Dining

Rooster Blackspur Headlines Summer Concert July 5

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Rooster Blackspur takes the Summer Concert stage Friday, July 5 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy image

Sancre Productions News:

Friday July 5, on the heels of the 4th of July Spectacular in White Rock, Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Services Department are bringing to the Ashley Pond Park stage  singer/songwriter Rooster Blackspur!

The fun starts at 6 p.m. with the always great and talented Eryn Bent, with the headliner coming on at 7 p.m., all FREE at Ashley Pond Park! Special thanks to show sponsor PPC Solar.

Rooster Blackspur, a captivating award-winning Singer-Songwriter, Read More

Encanto Bistro To Offer Father’s Day Brunch Special

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Encanto Bistro at 149 Central Park Square will offer a special 30% discount to all fathers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Father’s Day,  Sunday June 16. Courtesy image

COMMUNITY News:

Encanto Bistro at 149 Central Park Square will offer a special brunch 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Father’s Day,  Sunday June 16.

Families can order from the buffet or à la carte menu featuring breakfast classics such as omelets, pancakes and bacon, along with savory lunch items including lasagna, pizza and salads.

An exclusive discount will be given to all fathers.

Highlights:

  • Brunch Buffet: Indulge in a variety of breakfast and
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Charcuterie Box Friday Night Fundraiser For House Of Hope

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Scene from the most recent House of Hope building trip to Mexico in February 2024, with Kimberly Selvage and little Emiliano, whose new home is being painted purple. Courtesy photo

TOTH News:

For many years Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH) and numerous other churches have taken part in home building mission trips to the north colonias of Juarez, Mexico. The trip is the culmination of a year-long fundraising effort, and brings the light of Christ to a family in the form of a simple, but well-constructed house. Additionally, the small rural community is provided with an afternoon of children’s Read More

Los Alamos Summer Concert Features ‘Those Crazy Nights: A Tribute To Journey’ Tonight At Ashley Pond Park

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‘Those Crazy Nights: A Tribute To Journey’ takes the stage at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

SANCRE Productions News:

Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Sancre Productions bring tonight’s Summer Concert featuring ‘Those Crazy Nights: A Tribute To Journey’ to the stage at Ashley Pond Park.

Get ready to ROCK with the popular music styling’s of mid-80’s rock icons – JOURNEY! Those crazy nights features a stellar lineup of Colorado professional musicians who expertly deliver the sounds of Journey! Watch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JourneyTributeBand Read More

Los Alamos Community Invited To Join Animal Protection New Mexico For Vegan BBQ Saturday At Urban Park Pavilion

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APNM  News:

The community is invited to join Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM) for a free vegan BBQ beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Urban Park Pavilion, 2070 North Road.

APNM members will discuss how their organization is making a difference for all animals in New Mexico. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to enjoy some delicious vegan food and socialize with other passionate animal advocates.

The event is free, but space is limited.

Register here.

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Pyramid Cafe And L.A. Cantina: Bet You Didn’t Know!

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L.A. Cantina and Pyramid staff from left, Rashid Zomnati, Moraya Gutierrez and Kasey Bradford on the job Thursday in Central Park Square. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com

By Andy McBride
Student Report
Los Alamos Daily Post

L.A. Cantina and Pyramid restaurants in Central Park Square are both owned by Mohamed “Zig” Rzig, but based on two totally different cultures.

Pyramid showcases foods from the Mediterranean and other countries. L.A. Cantina is more of an American-style restaurant and has a bar with its own specialty drinks. Rzig and his family came from Tunisia, a country in North Read More

2024 Summer Concert Series Begins May 24 With Changes

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Courtesy/LAC

Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Summer is officially here with the arrival of the annual Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, beginning May 24 through Aug. 30.

Every Friday night, local and regional musical acts in a variety of genres will take the Ashley Pond Park stage, while attendees mingle, dance, sing along, and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the park and downtown Los Alamos.

There are some changes to the 2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, that Sancre Productions and the Los Alamos Community Services Department would like to make the community and concert-goers aware of: Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Paella

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Paella. Photo by Liddie Martinez 

Video on how to prepare paella. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Paella is the national dish of Spain. The first time I ate paella was over twenty years ago in Seville, Spain. I traveled there to help do research on ancient acequias for a book that my friend was working on at the time. In its traditional form, it is a rice dish made with Spanish chorizo, rabbit and fresh seafood. The name is believed to have come from an old Arabic word meaning leftovers. I think that is a very appropriate name.

You can make this dish with any combination of protein Read More