Arts

Shear Delight At Bosque Redondo Memorial Fiber Fair May 3

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NMHS News:

Bosque Redondo Memorial’s Fiber Fair shows visitors how wool is processed from sheep to fabric. Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild will offer live demonstrations and hands-on activities using sheared wool from the site’s flock of Navajo-Churro sheep 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Fort Sumner Historic Site.

The day’s festivities include sheep shearing, ranger talks, workshops, and food trucks provided by the Friends of Bosque Redondo Memorial. The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs Wonders on Wheels mobile museum and the Office of Archaeological Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 18-24, 2025

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for April 18-24 2025:

Friday, April 18, 2025

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 4-08-25
  • 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – Legislative Update
  • 7 p.m. — Fire Station
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Deadline Approaching For Los Alamos Department Of Public Utilities Essay Contest

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is conducting an essay contest for high school students as part of an effort organized by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS).

A local student may receive sponsorship to attend a summer leadership camp and scholarship program in Idaho called the ICUA Youth Rally, but only if they get their essay submitted no later than May 2.

UAMPS will select four students from among its member organizations to send to the rally. Each one will also receive a $500 scholarship for college. DPU is a member of UAMPS so high school sophomores Read More

Valles Caldera Art Exhibits In April

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‘Backcountry’ by artist in residence Rachel Black, 2024. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

A celebration of Valles Caldera’s 25th Anniversary as Public Land.

Valles Caldera Art Exhibits in April:

Jemez Fine Art Gallery: April 18-24, 2025

Celebrate National Park Week by stopping in to view this week-long art exhibit inspired by Valles Caldera National Preserve. Featuring original artwork by local, regional, international and National Park Service artists in residence, Caldera Reverie: Artistic Visions from a Volcanic Landscape is a visual love letter to a beloved Jemez Mountains landscape. The Read More

Posts From The Road: Dantes View And Artists Drive At Death Valley National Park

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Artists Palette: Artists Palette is the star viewpoint on the nine mile Artists Drive area of Death Valley National Park. This view features some of the most colorful rock formations within the national park. The formations are a result of volcanic activity millions of years ago and the array of colors are caused by oxidation of the various minerals found in the rocks. A scale of the scene is seen by two groups of visitors who are located near the center of the photo who were getting a closer view of the rock formations and colors in the area from a ridge line of white rock. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More