Dining

Rutherford: Western Wanderers Visit Magdalena

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Historic Magdalena, N.M. Photo by Rebecca Rutherford 

By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

For spring break I wanted to take my junior foodie somewhere special, with a lot of history, science and great restaurants! After some consideration, I picked Magdalena, NM.

Why would I want to go there, you might ask? 

  1. Tumbleweeds Diner
  2. Kelly Mine
  3. VLA (24 miles away)
  4. Pie Town (50 miles away)

Magdalena is a small village in Southern NM, just about 30 minutes outside of Socorro. All said, it’s about a 3 hour trip from Los Alamos to there.

We drove through Socorro, where we grabbed lunch at El Camino, Read More

‘Mayfest In The Mountains’ To Honor Veterans And Offer Family Fun In Red River This Memorial Day Weekend

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RED RIVER News:

Red River is gearing up for an exciting Memorial Day weekend with the highly anticipated “Mayfest in the Mountains” event.

This family-oriented celebration will showcase everything Red River has to offer while honoring our veterans and fallen heroes through a mix of outdoor recreation, family-friendly activities, and special veteran-focused events.

Mayor Linda Calhoun expresses her enthusiasm about the upcoming event, noting that Mayfest in the Mountains will serve as a new tradition for many visitors and residents alike.

“We are thrilled to host Mayfest in the Mountains Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Blue Corn Atole

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Video on how to prepare blue corn atole. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Blue corn was already widely used by Native Americans before the Spanish arrived in New Mexico in the 1500s and was traded by the Hopi all along the Rio Grande. It is clear that they recognized its valuable attributes early on and may hint at why it is revered and still used for ceremonial purposes in the pueblos. Besides its beautiful color, blue corn is much easier to digest because it has less starch and more protein than its yellow counterpart. It also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory Read More

LAPD To Serve At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Pancake Breakfast To Benefit Special Olympic Athletes Sunday April 7

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be serving at this month’s pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 7 at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge.

Local police officers along with special Olympic Athletes from Los Alamos will be raising money for Special Olympic Athletes to compete in area games this year.

The cost for adults is $10, kids 6-10 years is $5 and kids 0-5 years is free.

As always, breakfast is all-you-can-eat and includes:

  • Pancakes: Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
  • Scrambled Eggs;
  • Sausage;
  • Bacon; and
  • Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.

Officers will also Read More

Posts From Abroad: Cruise On The Seine In Paris

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Rick and Liddie Martinez of Los Alamos and the Española Valley on a private cruise along the Seine on the Don Juan II Friday, March 29 in Paris, France. Liddie is Regional President of Enterprise Bank & Trust in Los Alamos and also serves on the Board of the Santa Fe Opera. She and her husband joined other board members on a recent visit to Paris. Photo by Liddie Martinez

One of a 7-course dinner prepared by Michelin-starred chef Frédéric Anton during a private cruise along the Seine Friday in Paris, France. Photo by Liddie Martinez 

Wines served with dinner during a cruise along the Seine Friday Read More

NMRA: Dining With Dogs – Follow The Rules

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Italian Greyhound at a restaurant. Courtesy photo

By CEO CAROL WRIGHT
New Mexico Restaurant Association

As the CEO of the New Mexico Restaurant Association, I am compelled to address a growing concern cropping up in dining establishments across our state – the presence of non-service dogs in restaurants. While we understand the love and companionship our furry friends bring, it is important to recognize the potential health and safety risks of allowing dogs in food service establishments.

The New Mexico Health Department regulations clearly state that only ADA service animals are permitted Read More

Community Invited To The Family YMCA’s 2024 Annual Gala

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Scene from a previous ‘The Family YMCA’ Annual Gala’ at La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 E. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe. Courtesy/YMCA

The Family YMCA News:

The community is invited to attend The Family YMCA’s 2024 Annual Gala – The Roaring 20s – on Saturday April 20, 2024.

The Gala starts at 5 p.m. at La Fonda in Santa Fe and features a silent and live auction including a scenic helicopter ride and a two-night stay at the Blake in Taos – and much more.

The Los Alamos Jazz Combo will be playing live 20s music before and after dinner.

For more than 20 years this has been an engaging and fun-filled community event, Read More

Papa Murphy’s And LAMS To Host Fundraiser Monday!

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This Monday Papa Murphy’s and Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) are hosting a Fundraiser at Papa Murphy’s. This is an opportunity for the community to show its support for LAMS’ Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) by grabbing a delicious meal from Papa Murphy’s! A portion of all sales will directly benefit the school’s programs and initiatives. Enjoy a tasty pizza while contributing to a great cause. Mark your calendars for Monday, March 18, and spread the word! Thank you for your support. Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Croquetas de Jámon

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Croquetas de Jámon. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Video on how to prepare Croquetas de Jámon. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Traveling is a wonderful way to learn about the cultures of the world.  Seeing historical cities and sites tied to ancient events, visiting museums filled with breathtaking works of art, attending traditional festivals, watching dances that are taught generation to generation, and listening to music that was born in the region is much more meaningful and exciting than reading about it in a book or watching it on TV. 

Whether the history is on our Read More

Encanto Bistro Opens Today In Central Park Square!

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Encanto Bistro co-owners Ufemia Bernal, left, and Mayra Suarez hold a soft-opening today at 149 Central Park Square. They are assisted by Saurez’s sister Marina. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Encanto Bistro, 149 Central Park Square, opened for business today and serves Mexican cuisine and will offer Italian in the future. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Los Alamos residents have a new option for dining – Encanto Bistro at 149 Central Park Square, which is holding a soft opening today. The bistro, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read More