Arts

Award-Winning Book Artist, Palace Press Curator, Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder, Explores Artist Books & Historic Letterpress

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NMDCA News:

Join Palace Press Curator Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder for an artist talk and tour of the Palace Press at New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe from 2–4 p.m., Saturday, July 12. 

Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder is an award-winning book artist and the new curator of the Palace Press. This hybrid artist talk, and Press tour will include an introduction of Schroeder’s artist books and fine press projects followed by a presentation about the new evolving plans for the Palace Press.

Guests will be able to view limited-edition books and prints and take a tour of the historical letterpress printing Read More

Live Auction Preview & Turquoise Rocks Old West Party Fundraiser Gala To Benefit Millicent Rogers Museum Aug. 1-2

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TAOS News:

The community is invited to participate in the spirited celebration of Southwestern art, culture, and community at the Turquoise Rocks: Old West Party.

This isn’t just another Taos gala—it’s a vital fundraiser supporting the Millicent Rogers Museum. This western-themed gala will include dinner, music by the Rifters along with Omar Rane, and a silent and live auction. 

The live auction will feature a curated selection of rare and exceptional items sourced specifically for this event. These distinctive pieces offer guests the opportunity to bid on truly one-of-a-kind treasures. Read More

Native American Artisans Portal Summer Youth Show And Sales July 12 & 13 At New Mexico History Museum

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NMHM News:

The New Mexico History Museum is hosting the 2025 Native American Artisans Portal Summer Youth Show and Sales in the courtyard 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 12 & 13, 2025.

The Native American Artisans Portal Summer Youth Show and Sales features art and crafts by youth artists ages five to 17 who specialize in a variety of artistic mediums. The youth will be showcasing and selling their work in the museum’s courtyard of the Palace of the Governors. The event fosters the development of young artists who are descendants of current Native American Artisans Portal Program members Read More

An Open Book: Ode To The White Rock Library … And This Column’s 10th Anniversaries

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos

Editor’s Note: Along with recognizing the 10th anniversary of the White Rock Branch Library (ribbon cutting held July 31, 2015), the Los Alamos Daily Post is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the popular column, “An Open Book”, written by David Izraelevitz (first published Aug. 5, 2015). Below is that column.

I recently visited Carol A. Clark and Bonnie Gordon at the Los Alamos Daily Post office to congratulate them on the inaugural print issue of their newspaper.

As a fellow hard-hitting journalist, I know how challenging it is to maintain a high quality press Read More

Fiori e Sale Welcomes New Chef Jessica Martinez

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Chef Jessica Martinez

Restaurant News:

Fiori e Sale announces its new chef, Jessica Martinez, who is a talented and passionate chef whose love for cooking is rooted in creativity, care, and community involvement.

With more than 15 years of experience in beloved kitchens across Los Alamos and White Rock, Chef Jessica brings not only exceptional skill but a soulfulness that perfectly complements the spirit of the Fiori e Sale café.

From crafting thoughtful menus and delicate pastries to guiding her teams with kindness and grace, she has a gift for turning seasonal ingredients into beautiful Read More

Artist Call For Route 66 Indoor Mural For NMHM

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NMDCA News:

The New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) is seeking an artist or artist team to create an original indoor mural to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Route 66.

NMHM announces an open call for artists to create a mural in honor of the centennial of Route 66, to be installed in the museum’s lobby. The mural will be on view for one year, January 2026 – January 2027. The selected design should include elements depicting Route 66 in New Mexico and its historical significance to the state.

Artists should consider not only the landscape and iconography of Route 66 but its social and cultural Read More

2025 4th Of July Spectacular, Drone Show & Summer Concert With Fortunate Son Friday At Ashley Pond Park

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Fortunate Son – a Creedence Clearwater (CCR) Revival Tribute band headlines Friday’s Summer Concert and 4th of July Spectacular and drone show at Ashley Pond Park. Check out: https://youtu.be/cVSeqWMdWIo and https://www.fortunatesontribute.com. Courtesy/Sancre Productions

By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions

The 2025, 4th of July Spectacular & Summer Concert is 4-10 p.m. Friday at Ashley Pond Park with headliner Fortunate Son – a Creedence Clearwater (CCR) Revival Tribute band. 

The day of entertainment begins at 4 p.m. with Los Alamos Community Winds – a staple of Read More

Santa Fe Literary Review Accepting Submissions From July 15 Through Nov. 1 For Upcoming Issue

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SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Literary Review (SFLR), published annually by Santa Fe Community College, is accepting online submissions from July 15 through Nov. 1, 2025.

SFLR’s editors invite the public to submit creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Submission guidelines and instructions are available at Submittable, an online submissions platform: https://santafecommunitycollege.submittable.com/submit. There is no cost to submit.

SFLR’s suggested theme for the upcoming issue is “Resistance: Grit, Rebellion, and Dissent.” Learn more at https://www.sfcc.edu/santa-fe-literary-review/ Read More