Fun Outings

New Mexico State Fair Announces Labor Day Blowout Sale

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State Fair News:

          • Admission tickets discounted to $5 through Labor Day

The New Mexico State Fair is celebrating the Labor Day Weekend with a three-day sale for families to purchase heavily discounted fair tickets for only $5.

The tickets are on sale through Monday, Sept. 2. The sale will be announced on the New Mexico State Fair social media channels and will end at 4 p.m. on Labor Day. Purchase tickets here: https://statefair.exponm.com/.

“We hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing Labor Day weekend. In recognition of the holiday, we’re excited to offer deeply discounted admission tickets Read More

Zamboni Named!

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The new Zamboni is to be named ‘Luke Icewalker’, submitted by Asher, 5. Courtesy/LAC

For submitting the winning name for Zamboni, Asher, along with his family, was presented with the prize of a free 10-visit punch pass for the Los Alamos Ice Rink 2024-2025 skating season and a remote-controlled cooler, with the name displayed, donated by the Zamboni company, at the last Los Alamos Summer Concert this evening, Aug. 30. Courtesy/LAC

Zamboni Named!

The Los Alamos County Ice Rink welcomed its new Zamboni in January 2024 with black and teal colors. During January through mid-May, the Recreation Read More

Pick Apples And Celebrate Northern New Mexico’s Heritage At Los Luceros Harvest Festival Sunday Sept. 22

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LLHS News:

ALCALDE — Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) invites everyone to join in their largest event of the year, Harvest Festival, which kicks off the apple picking season.

The event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, and the orchard will be open for visitors to pick apples to take home. This family-friendly event celebrates the harvest season, as well as Northern New Mexico’s rich culture and heritage.

“Los Luceros looks forward to welcoming the community to the Harvest Festival. We believe there is something for everyone,” Site Manager Michelle Zupan said.

The annual Harvest Festival Read More

Zozobra Welcomes Public To Unveiling Of Hot-Air Balloon For Centennial Burning Aug. 30

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KIWANIS News:

Fort Marcy will be the ultimate destination this morning, Aug. 30, for a spectacular and historic event to  celebrate the 100th raising of Zozobra. Adding to the excitement, a magnificent 135-foot hot air balloon, designed in a special shape, will be inflated for the very first time.

Festivities began at 7 a.m. when the balloon was inflated and stayed tethered and raised onto his pole.

The burning of Santa Fe’s most memorable icon, Zozobra, also known as “Old Man Gloom”, has been a cherished tradition in Santa Fe for a century, symbolizing the burning away of hardships and Read More

New Mexico State Fair Announces Competitors For Green Chile Cheeseburger And Unique Foods Contests

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New Mexico State Fair News:

The New Mexico State Fair announced the competitors for two of its most highly-anticipated contests, the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge and the Unique Foods Contest.

The Unique Foods Contest is the ultimate celebration of Fair foods; sweet, salty, fried, smothered, you name it, this competition has it. Set to take place on opening day, Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Chevron Pavilion, you won’t want to miss this epic culinary throwdown. A panel of local media personalities will serve as judges.

Each vendor who enters their dish will ensure it is available to public Read More

LAPS Issues Details On 2024 LAHS Homecoming Events

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Scene from previous Homecoming Parade. This years’s parade is Sept. 27. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The community is invited to join in this year’s Homecoming as Los Alamos High School will say “Night, Night, Knights!” when they play against the Del Norte Knights in the Homecoming Football Game Friday  Sept. 27. Homecoming Week is Sept. 23-27.

The Homecoming Parade will be held Friday, Sept. 27 on Central Avenue. Completed  HOMECOMING PARADE APPLICATIONS and payments are due to the Los Alamos High School bookkeeper by 4 p.m.  Tuesday, Sept. 24. The fee for all float/vehicle entries is $20 and Read More

PEEC To Host Exclusive 3-Day Geological Field Trip To Ship Rock And El Malpais Sept. 13-15

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Discover New Mexico’s Geological Wonders with PEEC on an expert-led field trip to Ship Rock and El Malpais this Sept. 13-15. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The community is invited to join local geologists Fraser and Cathy Goff, along with PEEC Sept. 13-15, for an exciting three-day geologic field trip exploring northwestern New Mexico.

The tour will start at the Los Alamos Nature Center and include visits to the iconic Ship Rock and the volcanic field of El Malpais.

On the first day, participants will travel to Ship Rock, a striking volcanic formation on the Navajo Reservation.

The second day will Read More

2024 Atomicon Comes To Town Saturday

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Preparing for Saturday’s Atomicon, from left, Adult Programs Specialist Aimee Doiron, Youth Librarian Melissa Mackey and Senior Librarian Eva Jacobson at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

It is almost as if the nerds have gotten their revenge. The comic book, the epitome of geek culture, is now celebrated in the mainstream as a piece of storytelling. Comic books get adapted into blockbuster movies, are listed on bestselling book lists and inspire massive fandoms. Entire events even get organized Read More