Members of the Aspen Elementary School student choir stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper office this afternoon to sing Christmas Carols and brighten the season for the news team. The students also sang for other businesses. They sounded beautiful and their efforts were greatly appreciated! Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Fun Outings
Happening This Week At SALA Event Center Dec. 21-24
SALA News:
SALA Event Center, renowned for its commitment to providing captivating entertainment experiences, is thrilled to announce a spectacular lineup of holiday-themed events taking place this week.
Thursday, Dec. 21: The Enchanting Adventures of Wonka – Prepare to be swept away as the whimsical journey of Wonka continues with spellbinding shows at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Immerse yourself in a world of pure imagination and holiday magic.
Friday, Dec. 22: More Wonka Wonders – Due to popular demand, Wonka’s adventures persist with performances at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Don’t Read More
The Adobe Theater Presents The Mountaintop Opens Jan. 19
Courtesy/Adobe Theater
The Adobe Theater News:
The Adobe Theater presents The Mountaintop by Katori Hall with performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Jan. 19-Feb. 11, 2024. Pay What You Will performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8.
The Mountaintop, is a fictional, edgy, controversial, thought-provoking play, which takes place in the motel room of Martin Luther King Jr. on the night before his assassination. Dr. King is played by Marcus Ivey (you may have seen his sterling performance in Blood Knot) and the maid is played by Nicee Wagner (recently seen in The Hollow Read More
New Year’s Eve Skate Celebration At Los Alamos Ice Rink
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Ice Rink is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration to welcome the New Year.
The party begins at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 and comes to a close at 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
Music may be heard into the late evening hours by neighboring residents. However, all are welcome to join the festivities. Complete with a minicarnival, music, popcorn, bubbling cider and a Ball Drop countdown at midnight, the Ice Rink is the perfect place to ring in the New Year.
General admission is $4 per youth and senior, and $6 per adult, as well as a $4 skate rental fee.
For more information, contact Read More
Pajarito Mountain Has Opened More Than Half Of Terrain!
View of trails at Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain
Lots of snow falls on Pajarito Mountain and the lodge deck. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain
PAJARITO News:
Pajarito Mountain opened Dec. 15 with over half its trails in operation, thanks to 15 plus inches of snow that fell in 24 hours.
The mountain operations crew worked tirelessly to get the most terrain going for opening day.
For all the information on lifts and trails, visit the snow report at the Pajarito website.
Pajarito Winter Schedule:
- Dec. 15-17 Open;
- Dec. 22 – Jan. 7 Open;
- Jan. 11-15 Open;
- Jan. 18 – Feb. 11 Open
LALT To Present ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ Jan. 2-27
What else could possibly go wrong? To find out, attend the Los Alamos Little Theatre’s production of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ Jan. 12-27 at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields and directed by Seona Zimmerman. ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ presents the members of the hapless Cornley Drama Society as they attempt to perform a murder mystery… Courtesy/LALT Read More
USA Today: Red River 5th Best Destination For Snow
Red River News:
The Town of Red River Office of Economic Development & Tourism is proud to announce that it has been named the 5th Best Destination for Snow in a recent USA Today poll.
This prestigious recognition solidifies Red River’s reputation as a premier winter destination that offers a magical snowfall experience like no other.
Known for its picturesque snow-covered landscapes and abundance of winter activities, Red River embraces the true essence of the winter season. From exciting snowshoeing adventures to thrilling skiing and sledding activities, visitors to Red River are Read More
Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Gathers For 2023 Holiday Party
Director Maurice Sheppard of The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment introduces a song during their holiday performance at the Rotary Club Winter Holiday Party Dec. 12 at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull
The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment perform for the Rotary Club of Los Alamos during its Winter Holiday Party Dec. 12 at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull
By LINDA HULL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
With Peace on Earth as the theme, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos held its Winter Holiday Party at Cottonwood on the Greens Dec. 12.
Peace on Earth is not only traditional to the holiday season, Read More
Purgatory Resort: Winter 2023 Holiday Festivities
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PURGATORY News:
DURANGO, Colo. — Purgatory Resort, one of Colorado’s most family-friendly and best-value ski resorts, is excited to announce a festive holiday lineup with signature events, on-mountain activities, family-friendly entertainment, lodging, shopping, dining and more.
The Village Plaza base area is a magical place to ring in the new year with Santa and Mrs. Claus, followed by the torchlight parade and New Year’s Eve fireworks over the San Juan Mountains.
Purgatory 2023 Holiday Schedule
Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit the Mountain: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. Read More
LALOE And Santa Fe Harmonizers To Perform Jan. 26-27
The LALOE with the help of some members of the Santa Fe Harmonizers ushered in the holiday season at the White Rock Baptist Church potluck dinner on Friday night. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
The LALOE and SFH joined to celebrate the season with 2 hours of song last Saturday at Smith’s MarketPlace. Volunteers ringing the Salvation Army Red Kettle bell will bring in thousands of dollars to help those in need within Los Alamos County through the work of Self Help, Inc. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
It really is the most wonderful time of the year, especially for barbershop Read More