Dining

Northern New Mexico College Hosts Community Fiesta To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage ‘Shaping The Future Together’

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has announced a vibrant Community Fiesta Celebration of Hispanic culture during the first week of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024.

Sept. 16-19, the campus will host a series of events honoring the rich traditions, history and contributions of the Hispanic community in Northern New Mexico. A week of campus festivities that showcase the region’s unique Hispanic heritage will culminate in a Community Fiesta 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept.  19.

All community members are invited to join in the Fiesta’s celebratory festivities as Northern Read More

Pig+Fig Cafe Closing Today Due To Plumbing Emergency

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Pumbing emergency underway at Pig+Fig Cafe at 11 Sherwood Blvd in White Rock. The restaurant will reopen at 7  a.m. Monday, Sept. 9. Courtesy image

Pig+Fig News:

Pig+Fig Cafe is closing unexpectedly today due to a plumbing emergency.

The restaurant apologizes for the inconvenience and looks forward to serving guests again during regular hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 9.

Visit pigandfigcafe.com. Read More

New Mexico State Fair Announces Opening Day Discounts

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STATE News:

The New Mexico State Fair is thrilled to announce exciting discounts for opening day, Sept. 5, welcoming fairgoers with unbeatable deals on admission, rides and food.

These discounts are cash only and are only available for purchase at the gate.

Opening Day Specials:

  • $2 Admission: Kick off the fair with a bang! Admission to the fair is just $2, making it more accessible than ever for families and friends to enjoy a day of fun.
  • $2 Rides: Thrill-seekers, rejoice! All rides across the midway will be just $2 each, giving everyone a chance to experience the excitement without breaking
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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

Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast Sept. 3

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LRG News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast social, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive.

LRG will pay for coffee and tea and individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

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

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

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Presents Nuevo Mexico Night With Cuarenta Y Cinco Friday At Ashley Pond

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Cuarenta Y Cinco to headline Nuevo Mexico Night at the Summer Concert this Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions 

By Pablo Irlando-Wildman
Sancre Productions

This Friday, Aug. 16, concert sponsor EXIT Realty Advantage NM has brought onboard Title Guaranty and Bell Bank Mortgage to bring us one of the season’s biggest shows, Nuevo Mexico Night with headliner Cuarenta Y Cinco (45s)! Additionally, New Mex Records and New Mex Radio are bringing Gabriella Salazar and Su Grupo Concepto at 6 p.m. as the opening act, with the headliner coming on at 7 p.m., all FREE at Ashley Pond Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Squash Blossoms

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Savory squash blossoms. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Squash blossoms are very beautiful and equally delicate so, having them served as an appetizer makes the occasion special. You will not likely find squash blossoms at a grocery store. They are too delicate and do not have a shelf life of more than a day or two if properly cared for and stored. The best place to source is at a Farmer’s Market unless you grow them yourself. It is worth the effort. I plant at least a couple of squash plants every year that are primarily harvested as blossoms.

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View Of Cliff Alcove At Bandelier National Monument

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View of a cliff alcove on July 17 at Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier showcases the rich history and culture of the Ancestral Pueblo people. The monument covers over 33,000 acres of rugged canyons and mesas. Visitors can explore ancient cliff dwellings, kivas (ceremonial structures), and petroglyphs carved into the soft volcanic tuff. The Main Loop Trail takes you through the heart of the Frijoles Canyon, where you can climb ladders into the cliff alcoves. The monument offers natural beauty with diverse wildlife and scenic vistas. Courtesy/Shutterstock Read More

Los Alamos County To Host 4th Of July Spectacular

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The 4th of July is this Thursday and Los Alamos County is ready for the event! The 4th of July Spectacular will be held 4-10 p.m. at Overlook Park in White Rock.

The day of entertainment begins at 4 p.m. with the Los Alamos Community Winds, who have been a staple of the 4th of July and feature many of the area’s best classically trained musicians. Then, the  afternoon gets going with music from DJ Optamystic.

Headliner Prince Again will take the stage at 7:20 p.m. to bring the house down and get the event attendees dancing and singing to their favorite songs in the huge open space Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Green Chile Scalloped Potatoes

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Green chile scalloped potatoes. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

I have been making scalloped potatoes for many years, a dish I learned to make with my mother, but I did not think about adding green chile to the dish until years ago when I found myself with freshly roasted green chile left over from a batch prepped for chile rellenos.

I chopped the chile and thought I would add it as a topping to the baked potato bar as we were grilling steaks the following day.

Instead, I opted to make scalloped potatoes because I could make them ahead to serve later and that was when the recipe Read More