Fun Outings

Registration Is Now Open For 2024 Los Alamos Knights Of Columbus Golf Tournament

 

Knights of Columbus News:

The 2024 Los Alamos Knights of Columbus golf tournament will be held at Towa Golf Course on Aug. 10.

This is a charity tournament that supports scholarships for high school seniors in Northern New Mexico.

Last year’s tournament recognized Deacon Don Lucero and his many contributions to the Community of Los Alamos, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and our Nation for his many years of service with the Department of Energy.

The annual “Tee it Up for the Future” tournament raised more than $10,000 last year thanks to loyal sponsors and players.

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County Parks And Open Space Division Invites Community To Second Listening Session For BMX Track Project Via Zoom July 31

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division is still seeking feedback from the community as the planning process continues for the proposed BMX park on North Mesa.

The upcoming Listening Session, hosted by Action Sports Design will collect community input to assist Parks in understanding key community issues, priorities and goals related to the project.

This meeting will be similar to the in-person meeting held June 20, 2024.

The Listening Session will be held via Zoom 6-7:30 p.m., July 31, 2024.  

Zoom Meeting Information:

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Santa Fe Opera: Return Of Two Free Community Offerings

The stage of The Crosby Theatre featuring scenery from The Righteous, photo by Curtis Brown for the Santa Fe Opera

Santa Fe Opera News:

SANTA FE—The Santa Fe Opera has announced the return of two free community offerings to complement the 2024 Festival Season:

  • Opera in the Park screening of The Elixir of Love; and
  • Opening Nights Radio Broadcasts in partnership with 95.5 KHFM Classical Public Radio.

2024 Season Opening Nights Radio Broadcasts

The Santa Fe Opera and 95.5 KHFM Classical Public Radio will present free, live-recorded radio broadcasts of the opera’s 2024 Season opening nights, Read More

George Michael Reborn To Headline Summer Concert Friday

Robert Bartko of George Michael Reborn to perform Friday evening at the Los Alamos Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

By Sancre Productions:

George Michael Reborn, a Tribute to George Michael & WHAM! starring Robert Bartko will headline the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. The concert is sponsored by Plateau Property Management and Waterstone Mortgage.

About The Show

George Michael Reborn, the incredible tribute to the late, great George Michael & WHAM! is a must see! With his live vocals (No Lip-Syncing here), Bartko exudes the energy and passion Read More

Tripadvisor Names Meow Wolf Santa Fe Its Choice Awards Winner 2024

Meow Wolf News:

SANTA FE — Meow Wolf Santa Fe has announced that it has been honored with the prestigious Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner 2024.

This recognition places Meow Wolf Santa Fe among the top 10% of attractions worldwide, as determined by traveler reviews and ratings on Tripadvisor.

The Travelers’ Choice Awards celebrate the best in travel, recognizing the experiences and destinations that consistently deliver outstanding service and quality. Meow Wolf Santa Fe’s immersive and interactive art installations have captivated visitors from around the globe, earning Read More

Scenes From Summer Concert With Headliner El Gozao

Members of NB3 Los Alamos, which sponsored Friday’s Summer Concert speak to the crowd before headliner El Gozao takes the stage at Ashley Pond Park. The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is produced by Sancre Productions and the Los Alamos County Community Services Department. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com 

Scene of El Gozao performing at the Summer Concert Friday Night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene of El Gozao performing at the Summer Concert Friday Night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

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Sunday Sit-Down Concert Today At 4 PM In Taos

Taos School of Music News:

Taos School of Music’s Sunday Sit-Down concert is 4 p.m. today at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos.

The concert features a string quartet by Paul Hindemith. Hindemith, a prominent German composer, performer, pedagogue, and conductor, navigated challenging times during the 1930s in Germany, but ultimately his musical conviction made him a target of Nazi officials and he was forced to flee.

Born in 1895, Hindemith initially enjoyed acclaim for his innovative compositions and contributions to musical theory. However, as the Nazi regime gained power in the 1930s, Read More

Posts From The Road: Greycliff Mill In Greycliff, Montana

Orchard and Grounds: An orchard grows next to the main building a Greycliff Mill in Greycliff, Mont. As the orchard matures fruit harvested will be used in products made at the facility. The grounds are well maintained giving visitors a pleasant area to walk while taking a break from their travels. The main building on site, seen on the left, is where visitors can order a snack of baked goods and coffee bar or enjoy a lunch made with freshly grown or made ingredients including the breads. The timbers used in the building were moved from a barn dating to 1760 in upstate New York and reconstructed in Montana. Read More

Relax And Recharge At Salish Lodge & Spa

Salish Lodge & Spa with a view of the top of the Falls east of Seattle on the Snoqualmie River between Snoqualmie and Fall City, Wash. Photo by Debbie Stone

River View room. Courtesy/Salish Lodge & Spa

By DEBBIE STONE
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Perched on a cliff above famed Snoqualmie Falls and surrounded by a lush green forest, award-winning Salish Lodge & Spa is as Pacific Northwest as it gets. This picturesque backdrop has an immediate calming influence, which continues once you step inside the restored landmark building with its stunning historical architecture.

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VCNP Seeks Comment On Resuming Entrance Fees

Scene from Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/VCNP

NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) is seeking public input on resuming the collection of park entrance fees. The public comment period runs through Aug. 17, 2024.

To provide comments, visit the Valles Caldera Fee Resumption page on the Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) website (https://parkplanning.nps.gov/VALLfees2025). Only comments submitted through PEPC will be accepted.

The park is proposing to resume collecting entrance fees beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The proposed entrance
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