Arts

Arts Council To Sponsor Tokyo Nights Anime Lounge Aug. 9

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COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos Arts Council is sponsoring the next Tokyo Nights Anime Lounge with a screening of the award-winning film Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice), at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at SALA Event Center. This free event is a place to connect, reflect, and explore the powerful themes of identity, empathy, and second chances. Bring a friend, enjoy some Japanese-themed snacks and refreshments in the lo-fi lounge, and experience a movie that sticks with you long after the credits roll.

Follow the story of Shoya Ishida, a boy who once bullied a deaf classmate, Shoko Nishimiya, in elementary Read More

Venusto Salon In Los Alamos Expands Services

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Venusto Salon Founder/Owner Diana Rascon in the entry area of her salon at 555 Oppenheimer, Suite 102. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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

Los Alamos resident Diana Rascon opened her Venusto Salon, which means “to be beautify, adorn and make lovely”, in 2013 at 555 Oppenheimer, Suite 102. She is maintaining her Los Alamos salon and now expanding her services as a licensed and experienced cosmetic tattoo artist, on Mondays in Santa Fe at Glow House of Beauty and Pain.

Services include:

  • Lash Line Enhancements;
  • Combo Brows;
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Gessing: New Mexico And The Film Industry Recession

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By PAUL GESSING
Executive Director
Rio Grande Foundation

Since the days of Bill Richardson’s Administration, the Rio Grande Foundation has opposed New Mexico’s generous film subsidies. Back in Richardson’s day, the primary subsidy was a 25 percent “refundable” tax credit, meaning that anyone filming in New Mexico received up to 25 percent of what they spent to film in the Land of Enchantment (courtesy of New Mexico’s taxpayers).

Gov. Susana Martinez attempted to rein in the subsidy program. Along with the Legislature, she placed a $50 million annual spending cap on film subsidies. When Lujan Read More

Institute Of American Indian Arts’ Jason S. Ordaz Receives Santa Fe Mayor’s Award For Excellence In The Arts

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IAIA News:

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) has announced that Jason S. Ordaz, IAIA’s Chief Communications Officer, has been selected to receive the 2025 Santa Fe Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in the category of Arts Education. This prestigious honor, presented by Mayor Alan Webber, the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission, and the Arts & Culture Department, recognizes Ordaz’s remarkable contributions as both an artist and educator, inspiring and empowering students through the visual arts and storytelling.

In selecting Ordaz for the award, the committee highlighted Read More

Nation’s Best Chainsaw Artists Return To Purgatory Aug. 1-3

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PURGATORY News:

DURANGO — Purgatory Resort is bringing the nation’s top chainsaw artists to Village Plaza for Carve Wars, a high-energy, three-day chainsaw art competition, Aug. 1-3, 2025. This free, family-friendly event invites guests to experience the sights and sounds of massive wood blocks being transformed into intricate sculptures.

“We’re thrilled to be back at Purgatory Resort for what promises to be our best lineup yet,” Joe Wenal said, founder of Carve Wars and owner of Rocky Mountain Carvers. “There’s nothing like the crowd energy and mountain backdrop in Durango. It’s a highlight Read More

Scenes From White Rock Branch Library’s Street Fair

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Leading a demonstration, Department of Public Utilities Pipefitter Ricardo Lambert shows a young audience the consequences of prohibited material finding its way down into sewer pipes in Los Alamos. Spoiler: the results are foul! The demonstration was part of the street fair festivities held Saturday morning at the White Rock Branch Library to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Alex Diaz of Wise Fool New Mexico gives out a high-five, literally, during the street fair Saturday at the White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More