Arts

Young Artists To Explore The Universe In ‘Cosmic Frontiers At Illusions Art Gallery’ April 25 At Mesa Public Library

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NMC News:

The stars are aligning for a celebration of creativity and cosmic imagination! Join us for the “Cosmic Frontiers at Illusions Art Gallery” reception, a special K-6 student art show taking place 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the Mesa Public Library.

This stellar event features planet-themed artwork created by local elementary-aged students, showcasing their unique visions of our solar system and beyond. From vibrant depictions of alien worlds to imaginative renderings of our planetary neighbors, these young artists prove that creativity has no bounds.

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Posts From The Road: Farewell To Death Valley

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Palms & Resorts: An area of Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park where palm trees surround a luxury resort and family friendly motel. These facilities offer visitors a chance to relax and cool off during the mid-day hours when the desert landscape color is more washed out. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Sand Dunes: The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are near the small village of Stovepipe Wells north of the Furnace Creek area. The dunes and hiking in Mosaic Canyon are two of the top features in this area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
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St. John’s College Santa Fe On Science As A Liberal Art

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A gift from the college’s Class of 2004, the functioning armillary sphere at St. John’s College Santa Fe is ‘an emblem of the role that astronomy plays in the mathematics tutorials, which is really quite unusual,’ says tutor emeritus Bill Donahue. ‘To have every student at the college study Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Newton … it’s a unique thing.’ Courtesy/SJC

By GABRIELA FORTE
St. John’s College

It’s easy to become complacent with what one does—and doesn’t—know, especially as a postgraduate adult who spends more time in an office than a classroom. Losing one’s childlike wonder for nature, Read More

Community Invited To ‘Dark Night’ At Overlook Park April 26

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COUNTY News:

The Pajarito Astronomers Club is hosting County-sponsored “Dark Night” observing sessions through September at Overlook Park in White Rock.

These sessions are free and open to the public and occur once a month (on a Saturday evening near a new moon) when Los Alamos County turns off all the athletic field lights at the park.

A typical session will have 15-50 people looking through 4-6 telescopes, viewing galaxies, planets, star clusters, the moon and much more. Weather permitting, observing sessions start at sunset and end before midnight.

Visible will be planets, a variety of Read More

FBI: Taos Man Admits To Killing Up-And-Coming Native American Artist Deanna Autumn Leaf Suazo

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DeAnna Suazo with her artwork. Courtesy/David Gary Suazo

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Santiago Martinez has pleaded guilty in federal court to voluntary manslaughter for the death of his girlfriend, DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo, a talented Indigenous artist, following a late-night argument in November 2021.

According to court records, Nov. 12, 2021, Martinez and his girlfriend, Suazo, were at their shared home, where they consumed alcohol and listened to music in her vehicle. Early in the morning hours, the couple engaged in a heated argument outside their home about the future of their relationship, Read More

Music Under The Stars At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium With Los Alamos Big Band Friday April 25

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The planetarium at Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) announces a special evening of live music and stunning planetarium visuals in celebration of it 25th anniversary 7-8 p.m. Friday, April 25. Music Under the Stars will feature a performance by the Los Alamos Big Band, set against the magical backdrop of the stars.

Following the performance, PEEC will host its 25th Anniversary Earth Day Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.

About the Event:

  • This unique event combines
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