Fun Outings

Los Alamos Historical Society Presents ‘The General And The Genius: A Grandson’s Perspective’ Monday Oct. 21

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society invites you to a unique evening of history for “The General & the Genius: A Grandson’s Perspective,” a fundraising event dedicated to the restoration of the historic cottage where Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer lived during the Manhattan Project.

This 95-year-old cottage is a national treasure, and the goal is to raise $2 million to transform it into a gallery that will comprehensively narrate the life and legacy of Dr. Oppenheimer, both during and after the Manhattan Project.

The event is 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Oct. 1, 2024

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Bridge News:

At the Taos Regional Bridge tournament played the last week of September, 11 local players placed in various events, with Gina Doorn, Martin Cooper and Robert Sanders winning Gold Rush Pair events.

This tournament drew players from all across the country, including several professional bridge players.

Below is one of the 21 hands played in our Sept. 9 game. Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.

North was the dealer; North/South were vulnerable.

*In modern bridge, the only strong suit opening Read More

NNMC To Host Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration Oct. 24

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) invites the community to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. We will honor and recognize the history, culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples through dance, music, poetry, cultural demonstrations and more.

“We are so excited to bring this event to Northern New Mexico College. For me, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a deeply meaningful opportunity to honor the rich history and vibrant cultures of Indigenous peoples. It’s a chance to reflect on the resilience and contributions of these communities, Read More

Community Invited To Celebrate Phase 2 Grand Opening Of Los Alamos Co-Op Park Friday Oct. 18

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Community volunteers and cooperative representatives work closely together, joining forces with generous donors, to develop and maintain the community space and event venue. From left, Denise Wymore, Matt Schmidt, Mandy See, Kevin Holsapple and Stephanie Zielaskowski meet at the Los Alamos Co-Op Park. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Co-Op Park News:

Local cooperative organizations are excited to invite the community to the Phase 2 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Los Alamos Co-Op Park, 3:30-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.

Join us for an afternoon filled with music, games, food, swag, and a celebration Read More

Los Alamos Choirs & NJROTC To Host Pumpkin Patch

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Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin to carve, photo ops for the family, or looking to enjoy the fall ambiance, Los Alamos Choirs and Los Alamos NJROTC have you covered! Courtesy/NJROTC

By Chief Aron Ayers
NJROTC

October is here, and with it comes a quintessential fall tradition: the Los Alamos Pumpkin Patch. There’s something undeniably magical about wandering through the field by the Canyon Complex filled with those vibrant orange Halloween staples, searching for the perfect pumpkin to carve or decorate.

Why does Los Alamos love this event so much? Perhaps it’s the nostalgic Read More

Lasses & Lads Of Enchantment And Santa Fe Harmonizers To Perform Celebration Of Music From The 60s Oct. 25-26

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The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and Santa Fe Harmonizers in January. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

The Sophisticated Gentleman will travel to Los Alamos and Santa Fe, for the annual barbershop show, Celebrate the 60s. From left, Tony Sparks, Sean Mondragon, Farris Collins and Doug Kastman. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

Friday, Oct. 25 a celebration of music from the 60s will take place with two barbershop choruses at the United Church of Los Alamos. The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment along with the Santa Fe Harmonizers will present a variety of songs to celebrate, reflect Read More

Community Winds Celebrates 2024-2025 Silver Anniversary Season And Hosts Fall Concert Saturday Oct. 12

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Los Alamos Community Winds at a previous concert. Courtesy/LACW

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Whether it was Olympic qualifier Chase Ealey or medalist Luke Hobson, Los Alamos had a few ties to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

For its upcoming fall concert 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, the Los Alamos Community Winds decided to pay homage to all Olympians who are connected to Los Alamos by dedicating its performance of John William’s “Summon the Heroes” to them.

According to the program notes, Williams composed “Summon the Heroes” for the 1996 Read More

Scenes Of Library After Hours: Music Lounge & Life Drawing

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Scene from the life drawing session Saturday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. The event was part of the MainStreet and Creative District’s Day of Arts and Culture. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The youth group, Quemazon Combo, performs Saturday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A scene from the life drawing session. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The models for the life drawing session and Quemazon Combo musicians gather together Saturday afternoon. Courtesy/Mesa Public Library Read More

Annual Fall Fiesta Returns To Bandelier Oct. 12-13

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BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument’s popular Fall Fiesta is returning, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Oct. 12-13, around the park’s visitor center in Frijoles Canyon.

More than 40 vendors are expected to participate in the two-day event. Handmade items such as pottery, jewelry, drums, carvings and more will be for sale. Dance groups will also perform throughout the weekend. There will be special ranger-led programs and guest speakers.

The event is being sponsored by the Friends of Bandelier National Monument and Western National Parks Association. Food and drinks will be Read More