Fun Outings

Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Nov. 13 Game

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Bridge News:

During the Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STaC) game on Nov. 13, this was Board #6. For the defense, the critical decision is what to make as the opening lead.

Your choice can make a 2-trick difference in the play of the hand! Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played, paying particular emphasis to South’s choice of an opening lead.

Board 6: East was the dealer; East/West were vulnerable.

East has a very strong hand, looking probably at 9 tricks without any help from partner. Should East decide to open 1♠, Read More

Daily Postcard: Turkeys Strutting Around Valles Caldera

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Daily Postcard: A couple of turkeys are spotted strutting around Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP). Valles Caldera’s vehicular entrance and visitor facilities will be closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. Visitors may still access the park via the seven trailhead entrances along the N.M. 4 corridor. More information, including a map of park entrances, can be found at www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/park-entrances.htm. Courtesy/NPS Read More

Teatro Paraguas Presents ‘A Musical Piñata For Christmas’

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Teatro Paraguas will present ‘A Musical Piñata For Christmas’ Dec. 13-22. Courtesy/Teatro Paraguas

TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

Teatro Paraguas will present its 12th annual community celebration A Musical Piñata for Christmas. The Teatro Paraguas Orchestra will play traditional New Mexican and Mexican carols, as well as original festive music. 

Compania Chuscales y Mina Fajardo provide mesmerizing flamenco music and dance, and Ballet Folclórico Xochitl, led by Xochitl Ehrl, take the stage with joyous dances from Mexico.

Winter holiday poetry read by actors and a few skits pepper this family-friendly Read More

2024 New Mexico Top HAT Awards Honor Oppenheimer Festival, Pajarito Mountain And Summer Concert Series

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From left, Lynn and Tom Long of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Mia Casados of Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Patricia Burnside, Allan Saenz and Magaly Veleta of SALA Event Center. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has announced that the “Oppenheimer Festival” held at SALA Event Center was named the 2024 New Mexico Top HAT (Hospitality and Tourism) Award winner for Best New Experience.

In addition, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area and the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series were  honored as finalists.

The annual awards ceremony, presented by the New Mexico Hospitality Read More

NM History Museum Hosts ‘Holidays At The Palace’ Dec. 13

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Palace of the Governors at 105 W Palace Ave. in Santa Fe. Photo by Dick Lyon

NMHM News:

New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) is hosting “Holidays at the Palace” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. This free annual heartwarming celebration includes live music, craft activities and a visit from Santa.

NMHM hosts its annual “Holidays at the Palace” event, a beloved tradition that brings families and friends together to enjoy the magic of the season. The Palace, an iconic landmark dating back to 1610, will be adorned with festive decorations and twinkling farolitos, welcoming visitors to explore the exhibitions Read More

The Family YMCA To Host Holiday Movie Night Dec. 13

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The Family YMCA News:

The community is invited to The Family YMCA’s Holiday Movie Night at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at SALA Event Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s movie options:

  • Home Alone (1990) for families; and
  • Die Hard (1988) for adults.

New this year The Family YMCA is offering LU-Interactive Video Wall. 

Tickets are on sale now at: https://laymca.org/holiday-movie-night, $15/Adult, $10/Kid. Please consider being a sponsor at any of the YMCA’s donor sponsor levels.

The Family YMCA looks forward to seeing everyone for some fun and holiday cheer! Read More

Farolitos, Pueblo Music & Dance At Lights Of Gisewa

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Jemez Historic Site News:

Celebrate New Mexico Traditions during Jemez Historic Site’s annual holiday event, Lights of Gisewa in Jemez Springs, 5-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14. The remains of Gisewa Pueblo and San José de los Jemez Mission will be decorated with hundreds of farolitos illuminating the site and creating a beautiful path for visitors to stroll along while also enjoying music and dance performances.

The evening’s program will include solo Native contemporary music by Adrian Wall from Jemez Pueblo, and Fred Vigil also from Jemez Pueblo. The Northern Southern Pueblo Read More

Happenings At SALA Event Center: Nov. 20–26, 2024

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SALA News:

SALA Event Center is gearing up for an action-packed week of entertainment and community engagement from Nov. 20–26, 2024. With a variety of events for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s happening:

Thursday, Nov. 21:

  • Community Conversations – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    This special evening is dedicated to fostering connections and building a stronger community. Family-friendly activities will be available for kids, while adults can engage in meaningful discussions. Dinner will be provided for all attendees.
    Register now at losalamosjjab.com/events
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New Mexico Cultural Affairs Budget Expands Cultural Diversity And Preserves Heritage

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NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), has proposed a $48.8 million General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2026, emphasizing its role as the nation’s largest and most diverse state cultural agency.

“This budget is a commitment to safeguarding New Mexico’s identity, supporting our creative economy, and providing world-class educational resources,” Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego said. “By investing in our state’s cultural legacy, we invest in the people of New Mexico and ensure that our past informs a vibrant future.”

The request represents a 10% Read More

Santa Fe Pro Musica To Participate In New Mexico Museum Of Art Annual Holiday Open House And Organ Recital

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On Saturday, Dec, 14, Santa Fe Pro Musica will present a free, half-hour organ recital featuring local keyboard extraordinaire David Solem. Courtesy/ASPM

Santa Fe Pro Musica News:

SANTA FE—On Saturday, Dec, 14, Santa Fe Pro Musica will present a free, half-hour organ recital featuring local keyboard extraordinaire David Solem.

This concert is part of the New Mexico Museum of Art’s Holiday Open House, a beloved Santa Fe tradition.

WHAT

  • Holiday Open House—Organ Concert

WHEN

  • Saturday, December 14 at Noon

WHERE

  • St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art 107 West Palace Ave. Santa
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