Arts

‘Tierra O Muerte’—Teens Talk About Their Exhibit At NMHM

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NMDCA News:

Listen to National History Day students talk about their exhibit, “Tierra o Muerte: The Tierra Amarilla Conflict” at the Palace of the Governors from 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunday, June 7.

The New Mexico History Museum is proud to host three special National History Day student guests from Cobre High School, Elias Guadiana, Cheyanne Medrano, and Mateo Salcido, for a talk about their exhibit, “Tierra o Muerte: The Tierra Amarilla Conflict.” The exhibit explores the historic 1967 Tierra Amarilla land grant conflict and its lasting impact on New Mexico’s cultural and political landscape. Read More

From The Fire Tower: 2026 New Mexico Great Reads Titles Announced By State Library

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NMSL News:

SANTA FE — The 2026 New Mexico Great Reads book selection honors two books rooted in fire watch life: “The Burning Season” by Caroline Starr Rose and “The Mountain Knows the Mountain: A Fire Watch Diary” by Philip Connors.

The books were selected by the New Mexico Center for the Book at the New Mexico State Library (NMSL) to represent the state’s literary landscape at the National Book Festival, an event showcasing the importance of books and reading. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C., as well as online.

Katherine Miles, Public Services Read More

Daily Postcard: Western Tiger Swallowtails At Reservoir

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Daily Postcard: Western Tiger Swallowtails ‘puddling’ in mud on Monday at the reservoir. Butterflies do this instead of just drinking to obtain minerals as well as water. On Monday, there were about 50 of these butterflies gathered at the west end of the reservoir. Photo by Michael Smith

Another view of Western Tiger Swallowtails ‘puddling’ in mud on Monday at the reservoir. Photo by Michael Smith Read More

Teatro Paraguas Teen Ensemble Presents Comedy ‘Cuentos’ June 19–21

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THEATER News:

Teatro Paraguas is pleased to announce the relaunching of the Teatro Paraguas Teen Ensemble, which will open with a production of Cuentos, a comedy with music by Carlos Morton and Angel Vigil.

Cuentos is a fast-moving comedy with music about a sister named Sheri (Mesa Harman) and a brother fondly known as Snake Eyes (Kingston Leyba) who hail from Denver. Their abuelita (Monica Arteaga), whom they are visiting, implores them to go to Chimayo to find Tia Juanita, who is a curandera with healing herbs and a magic spell. For abuelita has seen Doña Sebastiana at the foot of her bed, and knows Read More

More Scenes From First Friday Night Concert Of 2026

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Platinum-awarded duo, Downtown Avenue performs Friday at Ashley Pond Park to kick off the 2026 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

The crowd dances to Downtown Avenue performing Friday at Ashley Pond Park, kicking off the 2026 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Scene from the first concert of the 2026 Summer Concert Series. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

The crowd visits booths and food vendors Friday during the first concert of the 2026 Summer Concert series. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com Read More

Co-op Showcase Series: Quemazón Jazz Combo May 29

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The Co-op Summer Showcase Series continues with Quemazón Jazz Combo, Friday at 1010 Central Ave. Courtesy photo

Co-op Summer Showcase Series News:

The community is invited to attend the third show of the Co-op Summer Showcase Series at 6 p.m. this Friday, featuring the Quemazón Jazz Combo, at 1010 Central Ave.

The Quemazón Jazz Combo is the flagship ensemble of The Santa Fe Symphony’s Jazz Project. It is one of The Symphony’s 27 after-school programs – including orchestras, choirs, mariachi ensembles, chamber groups, and early childhood programming – that serve students ages 0-18 in Los Read More

Daily Postcard: Tiny Calf Rests Near NM 4 At Dome Road

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Daily Postcard: A tiny calf at rest and alone in the world for a few minutes while its mom forages in the area Sunday within a mile of N.M. 4 at Dome Road. Photo by Jim Cobble 

Another view of a calf resting as its mom forages Sunday near N.M. 4 at Dome Road. Photo by Jim Cobble 

One more view of a calf resting as its mom forages Sunday near N.M. 4 at Dome Road. Photo by Jim Cobble Read More

Scenes From Opening Of 2026 Summer Concert Series

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Country music duo Dejo Andersson and Christie George aka Downtown Avenue greet the crowd at the first concert of the 2026 Summer Concert Series Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Dejo Andersson and Christie George, aka Downtown Avenue, sign a cover of Little Big Town’s ‘Pontoon’ during the concert Friday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The crowd is treated to free swag during the Friday summer concert at Ashley Pond Park, including beach balls. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos High School Jazz Band opens the first concert Read More