Dining

Silent Auction Is Open For LAPS Foundation’s Taste Of Knowledge Event … Tickets Still Available!

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LAPS Foundation News:

The online silent auction for the LAPS Foundation’s Taste of Knowledge event is now live! More than 30 silent auction items were generously donated by local businesses, organizations and community members.

Even those not attending the event can place their bids on auction items at https://TOK24.givesmart.com (click on Register to Participate). Check it out and see what you’d like to bid on! The silent auction will close at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15.

Taste of Knowledge is a fundraiser for the Los Alamos Public Schools. Proceeds will benefit teachers, staff, students Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Chiles En Nogada

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Chiles en Nogada. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Roasted chiles prepared to include in Chiles en Nogada. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

This might be one of the most perfect culinary delights I have ever eaten.  The first time I had Chiles en Nogada, I was in Durango, Mexico working on the committee to establish El Camino Real as a National Historic Trail. The committee was invited to dinner at the Governor’s Palace and the chef served this beautiful dish with a depth of flavor that kept challenging my taste buds as I tried to workout what the ingredients were. The presentation Read More

Del Norte Credit Union Invites Community To Celebrate 70th Anniversary Friday With Ribbon Cutting And Barbeque

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DNCU News:

The community is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), 11 a.m. to  2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at 1000 Trinity Dr.

To mark this milestone, DNCU is hosting a barbeque for the community at the local branch.

To learn more about DNCU, visit dncu.com. Read More

New Mexico State Fair Announces Labor Day Blowout Sale

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State Fair News:

          • Admission tickets discounted to $5 through Labor Day

The New Mexico State Fair is celebrating the Labor Day Weekend with a three-day sale for families to purchase heavily discounted fair tickets for only $5.

The tickets are on sale through Monday, Sept. 2. The sale will be announced on the New Mexico State Fair social media channels and will end at 4 p.m. on Labor Day. Purchase tickets here: https://statefair.exponm.com/.

“We hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing Labor Day weekend. In recognition of the holiday, we’re excited to offer deeply discounted admission tickets Read More

New Mexico State Fair Announces Competitors For Green Chile Cheeseburger And Unique Foods Contests

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New Mexico State Fair News:

The New Mexico State Fair announced the competitors for two of its most highly-anticipated contests, the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge and the Unique Foods Contest.

The Unique Foods Contest is the ultimate celebration of Fair foods; sweet, salty, fried, smothered, you name it, this competition has it. Set to take place on opening day, Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Chevron Pavilion, you won’t want to miss this epic culinary throwdown. A panel of local media personalities will serve as judges.

Each vendor who enters their dish will ensure it is available to public Read More

Scenes From PEEC’s 2024 Bear Festival At Nature Center

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Scene from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) 2024 Bear Festival held Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Office Specialist Joshua Levings demonstrates the new bear proof roll cart Saturday at PEEC’s 2024 Bear Festival. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

National Park Service’s Tyler Opermeit mingles with the public in his bear costume during Saturday’s Bear Festival. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Land of Enchantment Wildlife Read More

FOSCA To Host Pancake Breakfast At Posse Lodge Sept. 1

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By GINGER YOUNG
FOSCA

Friends of Shelter and Companion Animals (FOSCA) will be hosting the Sept. 1 Pancake Breakfast, courtesy of the Posse Lodge.

The breakfast will be served 7-11 a.m. at the Posse Lodge on North Mesa. The menu includes, scrambled eggs, pancakes (plain, blueberry, banana and chocolate chip), and bacon and sausage, as well as orange juice and coffee. The cost is just $10 and only $5 for kids under 5, and this is an all you care to eat breakfast!

To make this event even more of a “can’t miss” for you and your family we will also be hosting a mobile pet adoption, and awarding fun door prizes! Read More

LAPS Foundation To Host Taste Of Knowledge Sept. 15

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LAPS Foundation News:

LAPS Foundation will host Taste of Knowledge from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at Fuller Lodge. The community is invited to attend this annual fundraiser to support the local school district. There are still tickets available for the event. Go to https://TOK24.givesmart.com or visit lapsfoundation.com to buy tickets now.

“Help us celebrate the cultural diversity in our community and the Los Alamos Public Schools while enjoying a fabulous menu by culinary students at Los Alamos High School and the Blue Window Bistro,” LAPS Foundation Executive Director Jenny McCumber Read More