Arts

J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee Donates $1,000 To Jemez Pueblo’s Towa Language Preservation Program

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At a recent donation event, from left, Treasurer Galen Gisler of the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) presents a check to Language Preservation Director and former governor of Jemez Pueblo Dominic Gachupin, together with JROMC member John Ruminer. Courtesy/JROMC 

JROMC News:

The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) has donated $1,000 to the Jemez Pueblo’s Towa Language Preservation Program, which features language immersion. 

The JROMC is a local non-profit organization that honors J. Robert Oppenheimer’s legacy through thought-provoking public lectures Read More

National Hispanic Cultural Center Exhibition Rendered Presence: ‘Artistas De Nuevo México’ Run Ends July 27

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NHCC News:

Visitors to the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) have just a couple weeks left to explore the figurative artworks created by New Mexico artists that are on view in Rendered Presence: Artistas de Nuevo México before the exhibition ends a successful run on July 27. The Visual Art Museum is open 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday.

Rendered Presence: Artistas de Nuevo México explores artworks by artists living and working throughout New Mexico. Many of the artworks are figurative and created on a scale that challenges limited understandings of New Mexican art. In their own way, Read More

Wonders On Wheels Mobile Museum Visiting Public Libraries And Museums Throughout New Mexico

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Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is touring the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites” to public libraries and museums in the northeast and southwest parts of the state.

During the last two weeks of July, visitors can see the exhibit, sponsored by New Mexico Historic Sites, which highlights the distinctive stories revealed at each of the state’s eight sites, from Indigenous lifeways to Spanish settlement to Read More

Support Native Artists At Portal Artisans Show During Spanish Market Weekend July 26 & 27

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NMHM News:

Join the New Mexico History Museum and the Native American Portal Artisans during Spanish Market weekend 10 a.m.–4 p.m., July 26 & 27 in the lobby of the museum.

Portal vendors from 23 federally recognized Native American tribes, pueblos, and nations located within New Mexico will offer hand-crafted art to visitors inside the museum’s lobby. The Portal Program offers visitors a chance to support New Mexican Native artisans directly. Admission to the museum campus, including the sales, will be $5 both days.

The Native American Artisans Portal Program offers buyers the chance Read More

Helicopter Transporting Bucket Full Of Water Heads Back To Laguna Wildfire After Refueling At Los Alamos Airport

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A firefighting helicopter with a bucket full of water heads back to the Laguna Wildfire today after refueling at the Los Alamos Airport. Acting Los Alamos County Fire Chief Wendy Servey explained that the helicopter is staying at the Los Alamos Airport to provide air support for the Laguna Wildfire. It has a static water supply from a portable 10,000-gallon tank to dip from that is placed out of the way at the airport for the helicopter’s use. Photo by Ann Greene
Another view of the firefighting helicopter traveling across the sky with a water bucket, as seen Sunday from North Mesa. Photo by Páya
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‘Home Grown Country Dreams’ Take Center Stage At 2025 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo

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COUNTY News:

Saddle up and mark your calendars! The Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo returns the weekend of August 1–3, 2025, with the theme: “Home Grown Country Dreams.” This community event celebrates our town’s agricultural heritage, local talent, and the hardworking farmers who make it all possible.

The fair’s focus on “Home Grown Country Dreams” couldn’t be more fitting, as we welcome the Los Alamos Farmers Market to the! This vibrant market showcases the best of local produce, handcrafted goods, and artisanal creations from Northern New Mexico — perfect for supporting our Read More

PEEC: Bandelier Talk Exploring Cultural Significance Of Native Plants In Planetarium Tonight!

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A Pinyon Jay perches on a pine tree branch at Bandelier. Photo by Sally King

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host a free presentation, Culturally Significant Plants in Bandelier National Monument, at 6 p.m. today, July 14, in the Planetarium at the Los Alamos Nature Center. The event will also be available to attend virtually.

Bandelier Biological Technician Miles Campos will lead this engaging talk. He will explore native plants that have played an important role in the lives of Indigenous communities who once inhabited the area now known as Bandelier. Read More

Zuni Youth Enrichment Project’s Emerging Artist Apprentices To Showcase Painting & Graphic Arts July 18

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Zuni youth learn graphic arts using a tablet. Courtesy/ZYEP

Zuni youth learn graphic arts using a tablet. Courtesy/ZYEP

ZYEP News:

ZUNI — Ten Emerging Artist Apprentices from the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project, ages 14-23, will showcase and sell their original artwork at Ho’n A:wan Park. Scheduled for 6-8 p.m., the showcase is open to the public.

Made possible with support from the Bezos Family Foundation and First Nations Development Institute, the 10-week Emerging Artist Apprenticeship Program began on May 13 and will culminate in the public showcase. The top four students will have an Read More