Dining

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Sangria

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How to make sangria. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

This October my husband Rick and I embarked on a fantastic adventure to Spain. I had been there before but he had not and since he is not enamored with big cities, we designed our trip to skirt the mediterranean sea from the Straights of Gibraltar to Barcelona concentrating on the small, historic communities along the coast. In Cadiz and Jerez we were fortunate to see the dancing Andalusian Horses perform and to get a personal tour of the Valdespino Bodega specializing in Spain’s world renowned Pedro Ximenez Sherry. Read More

Attention Democrats! Register Now For Family Event Jan. 8

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Members of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos gathered for a photo. Courtesy/DPLA

DPLA News:

On Jan. 8, 2024, the Democratic Party of Los Alamos (DPLA) is having a family get together 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Unitarian Church Hall at 1738 N. Sage Loop St., with a green chile stew (vegetarian and meat) dinner.

DPLA is inviting all registered Democrats who have been regularly participating in events, those who rarely have and especially those new to the Democratic Party in Los Alamos.

This event is  free … but you must RSVP by Jan. 6 to barbfronz2023@gmail.com so Chef Determan can make the right amount Read More

Pig + Fig Café To Be Closed On New Year’s Day

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Pig + Fig Café will be closed all day Monday, Jan. 1 so employees can enjoy New Year’s Day with their loved ones. The popular eatery will re-open at regular hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. all next week starting Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 11 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock. Learn more and see the menu at pigandfigcafe.com. Courtesy/P+F Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group: ‘First Tuesday’ Breakfast Jan. 2

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LRG News:

Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) invites Lab retirees (and potential retirees) to drop in at the “First Tuesday” monthly breakfast social, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 2 at Muy Salsas, 1315 Trinity Dr.

LRG pays for everyone’s coffee and tea and attendees pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 for more information.

More information about LRG can be found at https://lalrg.org. Read More

Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen Hosts Tequila Tasting

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Tequila samples and appetizers. Photo by Becky Rutherford

By Becky Rutherford
Los Alamos

I bet you all had no idea I’m not just a cybersecurity pro … I’m also a cocktail expert! Yes it’s true, and one of my favorites has always been Maria’s NM Kitchen in Santa Fe. 

I’ve based my margarita recipe off theirs for years. Well known for New Mexico classics like enchiladas, and famous for their margaritas, Maria’s has been serving up food and drinks since 1950. 

On Wednesday, Dec. 12, Maria’s hosted its first ever tequila tasting, featuring Patron tequilas and an assortment of appetizers.

Bar Manager Read More

Jemez Mountain Brewhouse Awarded RDC Funding

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Jemez Mountain Brewhouse has received funding from the Regional Development Corporation to update their appetizer menu and will be brewing beer on-site very soon. Courtesy/Chamber

Jemez Mountain Brewhouse is updating their appetizer menu. Courtesy/Chamber

CHAMBER News:

Jemez Mountain Brewhouse (JMB) has announced that it has received funding from the Regional Development Corporation (RDC). They also are updating their appetizer menu and will be brewing beer on-site very soon.

JMB said it is grateful to have received a TEAM Fund loan from the RDC to specifically acquire its new brew Read More

Max Gomez Returns To Peform Dec. 30 At Fuller Lodge

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Live in Los Alamos presents Max Gomez at 7 p.m. Dec. 30 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Live in Los Alamos is bringing Max Gomez back to play his annual holiday show. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 at Fuller Lodge.

Gomez will be joined this year by recent transplant to New Mexico, Americana stand-out Esther Rose, who is touring in support of her fourth studio album.

Gomez will again be joined by his New Mexico bandmates and perhaps an additional friend or two. This is the fifth time the holiday show has been held in Fuller Lodge and this one appears Read More

Kiwanis Club Of Los Alamos Thanks 700+ Community Members For Supporting 2023 Breakfast With Santa Event

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Sisters share Christmas wishes with Santa at the Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa event. Courtesy/Kiwanis

The Allen Family with Santa and an elf during the Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa event. Courtesy/Kiwanis

KIWANIS News:

The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos would like to thank the community for their overwhelming support of the Breakfast with Santa event.

More than 700 people attended and 23 boxes of food were collected for LA Cares!

Many children came with their families to visit with Santa, tell him their Christmas wishes, and receive a goody bag. Everyone was then treated to a full pancake breakfast Read More

Tiny Bites: Mango’s Cafe Review

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By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos

Mango’s Cafe is located at 1325 Trinity Drive at the American Legion Post 90 in Los Alamos. Mango’s Cafe is open to the public 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays & Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Menu includes American bar food classics like chicken wings, fried pickles, fried okra, burgers, salads and sandwiches. Prices are very reasonable.

I recently visited with my son and we shared wings, and the fried veggie basket. The wings were hot, fresh and crispy; we tried the lemon pepper and the classic hot wings. They had other flavor options as well. We got 12 wings, split Read More