Fun Outings

Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program Announces First Ever Storytelling Fundraiser Event June 29

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RAALP News:

The Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program (RAALP) will hold a storytelling fundraiser event, “The Story Starts Here: Empowering our Community Through Literacy” from 4-7 p.m., June 29 at the Los Lucero’s Historic Site in Velarde, NM.

The fundraiser will feature several local storytellers, live music, a food truck, a silent auction, and raffle prizes. Tickets are $20 and include one raffle entry. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase at the event.

RAALP began hosting a series of free storytelling workshops in Española in early 2024. Longtime local educator Gino Brazil Read More

National New Mexico Day Offers Residents Opportunity To Celebrate Land Of Enchantment With Free Day Access To All 35 State Parks

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Fenton Lake State Park. Courtesy?NMTD

NMTD News:

SANTA FE — In recognition of National New Mexico Day, June 14, New Mexico residents will receive free day access to all 35 New Mexico State Parks as a way to get outdoors and experience one of the many resources that makes the Land of Enchantment #NewMexicoTrue.

“New Mexico’s State Parks are cherished by generations of residents across our great state,” Toby Velasquez, State Parks Director said. “We are honored to take this opportunity to support New Mexico’s love for these special places by offering free day-use to New Mexicans on National New Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: June 12, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

The warmer weather we have been having recently will soon be moving trout to deeper water in our lakes and reservoirs. Fishing in the early mornings and evenings will be more productive soon. This will also be the case for warm water species like walleye and catfish.

Streamflows decreased or stayed relatively stable in the smaller streams of Northern New Mexico this past week. It is a little early but runoff may have peaked already. The streamflow levels dropped in the Pecos River and Jemez River.

The streamflow in the upper Chama River above Read More

Bear Schacht Performs In Legally Blonde June 13-23

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Members of Tri-M Productions rehearse a dance number for Legally Blonde. Courtesy/LALOE

Daryl Hale and Bear Schacht perform as Elle and Emmett in Legally Blonde June 13-23. Courtesy/LALOE

LALOE News:

The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment would like the community to be, “Bear Aware”. That Bear of course is their very own Bear Schacht, a LALOE Barbershop Chorus member and member of the Infectious Harmony Quartet.

Schacht has been a part of several other Tri-M Productions, since 2021 and couldn’t think of a better way to spend his summer. “Tri-M is the only company in town that focuses on producing Read More

Scene From Tuesdays @ The Square Underway Now

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Scene from Tuesdays @ The Square underway now in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

Scene from Tuesdays @ The Square underway now in Central Park Square where First Born of Los Alamos is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Courtesy photo

Scene from Tuesdays @ The Square underway now in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

Scene from Tuesdays @ The Square underway now in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

Scene from Tuesdays @ The Square underway now in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo Read More

New Films & Community Events Happening At SALA

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SALA News:

SALA Event Center has announced a new lineup of films and community events taking place this week, offering a diverse array of entertainment and activities for all ages.

Film Showings:

Last Chance to See:

  • “Sight” & “The Garfield Movie”
    • Date: Thursday, June 13
    • Showtimes: 1 p.m & 6 p.m
      • “Sight” tells the inspiring story of Ming Wang, an impoverished Chinese prodigy who escapes Communist China to become a pioneering eye surgeon in America. Wang faces his past traumas while restoring the sight of an orphan in India.
      • “The Garfield Movie” features the world-famous, lasagna-loving
Read More

NNMC Invites Community To Celebrate Juneteenth June 14

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NNMC News:

Northern New Mexico College and Juneteenth New Mexico invite the community to attend a Juneteenth celebration at Northern’s Española campus at noon Friday, June 14, 2024. The celebration will be attended by the Offices of Senators Ben Ray Lujan and Martin Heinrich and will feature a keynote address by poet Hakim Bellamy.

Lunch will be provided by Hot Mess BBQ and DJ Dave will provide music. There will be a custom car show and other entertainment.

“We are excited to host the community to celebrate this critically important historical event, celebrating the ending of slavery in the United Read More

Jemez Historic Site: Beadwork Demos On Funday At Gisewa

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Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/Tira Howard Photography

NMDCA News:

Jemez Historic Site offers Funday at Gisewa with a variety of activities and demonstrations 11 a.m. to 2  p.m. Sunday, June 16.

Visitors can explore their creative side through canvas painting or bring out their inner artisan and learn how to do beadwork with Darell Esquibel, an artist from San Felipe Pueblo. Learn the history of Gisewa with this engaging, hands-on opportunity! This program is included with admission of $7/adult.

Children 16 and younger free.

Also free to Museum of New Mexico Foundation members, Friends of Read More

Nosotros To Perform With Santa Fe Symphony July 9

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Santa Fe Symphony News:

Nosotros makes its debut with The Santa Fe Symphony at 7:30 p.m., July 9 in a free concert to be held on Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe. 

The event, Sonrisas! Smiles of a Summer Night, is the final performance in The Santa Fe Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Season. 

The concert will feature all 10 members of the band performing with the orchestra under the baton of guest conductor Thomas Heuser.

As part of Santa Fe’s outdoor “Summer Scene”, The Santa Fe Symphony, in partnership with Lensic 360,  will present Sonrisas! Smiles of a Summer Night. Everyone is invited to Read More

‘Legally Blonde, The Musical’ Opens June 13 In Santa Fe

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‘Legally Blonde, The Musical’ will be performed at the Santa Fe High School Performing Arts Center beginning Thursday June 13. Photo by Norman Doggett

Tri-M Productions News:

Tri-M Productions will perform “Legally Blonde, The Musical” opening Thursday June 13 for two weekends. Directed by Marilyn Barnes with music direction by Kathlene Ritch, this production features wonderful choreography by Laura Garrett (formerly of Moving Arts Española and now Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts in Albuquerque).

It is a 2007 musical with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and Read More