NMSA’s Visual Arts Department Presents: ‘Homecoming’
Ana Atalaya Magdalena “Dreaming of Across the River,” Multimedia on paper, 11 x 17 inches, 2024. Courtesy NMSA
NMSA News:
SANTA FE — Join NMSA for an exciting exhibition of Visual Arts Alumni artwork, celebrating the success of NMSA’s graduates over the past 16 years.
With NMSA’s Visual Arts Department in its 16th year of existence, many of our graduates are fully entrenched in their own art careers. Please join us in celebrating five exceptional Visual Arts Department Alumni in the second iteration of “Homecoming” | an Alumni Invitational Exhibition at NMSA’s Thaw Visual Arts Gallery.
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Heinrich Secures Commitment From U.S. Forest Service To Visit And Meet With New Mexicans In Pecos Valley
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, secured a commitment from U.S. Forest Service Acting Associate Chief Christopher French to host a public forum meeting in the Pecos Valley on mining developments.
View the video here.
Below is a transcript of Heinrich securing a commitment from U.S. Forest Service Acting Associate Chief French to host a public forum in the Pecos Valley:
HEINRICH: “Mr. French, the Administration Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Tree Brings Christmas Cheer
Daily Postcard: Snowy tree Wednesday brings Christmas cheer on Cochiti Mesa. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Kiwanis Club Of Santa Fe Invites All To Ring In 2026 At New Year’s Eve On The Plaza
Courtesy photo
KIWANIS News:
SANTA FE — Following the fun tree-lighting ceremony on the Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe citizens have begun collecting candles and sweeping up sand for their farolitos. Soon, our Santa Fe community will say ¡Adios 2025 y Bienvenidos 2026!
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe is honored to be the host for the City of Santa Fe’s FREE 11th Annual New Year’s Eve on the Plaza, beginning at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
The Plaza will shimmer with twinkling Christmas lights, with the scent of piñon wafting from crackling bonfires, and cozy warm-up spots near the stationary heaters Read More
Truck Decorated In Christmas Lights And Layer Of Snow
View of a truck decorated in Christmas lights and covered with a layer of snow Wednesday evening in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Teach Plus To Host Economic Mobility Summit At SFCC
TEACH+ News:
After a successful June launch in Hobbs, Teach Plus New Mexico is bringing its Economic Mobility Summit Series to northern New Mexico to align education and workforce systems so students can build real careers and economic security.
The summit convenes educators, business leaders, policymakers, and community partners with three clear goals: build meaningful connections to foster collaboration, deepen understanding of education and workforce pathways through student experiences and post-secondary data, and collect diverse perspectives to strengthen college and career Read More
LAFC Alliance Takes Runner Up At Desert Super Cup
U19 competitive boys Los Alamos Football Club Alliance: Jason Rodgers, Lee Wells, Jason Eaglefeather, Elijah Garcia, Xavier Pena, Tony Perez, Ryder Hill, Fabian Pena, Sphinx Toledo, David Sanders, Eil Martinez, Liam Cunningham, Ben Dattlebaum, Taelin Stanfield, Brendan French, Uriah Martinez, and Angel Perez. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The U19 competitive boys Los Alamos Football Club Alliance participated in one of the largest tournaments in the nation over the Thanksgiving weekend for a third straight year.
The team went undefeated in the pool going 2-0, including a strong victory Read More
McQuiston: How Your Gender, Age, And Marital Status Affect Insurance Rates … And When It Finally Stops Mattering
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Most people don’t think about their personal details — like age, gender, or whether they’re married — until they suddenly show up in their insurance rates. And it feels a little strange, right? You’re the same driver or homeowner you were yesterday, so why does checking one little box seem to change what you pay?
It’s a fair question — and one worth understanding, because these factors matter… until they eventually don’t.
Insurance isn’t based on opinion or stereotypes. It’s based on actual claim data. Over decades, certain
Celebrate Advent At United Church Of Los Alamos!
United Church of Los Alamos invites the community to experience Advent at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Courtesy photo
United Church of Los Alamos News:
The United Church of Los Alamos invites the community to experience Advent at 9:30 a.m. Sundays.
Advent is a time to prepare people’s hearts for the arrival of Jesus Christ. Each week leading up to Christmas, the church will light the advent candles signifying Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
Worship includes music and singing, prayer, a children’s moment and a sermon.
Other opportunities this month:
- Thrift Shop’s Everything Christmas Sale, 9 a.m. to
Amateur Naturalist: Remarkable Variety Among Rocks
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
What do we typically think of when considering a rock? Is it totally solid with perhaps an occasional crack where it may eventually break apart? Is its color mostly the same throughout? Can it be heavy for its size?
