Fun Outings

Open Boating At Aquatic Center July 2

Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Practice time for boaters using canoes, kayaks and rafts will take place 7:10-8:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 at the Aquatic Center.

The cost is $5 per person.

The doors open half an hour earlier for boat cleaning before entry.

All watercraft must be rinsed off on the patio before pool entry. Boaters must provide their own boats.

All participants must have a wristband from the front desk before entering the pool. Life jackets are recommended for participants. Read More

Scenes Of Summer Concert Friday At Ashley Pond Park

Scene of the Summer Concert as the sun begins to set Friday at Ashley Pond Park headlined by Chris Arellano and Band. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Chris Arellano and Band headline the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene of the Summer Concert as dancers Move to the music Friday at Ashley Pond ParkPhoto by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Cotton candy is a popular item on the menu at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond ParkPhoto by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Having fun on the inflatable during the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Read More

Rooster Blackspur Headlines Summer Concert July 5

Rooster Blackspur takes the Summer Concert stage Friday, July 5 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy image

Sancre Productions News:

Friday July 5, on the heels of the 4th of July Spectacular in White Rock, Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Services Department are bringing to the Ashley Pond Park stage  singer/songwriter Rooster Blackspur!

The fun starts at 6 p.m. with the always great and talented Eryn Bent, with the headliner coming on at 7 p.m., all FREE at Ashley Pond Park! Special thanks to show sponsor PPC Solar.

Rooster Blackspur, a captivating award-winning Singer-Songwriter, Read More

New Mexico State Fair Holds Four-Day Sale July 1-4

NMSF News:

The New Mexico State Fair is celebrating the nation’s birthday with a four-day sale for families and fair fans to purchase heavily discounted admission tickets for only $4.

The tickets will be on sale 10 a.m., Monday, July 1 through Thursday, July 4. The sale will be announced on the New Mexico State Fair social media channels and will end at 4 p.m. on Independence Day with an eight-ticket limit per customer. Purchase tickets here.

“Keeping the fair accessible to everyone is a top priority and this is an unbelievable opportunity to experience all the food, fun and entertainment for a great Read More

AtomiComedy Returns To Los Alamos Saturday Night

Comedian Korey Herrera performing in AtomiComedy in April at Muy Salsas. Photo by Thomas Graves

 

COMMUNITY News:

AtomiComedy returns to Los Alamos Saturday, June 29, thanks to the efforts of a crack legal team who got the restraining order lifted just in time.

The show is hosted by Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Dr. and tickets are $10, available at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. Or come early and have dinner before the show (kitchen closes at 6:30 p.m.)

This will be the fourth AtomiComedy show produced by David Zimmermann. The shows are a mix of aspiring Los Alamos comedians

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Learn Safe Sun-Viewing At Jemez Historic Site July 14

The July 14 presentation at Jemez Historic Site will be followed by safe sun observation through two types of solar telescopes. Courtesy/JHS

Jemez Historic Site News:

The community is invited to join Jemez Historic Site for Looking to the Skies: Solar Viewing, co-presented with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) and New Mexico Arts 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 14.

TAAS member Tom Grzybowski will give a 45-minute presentation about “The Sun’s Nature and How to Observe its Features,” exploring the Sun’s key features that allow it to generate the earth’s life-giving environment.

The Read More

Chris Arellano And Band Headline Summer Concert At Pond

Sancre Productions News:

New Mexican Musician Chris Arellano will headline the Summer Concert at 6 p.m. today. The Los Alamos Community Winds will open for Arrellano. The Winds also will be opening next Thursday for the Los Alamos 4th of July Spectacular at Overlook Park in White Rock.

Chris Arellano’s deeply personal Americana weaves together the Norteno music of his Northern New Mexico upbringing with Alternative Country and Blues influences for a signature style that he calls “Nuevo Americana”. Fused with song and story, Spanish and English, his transcendent lyrics move listeners with Read More

2024 Christmas In July Coming To Betty Ehart Senior Center

Items available at the 2024 Festival of Trees July 20 at Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

An apron in the 2024 Festival of Trees July 20 at Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

Just 22 days from today, the Festival of Trees, a 23-year community tradition, celebrates the holiday season a little early and a little different this year. The regular November event goes all out celebrating summer with a beach vibe that includes a variety of gift items, less formal photos with Santa and more on July 20.

This year Read More