Fun Outings

Cosmic Frontiers: Stephen Hawking & The Universe April 27-28, 2024

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New Mexico Consortium News:

The New Mexico Consortium is hosting Cosmic Frontiers: Stephen Hawking & The Universe, a two-day event April 27-28, 2024 centered around scientist Stephen Hawking.

The event, the first in a planned yearly ‘Cosmic Frontiers’ series, brings together eminent cosmologists and astrophysicists who worked with or were mentored by Professor Stephen Hawking. There will be a screening of the 1992 Sundance Grand Jury award winning theatrical documentary, A Brief History of Time, based on Hawking’s best-selling book of the same name.

There will be a Q&A with the Read More

County Seeks Community Input For White Rock Skate Park Improvement Project To Replace Modular Elements

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) has begun the project to replace the modular elements for the White Rock Skate Park (99 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock). American Ramp Company (ARC), in partnership with CSD, is seeking the community’s input on the design and type of modular elements to install.  

The County Council approved the White Rock Skate Park improvement project as part of the Capital Improvement Project budget for 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and staffing and supply shortages, the project was delayed. ARC was selected by CSD in February 2023 Read More

AtomiComedy Show At Muy Salsas Saturday Night

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Taylor Cheek at the December AtomiComedy show, will emcee this Saturday’s show at Muy Salsas. Photo by Thomas Graves

Atomicomedy News:

Hey, Los Alamosans! Come get your funny bone tickled with a night of AtomiComedy Saturday, Feb. 17, at Muy Salsas, 1315 Trinity Drive.

Tickets are $10, available at the door, for this evening with eight comedians. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m.. Or come early and have dinner before the show.

David Zimmermann organized the evening, his second AtomiComedy production in Los Alamos.

“Santa Fe has Wayward Comedy and I thought we should have something Read More

Amazing Astrophotography Showcased At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium Feb. 16

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Sunflower Galaxy (Messier 63) by Sergey Trudolyubov.  

PEEC News:

Marvel at the beauty of the cosmos during the astrophotography showcase at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16 at the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium.

Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. Local photographers Frasier and Cathy Goff, Sergey Trudolyubov, and Glen Wurden will unveil their captivating images of eclipses, deep sky objects, and more, inviting audiences to marvel at the celestial wonders captured through their lenses. Admission to this showcase is $8 for adults and $6 for children. Please note that planetarium programs are not Read More

Scenes Today From Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

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Scene this morning from Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/webcam

Scene this morning from Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/webcam

Scene this morning from Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/webcam

Scene this morning from Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/webcam

Scene this morning from Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/webcam Read More

Posts From The Road: Acoustic America Musical Instrument Museum

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F-4 Mandolin: The F-4 mandolin made by Gibson is owned by prominent mandolin player David Grisman. Shown in the photo are Grisman and Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead in 1990. Grisman owns several mandolins and many of his instruments are included in the Acoustic America exhibit. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Acoustic America: Shown is an interior view of the public space and lobby area at the Musical Instrument Museum in Scottsdale, Ariz. The banners displayed all featured images from the Acoustic America exhibit, which will run until Sept. 15, 2024, at the museum. Photo by Gary Read More