Fun Outings

LAFC To Host ‘White Christmas’ Movie At SALA Tonight!

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Community invited to watch Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen in the popular classic, ‘White Christmas’ tonight at SALA Event Center. Courtesy/LAFC

LAFC News:

Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) invites the community to watch the popular classic, “White Christmas” tonight, Dec. 10, on the big screen at SALA Event Center.

Tickets are still available at SALA.

The movie starts at 6 p.m. Come watch Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen host a Christmas party to remember. Read More

Scenes From LAGS’s 2024 Earth Treasure Show

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Scene from the Los Alamos Geological Society’s (LAGS) 2024 Earth Treasure Show, which ran Saturday and Sunday at the Masonic Lodge. The event featured vendors, activities for children and a raffle. The Earth Treasure Show was part of MainStreet’s annual WinterFest event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from the 2024 Earth Treasure Show. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Geological Society volunteer Andri Kron welcomes guests to the Earth Treasure Show Sunday at the Masonic Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Scenes From 2024 County Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Equipped with magical light-up wands, from left, Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent, Deputy Manager Linda Matteson, Council Chair Denise Derkacs and newly appointed Deputy Manager Juan Rael celebrate the annual lighting of the holiday tree Saturday night in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From left, Los Alamos County Deputy Manager Linda Matteson, incoming Councilor Ryn Herrmann, Council Chair Denise Derkacs and Deputy Manager Juan Rael flip the switch to light the holiday tree Saturday night in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Photo Read More

Posts From The Road: Wimberley, Texas

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Natural Beauty: Cypress Creek runs through the center of Wimberley, Texas. The tall cypress trees line the shores and late afternoon light shining through the foliage reveal the beauty of the area. The creek is just steps from the Wimberley downtown square, which is the center of town. Restaurants along Cypress Creek have outdoor dining which faces the creek and scenic surroundings. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Downtown Square: Shops on on side of the downtown square in Wimberley, Texas, shine as the afternoon sunlight skims across the store fronts. The beginning of the Christmas Read More

Scenes From 2024 Crèche Festival In Los Alamos

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A scene from the 2024 crèche festival Saturday at the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Los Alamos ward. This year, there were 350 crèches from around the world on display. The festival was part of Los Alamos MainStreet’s WinterFest activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Abbie Kirkpatrick checks out the crèches. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Missionaries Sister Sophia Hodges, left, and Sister Abbie Taylor check out the crèches. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from the 2024 crèche festival. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Scenes From 2024 Santa’s Workshop At Fuller Lodge

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A crowd of families fill Fuller Lodge Saturday to meet Santa and make arts and crafts during Santa’s Workshop hosted by the Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD). The event was part of Los Alamos MainStreet’s 2024 WinterFest festivities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Santa Claus (aka Los Alamos County Golf Course Superintendent Jason Tomko) shows off the festive artwork a young admirer gave him Saturday afternoon at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From left, Teddy Fister decorates a holiday cookie along with his mother Sam and brother Read More

Scenes From DALA’s ‘Ratcracker On The Hill’

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Scene from Dance Arts Los Alamos’ (DALA) opening night performance of ‘Ratcracker On The Hill’ Friday at Duane Smith Auditorium with performances at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Read the review here. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from DALA’s opening night performance of ‘Ratcracker On The Hill’ Friday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Performances continue at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from DALA’s opening night performance of ‘Ratcracker On The Hill’ Friday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Performances continue at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Read More

Scenes From Exit Realty Ugly Sweater Party At Fuller Lodge

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Scene from the Exit Realty Advantage NM ugly sweater party Friday night at Fuller Lodge. The party featured Katy P and The Business and kicked off Exit’s 2024 Northern New Mexico Toy Drive – another year of spreading joy and supporting families across Northern New Mexico. This year, Exit expanded its reach to include 40 benefiting organizations, serving more than 7,000 kids—a significant increase from last year’s 5,000 kids across 32 organizations. Contributions of new, unwrapped toys or monetary donations make a direct impact on the lives of children in need. To learn more, visit https://www.exittoydrive.com/ Read More

Bandelier Winter Solstice Walks Return Dec. 20-22

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Shadows from two people with a rising sun behind them align perfectly with the opening of the walkway on winter solstice in 2022. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument is announcing the return of its popular Winter Solstice Walks Dec. 20-22, 2024. The ranger-led program will start at 7 a.m. on all three days at the Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center.

The early-morning program will take participants to the entrance of Tyuonui Pueblo in Frijoles Canyon. It is a short walk from the park’s visitor center. The sun will rise in alignment with the entrance of Tyuonyi Pueblo Read More