Fun Outings

‘Ratcracker On The Hill’ Opens Friday At Smith Auditorium

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A scene from ‘Nutcracker on the Hill’ in 2023. Courtesy/DALA
By KATY BURKE
DALA

It’s that time of year again! Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) is performing its yearly production of the Nutcracker, but with a twist. This year’s production is the second installment of Artistic Director Jonathan Guise’s “Nutcracker on the Hill” trilogy.

Last year’s Nutcracker transported the audience back in time to a Christmas Party in Fuller Lodge in 1944. We saw the swing dancing Manhattan Project characters admire the Nutcracker given to Gwen Groves (the daughter of General Groves), and the Spy sneaking into

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Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert Dec. 7

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LASO News:

The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra (LASO) will present its annual Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Crossroads Bible Church.

This free event, a gift to the community, includes cherished traditions like a holiday sing-along and a chance to win the opportunity to conduct Jingle Bells. Enjoy delightful performances, including ballet dancers from The Ratcracker on the Hill, and share in the joy of the season with a post-concert reception alongside the musicians.

Music has a special way of bringing memories to life. From the trumpet’s playful “neigh” in Sleigh Ride to the stirring Read More

PEEC: A Deep Dive Into Winter Forecasting With OpenSnow’s Julien Ross At Los Alamos Nature Center Dec. 16

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New Mexico Forecaster for OpenSnow Julien Ross will discuss local snow patterns, weather trends and useful forecasting tools Dec. 16 at Los Alamos Nature Center and virtually. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Gear up for a winter adventure at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and New Mexico Forecaster for OpenSnow Julien Ross at Los Alamos Nature
Center at 2600 Canyon Road.

Ross will share his expertise on how to predict snow conditions; helpful for finding the best powder in the Jemez Mountains and Northern New Mexico.

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Las Posadas On The Santa Fe Plaza Sunday Dec. 8

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The 48th ‘Las Posadas’, free public event, is Dec. 8 on the Santa Fe Plaza. Courtesy/NMHM

NMHM News:

The community is invited to attend the 48th annual candle-lit procession of “Las Posadas”, 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 on the Santa Fe Plaza.

“Las Posadas” is presented by the Holy Cross Catholic Church of Española, Coro Agua de Fria and Santa Fe Fiesta, Inc. with participation from New Mexico History Museum (NMHM).

Note: The Museum will close at 3 p.m. to prepare for this free public event.

  • What: NMHM will serve cookies and hot apple cider outside under the Palace of the Governors’ Portal as part of
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SaxAtomix To Perform Noon Wednesday At Fuller Lodge

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COMMUNITY News:

The SaxAtomix will perform Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Fuller Lodge as a part of the Los Alamos Arts Council Daytime Performance Series.

The concert will start at noon and admission is free. The program will feature both Holiday and other pieces in a variety of styles. 

The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community, performing together since 2017. 

The quintet includes Bryan Fearey, Wendy Keffeler, Adolfo Meana, Joyce Guzik and Paul Lewis. 

Learn more at saxatomix.org. Read More

Rob Clark Hits Hole In One At Los Alamos Golf Course!

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Rob Clark, left, from Wenatchee, Wash., was visiting his son Jacob McCallum-Clark, right, a local golfing community member and his family for Thanksgiving. To the delight of everyone, Clark hit a hole in one on Hole 6, at 150 yards using a pitching wedge Nov. 29 at Los Alamos Golf Course. McCallum-Clark and Gabby Lee, center, witnessed the hole in one. Courtesy/Mike Lippiatt
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Posts From The Road: Texas Highway 207

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Highway and Canyon View: Texas Highway 207 weaves its way through the rugged landscape of Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle. This route allows travelers a view of the mid-section of the canyon which is privately owned ranch land. The canyon stretches for more than 100 miles and varies in width from six to 20 miles wide. The depth of Palo Duro Canyon varies but is about 800-1,000 feet deep in most areas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Palo Duro Canyon: A rest area and view point on the southern side of Palo Duro Canyon gives viewers a nice wide view of the canyon and the north rim in the distance. Read More

Scenes This Morning From Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

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View this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area now open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the 2024-2025 ski season. Due to a significant wind event this week, several trees remain down on the mountain so ski with care and please be understanding as the mountain crew continues to clear fallen trees. Learn more about Pajarito Mountain and purchase tickets at https://www.pajarito.ski/. LADP/Screenshot

View this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, now open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the 2024-2025 ski season. LADP/Screenshot
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