Fun Outings

Santa Fe National Forest Introduces ‘Scan & Pay’ Option In Jemez Ranger District 

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SFNF News:

          • Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) introduces “Scan & Pay” option in the Jemez Ranger District 

SANTA FE—This Memorial Day the Santa Fe National Forest is introducing a new way to pay for campsites. Visitors to the Jemez Ranger District can Scan & Pay through the recreation.gov app at the Vista Linda and Redondo Campgrounds.

This is a pilot program that SFNF recreation staff would like to eventually offer at campgrounds Forest wide.

How to Scan and Pay:

  1. Before visiting the SFNF download the recreation.gov app on your phone. Wi-Fi or network access is required;
  2. Create an account
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Pinon Park Pool Opens This Weekend In White Rock … Hopes To Increase Annual Memberships

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Pinon Park Pool Board President Neil Stoddard thanks the volunteer Board of Directors, Pool Manager and staff for their service as the Pinon Park Pool prepares to open this weekend. The program hopes to increase the sale of annual memberships to keep the pool as a community resource. They welcome newcomers to the community to come meet new friends. Courtesy photo

Scene at Pinon Park Pool. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN

Sunday, may have both kids and adults singing portions of the1963 Andy Williams song, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Why you might ask? Well, it is also the hap-happiest Read More

Piñon Splash Pad Opening Delayed

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 Piñon Splash Pad opeing delayed due to emergency call box not operating. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks Division regrets to inform the public that the opening of the highly anticipated Piñon Splash Pad, initially scheduled for May 24, has been delayed.

This decision comes after discovering the facility’s emergency call box is not operating, a safety feature mandated by the state of New Mexico.

Despite initial announcements last week that the Splash Pad would open in time for the Memorial Day weekend, the Parks Division discovered that the emergency call box had been Read More

LAMC Welcomes More Than 220 Los Alamos Public Schools Kindergarteners To 2024 Teddy Bear Clinic

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Scene from 2024 Teddy Bear Clinic May 21 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC

Scene from 2024 Teddy Bear Clinic May 21 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC

Scene from 2024 Teddy Bear Clinic May 21 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) welcomed more than 220 Los Alamos Public Schools kindergarteners to the hospital for its annual Teddy Bear Clinic Tuesday, May 21.

These young students left the experience with hospital familiarity, medical knowledge, lasting memories and an LAMC bag full of fun — including a miniature teddy bear Read More

SFCC Visual Arts Gallery To Host Opening Reception For ‘Gordon Fluke Memorial Retrospective’ June 20

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SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery will host an opening reception for the exhibition, “Gordon Fluke Memorial Retrospective” from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, June 20. Gordon Fluke, who was an artist, educator and activist, died on Jan. 24, 2023. The opening will showcase Fluke’s artwork and honor his impact in the art world, at SFCC and in the community.

“SFCC was so incredibly fortunate to have the dynamic and creative energy of Gordon Fluke at the college for so many years. While he wore many hats including Director of Continuing Education before his retirement Read More

Wonders On Wheels On The Road Across New Mexico

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WOW News:

Wonders On Wheels! (WOW) Museum on the Move, is on the road visiting communities across New Mexico.

Schedule of community visits:

  • Wednesday, May 22: Leyendecker Plant Sciences Center Field Day, Las Cruces
  • Tuesday, May 28: Roswell Public Library
  • Wednesday, May 29: Artesia Public Library, 10am-4pm
  • Thursday, May 30: Hobbs Public Library, 10am-1pm
  • Thursday, May 30: Tatum Community Library, 3pm-5pm
  • Friday, May 31: Carlsbad Public Library, 3pm-8pm
  • Saturday, June 1: Desert Willow Wildlife Refuge, Carlsbad, 11am-3pm
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Annual Fort Union Days Event June 8-9, 2024

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A living history encampment scene at Fort Union National Monument. Courtesy/Fort Union

Fort Union News:

WATROUS: Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Fort Union Days Event to be held Saturday, June 8 and Sunday June 9, 2024.

The event days run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are free to the public. The event will feature an 1800s military encampment, living historians portraying soldier and civilian life and historic weapon demonstrations highlighting the period of the 1850s to 1890s.

The two formal presentations are about 90-minutes long with seating available:

  • 10 a.m. – Evolution of Frontier
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Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble And Durango Women’s Choir Present ‘Together Again!’ Sunday June 9

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Durango Women’s Choir. Courtesy/SFWE

SFWE News:

After a pandemic hiatus, the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble (SFWE) and the Durango Women’s Choir will join forces to present concerts in both Durango and Santa Fe in June. Combining into one chorus, the groups will perform three exhilarating pieces that celebrate women singing together.

For Norwegian-American Ola Gjeilo’s dramatic “Gloria,” Bill Epstein and Christi Livingston, collaborative pianists for each group, unite to perform the exciting four-hand piano accompaniment.

“Choose Something Like a Star,” with poetry by Robert Frost and Read More

2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Opens Friday Night Featuring The Powell Brothers

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The Powell Brothers open the 2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

From Sancre Productions:

The 2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series has announced its opening night artists, The Powell Brothers, a nationally touring Country/Americana band from Texas, sponsored by local tech companies and long-time series supporters Longenecker & Associates and TechSource.

The Powell Brothers combine elements of folk-rock, rootsy soul, and country that make this band a special treat for concert attendees who enjoy many genres. Perseverance, resilience, Read More

LAHS Choir Cabaret To Perform On Stage Wednesday

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LAPS News:

The third annual Los Alamos High School Choir Cabaret will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 on the Ramsey Stage in the Duane Smith Auditorium.

This year’s theme is the “Journey of Love” with special guests, The Atomic City Follies.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations to support scholarship funds are always welcome.

Prior to the Choir Cabaret, there will be a booster informational meeting in the lobby at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Read More