The Larsen/Sartor family pose for photographer Janessa Jibben of Dandelion Photo Studios last week at Family Portrait Night. Reading Interventionist Alisa Rolfe and EL Teacher Miel Rim hosted this first Family Portrait Night post COVID Wednesday evening in the library at Aspen Elementary School. The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation approved a grant to hire a professional photographer to take family photos of Aspen students’ families at the event. Literacy activities and pizza and drinks were part of the evening, which drew 87 people including volunteers. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
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Weekly Fishing Report: April 7, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The 2024-2025 license season began Monday, April 1. You will need a new license if you want to legally fish. It will expire March 31, 2025. Licenses can be obtained online or purchased at license vendors throughout the state. They can also be purchased at State Department of Game and Fish offices. If you have a Colorado fishing license, the same dates will apply.
Streamflows are slowly rising. Spring runoff has yet to really begin and is likely to still be several weeks away. It looks like it will start peaking in late May. There is a good snowpack Read More
Santa Fe Symphony: Enchanté April 9 At Meow Wolf
Santa Fe Symphony News:
The community is invited to attend Meow Wolf’s world-renowned concert venue 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, for an enchanting chamber performance in the House of Eternal Return.
Experience fascinating works by diverse composers performed by the Santa Fe Symphony Winds.
Tickets start at $25 and include entrance to the Meow Wolf exhibit prior to the performance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Scenes Of Pajarito Riding Club Visiting Pig & Fig
Members of the Pajarito Riding Club in White Rock saddled up Saturday morning despite the cold and wind to ride to Pig & Fig at 11 Sherwood Blvd. for some pastries and coffee. The riders are Antonya and Alyssa Sanders, Nancy Ambrosiano, Lena Lopatina, Laura Mullane and Deirdre Monroe. For those interested in learning more about the club, email pajaritoridingclub@gmail.com. Courtesy photo
Scene from Pajarito Riding Club members in White Rock outside Pig & Fig where they visited Saturday morning for some pastries and coffee. Pig & Fig’s owner and chef, Laura Crucet, center, came
Edition ONE Gallery Presents Poetry Reading & Book Signing For Author Cynthia West April 7 In Santa Fe
ART News:
Edition ONE Gallery Presents, Cynthia West – “Seed Keepers” Poetry Reading & Book Signing, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Location: 729 Canyon Road, Santa Fe NM 87501
Gallery Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information and print-ready images, contact Pilar Law at pilar@editiononegallery.com. (505).570.5385.
West, an iconic Santa Fe Poet and Artist, is well known for her visionary realist paintings and poetry. West is also skilled in photography, digital imaging, and book arts. Her home of fifty years, where she lives with her husband and family, is a healing center, Read More
‘Renewable Taos’ Announces Earth Day 2024 Events
Renewable Taos News:
TAOS — Renewable Taos, Inc. has announced plans for three days of Earth Day events aimed at education and involvement of the local Taos Community. This year’s Global Theme is “Our Planet vs. Plastics”.
Emphasis will be on reduction and elimination of plastic waste. Thanks to the generous support of Taos County and the Town of Taos, Taos Ski Valley, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, UNM-Taos, Guzman Energy and others, Renewable Taos is expecting a great turnout from the community for these events.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 20, 21 and 22, Renewable Taos, along with Read More
‘Cocoon’ Opening May 9 At SFCC Visual Arts Gallery
Al Kittel ‘Sunbeam’ Acrylic on Canvas 48”x48” 2022. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery will host a reception for “Cocoon”, a solo exhibition of the work of Al Kittel, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 in the Visual Arts Gallery, 6401 Richards Ave.
Al Kittel is an artist and painter whose work depicts her complex experience living with a progressive neurological condition called Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). FA is a physically debilitating and chronically fatiguing disease which also causes a shortened lifespan.
Her oldest brother, Aaron, was diagnosed Read More
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Hosts American Indian Week
Courtesy/Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center News:
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center starts its Spring cultural dance schedule this month, with dances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 2401 12th St. NW in Albuquerque.
The communmity is invited to join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for a full week of dances, art vendors, Miss Indian World, a Round Dance with Grammy award-winning pow wow groups, and more April 20-28 for American Indian Week.
‘Mayfest In The Mountains’ To Honor Veterans And Offer Family Fun In Red River This Memorial Day Weekend
RED RIVER News:
Red River is gearing up for an exciting Memorial Day weekend with the highly anticipated “Mayfest in the Mountains” event.
This family-oriented celebration will showcase everything Red River has to offer while honoring our veterans and fallen heroes through a mix of outdoor recreation, family-friendly activities, and special veteran-focused events.
Mayor Linda Calhoun expresses her enthusiasm about the upcoming event, noting that Mayfest in the Mountains will serve as a new tradition for many visitors and residents alike.
“We are thrilled to host Mayfest in the Mountains Read More
‘New Mexico Day’ At Balloon Fiesta Is Oct. 7, 2024
New Mexico residents receive free admission to flying events on Oct. 7 at Balloon Fiesta. Courtesy/AIBF
2024 Balloon Fiesta News:
ALBUQUERQUE —The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Inc., a 501-C-3 Not-For-Profit New Mexico Corporation, announced that Monday, Oct. 7 will be “New Mexico Day” at the Balloon Fiesta!
New Mexico residents who show either a photo ID or a utility bill with a New Mexico address will receive free admission to Monday’s flying events.
The Balloon Fiesta’s volunteer board of directors unanimously voted for “New Mexico Day”.
“Balloon Fiesta is so appreciative Read More