Arts

Tour ‘Palace Through Time’ Exhibit At NM History Museum

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NMHM News:

The community is invited to join a fast-paced, story-rich tour of the exhibit “Palace Through Time” at the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and see how the Palace of the Governors has been rebuilt, repurposed, and reimagined since 1610.

What: Museum educator Neil Dodge will lead a tour of the History Museum’s “Palace Through Time” exhibition during Palace Avenue First Friday Art Walk. Drop in between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, to learn more about the Palace as a structure, site, setting, and symbol.

The tour shows how public places carry layered meanings and why careful interpretation Read More

Daily Postcard: Tangerine Sunrise Fills Sky Above Bandelier

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Daily Postcard: A tangerine colored sunrise fills the sky on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier will be open dawn to dusk on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. The Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Park will be open dawn to dusk New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1 and the visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Large crowds are anticipated during these holidays. Visitors driving into Frijoles Canyon during peak hours (typically between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) may experience temporary closures to the park as the parking Read More

Los Alamos Shines Bright On Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond

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Families, friends, and community members gathered at Ashley Pond to share in the beauty and joy of Christmas. Courtesy/Freedom Church

FREEDOM CHURCH News:

Christmas Eve at Ashley Pond became a night to remember as Los Alamos residents gathered for Freedom Church’s annual Candlelight Service. The scene came alive with families coming together for a night that blended tradition, hope, and fun for all ages.

The peaceful atmosphere and warmer than usual temperatures set the stage for an evening that many say captured the heart of Christmas in Los Alamos.

Before the first song began, children Read More

Scenes Of Celebration At Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 Winter Gala

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Attending the Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 Winter Gala on Dec. 20, from left, Manny Cordova (Governor’s husband), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, guest, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, guest, Gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland, and Santa Fe Opera Board Member and 2025 Gala Chair Henry R. Muñoz III. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Also attending the 2025 Winter Gala, from left, Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Executive Director Eric Vasquez, his wife New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, Rick Martinez, his wife Santa Fe Opera Board Member and Enterprise Read More

Families Gather For Farolito Making On Barranca Mesa

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Families gathered early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Made from sand-filled paper bags with a candle inside, farolitos create a warm glow for holiday celebrations and processions. These simple, handmade lanterns traditionally line pathways, windows, and churches, symbolizing the shepherds’ fires guiding the way for the Christ child. Photo by Evan Reitzell

Scene from families gathered early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Evan Reitzell

Gathering sand early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Evan Reitzell

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Los Pueblos Street Lined With Farolitos On Christmas Eve

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The beautiful view of Los Pueblos Street on Christmas Eve. The County turned off the street lights, the winds were mild and all the farolitos stayed lit late into the night. Some were still burning as dawn lightened the sky. ‘Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.’ Courtesy/Steve and Ann Greene Read More

Jump Into The Fast Lane And Route 66’s Enduring Spirit At New Mexico History Museum

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Los Lunas artist Molly Mendenhall paints a mural in the lobby of the New Mexico History Museum commemorating the centennial of Route 66. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — Route 66’s centennial is being celebrated with a new lobby mural at New Mexico History Museum in conjunction with an exhibition at the Governor’s Gallery featuring all five finalists’ designs. A public mural unveiling will be held at the museum 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 4, The exhibit, “Mother Road: Route 66 in New Mexico,” opens at the Governor’s Gallery Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

Los Lunas Artist Molly Mendenhall was selected Read More

Scenes On Christmas Eve At Beautiful Española Valley Farm

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A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez

A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez 

A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez

A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More