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Well, someone was clearly in a holiday hurry to the detriment of this poor elf squished in the parking lot on Monday near Sugar & Cream Cafe. Let’s all try to slow down and smell the eggnog! Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Santa Fe Opera Names Apprentice Singers For 2026 Season

Apprentice Singer and soprano Malone Blaich perform in the Apprentice Scenes. Photo by Tira Howard for the Santa Fe Opera

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera is pleased to announce the 45 members of the 2026 Apprentice Program for Singers.

The roster features promising international vocalists from the USA, Belarus, China, South Korea and Wales, highlighting the global relevance of the program. The class of 2026 was selected from a pool of more than 1,000 applicants by Program Director Chandler Johnson, Chief Artistic Advisor David Lomelí and Chorus Director Susanne Sheston through a competitive Read More

Daily Postcard: Elk Herd Crosses Valle Grande

Daily Postcard: A herd of elk crosses the Valle Grande on Sunday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Registration is now open for a Wildlife Photography program on Sunday, Jan. 4 at VCNP. Learn the basics of wildlife photography and compositional recommendations. Participants need to bring their own camera for this program (Mirrorless, DSLR, SLR, or mobile). Hiking distance varies from 1 to 5 miles. Learn more and register at https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPS

 

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Daily Postcard: Solstice Walk Today At Bandelier

Daily Postcard: A ranger-led solstice walk begins at 7 a.m. today at the Visitor Center at Bandelier National Monument. A park ranger will lead attendees on a half-mile guided walk to watch the sunrise in alignment with the entrance of Tyuonyi Pueblo. Be sure to dress in plenty of layers as early mornings in Frijoles Canyon can be quite chilly. The solstice walk is free, but standard park entrance fees still apply. Courtesy/BNM Read More

Local Mail Carrier Spots Small Bobcat In North Community

Local Mail Carrier Michael Bustamante spotted this small bobcat hanging around 37th Street in North Community between Nov. 18, when it was quite small, and as it plumped up through Dec. 15. Photo by Michael Bustamante

Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante

Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante

Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante Read More

Posts From The Road: Will Rogers Archway In Oklahoma

Will Rogers Archway: The Will Rogers Archway spans across Interstate 44 in northeast Oklahoma. The design and construction of the arch was a new concept when opened in 1958. The facility features a gas station and convenience store on each end and the arch across the highway provides a nice place for travelers to relax and enjoy the views. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Rogers Statute: A tribute to Will Rogers the famous performer, radio personality, actor, writer, and humorist, is seen in the archway space above I-44 near Vinita, Okla. Will Rogers is also known as “Oklahoma’s Favorite Read More

Scenes Of 2025 Santa Fly-In At Los Alamos County Airport

Santa Claus, aka local pilot Skip Egdorf, disembarks his plane Saturday afternoon at Los Alamos County Airport to greet fans during the third annual Santa Fly-In. Los Alamos Airport and the Experimental Aircraft Association Green Chile Chapter (EAA 691) host this popular event that includes tours of local aircraft, including the Classic Air Medical helicopter, craft activities and delicious treats. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A crowd of excited fans of all ages moves in close to welcome Santa Claus, escorted by a pair of cheerful elves, Saturday at the 2025 Fly-In event at Los Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Hosts Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop For Native American Heritage Month

More than 45 students and families attended the first LAPS Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop last month in the Speech Theater at Los Alamos High School. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Over 45 students participated in the first Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop held last month in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

Students created their own unique and personalized ribbon skirt or ribbon shirt.

Students watch as ribbon pieces for a shirt are sewn together during the first Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop hosted by Los Alamos Public Schools in celebration Read More