Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is all groomed early this morning and ready for skiers when the slopes opens at 9 a.m. today. Pajarito is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 15, then scheduled to be open every day Dec. 20 through Jan. 5, 2025. Learn more at https://www.pajarito.ski/. Screenshot/PMSA Read More
Fun Outings
Abiquiu Lake To Host Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 11, 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News:
ABIQUIU – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Abiquiu Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
No pre-registration is required, and all are welcome to participate.
The event is free and open to the public. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center for registration beginning at 9 a.m. Hot coffee and snacks will be provided during registration.
A presentation about eagles and other potential bird sightings will begin at 9:30 a.m. The count will start at 10 a.m. and run until noon.
“We already Read More
Pi-239 Pizzeria Expands With SALA Collaboration
Pi-239 Pizzeria pizza ovens. Pi-239 Pizzeria is now at SALA Event Center Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Courtesy photo
Pizza from Pi-239 Pizzeria, now located at SALA Event Center Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Courtesy photo
Pi-239 Pizzeria owners Erin Gentry and Alyssa Gill now operating at SALA Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Pi-239 Pizzeria is off to a successful start in Los Alamos establishing a presence and following by selling at the Farmers’ Market this year.
“Most days we would be sold out by noon,” owner Erin Gentry said. “My vision is simple. Offer Read More
LeDoux: Join Us For Española’s Electric Light Parade!
By Sam LeDoux
Española City Councilor
4th District
The Española Electric Light Parade is just around the corner and if you’ve never been before I urge you to come experience one of the most special times of year in our Valley. You will see all the best Española has to offer, where everyone drops the issues of their lives and works to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. From car clubs, colleges, churches, to banks it’s the time of year where everyone builds truly special entries for all to see.
I have years of memories watching from the Española Plaza or at Northern New Mexico College seeing all the amazing Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board December Update
COUNTY News:
For many, the end of the year is a time of reflection, and the Library is no different. At the December board meeting, Library Manager Gwen Kalavaza gave an update on the Library’s Strategic Plan 2024-2027, which is based on the Community Services Integrated Master Plan.
The Library has made significant progress toward its goals, including the addition of Hindi materials to the collection, online access to the Wall Street Journal, and coordination with Social Services to offer drop-in evening hours at both libraries.
In 2025 the Library will continue to work on building the volunteer Read More
Daisy Scouts: Earn Animal Observer Badge At Los Alamos Nature Center Event Sunday Dec. 15
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Calling all Daisy Scouts! Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) on Sunday, Dec. 15, for a fun-filled, educational adventure designed specifically for Daisy Girl Scouts (grades K-1).
This interactive, hands-on event will guide scouts through the exciting process of earning their Animal Observer badge by participating in a series of engaging activities, games and learning exercises focused on wildlife observation. Stay tuned for more exciting Scout programming coming soon.
Scouts will have the unique opportunity to meet and greet a real animal Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science To Screen ‘Star Wars: A New Hope!’ In 55-Foot Planetarium Dec. 12
NMMNHS News:
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science’s (NMMNHS) Science Fiction or Fact? Film Series returns with a special screening of one of the most popular sci-fi films of all time: Star Wars: A New Hope!
Experience this classic like never before as the museum projects it on the domed screen of its 55-foot Planetarium Thursday, Dec. 12 at 1801 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque.
Science Fiction or Fact? is a family-friendly film series showing science-fiction blockbusters, familiar old classics, and everything in between using the domed screen of the NMMNHS Planetarium, Powered Read More
Hear Outdoor Adventure Stories At Mountaineers Potpourri
At the Mountaineers holiday Potpourri, Olivia Li will talk about the badlands of northwestern New Mexico. The badlands feature unworldly rock formations such as the ‘King of Wings’ shown here. Courtesy/LAM
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The Los Alamos Mountaineers will host its annual Potpourri at Fuller Lodge, with doors opening at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Potpourri is one part potluck and six parts 10-minute talks, simmered in conversation and camaraderie. It is a strictly in-person event, with no hybrid adjunct.
While the Potpourri is a members only event, anyone Read More
Museum Hill Invites Community To Winter Celebration
Map of Museum Hill in Santa Fe. Courtesy image
MIAC News:
The community is invited to join the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) and the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) Sunday, Dec. 15 in Santa Fe for a winter celebration.
Each site has offerings for the afternoon and evening—performances, dances, holiday card making, ornament making, Santa Claus, cookies, hot cider, red chile posole, and more! This is a family-friendly, free event with both indoor and outdoor components.
Schedule of events:
- 1 p.m. – Kim Novak, Dine, Artist Talk – MIAC
- 2–3 p.m. – La Pastorela Cómica
Singer Max Gomez To Perform Twice Dec. 29 In Los Alamos
Singer/Songwriter Max Gomez. Photo by Blue Gabor
COMMUNITY News:
Singer/Songwriter Max Gomez will be in Los Alamos later this month for two special performances.
Gomez will perform 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 in the historic Oppenheimer House.
His second concert is 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 in Fuller Lodge.
Both concerts are open to all ages. Tickets are $45 and available at this link: https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/441273. Read More