A curious praying mantis examines a large pumpkin on a patio today in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
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Daily Postcard: Hungry Chipmunk Caught Mid-Munch
Daily Postcard: A hungry little chipmunk caught mid-munch, dining on sunflower seeds, recently on the deck of the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
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Xi Nu Chapter Of Beta Sigma Phi 38th Annual Craft Fair
Courtesy/Claire Swinhoe
ART News:
The Xi Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold their 38th annual Craft Fair next weekend at, the Crossroads Bible Church.
The event will be held at 97 East Road, in Los Alamos, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will host over fifty booths including Native Pottery, fine jewelry, handmade crafts, tie dye, wood carvings, photographs, and religious items. “Each year I enjoy visiting with the vendors as well as helping the shoppers,” said Xi Nu member Judy Nekimken. “We raise money to help those in need including Self Help, school supplies for children, holiday toys, Read More
2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Celebrates 53 Years Of Ballooning Excellence
First wave of the Mass Ascension lifts off from Balloon Fiesta Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Dawn patrol checks wind conditions to determine whether the Mass Ascension will be permitted. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By LAURA LIMBACK
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
The 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was held Oct. 4-12. Celebrating its 53rd year, the nine-day event was the largest in history, with more balloons and larger crowds than ever before. Set against the striking backdrop of the Sandia Mountains and New Mexico desert oasis, the premier Read More
2015 Scarecrow Contest Underway On Central Avenue
A Joyful bicyclist scarecrow is one of the entries in Los Alamos Arts Council’s 2025 Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by Los Alamos MainStreet, underway in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scarecrow on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Crossing guard scarecrow on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Biker scarecrow. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Pinocchio scarecrow. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
PEEC’s frazzled environmentalist scarecrow. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scarecrow on Central. Read More
LAHS Choirs & NJROTC Pumpkin Patch Is Open!
The annual Pumpkin Patch is open through Oct. 31 at the Canyon Complex near the Central Avenue roundabout. The Pumpkin Patch is a joint fundraiser for the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Choirs and NJROTC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
With so many pumpkins to choose from, there is a perfect pumpkin for everyone at the LAHS Choirs & NJROTC Pumpkin Patch open through Oct. 31 at the Canyon Complex near the roundabout on Central. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the LAHS Choirs & NJROTC Pumpkin Patch open through Oct. 31 at the Canyon Complex near the roundabout on Central. Read More
Local Filmmakers Bring Suspense To The Screen With Jemez: A Murder Mystery Premiere Oct. 24
IHE News:
A new locally produced film is set to premiere at the SALA Event Center Friday, Oct. 24, offering audiences a suspenseful journey into the heart of Northern New Mexico. Jemez: A Murder Mystery, directed by Justina Medina and Celeise Serna, will screen from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., marking a major milestone for the region’s independent film scene.
The film, rated PG-13 and not recommended for children, explores the emotional aftermath of a mysterious death in a tight-knit mountain community. With themes of trauma, secrecy, and legacy, the story unfolds in the rugged terrain of the Jemez Read More
Daily Postcard: Pastel Sunset Falls Over Sandia Peak
Daily Postcard: Pastel sunset falls over Sandia Peak, viewed Saturday from Northwest Albuquerque. Photo by Lil Ortega Read More
Innovative Book Artist Shares Her Work At NMHM’s Palace Press Lecture Series
Julie Chen. Courtesy/NMHM
NMHM News:
The New Mexico History Museum is delighted to host visiting artist Julie Chen from 1–2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, as the first speaker of the inaugural Palace Press Presents: Visiting Artist Lecture Series.
Internationally known book artist Julie Chen will discuss her contemporary letterpress and handmade books at the Palace Press Artist Lecture. Chen has been publishing limited edition artists’ books under the Flying Fish Press imprint for more than 36 years. Her books combine text and images with innovative book structures to create reading experiences Read More