Fun Outings

Karen Wray Gallery Presents ‘The Art Of Peter Krusko’

Artist Peter Krusko will show his work at an opening reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at The Karen Wray Gallery. The exhibit will be available through Oct. 12, 2023. Courtesy/The Karen Wray Gallery

By AMANDA SANCHEZ
Los Alamos

“Making Art is linked to my capacity to feel” – Peter Krusko’

The Karen Wray Gallery will welcome the community to the opening reception for Peter Krusko’s Solo Art Exhibition 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. The exhibit will be available through Oct. 12, 2023.

An artist and fine arts educator from New York

Before moving to Santa Fe 19 years ago, Krusko enjoyed Read More

Scenes From 2nd Annual Secret City Car Show Hosted By 420 Teatime Saturday In White Rock

Scene from the 2nd Annual Secret City Car Show hosted by 420 Teatime Saturday in the parking lot at 35 Rover Blvd. in White Rock. The event included live music, local vendors, car competition and cash prizes. Courtesy photo

Scene from the 2nd Annual Secret City Car Show hosted by 420 Teatime Saturday in the parking lot at 35 Rover Blvd. in White Rock. Courtesy photo

Scene from the Secret City Car Show held Saturday in White Rock. Courtesy photo

Scene from the Secret City Car Show held Saturday in White Rock. Courtesy photo

Scene from the Secret City Car Show held Saturday in White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More

Posts From The Road: Grand Canyon Drive Through

Grand View: Our first view of the Grand Canyon during our visit Aug. 19 was from Yavapai Point. Any view of the Grand Canyon is magnificent when one first walks up to the rim and gazes across this amazing canyon. A Geology Museum is also located at Yavapai Point, which offers spectacular panoramic views of the canyon and the geological features within the Grand  Canyon. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Grand Canyon Village: A view from the rim trail near Grand Canyon Village reveals the incoming change in weather caused by the hurricane making landfall at San Diego the day we visited the canyon. Read More

Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Hosts Charity Breakfast Sept. 3

Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road. Photo by Laura Tryboski

By LAURA TRYBOSKI 
Sheriff’s Posse Lodge

Y’all head on over to our September Charity Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3!

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse are stewards of the historical lodge at 650 North Mesa Road. We host a monthly charity breakfast that supports local Los Alamos County non-profit organizations. Profits from our breakfasts are given to the charity being hosted.

This year we have hosted:

  • The 4-H Club;
  • NJROTC;
  • Lemonade Living;
  • Habitat for Humanity; and
  • The Pony Club.

Our Sept. 3 breakfast Read More

Aspencade Returns With Fresh Face In 2023, Putting Spotlight On Autumn Colors And Live Music In Red River

Red River News:

RED RIVER — Aspencade, formerly known as the Red River Folk Festival at Aspencade, is set to make its much-anticipated comeback in 2023, bringing a fresh face to the beloved boutique festival.

Taking place over four days at the peak of the aspen trees changing to their vibrant autumn hues, this unique event promises a memorable experience for music lovers and craft enthusiasts alike. 

With live music filling the crisp fall air and artisan craft vendors lining the park, Aspencade showcases the very best of New Mexico and Southwest craftsmanship. Visitors can expect to find a Read More

Credit Unions Join Forces To Bring 80’s Night To Summer Concert With ‘Those Crazy Nights’ Journey Tribute Band

‘Those Crazy Nights’ Journey Tribute Band to headline the Summer Concert this Friday night at Ashley Pond Park.  Courtesy/Sancre Productions

By Sancre Productions:

The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe is going back in time for 80’s night, thanks to local credit unions: Zia Credit Union, Del Norte Credit Union, State Employees Credit Union and Los Alamos Public Schools Credit Union.

Headliner “Those Crazy Nights” feature a stellar lineup of nationally touring musicians who brilliantly embody the spirit of Journey! Get those mullets styled and wipe the Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At SALA Event Center

On the job in Los Alamos employees Magaly Veleta, left, and Giselle Sosa greet moviegoers Monday at SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave. The renovated theater is a versatile space catering to community and business presentations, birthday parties, movies nights and more. Visit salalosalamos.com for details. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More

Celebrate 2023 Bear Festival In Los Alamos Aug. 25-26

Bear Dinner Aug. 25. Courtesy/PEEC 

COUNTY News:

New Mexico is home to approximately 5,000 to 6,000 black bears (Ursus americanus)—the official state animal of New Mexico—and this August, Los Alamos will once again feature the annual celebration of our wildlife neighbors at Bear Festival, presented by Century Bank.

Hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Bear Dinner and Bear Festival is Aug. 25-26 and will feature a lively, interactive celebration of the life, habits and diets of the New Mexico black bear.

“We’re thrilled to welcome back such an iconic, fun and educational Read More

SFO Announces Return Of Opera In The Park Sept. 10

Ailyn Pérez performs on stage in the role of Rusalka at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Curtis Brown

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera is pleased to announce the return of Opera in the Park. A free and public screening of Antonín Dvořák’s Rusalka will take place at the Santa Fe Railyard Park at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10. This event is part of the opera’s 66th Festival Season celebrations and ongoing commitment to bringing the joy of opera to the communities of New Mexico. 

Opera in the Park

In Santa Fe, a free screening of Dvořák’s Rusalka will take place at the Railyard Park in Santa Fe. Lawn seating Read More