Fun Outings

Travel: Raft Utah’s Cataract Canyon For Mild To Wild Ride

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Scene from visit to Utah’s Cataract Canyon. Photo by Debbie Stone 

Scene from visit to Utah’s Cataract Canyon. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

The sign on the left of the river warned of the rapids to come. We were as prepared as we could be, having heard about the intense Class 4+ whitewater that we would encounter after reaching the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers in Utah’s Cataract Canyon. The water level was high, which meant the rapids would be fast and turbulent … and exciting!

The wave train started with some fun rapids, then it was time to Read More

PEEC: Dedication And Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Of New Pollinator Garden On Bathtub Row Sept. 10 

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Flowers blooming at the new Bee City Los Alamos Pollinator Demonstration Garden on Bathtub Row. Courtesy/Dana Ecelberger

Photo by Selvi Viswanathan

PEEC News:

The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Bee City Los Alamos, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 for the dedication of the new Bee City Los Alamos Pollinator Demonstration Garden on Bathtub Row.

The garden is designed to support the health of bees, butterflies and other vital pollinators utilizing native plants that are of special benefit to pollinators, and that are suitable for home and municipal Read More

Paper Flower Workshop Blooms At Coronado Historic Site

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NMHS News:

Coronado Historic Site will lead two drop-in paper flower workshops 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15 and Sept. 22, for visitors to make colorful tissue paper  flowers for the site’s community ofrenda, or offering, display.

Visitors can learn to make colorful tissue paper marigold flowers with instructional coordinator supervisor Jessica Coyle at Coronado Historic Site.

All flowers made in the workshop will be saved and used to decorate the community ofrenda table that will debut at the Fiesta of Cultures Oct. 19.

The community ofrenda will remain on display until Nov. 3, 2024. This drop-in Read More

Daily Postcard: Milky Way Rising Above Valles Caldera

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Daily Postcard: Night view Wednesday of the Milky Way rising above the south rim of Valles Caldera National Preserve. Part of the Valles Caldera will remain open until 10 p.m. each night of the 2024 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta (link) for self-guided activities such as observing and photographing wildlife, sunset hikes and enjoying the night sky at 39201 N.M. 4 in Jemez Springs. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPS Read More

Community Invited To Enter To Win A Ride In Meow Wolf Hot Air Balloon At 2024 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

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Scene from a previous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Courtesy/Meow Wolf

MEOW WOLF News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico skies are about to get weird! Meow Wolf Santa Fe is thrilled to announce a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for three lucky winners to ride in the Skyworm hot air balloon at the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This unique balloon, known for its mind-bending design and interdimensional travel capabilities, will transport the winners into a new dimension of wonder and excitement.

Starting today, visitors to Meow Wolf Santa Fe can enter the “Ride the Skyworm” Read More

New Mexico State Fair Announces Opening Day Discounts

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STATE News:

The New Mexico State Fair is thrilled to announce exciting discounts for opening day, Sept. 5, welcoming fairgoers with unbeatable deals on admission, rides and food.

These discounts are cash only and are only available for purchase at the gate.

Opening Day Specials:

  • $2 Admission: Kick off the fair with a bang! Admission to the fair is just $2, making it more accessible than ever for families and friends to enjoy a day of fun.
  • $2 Rides: Thrill-seekers, rejoice! All rides across the midway will be just $2 each, giving everyone a chance to experience the excitement without breaking
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Friends Of The Senior Centers To Host Fundraiser Saturday

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By DONNA HAYNES
Board Member
Friends of the Senior Centers

Please join the Friends of the Senior Centers (FOSC) for the Feel the Music Dance event 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Local band, The High Mesa Players, will perform.

The event is open to the public, so bring friends and family!

Admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple, and all proceeds benefit FOSC. Biscochitos, ice cream sundaes, and mocktails will also be available for purchase. Thanks for supporting the local Senior Activity Centers in Los Alamos & White Rock.

The Los Alamos Senior Activity Read More

Purgatory Resort Announces 2024-25 Winter Schedule

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This winter Purgatory Resort will open daily Nov. 16 to April 13, 2025 with weekend operations continuing Friday through Sunday until April 27, 2025. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort

PURGATORY News:

Durango, Colo. — Purgatory Resort, one of Colorado’s most family-friendly and affordable ski resorts, has unveiled its 2024-25 winter operating schedule. This winter Purgatory Resort will open daily, Nov. 16 to April 13, 2025 with weekend operations continuing Friday through Sunday until April 27, 2025.

This season features a series of capital improvements and new initiatives designed to enhance Read More