Fun Outings

Season Passes Now On Sale At Pajarito Mountain Providing Access To More Than 5,000 Acres Of Skiing

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Guests can receive the guaranteed lowest price of the season now through May 5 at Pajarito. Courtesy/pajarito

Pajarito Mountain News:

Starting today, guests can lock in the guaranteed lowest price on 2023/2024 season passes at Pajarito and other Power Pass mountains, all while enjoying powder turns this spring and some of the best conditions in years.

Pajarito opened Jan. 21, and has received 114” of snow so far this season, with fantastic conditions all season long.

With products starting as low as $249 for adults (and FREE for kids ages 12 and younger), the Power Pass is the season pass for Read More

African Library Project Upcoming Fundraiser At SALA Today

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KIWANIS News:

Two movies filmed in Africa will be shown at the SALA Event Center (former Reel Deal) today, March 20, to help raise funds needed for the cost of shipping eight school libraries to Malawi later this month.

Tickets for the movies may be purchased in advance online here. Tickets also may be purchased at the door.

Schedule for the evening is as follows:

  • 4-4:30 p.m. Doors open. Snacks, drinks, African items available for purchase in the lobby.
  • 4:30-6:10 p.m. Movie Duma will be shown. (100 minutes)
  • 6-6:45 p.m. Snacks, drinks, African items available for purchase in the lobby.
  • 6:30-8:15
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Posts From The Road: Southwest New Mexico Backroads

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Windmill: A windmill surrounded by cacti and desert grasslands adds to a colorful sunset in January in the City of Rocks State Park between Silver City and Deming. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Gila Mountains: A portion of the Gila Mountains north of Silver City, N.M the ranges of rugged peaks and valleys of the region. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Horses: Horses graze in a small pasture near Chloride, N.M. The area remains home to one of few remaining mines in the state. As mining has diminished, this area is now home to many ranches and some farming. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: March 15, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

The ice-fishing season is likely over. Eagle Nest Lake, Fenton Lake and Lake Maloya all closed to ice fishing last week. The only lakes where they may still be ice fishing would be small, high-elevation lakes like Cabresto near Questa and Hopewell Lake between Tres Piedras and Tierra Amarilla. Use extreme caution this time of year before venturing on to any ice.

Streams and rivers should soon start to rise with runoff from the melting snowpack. To get some idea of what to expect, check out conditions in Southwestern New Mexico. Spring runoff Read More

Aspen PTO Hosts Spring Fling Carnival Friday March 17

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Aspen School News:

The Los Alamos community is invited to join Aspen Elementary School 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, March 17 for a fun night for the family.

This carnival-style event is geared toward elementary aged kids however there are many games suitable for younger and older children.

There will even be a bouncy house and cake walk. Games cost 2-4 tickets, which can be purchased that evening ($10 for 50) or a “play all night” bracelet for $30.

Even The Hillstompers will be making an appearance.

There also will be a silent auction full of generous donations from local companies and beyond. Some items Read More

Community Invited To Multicultural Festival March 15

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LAPS News:

The community is invited to attend the10th annual Multicultural Festival, Around the World in White Rock. This year the event is 5 p.m. Wedensday, March 15 at Piñon Elementary School.

Presented jointly by Chamisa Elementary and Piñon Elementary Schools, the festival features dance, music, games, crafts and food tastings. This year will feature Brazil, Chile, China, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Korea, Norway, Uzbekistan and Cochiti Pueblo.

There also will be performances by Elias Davila, a hoop dancer from San Ildefonso Pueblo, Dance Arts Los Alamos Scottish Highland Read More

Friends Of History Announce Walking Tours Of Historic Downtown Santa Fe And Docent Training

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Friends of History News:

SANTA FE – Friends of History, the nonprofit volunteer organization of the New Mexico History Museum, has announced scheduled walking tours of historic downtown Santa Fe will resume Saturday, April 1.

Tour tickets are affordable and proceeds benefit the History Museum’s public programs and activities.

Friends of History walking tour docents are volunteer storytellers and the only Santa Fe guides trained under the auspices of the New Mexico History Museum, with dozens of hours of online training, self-study and supervised practice.

Spring 2023 training for new Read More

Wise Fool New Mexico To Host Spring Circus Cabaret April 1

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Courtesy/Wise Fool

ART News:

SANTA FE — Join Santa Fe’s community circus for an April Fool’s show – for real! Wise Fool New Mexico is hosting a circus show full of trickery, foolery, and all-around fun during their annual Spring Cabaret at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 1.

This captivating evening, showcasing a variety of artists and different disciplines is one that you won’t want to miss! Join their performers, coaches and students for a playful, family friendly evening of circus tricks!

This show is an opportunity for our community members to share the circus skills they learn at Wise Fool! Performers Read More