Entertainment

New Mexico State Fair Announces First Of Its Kind Music Festival Sept. 7

NMSF News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Fair is excited to announce a first-of-its-kind music festival, Soundwave NM, scheduled to take place during the 2025 New Mexico State Fair Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, inside Tingley Coliseum. Entrance into Soundwave NM will be included with the price of Fair admission.

“The New Mexico State Fair is the premier showcase of New Mexico-based musical talent,” Fair general manager Dan Mourning said. “Soundwave NM is just another avenue for us to show off the outstanding talent in our great State. Tingley Coliseum will be rocking, making this a must-attend Read More

‘Movie Under The Wings’ Event Hosted By National Museum Of Science & History Featuring Night At The Museum

NMNSH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind screening of the classic 2006 fantasy-comedy film Night at the Museum on Saturday, August 23, in Heritage Park, the museum’s outdoor exhibit area. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m., and the movie will begin at dusk.

Guests will be able to watch the film surrounded by iconic historic aircraft, such as the B- 29 Superfortress, the B-47 Stratojet, and many more, creating a unique atmosphere perfect for any friends or family. Additionally, guests can enjoy a live DJ, snap photos at a Read More

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Brings ‘Disclaimers’ Friday Night To Ashley Pond Park

By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions

Waterstone Mortgage and Plateau Property Management bring us the band “Disclaimers” to Ashley Pond Park for the 8th show of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, this Friday, July 18. Come out to the free event from 6-9 p.m. and enjoy the multitude of food vendors, kids’ activities, information booths, non-profit row, and 3 full hours of Disclaimers music.

The Disclaimers arose from a tangled mess of cassette tapes and microphone cables in Albuquerque, and have been giving people a reason to dance and sing along ever since. They deliver the Read More

Public Invited To Celebrate First Born Leadership July 22

By KAREN HOLMES
President, FBPLA Board of Directors

First Born Program of Los Alamos would like to invite the Los Alamos and White Rock communities, our partners, supporters, and families to a special event from 6–8 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, at the Central Square lawn. Join us in celebrating the legacy and retirement of our outgoing Executive Director Ellen Specter and welcoming our new leader, Kristi McBride.

This celebration will, foremost, honor Ellen who has long served our County as an elected school board member, member and volunteer for numerous other boards and organizations, former Read More

‘Home Grown Country Dreams’ Take Center Stage At 2025 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo

COUNTY News:

Saddle up and mark your calendars! The Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo returns the weekend of August 1–3, 2025, with the theme: “Home Grown Country Dreams.” This community event celebrates our town’s agricultural heritage, local talent, and the hardworking farmers who make it all possible.

The fair’s focus on “Home Grown Country Dreams” couldn’t be more fitting, as we welcome the Los Alamos Farmers Market to the! This vibrant market showcases the best of local produce, handcrafted goods, and artisanal creations from Northern New Mexico — perfect for supporting our Read More

Happening This Week At SALA: July 14–20

SALA News:

SALA Los Alamos Event Center invites the community to a vibrant week of films, lectures, and immersive experiences from July 14 to 20. With a lineup that includes a new superhero release, nostalgic animation, intellectual discussion, and award-winning cinema, there’s something for everyone at SALA.

Tuesday Mystery Movie
A surprise film screening where the fun is in the discovery.

  •  2 p.m. — Tuesday, July 15 

My Favorite Lecture Presented by UNM-LA Faculty
“Math Odyssey: A Trip to Tridecka” by John Pawlak, Local Math Geek and UNM-LA Advisory Board Member. Enjoy Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 18–24, 2025

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for July 18–24, 2025:

Friday, July 18, 2025

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 7-08–25
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
  • 7 p.m. — Cerro Grande Fire
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Cinema Cindy Reviews: Superman (2025)

By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

Do we really need another “Superman” movie? Perhaps you are asking yourself that question, as was I before seeing the new release on July 11. My answer is, why not tell the tale again? The new film is both entertaining and action packed, with a few tweaks and some new characters. There’s even a humorous disobedient super dog named Krypto.

So, why not? Each generation has had their own version of the story of the “Man of Steel” since Action Comics #1 introduced him in 1938. Now, Writer/Director James Gunn has provided a telling of the story for a new generation. Maybe Read More