Arts

Expanding Arts Engagement For Military And Veteran Audiences In New Mexico

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Groove Art Space offered a variety of art classes to family members of service personnel from Kirtland Air Force Base. Photo by Sanchez Arts Services

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Arts, the state’s art agency, actively supports access to arts and culture programs for diverse communities across the state, including military and veteran audiences. The New Mexico Arts & The Military Initiative opens its call for proposals for the 2026 Mini Grant program beginning this August.

New Mexico Arts (NMA) offers $2,500 mini grants to organizations in support of learning-based programs, capacity Read More

Inspirational People: When Neighbors Are Kind…

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By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

A woman recently caught me off guard in my neighborhood in White Rock. The fact that she even noticed a situation that was bothering me is amazing.

It all began with the plants languishing on my front porch. They were moved inside each year as winter approached. Always. Except last year.

The 2024 election season was in full swing by fall, and it was a doozy. Free time became especially scarce for folks in the news business. The task of bringing those plants inside was put on the back burner … time and again, until winter hit and time ran out. Read More

Palestine Film Series Continues With ‘Israelism’ Aug. 5

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COMMUNITY News:

The Palestine Film Series continues with the documentary “Israelism” provided to the community free of charge at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at SALA Event Center.

The two previous documentaries provided to the community from the Palestine Film Series, “No Other Land” and “Where Olive Trees Weep”, were created by Palestinians living on the West Bank.

The next film in the series, “Israelism,” is from the point of view of young Jews.

“When two young American Jews, raised to unconditionally love Israel, witness the brutal way Israel treats Palestinians, their lives take sharp left Read More

Scenes From Summer Concert With Brandon Saiz Band

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Despite a rain delay, The Brandon Saiz Band packed the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park Friday, a country and Spanish music-filled evening to kick off the 2025 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Weekend. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Drummer Sonny Garcia of The Brandon Saiz Band. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Bass Guitarist and vocalist Daniel Herrera of The Brandon Saiz Band. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

The Brandon Saiz Band is kicking out the tunes at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Brandon Saiz fires up Read More

Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Weekend Is Underway!

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo got underway Friday and continues through Sunday. Events kicked off with the Summer Concert Friday night and this morning’s parade down Central Avenue.

The remainder of today and Sunday are filled with exhibits, the rodeo, and the Sheriff’s Cowboy Dinner & Dance this evening at the Posse Lodge.

Events Schedule:

Saturday Aug. 2

  • Festival & Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park
  • County Fair Exhibits, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mesa Public Library
  • Pie Baking Contest, judging until 1 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park
  • County Rodeo, including watermelon
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2025 Fair & Rodeo Photo & Fine Art Competition Winners

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Steve Bublitz earned the 1st place blue ribbon in the adult class for his ‘Los Alamos Moon’ shot in the 2025 Fair & Rodeo photography competition. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Rai Farrell earned the 1st place blue ribbon in the adult class fine art competition for his ‘This Pit We Dug Together’ entry. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More

Los Alamos Arts Council Announces August Events

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Scene from LAAC’s spring arts and crafts fair. Courtesy/LAAC

LAAC News:

As summer winds down, the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is wrapping up its seasonal programming and preparing for a busy fall, filled with community arts events.

One of the highlights of the August calendar is the Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. This free, family-friendly event attracts vendors from across New Mexico, offering handmade arts and crafts, food, cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, decor, and more.

Set against the historic backdrop of Fuller Lodge Read More