Los Alamos golfer Andy Trottier scores a ‘Hole In One’ on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, on Hole #15 at 120 yards. He used his 8 iron. Witnesses to Trottier’s ‘Hole In One’ achievement include fellow Los Alamos golfers Bryan Fearey, Doug Hemphill and Jeff Dunning. Courtesy/LAGC Read More
Fun Outings
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Fall Photography Special Event To Capture Nighttime Images
Photos taken by renowned railroad photographer Pete Lerro. Courtesy/D&SNGRR
D&SNGRR News:
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNGRR) announces a Fall Photography Special, offering photographers a rare chance to capture nighttime images of the historic steam train as it travels through iconic locations along the Animas River Canyon.
New this season, D&SNGRR is offering night photography shoots directly along the line, as previous night sessions have been held at the depot.
Led by renowned railroad photographer Pete Lerro, this excursion will provide Read More
New Mexico History Museum To Host Special Screening Of ‘Zozobra: 100 Years Of Fire And Redemption’ Documentary
NMHM News:
The New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) is hosting a special opening event for the exhibition Zozobra: A Fire That Never Goes Out, in honor of the centennial burning of Zozobra.
The public is invited to an exhibition opening event featuring a performance by Moving Arts Española at 5:15 p.m., Friday Aug. 23, with welcome remarks at 5:45 p.m., and a screening of Zozobra: 100 Years of Fire and Redemption, a documentary produced by Hutton Broadcasting and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe in the NMHM auditorium at 6:15 p.m. Admission is free to New Mexico residents with ID, and to children 16 and younger. Read More
Delving Into The Legacy Of J. Robert Oppenheimer: An Evening With Nicholas Lewis, Historian At Los Alamos National Laboratory Aug. 22 At SALA
SALA News:
As part of the ongoing Oppenheimer Festival 2024, the SALA Event Center will present an enlightening evening with Nicholas Lewis, Historian at Los Alamos National Laboratory, who will explore the lasting impact of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the visionary mind behind the atomic bomb.
Although Oppenheimer’s directorship at Los Alamos concluded in 1945, his pioneering approach to Big Science continues to influence the Lab’s operations and culture. Nicholas Lewis will offer an in-depth analysis of how Oppenheimer’s leadership and scientific strategies were not only crucial to the Read More
SALA: Films & Events Lineup For Oppenheimer Festival
SALA News:
This week at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center, the Second Annual Oppenheimer Festival is in full swing, and is bringing a series of powerful and thought-provoking events. After a successful premiere with Larry Sheffield showcasing his third film, The Atomic Rocketeer, and the historic event featuring First We Bombed New Mexico with Lois Lipman, Tina Cordova, and other distinguished guests, the festival continues to offer an array of captivating experiences.
The community is invited to explore these two impactful documentaries that delve into pivotal moments of local history. Read More
Fall Fiesta 2024 Coming To Valles Caldera Oct. 5-13
An artisan speaks with visitors at a table about her traditional pottery at the 2023 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta. Photo by C. Lycopolus/NPS
NPS News:
Jemez Springs – From Oct. 5 through Oct. 13, the National Park Service (NPS) will be hosting the Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta—a time to celebrate the rich natural beauty and cultural heritage of this special volcano.
Every day of the fiesta will feature ranger-guided programs, special guest speakers, artisans from local tribes and pueblos, cultural demonstrations, and learning activities.
Along with bugling bull elk and glimmering fall colors, Read More
Pajarito: Music In The Mountains With Foggy Memory Boys
Scenes From Surprise Retirement Party For Ryn Herrmann
Colleagues, community members and family cheer and applaud Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann as she enters a surprise party held for her Aug. 13 at ProjectY Cowork in Central Park Square. She retired the following day, Aug. 14 after 10 years on the job. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Colleagues, community members and family gathered for a surprise party for Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann who retired Aug. 14 after 10 years on the job. The party was held Aug. 13 at ProjectY Cowork in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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New Mexico Actors Lab Presents Lanford Wilson’s Explosive ‘Burn This’ Opening Sept. 4 In Santa Fe
New Mexico Actors Lab News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Actors Lab will open its fourth show of the 2024 season Sept. 4 with “Burn This”, which was hailed by the Los Angeles Herald Examiner as American playwright Lanford Wilson’s “masterpiece”. The production, directed by Nicholas Ballas, runs through Sept. 22.
All performances are at NMAL’s permanent home, the Lab Theater at 1213 Parkway Drive in Santa Fe – one block from Meow Wolf. Individual tickets are $35, with discounted tickets at $15 for students, theater, food service and hospitality employees, and limited-seating preview Read More
Governor Partners With Santa Fe Kiwanis To Make Zozobra’s 100th Year Accessible To 5,000 New Mexicans In Need
Zozobra by Rvaldez4108 at the English Wikipedia
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has partnered with the Santa Fe Kiwanis Club to secure 5,000 tickets for the 100th anniversary of the Burning of Zozobra, ensuring that this historic event remains accessible for local New Mexicans in need.
The Governor’s office distributed 5,000 free tickets to various organizations, including the Cancer Foundation, the Children, Youth and Families Department, Girls Inc., the Housing Trust, local tribal entities, Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club, Santa Fe area schools, Santa Lucia, LLC, Umbrella Read More