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Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 14, 2022

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

The forecast for the coming week is for much colder temperatures with lows in the teens and highs below freezing. In some of the higher elevations, lows could reach below zero.

Such frigid temperatures could be beneficial for those anglers who like to fish through the ice. Nearly if not all of the lakes that are popular ice-fishing destinations have frozen over, but the ice is not yet thick enough to safely fish on. A week of below-freezing temperatures may be just the thing needed to thicken the ice to where it is safe.

Lakes found on State Parks Read More

Elementary School Choirs To Sing Noon Today At BESC

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Some do good deed-ers dropped by the Betty Ehart Senior Center this past weekend to tie one on for the holidays. The ‘facelift’ caused some holiday joy to start the week. Today, Dec. 14, two elementary choirs will sing at noon for any seniors who want a golden, melodious intermission for their day. Courtesy/Bernadette Lauritzen

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Adobe Theater Presents ‘A New Year’s Eve Cabaret’ Dec. 31

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Adobe Theater News:

The Adobe Theater presents “An Adobe New Year’s Eve Cabaret” at 5:15 p.m., Dec. 31, 2022.

Ticket includes catered hors d’oeuvres by Scott Sharot and beverages. Enjoy also a fabulous SILENT AUCTION – including artwork, dining gift cards, a balloon ride … and much more. 

The formidable Lorri Layle Oliver and Philip J. Shortell sing 25 Broadway and Movie “standards”, some very familiar, some not so familiar. They will be accompanied by pianist Joel Gelpe.

Note: After 65 years of live theater in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, the Adobe Theater is in potential danger of going dark. Read More

Angel Fire Resort Will Open For Winter Season Friday

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Courtesy/Angel Fire Resort

Courtesy/Angel Fire Resort

AFR News:

ANGEL FIRE — Angel Fire Resort, Northern New Mexico’s premier family vacation destination, announced today they will kick off the ski season this Friday, Dec. 16.

The mountain operations team has been taking advantage of the colder temperatures throughout the past four weeks making snow in anticipation of this year’s opening. The resort plans to open 3.5 miles of beginner terrain, 3 intermediate blue trails on the backside, 3 Chairlifts – including The Chile Express, The Southwest Flyer and Lift #2. This will provide top of Read More

Family Science Days Return To New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Over Winter Break

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NMDCA News:

Winter break is nearly upon us, but there are plenty of opportunities for kids to continue learning about science even after school lets out. Join us at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) for a series of Family Science Days over winter break.

Family Science Days are opportunities for kids ages 0 to 9 years old and their families to dive into scientific topics with hands-on activities, books, and story times facilitated by NMMNHS staff and volunteers. 

These programs are free with Museum admission and are accessible on a drop-in basis on days when they’re Read More

Museum Hill Invites Visitors To Holiday Stroll Dec. 16

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MIAC News:

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Museum of International Folk Art, and the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens are back with the Winter Glow Holiday Stroll. Admission to the museums is free 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. 

Each site has offerings for the evening—ornament making, cookies, hot cocoa and even a farolito workshop!

Schedule of events 

Museum of International Folk Art 

Luminarias will line the museum’s entrance, and the museum will offer ginger cookies and hot cider. 

4:30-6:30 p.m.: Make and Take Your Farolito Workshop.  

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture 

Luminarias will line Read More

Learn What It Takes To Be A LASRC Ski Racer Dec. 20

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Learn what it takes and what it’s like to be a ski racer in Los Alamos Ski Race Club during a zoom meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20.

LASRC News:

Mark your calendar for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 to learn what it takes and what it’s like to be a ski racer in Los Alamos Ski Racen  Club (LASRC).

An informal zoom meeting will be held to welcome new skiers with existing members and coaching staff. Questions are welcome.

With winter in the air and snow on the mind, the LASRC team will be starting the training season Jan, 7, 2023, most likely at Sipapu mountain.

Unless mother nature provides a good couple of storms before Read More

‘Oh! The Gestalt Of It All’ – Free Artist’s Workshop & Lecture

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7000 BC’s Between the Panels series presents ‘The Gestalt of It All’ Dec. 10. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Albuquerque-based independent comic creators 7000 BC is hosting a free artist’s workshop and lecture at Mesa Public Library 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.

The workshop will be offered both in person and online, so attendees can choose to participate in the format they’re most comfortable with. Appropriate for teens and adults. 

This workshop is from 7000 BC’s Between the Panels series in which comic-themed topics are presented and explored in a fun and educational setting. This Read More

Nearly Foot Of Snow Falls In 24 Hours At Purgatory

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Courtesy/Purgatory

PURGATORY News:

Purgatory is excited to report nearly a foot of new snow in the last 24 hours. Purgatory received 9 inches overnight, bringing storm totals to 10 inches over the past week. More snow is expected Wednesday, with additional storms expected Friday and early next week.

We’ve had excellent early-season conditions thanks to Purgatory’s significant investment in snowmaking and a little help from Mother Nature, who has brought cold temperatures and consistent snow since early November.

Lifts 1, 2, 7 and 13 are open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with skiing on 12 Read More

Mesa Top Games And Toys Is Gamer’s Haven!

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Mesa Top Games and Toys Owner Carolyn Cowan in her store at 1247 Central. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The electronic Ferris wheel is a centerpiece at Mesa Top Games and Toys. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Grab the board games and bags of dice and head over to Mesa Top Games and Toys at 1247 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos next to Boomerang Consignment. Why? Because it’s a gamer’s haven!

Owner Carolyn Cowan is offering a variety of programs Thursday through Sunday. While things officially kick off at Read More