The walls of a canyon can be made of wide layers of different kinds of lava rock. One layer may be very solid and vertical in format. An adjacent layer may be of a softer kind of lava that now is crumbling and forming a slope. (See picture 1 below)
Picture 1: Different kinds of lava result in different kinds of rock layers that form the walls of a canyon. Photo Read More
Obituary: Ann Durno Shafer Oct. 11, 1939 – Nov. 10, 2025
ANN DURNO SHAFER Oct. 11, 1939 – Nov. 10, 2025
Ann Durno Shafer, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed away on November 10, 2025, of complications after a fall. She was an active member and supporter of local and New Mexico state organizations during her time in New Mexico.
Ann was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and graduated from East Grand Rapids High School. She earned her BA from Brown University in 1961; her M.Ed from Boston University; and a MSW from George Williams College. She married her husband, Robert Shafer in Boston, MA in 1968. They lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Glen Ellyn, Read More
Los Alamos & White Rock Holiday Markets Begin Dec. 11
LAVNS Appoints Ruben Vasquez As Its Executive Director
LAVNS Executive Director Ruben Vasquez
LAVNS News:
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc. (LAVNS), “the community’s trusted not-for-profit partner in home health and hospice care since 1973”, has announced the appointment of Ruben A. Vasquez as executive director.
This leadership transition marks the beginning of a revitalized strategic chapter for LAVNS as it heads into 2026, focused on strengthening its workforce, modernizing operations, and reaffirming its commitment to the community it has served for more than five decades.
A New Chapter for a Historic Institution
As the healthcare Read More
Samizdat Bookstore And Teahouse Hosts Virtual Chat With Author Alex Wellerstein Dec. 14
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to join Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 for a virtual chat with Alex Wellerstein about his new book, The Most Awful Responsibility: Truman and the Secret Struggle for Control of the Atomic Age. Dr. Wellerstein will give a short introduction to his book and then lead a casual discussion with the audience.
Wellerstein is an associate professor in the Science and Technology Studies program at the Stevens Institute of Technology and a visiting researcher at the Nuclear Knowledges program, Center for International Studies, Science Read More
Los Alamos Fire Department Advises Community Portable Propane Fire Pits Are Prohibited At Holiday Lights Parade
LAFD News:
To keep the community safe, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) advises that portable propane fire pits at the Dec. 6 Holiday Lights Parade on Central Avenue are prohibited.
Large crowds, tight spaces, and the presence of parade vehicles and floats create conditions where open flames and fuel sources are hazardous.
This measure is supported by Chapter 22-31(a)(1) of the Los Alamos County Code, which adopts the International Fire Code and places certain restrictions on the use of liquid propane at special events.
“We’re excited to welcome the community to one of Los Alamos’ most Read More
LACW To Host Annual Holiday Prism Concert Saturday
Scene from a previous Los Alamos Community Winds Holiday Prism Concert. This year’s concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Crossroads Bible Church. Courtesy/LACW
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Be prepared to hear a whole genre of holiday music divide and subdivide into a wide spectrum of seasonal tunes. This audio spectacle is aptly called the annual Holiday Prism Concert, hosted by the Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) at 7 p.m., Saturday at the Crossroads Bible Church.
According to the program notes, the concert is like a prism breaking up light; Read More
MANNM Announces New Nurse Practitioner Roberto Pardo
Roberto Pardo, AGNP-C
MANNM News:
Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico (MANNM) announces that Roberto Pardo, AGNP-C has joined its provider team.
Pardo is an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with experience in gastroenterology and urology, bringing a thoughtful and patient-centered approach to adult and senior care. He is committed to helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and supported at every step of their health journey.
With a background in specialty care, Pardo can assist patients with a wide range of concerns, while also focusing on preventive care and long-term Read More
Ranking Member U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Leads Telecommunications And Media Subcommittee Hearing On Defending America’s Communications Networks
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, at a subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C., titled ‘Signal Under Siege: Defending America’s Communications Networks.’ Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, helped lead a subcommittee hearing titled “Signal Under Siege: Defending America’s Communications Networks.”
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MOWW To Feature Associate Laboratory Director John Hill
John Hill
Associate Laboratory Director
Weapons Engineering
MOWW News:
The December meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is Sunday, Dec. 7. This month’s speaker is Associate Laboratory Director – Weapons Engineering (ALDW) John Hill.
Hill will open his presentation, touching on his being drafted during the Vietnam War and his stateside assignment in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. However, most of his talk will be dedicated to his father, O. A. Hill, who was one of the first Mickey Men (Radar Navigator) in the European Theatre. His father flew 15 Lone Wolf missions in Read More
Family Friendly Holiday Winter Stroll On Museum Hill Dec. 13
Holiday Winter Stroll on Museum Hill, 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13. Courtesy/MIAC
MIAC News:
The community is invited to join the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) and the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) in Santa Fe for a delightful winter celebration, 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13.
The Holiday Winter Stroll on Museum Hill is a family-friendly, free event with both indoor and outdoor activities.
Program Schedule at MOIFA
- Candle Making —2–5 p.m. (MOIFA Atrium)
- La Pastorela Cómica — 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. (MOIFA Auditorium)
- Jaguar Guitar Orchestra from Capital High School — 3 p.m.,
