Fun Outings

Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta Celebrates 35 Years

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2025 Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta. Photo ©GMarks

SF Wine & Chile Fiesta News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta celebrates its 35th anniversary this year marking more than three decades of bringing together world-class wine, exceptional cuisine, and a deeply rooted commitment to community. The 35th edition of the Fiesta takes place Sept. 23-27, 2026 with multiple celebration moments planned.

The Fiesta has become a signature expression of Santa Fe’s culinary identity and uniquely focuses on New Mexico’s defining ingredient: chiles. Celebrating the pairing of chile-driven Read More

New Mexico Dept. Of Wildlife To Celebrate Conservation, Hatchery Renovation Completion At 2026 GilaFest

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NMW News:

SANTA FE — There is going to be quite a party May 9 in Glenwood as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMW) hosts GilaFest, with the opening of the new Glenwood-Allred Wildlife Management Area (WMA), the completion of renovation work at the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and ongoing conservation work benefiting Gila trout serving as cause for celebration.

The Department welcomes the public to this free event. Attendees can take part in a birding hike at 8 a.m. on the Glenwood-Allred WMA, which comprises 107 acres of land near the hatchery and is home to bird species such as the southwestern Read More

UNM-LA To Hold Front Entrance Ribbon Cutting April 29

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View of the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) will host a ribbon cutting Wednesday, April 29, from noon to 1 p.m. to mark the completion of Phase 1 of the Open Space Project. The event will be held at the front entrance stairs.

The ceremony will be followed by cake and campus tours. All are welcome.

Event questions can be directed to unmlacommunications@unm.edu.

About UNM-LA

UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, leading-edge career Read More

Law Day 2026: The Rule Of Law And The Ongoing Pursuit Of The American Dream

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Judge Elizabeth Allen

By Judge Elizabeth Allen
Los Alamos Municipal Court
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Judge Catherine Taylor
Los Alamos Magistrate Court

Law Day 2026: The Rule Of Law And The Ongoing Pursuit Of The American Dream

Each year on May 1, Law Day invites us to reflect not only on the ideals of our legal system, but also on the work still left to do. This year’s theme, “The Rule of Law and the American Dream,” reminds us that the promise of freedom, opportunity, and equal justice has meaning only when the law is applied fairly and consistently to everyone.

Judge Catherine Taylor

We know that many people look at the world Read More

Earth Day Festival At Balloon Fiesta Park April 26

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SIERRA CLUB News:

Albuquerque’s annual Earth Day Celebration is back. Join us from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday, April 26 for a fun family gathering where we will celebrate and honor the natural world.

The event features a day full of speakers on the environment and exhibition booths as well as healthy and sumptuous cooking demonstrations from local eateries and culinary experts.

A youth art show and animals will entertain children. And guests searching for ways to protect the environment AND save money on home improvements can learn about programs to help their homes stay modern, energy efficient Read More

Los Alamos Public Library Invites Community To Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25

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LIBRARY News:

What brings you joy? Whether it’s diving into a new book, learning a skill, connecting with neighbors, or discovering something unexpected, Los Alamos Public Library invites the community to find their joy during National Library Week, April 19-25.

National Library Week celebrates the vital role libraries play in bringing people together, sparking imagination and supporting lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programs, libraries remain essential to building strong, thriving communities.

Mesa Public Library and the White Read More

East Park Pool To Open Memorial Day Weekend

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Scene of members enjoying East Park Pool during a previous season at 111 East Road. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

East Park Pool is preparing to open for the season on Memorial Day weekend—a community tradition every summer since 1962.

Memberships are now available at https://eastparkpool.org/memberships.

East Park relies entirely on voluntary community support to operate each summer. Members enjoy unlimited access to swimming, guest passes and a welcoming space to gather with friends and family, and member appreciation events all summer long.

Members also have access to party rentals Read More

Scenes From 2026 Earth Day Festival In Los Alamos

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Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, left, reads an 2026 Earth Day Proclamation on behalf of the Council during the Earth Day Festival hosted Saturday by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at the Los Alamos Nature Center. PEEC Executive Director Jillian Rubio, second from left, artist Star York and PEEC Co-founder Chick Keller, listen as the proclamation is read. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Artist Star York and Chick Keller unveil York’s sculpture, ‘Raven Dialogue, Friendly Advice’ on Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. The unveiling kicked Read More

Three Los Alamos High School Thespians Nominated For 2026 Enchantment Awards

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EDUCATION News:

The 2026 Enchantment Awards nominees have been announced and include three Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students who performed in this year’s production of Mean Girls.

2026 Enchantment Awards nominees from LAHS:

  • Best actress nominee: Maici E. Guise;
  • Best supporting actor nominee: Zachary Sestric; and
  • Best supporting actress nominee: Aubrey Ruston.

The complete announcement of all nominees is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9AOapdwpO4. 

The 2026 Enchantment Awards production is 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque. Read More