Fun Outings

Valles Caldera Installs Wildlife Viewing Scopes

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Hummingbird resting on an aspen branch on Cerro Abrigo. Photo by C. Lycopolus/NPS

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – The high-elevation ecosystems of Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP)—ranging from 8,000 to 11,254 feet above sea level—support a great diversity of wildlife, including several thousand elk, healthy populations of Gunnison’s prairie dogs, mountain lions, bears, bobcats and coyotes. A rich array of migratory birds can be found in the park’s woodlands, grasslands and wetlands. Chorusing frogs can be heard throughout the day as they take advantage of the spring snow melt-off. Read More

Catch The Wellness Wave: Senior Health Fair May 14

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By KIAH MCCONNELL
LARSO

The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is hosting a Senior Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. This program is designed for community members older than 55, as well as families and caregivers who support the seniors of Los Alamos County.

A variety of community and health organizations will be represented, ranging from assisted living, in-home care, health & wellness specialties as well as general nursing services and health therapies and even environmental education.

There will also be a series Read More

Scenes From The 2024 Family YMCA Gala

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New Mexico Consortium CEO John Engen, left, and Los Alamos State Farm Agent Lou Santoro, right, and his wife Pat are honored with a standing ovation from the crowd for their generosity after YMCA CEO Chris Daniels, second from left, announced that both Engen and the Santoros donated $25,000 to the YMCA in support of its community programs. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Representatives from the Chairman’s Roundtable including LAMC, N2MIS, LANL/Triad, Los Alamos Daily Post and N3B. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Representatives from Champions of Youth including Century Read More

Community Winds To Perform At Crossroads Bible Church

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Los Alamos Community Winds will perform its final concert of the 2023-2024 season at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Crossroads Bible Church. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

A lot of great stories – either on the stage or on the screen – come with some great music. The Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) will feature some of these memorable scores in its final concert of the season, “Music from the Stage and the Screen”.

The concert will be held 7 p.m. Saturday at the Crossroads Bible Church. Admission is free but there will be a $15 suggested donation.

A few program Read More

Pajarito Mountain Offers Mother’s Day Brunch At Cafe

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PAJARITO News:

Pajarito Mountain kicks off the summer season May 12 with a very special brunch for Mother’s Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafe.

On the menu:

 

  • Hearty Breakfast plates
  • Spicy Breakfast Burritos
  • Down Home Biscuits and Gravy
  • Luscious Strawberry Cheesecake French toast
  • Sweet Blueberry Pancakes
  • Gourmet Quiche

The following weekend the cafe will open for the summer May 18. The downhill mountain bike park will open June 1 with the annual Summerfest party on the hill. 

The Pajarito Mountain Cafe is expanding its hours for a longer lunch on weekdays, dinner on Saturdays, and brunch and Read More

Los Alamos County Parks Division Opens Camp May Campground And Day Use Areas For Summer Season

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division opened the Camp May campground and day use area on Wednesday May 1 for the summer season.

Camp May is a popular campground for locals and visitors, due to its proximity to the Los Alamos townsite, Forest Service trails and Pajarito Mountain Ski Area.

The day use area is available daily on a first-come, first-serve basis; the pavilion is available to reserve online in the County’s webtrac system; and the campground is available to reserve in-person at the Aquatic Center at 2760 Canyon Road.

The campground is closed in the late fall for Read More

Town Of Red River And Drawing On Earth Team Up For Spectacular Mayfest In The Mountains Event

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Scene of the world’s largest pavement art in 2008 from Drawing on Earth project. Courtesy/Red River

Scene with artist Mark Lewis Wagner from Drawing on Earth project. Courtesy/Red River

Scene with artist Mark Lewis Wagner from Drawing on Earth project. Courtesy/Red River

Town of Red River News:

The Town of Red River has announced its partnership with the Drawing on Earth organization for its  upcoming Mayfest in the Mountains event. This inaugural event promises to bring a unique and creative experience to the community, thanks to the innovative vision of professional artist Mark Lewis Wagner. Read More

Sangre de Cristo Chorale Concert: Britten, Brahms May 18

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The Sangre de Cristo Chorale. Courtesy photo

Members of the Sangre de Cristo Chorale. Courtesy photo

Sangre de Cristo Chorale News:

SANTA FE — The Sangre de Cristo Chorale will continue its 46th season with Earth Song at 4 p.m., Saturday, May 18 at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe. The 36-voice Chorale is led by Music Director Dr. George Case and accompanied by pianist Deborah Wagner.

Earth Song presents the music of seven composers who explore choral expressions of nature in the celebration of spring. The centerpiece of the concert is Benjamin Britten’s Five Flower Songs, which was composed Read More