Fun Outings

50 Fabulous Summer Stars And Constellations Event At Jemez Historic Site Saturday June 8

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NMHS News:

Jemez Historic Site offers a Summer Star Party co-presented with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) to show people the notable summer stars, planets, constellations, and other dark sky objects in the Jemez dark skies.

Summer Star Party co-presented with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS). TAAS member Bryan Crawford will give a 45-minute presentation, “Fabulous 50 Summer Stars and Constellations,” introducing people to the summer night sky 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Jemez Historic Site, 18160 N.M. 4 in Jemez Springs.

The talk will be followed by a presenter-led Read More

2024 ‘Tuesdays @ The Square’ Kicks Off June 11

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At left, Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann welcomes Heather and the Bad Breaks during one of the 2023 ‘Tuesdays at the Square’ events. Courtesy photo

MAINSTREET News:

“Tuesdays” are back! Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District in conjunction with Live in Los Alamos is bringing Tuesdays @The Square back to the Central Park Square lawn for another six weeks of great entertainment.

After work, bring the family, a picnic blanket and dinner; or grab food and a brew from one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy the evening together listening to local bands. The atmosphere is laid-back and a great way Read More

Posts From The Road: Verde Canyon Railroad

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Crossing the Bridge: The Verde Canyon Railroad takes passengers from Clarkdale, Ariz. to Perkinsville, Ariz. through the beautiful desert landscape. During the journey the train passes over several bridges as well as a tunnel as it moves through the canyon. Shown is the train as it crosses a trestle bridge. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Panoramic Views: In many areas along the route passengers can view open panoramic vistas. Shown is a view as the train chugs across an open area before entering Verde Canyon. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
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Scenes From 2024 ChamberFest In Downtown Los Alamos

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The iconic sand pile was back! Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual ChamberFest event Saturday in downtown Los Alamos. The popular sand pile was made possible by Enterprise Bank & Trust and Los Alamos County Transit. Enterprise Bank & Trust along with Triad/Los Alamos National Laboratory sponsored the event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Leadership Los Alamos Board members Kirsten Bell, left, and Crystal Hollon man the nonprofit’s booth Saturday  during ChamberFest in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Randy Hibben, a partner Read More

Free Jitterbug Dancing & Lessons Start Monday June 3

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COMMUNITY News:

Every Monday, except County holidays, 7-9 p.m. everyone is welcome to free ballroom dancing and lessons at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. It is a Los Alamos County Activity organized by Terry Goodwin and Selmo Jarmillo.

Every month they focus on a particular ballroom dance, and in June the focus is Jitterbug. From 7 to 7:15 p.m. they will be playing swing music so that as folks arrive they can dance or  watch. From 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Amy Mills will teach a lesson. Then from 8:15 p.m. until closing at 9 p.m. they will play a mix of music for various ballroom dances.

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Celebrate Local Businesses At ChamberFest Today!

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Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann with a hazmat guy at a previous Chamberfest event. Courtesy photo

CHAMBER News:

Celebrate ChamberFest Street Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. June 1 on Central Avenue and in Central Park Square and play ChamberFest Bingo for a chance to win an annual VIP pass for two to SALA!

Join in for some ChamberFest fun and celebrate our Chamber member merchants, businesses and organizations with live music, food trucks and lots for the kids to do! This year there are more than 70 businesses and organizations registered to be at the street fair!

This annual event is sponsored by Enterprise Read More

Piñon Park Splash Pad Opening For Summer June 1

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Piñon Park Splash Pad opens for the summer beginning Saturday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks Division has announced that the Piñon Park Splash Pad at 10 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock, will open to the public for the summer season, beginning Saturday, June 1 through Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2.

The facility’s opening was delayed one week after personnel discovered that the emergency call box, a safety feature mandated by the state of New Mexico for unsupervised facilities, was compromised due to some construction activity in the area. With the push of a button, the call Read More

Canyon Road Summer Walk Kicks Off June 5

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SANTA FE News:

Summer Walk, a series of roving celebrations along Santa Fe’s celebrated Canyon Road, is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 5. 

Canyon Road Summer Walks are planned for the first Wednesday of each month through Oct. 2, 2024, with an additional celebration for Halloween. These events invite the community to enjoy live music, storytelling and art making. There will be food vendors, poets, and pop-up cocktail bars. Canyon Road Summer Walk is brought to you with support from the City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development and City of Santa Fe Arts and Culture Department.  

There are more than Read More

Wildflower Watercolor Workshop At Nature Center June 7

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) encourages artists of all skill levels to discover the beauty of wildflowers at the Los Alamos Nature Center’s Wildflower Watercolor Workshop June 7, 2024.

The workshop will be held 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. The cost is $15 per member or $20 per non-member.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to delve into the botanical wonders of the gardens with a guided tour highlighting the exquisite penstemons and other native blooms.

Explore the natural splendor of wildflowers in an immersive Read More

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Features The Foggy Memory Boys Friday Night At Ashley Pond!

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The Foggy Memory Boys from Taos headline the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

Sancre Productions News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and Wheeed LLC bring the Foggy Memory Boys from Taos to the stage for the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park!

Drawing from a deep well of musical experience the Foggy Memory Boys have a unique string band perspective, contorting the sound into a New Mexican Wild-grass like nothing else out there. Structured around strong lyrical content, powerful melodies, and a musical bond that only a band of true brothers can create. Read More