Fun Outings

PEEC-A-BOO At Los Alamos Nature Center Oct. 25

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PEEC News:

Brace yourselves for a spooky adventure at PEEC-A-BOO, 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. As part of the 2024 Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet festivities, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites families and friends to enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, learning, and, of course, candy.

Highlights include spooky creature encounters at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., with some of the PEEC’s resident animals and learn about the fascinating creatures that inhabit the local environment. Engage in a variety of Halloween-themed Read More

High Desert Winds Santa Fe Presents ‘Inspirations!’ Nov. 3

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HDWSF News: 

The High Desert Winds Santa Fe (HDWSF) presents its first concert of the season, “Inspirations!” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 Palace Ave. in Santa Fe.

Under the baton of HDWSF founder Kurt Carr, the performance will feature the music of contemporary wind ensemble composers from the mid 20th century to today.

The HDWSF will present the world premiere of “Weight of an Infinite Sky”, a 2023 composition by band member Andrew Zinkham.

Admission is free with donations gratefully accepted. 

For more information, visit www.HighDesertWinds.org Read More

Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Sept. 23 Game

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Bridge News:

Below is one of the 21 hands played in the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club’s Sept. 23 game.

Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.

South was the dealer; East/West were vulnerable.

After South passes, West opens the bidding with 1♦. North jumps the bidding to 2♠, a preemptive bid showing at least a 6-card suit, and hoping to disrupt the opponents’ auction. East calls 3♥, South passes, and West bids 3NT. North then bids 4♠, hoping to lose less than the opponents would score in the game he/she expects Read More

Los Alamos Pool League Starts 2024-2025 Season Oct. 15

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The Los Alamos Pool League is starting its 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Courtesy/LAPL

By PAUL TOBASH
President
Los Alamos Pool League

Do you like to play pool? The Los Alamos Pool League (LAPL) is waiting for you!

The LAPL is starting its 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, Oct. 15 and we are looking for players who would be willing to play as substitutes for our regular team players if needed.

The LAPL has been gathering for group play over the past several years and we are always looking for new players who have an interest in a fun and competitive environment. Currently, the league has 9 teams that Read More

‘The Wall’ On Display In Santa Fe Through Oct. 20

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The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public until 5 p.m. daily at the Tesuque Casino through Oct. 20, 2024. Courtesy image

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public until 5 p.m. daily at the Tesuque Casino through Oct. 20, 2024. Courtesy image

American Veterans Traveling Tribute News:

SANTA FE — Today, reminds our community that The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost Read More

Los Alamos Gravity Race Is Cancelled

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Gravity Race, originally scheduled fortoday, Oct. 12, has been cancelled due to insufficient registration. However, the Recreation Division is already planning to try again in the Spring of 2025.

“We are looking at March 29, 2025, at the same time and place. We encourage the community to stay tuned for more details as we approach the new date and look forward to bringing this exciting event back,” Recreation Program Manager Brendan Tuning said.

Thank you to those who showed interest, and the staff hope to see even more participants in the spring.

For more information Read More

Children’s Museum To Host Weird Science Halloween Bash

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SFCM News:

SANTA FE — The community is invited to join the Santa Fe Children’s Museum (SFCM) 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 for a spooktacular fundraising event: Weird Science Halloween Bash.

This family-friendly event invites guests to dress up in costume, delight in 20+ STEAM experiment stations, trick-or-treat, engage with interactive exhibits, experience live entertainment, enjoy a special toddler area, eat spooky health snacks, and more.

All proceeds will support the SFCM and its equitable programs, including camp scholarships for low-income families; complimentary Grab-and-Go Read More

Pajarito’s 2024 Oktoberfest Set To Celebrate Autumn With Local Breweries And Live Entertainment Oct. 19

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Scene from a previous celebration. Courtesy/Pajarito

PAJARITO News:

Pajarito announces its second annual Oktoberfest scheduled for Oct. 19, 2024. This year’s festival will feature local breweries, including Bathtub Row Brewery, Boxing Bear Brewery and La Cumbre Brewery, offering a variety of craft beers that embody the essence of fall.

The festivities will commence at noon with live music performances from Eryn Bent followed by Sunbender. Admission for beer drinkers is $25.

Oktoberfest attendees may also enjoy delicious German favorites from the cafe, along with a variety of lawn games. Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 12 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Streamflows in Northern New Mexico have fallen to the lowest level they have had in months. The Rio Grande at Cerro near the state border near Colorado was flowing at just 66.5 cubic-feet-per-second. The Chama River above the town of Chama was at 21.4 cubic-feet-per-second. The Pecos River was flowing at 42.3 cubic-feet-per-second.

These flows are well-below normal for this time of year. They make for good fishing, but the low water requires a stealthy approach and accurate casts.

The wild brown trout and brook trout are spawning this Read More

2024 Los Alamos Holiday Lights Parade Is On!

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County, in partnership with Los Alamos MainStreet and the Creative District, announced today that the 2024 Holiday Lights Parade is on and will take place 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, during the WinterFest weekend.

The theme for this year’s parade is “Winter Brilliance”.

Registration for parade participants is now open at Eventbrite and closes at noon Nov. 27. 

In the upcoming weeks, visit the Los Alamos WinterFest 2024 webpage on the Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District website as more activities are added to the WinterFest weekend schedule, including the YMCA Read More