Closed Until Further Notice
NHCC News:
The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Visual Art Museum will remain closed to the public until further notice, as construction crews repair damage caused by a water leak in the building last week.
No artwork in the building was damaged, and the closure will not impact programs and events taking place in other buildings at the Center.
More information will be published when available on the Center’s social media channels and nhccnm.org. Read More
Review: Los Alamos Little Theatre Proves Even The Ordinary Can Be … Extraordinary!
Actors, writers & directors from ‘The 8x10s (Snappy Name to Come)’ gather for a photo. Courtesy/LALT
Review by KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Everyone has a story to tell. Embedded in the hours that make up a day and all its mundane activities there are tales to tell.
The Los Alamos Little Theatre proves this in its “The 8x10s (Snappy Name to Come)”, which opened last weekend. Eight plays, penned by local and area playwrights, share some great stories; each told in just 10 minutes. From the most conventional circumstances: grocery shopping, baking bread or Read More
Daily Postcard: View Into Valle Grande From Ranger Station
Daily Postcard: View late Monday afternoon looking into Valle Grande from the Ranger Station at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/VCNP Read More
Scenes From Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration In New Mexico State Capitol Rotunda
From left, Ceci Tadfor, Linda Jones and Tauz Tamupovi sing ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ led by Malcom Morgan-Petty at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the New Mexico State Capitol Rotunda on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The Santa Fe New Mexican
Keynote speaker Sandra Session-Robertson, vice president of development and donor relations at Santa Fe Community Foundation, looks up toward the glass ceiling of the Capitol Rotunda before speaking at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The Santa Fe New Mexican
FrankViews Of Trump’s Redecorated Oval Office – Version 2.0
The interior of the Oval Office today, shortly after President Trump’s inauguration. Photo by Shuran Huang For WSJ
Military flags for each service branch have been put back in the Oval Office. Photo by Shuran Huang For WSJ
From Trump-Vance Transition Team:
(Article by Annie Linskey/WSJ)
President Trump’s redecorated Oval Office includes a portrait of Benjamin Franklin and a fresh Andrew Jackson painting, part of an Inauguration Day overhaul of the most exclusive office space in America.
On Monday, around 3:30 p.m., shortly after Trump was sworn into office, Trump’s aides gave The Wall Street Read More
