Fun Outings

Free Concert Series: Songs Of Summer With Hummingbird Camp Students At Jemez Historic Site

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Jemez Historic Site News:

Jemez Historic Site is partnering with Hummingbird Music Camp to offer summer youth concerts on Saturday evenings through July 27.

What: Enjoy a free concert series performed by campers from Hummingbird Music Camp every Saturday evening through July 27 at Jemez Historic Site. This event is free and open to the public, as well as to campers’ family members.

Hummingbird Music Camp is a week-long summer sleep-away camp in Jemez Springs for children 8-14 years old. Campers receive daily private lessons on an instrument and participate in group rehearsals and concerts. Read More

County Announces 4th Of July Spectacular At Overlook Park

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COUNTY News:

The 4th of July is right around the corner and Los Alamos County is gearing up for the big event! The 4th of July Spectacular will be held 4-10 p.m. Thursday, July 4th at Overlook Park in White Rock.

The entertainment begins with the Los Alamos Community Winds, which has been a staple at 4th of July events and feature many of the area’s best classically trained musicians.

Then DJ Optamystic will fill the rest of the afternoon with music. Headliner Prince Again will take the stage at 7 p.m. to bring the house down and get attendees dancing and singing to their favorite songs in the huge open Read More

Coronado Historic Site Hosts Extended Hours, Ranger Tours, Children’s Activities At Monthly Dawn To Dusk Day

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Coronado Historic Site News:

          • New Mexicans Receive Free Admission at Coronado Historic Site’s Dawn to Dusk Day

Coronado Historic Site (link) offers extended hours from dawn until dusk, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., on the First Sunday of each month beginning July 7, to allow visitors an opportunity to see the site at these beautiful times of day.

The early mornings are a great time to see a multitude of different birds, while the evenings offer unparalleled views of the Sandia Mountains glowing pink at sunset. Activities for people of all ages are available throughout the day.

First Sundays are free to all Read More

New Mexico Consortium Brings ‘Your State Of Science’ Event Series To Los Alamos!

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New Mexico Consortium News:

“Your State of Science” event series hosted by the New Mexico Consortium, brings New Mexico experts to Los Alamos to discuss exciting research happening in New Mexico.

The first round is being launched with this year’s Los Alamos ScienceFest held during July 2024. A range of exciting topics will educate the community about their State of Science.

The community is invited to these events and learn about what cool things are taking place in the state! Mark the calendars now and plan to attend.

This July the schedule is as follows:

  • July 13: Robot Outreach Program

    Professor

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PEEC Summer Family Evening: Meet Bugs And Creepy Crawlers At Los Alamos Nature Center 6 PM Today

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Los Alamos Nature Center invites families to explore bugs and creepy crawler at 6 p.m. today. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos Nature Center invites families to an exciting evening exploring the world of bugs and creepy crawlers from The Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum.

This special event will take place at 6 p.m. today, June 19.

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with live critters at different stations throughout the Nature Center. Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum Founder Wade Harrell will be present to answer questions and share fascinating insights about these intriguing Read More

Explore Butterflies Of Los Alamos At PEEC

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Western Swallowtail on Cleome. Photo by Dana Ecelberger

By Kristen O’Hara
Director of Programs
PEEC

Have you ever wondered what types of butterflies live on the Pajarito Plateau? Now’s your opportunity to find out! Join us on Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m. for an enlightening talk by Ecologist Simone Lord as we flutter into the mesmerizing world of these winged wonders.

Simone Lord, an Environmental Professional at Los Alamos National Laboratory, will share her passion and expertise in wildlife conservation. Learn about local butterfly species, their behaviors, and habitats in a simple, Read More

SALA Happenings: Week Of June 18, 2024

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SALA News:

SALA Los Alamos Event Center announces an exciting lineup of films and community events happening this week. From heart-rending tales to classic cinema, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

New Reels:

Tuesday Showtimes: 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. (Thursday-Saturday) | 2 p.m. (Sunday) 

Julia Louis-Dreyfus delivers a profoundly moving performance as a mother who, alongside her teenage daughter (Lola Petticrew), must confront Death when it arrives in the form of an astonishing talking bird. Directed by debut filmmaker Daina O. Pusić, Tuesday is a heart-rending fairy tale about the Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Waives Fees For Juneteenth

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SFNF News:

  • All District Offices closed June 19 for Federal Holiday

SANTA FE—To honor the significance of the Juneteenth holiday, the Santa Fe National Forest. (SFNF) will waive fees at many day use recreation sites Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

All SFNF District Offices and the Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe will be closed and will resume business hours Thursday, June 20.

Observed on June 19 each year, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed Read More