Fun Outings

Red River To Replace Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally With Mayfest In The Mountains Family Friendly Event

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RED RIVER News:

RED RIVER — Red River extends a formal invitation to all community members and visitors for the highly anticipated Mayfest in the Mountains.

This transformative event marks a significant shift in the community calendar, replacing the Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally.

Mayfest in the Mountains promises a refined and family-friendly experience with a focus on community engagement and cultural celebration.

Mayor Linda Calhoun expresses her enthusiasm for this groundbreaking event, stating, “Mayfest in the Mountains embodies the spirit of our community, fostering Read More

DCA To Host Lunar New Year Celebrations Feb. 4

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DCA News:

The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) hosts Lunar New Year 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 at Museum of International Folk Art. 

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and Asian New Year traditions. Free admission for NM residents all day.

The theme will be the ‘Asian Lunar New Year’. The hands-on art activity will be making printed cards and origami.

Families are invited to stay for the free Museum-wide celebration of the Lunar New Year starting at 1 p.m., featuring the Quang Minh Temple Lion Dance Group Parade at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. and Taiko Drumming performance at 2 and 3 p.m. by Santa Fe Read More

Santa Fe Opera Guild Presents Der Rosenkavalier: ‘An Old-fashioned Viennese Waltz, Sweet Yet Saucy’

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Santa Fe Opera Guild News:

The Santa Fe Opera Guild presents Der Rosenkavalier: “An Old-fashioned Viennese Waltz, Sweet Yet Saucy” featuring presenter Desirée Mays,  6-7:30 p.m. Friday, March at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 107 W. Barcelona Road in Santa Fe.

Dr. Bernadette Snider, the Guild’s President said, “We are pleased to welcome Desirée Mays as the second presenter in our Lecture Series this year. Ms. Mays brings a wealth of knowledge about opera to her presentations and we are looking forward to hearing her insights on Der Rosenkavalier.” 

Der Rosenkavalier: “An  Read More

Enjoy Monthly Dinner And Movie While Helping LAFC

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LAFC News:

The community is invited to Los Alamos Family Council’s (LAFC) first monthly dinner and a movie fundraiser Tuesday, Feb. 13. The event includes frito pie and a movie at SALA Event Center.

Every month on the Second Tuesday of the month, LAFC will host this dinner and a movie fundraiser. Proceeds will support the programs at the Counseling Center and Youth Activity Centers.

Make the Second Tuesday Movie Night a monthly night on the town!

Dinner will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. The movie will start at 6 p.m.

Tickets are limited – so buy yours now by clicking here. Read More

Joe Jencks In Concert Sunday At Unitarian Church

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CONCERT News:

International touring musician and songwriter Joe Jencks returns to Los Alamos for a concert at the Unitarian Church at 4p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28. Tickets are $20 in advance and at the door. Advance tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/jj-012824

Jencks will also lead the morning service at the Unitarian Church at 10:30 a.m., with spoken word and musical reflections on making a pragmatic commitment to personal and communal growth, informed by the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jencks sings with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel. Read More

High Desert Winds Santa Fe Presents Second Concert Of 2023-2024 Season Sunday Feb. 4

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HDW News:

High Desert Winds (HDW) Santa Fe will present its second concert of the 2023-24 Season at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at the St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave., in Santa Fe.

Under the baton of Dr. Jan Gaynor, the performance will celebrate New Mexico and the southwest with music by Morton Gould, Robert Sheldon, Roland Barrett and John Mackey.

Also featured will be the premiere of Jordan Grigg’s “Land of Hope and Beauty, a musical history of New Mexico” 

Admission is free with donations gratefully accepted.

For more information, visit www.HighDesertWinds.org Read More

Posts From The Road: Frederic C. Hamilton Building

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Looking Up: When entering the Frederic C. Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum, visitors step into a large space which includes a spacious lobby, a gift shop, and this view of the stairs and open space when looking up. These views set the tone for a very unique museum visit. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Visitors can be seen walking down the stairs from the second level and other visitors on an upper level in the background. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

We have been off of the road and close to home for a few weeks during December Read More

PEEC’s Great Adventure Summer Camps Begin June 10

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Scene from a previous PEEC Summer Camp. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

PEEC has announced that registration is open for its exciting lineup of summer camps. Starting June 10, these camps are designed to ignite a love for nature and adventure, giving children the opportunity to explore the outdoors, make new friends and create lasting memories.

Check out the summer camps PEEC has to offer this year:

  • Pathfinders (Grades 1-3): Start your child’s summer of excitement at PEEC! This outdoor adventure camp promises a thrilling connection with nature and the environment. From exploring canyons around
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