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Posts From The Road: It’s Not The Destination, It’s The Journey

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Monument Valley: We awoke in Monument Valley to sunny blue skies. The early morning light lit the red landscape bringing it to life. However, after about an hour we began to see clouds and we knew the views would not last. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Storm Clouds: As we drove about the area we saw clouds forming to the west indicating a change in weather was on its way. We had many miles to cover but we enjoyed a nice morning at Monument Valley before escaping the oncoming storm. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Los Alamos Daily Post

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Crowd Scenes From Summer Concert June 7 At Ashley Pond

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Scene from the Summer Concert with headliner ‘Those Crazy Nights: A Tribute To Journey’  Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene of the large crowd at the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Party to Go! provides extra fun at the concert every Friday night. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo Read More

Upstart Crows Of Santa Fe To Present Hugo Pinkerton’s ‘The Life of King Henry V’ Beginning June 22 At Golden Stage

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Upstart Crows News:

Upstart Crows Of Santa Fe Presents Hugo Pinkerton’s The Life of King Henry V at The Garden Stage at La Tienda in Eldorado (at the end of the La Tienda parking lot across from Santa Fe Brewing Company), at 6:30 p.m. June 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, and a matinee at 1:30 p.m. June 22. 

Tickets $15, at the door or online: https://www.upstartcrowsofsantafe.org/upcoming-workshops-1.

This is a Blackfriars production – a Shakespeare play entirely envisioned and directed by a graduating senior of the program. Pinkerton has taken a collaborative approach to directing and says: “Our vision Read More

Manhattan Project National Historical Park Los Alamos Visitor Center Extending Hours During Behind-The-Fence Tours

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MPNHP Visitor Center at 475 20th St. Courtesy photo

MPNHP News:

Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MPNHP) is extending the Los Alamos Visitor Center hours concurrently with the Behind-the-Fence Tours planned for Tuesday, June 11 through Thursday, June 13.

Following these dates, the visitor center will return to normal operating days and hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MDT/MST, Friday to Monday.

The Visitor Center is at 475 20th St. 

Extended dates and hours include:

          • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MDT, Tuesday June 11;
          • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MDT, Wednesday June 12; and
          • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MDT, Thursday June 13.

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Los Alamos Summer Concert Features ‘Those Crazy Nights: A Tribute To Journey’ Tonight At Ashley Pond Park

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‘Those Crazy Nights: A Tribute To Journey’ takes the stage at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

SANCRE Productions News:

Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Sancre Productions bring tonight’s Summer Concert featuring ‘Those Crazy Nights: A Tribute To Journey’ to the stage at Ashley Pond Park.

Get ready to ROCK with the popular music styling’s of mid-80’s rock icons – JOURNEY! Those crazy nights features a stellar lineup of Colorado professional musicians who expertly deliver the sounds of Journey! Watch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JourneyTributeBand Read More

Calvary Church To Host Fourth Of July At New Mexico’s Festival-Style Freedom Celebration In Albuquerque

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CALVARY CHURCH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Calvary Church announces New Mexico’s festival-style Freedom Celebration at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque.

This citywide event is free to attend and open to everyone.

Calvary Church celebrates both America’s unique promise of political freedom and Christianity’s unique promise of spiritual freedom through faith in Jesus.

For the first time, the annual event is being held at Isleta Amphitheater in anticipation of thousands in attendance. 

The park opens at 4 p.m. when families can enjoy dinner from concession stands Read More

Meow Wolf To Host ‘Absolute Rubbish: A Trashion Show’ Showcasing Local Designers Of Recycled Fashion June 13

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MEOW WOLF News:

Meow Wolf Santa Fe welcomes 22 fashion designers from New Mexico and Colorado in its inaugural “trashion” show, Absolute Rubbish – a groundbreaking event that merges high fashion with environmental consciousness. 

The event takes place Saturday, June 15 in Fancy Town, the neon light-adorned, maximalist venue space in Meow Wolf Santa Fe. Cocktail hour takes place at 7 p.m. and the show starts promptly at 8 p.m. Tickets are available now. Spots are limited and the event is expected to sell out.

Designers will unveil avant-garde creations crafted from recycled materials, Read More

Los Alamos Community Invited To Join Animal Protection New Mexico For Vegan BBQ Saturday At Urban Park Pavilion

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APNM  News:

The community is invited to join Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM) for a free vegan BBQ beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Urban Park Pavilion, 2070 North Road.

APNM members will discuss how their organization is making a difference for all animals in New Mexico. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to enjoy some delicious vegan food and socialize with other passionate animal advocates.

The event is free, but space is limited.

Register here.

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