Fun Outings

Teatro Paraguas: Victoria Rabinowe Reads Poetry Oct. 13

TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

Teatro Paraguas to present a poetry reading with Victoria Rabinowe at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 as part of the ongoing Poetry at Paraguas series.

Rabinowe is a Santa Fe artist, writer, international lecturer, workshop leader and director of the DreamingArts Studio. She will read dream-inspired poetry and prose as examples of some of the fifty-five techniques for unraveling the mysterious stories of the night from her recently published Conversations with Psyche: A Dreamer’s Guide to Soul-Stirring Creativity.

Dreams are the last vestiges of magic in a world that has grown Read More

Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta 2024 Starts Saturday Oct. 5

Bull elk in Valle Grande during the 2024 fall rut. Photo by C. Lycopolus/NPS

Los Amigos de Valles Caldera News:

The 2024 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta starts in just a few days. The nine-day special event kicks off with dozens of tribal artisans, a special presentation from Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos and a musical performance by Marlon Magdalena.

Each day will feature a different guest speaker, a ranger-guided program, tribal artisans, education booths, and an in-depth cultural demonstration. Special guests include Kirt Kempter, Yellowman, Rachel Loehman, Nancy Karraker, Dave Read More

2024 New Mexico Archaeology Fair Oct. 19 In Santa Fe

Scene from a previous Archaeology Fair. Courtesy/DCA

Department of Cultural Affairs News:

SANTA FE – The Annual New Mexico Archaeology Fair is returning in October and will be bigger than ever, thanks to a collaboration between the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD), the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC), and the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS).

“The Archaeology Fair is always a great opportunity to learn about and explore archaeology with experts from around the state,” said Interim State Historic Preservation Officer & State Archaeologist Read More

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra To Perform Fall Concert

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of symphonic music at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos.

Tickets are not sold in advance and all are welcome to attend. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10. A reception will follow the concert where guests can mingle with the musicians.

The orchestra welcomes its new permanent conductor, William Waag, who also serves as Artistic Director of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony and Music Director of the Santa Fe Community Orchestra.

The program includes works by Beethoven, Amanda Harberg, Read More

Scenes From 2024 Los Alamos Homecoming Parade

The 2024 Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon frew a large crowd lining both sides of Central Avenue from the downtown post office to the roundabout. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone leads the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos High School Social Studies Teacher Kimberly Engelking served as grand marshal of the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Extreme Football & Cheer won first place for their decked out float. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Another view of the first Read More

Posts From The Road: Touring Aspen, Colorado

Mill Street Mall: Mill Street Mall is one of two pedestrian malls in downtown Aspen, Colo. Shops and eateries line the mall which also serves as a space for public events, shopping, and an entrance to Aspen Mountain Ski Area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Paradise: Paradise Bakery & Gelateria was a popular resting spot for people to enjoy a cold drink, snack or gelato including the bird in the seat on the left who was also taking part in the afternoon gathering. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Nestled among the peaks of the Elk Read More

Scenes Of 2024 Lucky Ducky Day At Family Strengths

Scene from the 2024 Lucky Ducky Day held Saturday at Family Strengths Network (FSN) on Orange Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

FSN Executive Director Mitsi Pair Willard and Program Coordinator Jen Demas all decked out for dressed for from the 2024 Lucky Ducky Day. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sophia West paints a little duck on Ellie Cleveland’s cheek at one of the attractions offered at Saturday’s 2024 Lucky Ducky Day. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The big duck race was a favorite attraction during which Jeremiah Brake and Charlie Brake face off for a friendly Read More

3rd World Posole Cooking Championships Oct. 5-6

Tesuque Casino News:

The 3rd World Posole Cooking Championships returns to New Mexico Friday and Saturday Oct. 5-6, outdoors at Tesuque Casino in Santa Fe.

Live entertainment and an arts and crafts fair are also featured. All events are free and open to all ages.

More than $6,000 in prize money, as well as traditional Native American awards, are set to be awarded in both the public cooking competition on Saturday and the restaurant division on Sunday.

The Flashbacks, The Lumbros and the Dickie Cordova duo will be performing. Tasting kits for the posole will be available both days with proceeds Read More

Scenes Of 2024 Los Alamos High School Homecoming Court

2024 Los Alamos High School Homecoming Royalty Jesus ‘JJ’ Diaz and Sophie Bathrick-Price. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

2024 LAHS Homecoming Court Annie White, Wilson White, Sadie Evans, Andy Enriquez, Enrique Tafoya, Sophie Bathrick-Price, JJ Diaz, Colette Bibeault, Annie Xie, Ty Harding, Priya Gardner and Antonio Griffith. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Colette Bibeault and JJ Diaz. Bibeault is the daughter of Gena and Mark Bibeault and the sister of Chantel Bibeault. She is an active member of cross country, track and field, national honors society, and is the Read More