Fun Outings

Snowy Season In Colorado’s Mesa Verde Country

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MESA VERDE COUNTRY News:

CORTEZ, Colo. — Colorado is known for its winter adventure, but if you haven’t checked out Mesa Verde Country in the Southwest corner of the state, you’re missing out. During the snowy season, this area of the Four Corners region boasts moderate temperatures that provide the perfect backdrop for winter adventure.

Experiences to enjoy in Mesa Verde Country during the wintertime:

Fat Biking

Southwest Colorado is one of the most popular mountain biking destinations in the country, and there’s no reason to give up the sport when the snow flies thanks to fat Read More

Y Announces Holiday Movie Night Friday Dec. 9

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Courtesy/Family YMCA

The Family YMCA News:

Enjoy the holidays and spread good will by attending the Y’s Holiday Movie Night Dec. 9 at SALA, 2551 Central Ave.

This is the Y’s final fundraising “wrap” for the year; ticket proceeds support our scholarship program that is helping 100 people! They still need to raise $5,000 to meet this year’s need for assistance.

Purchase tickets in advance at Eventbrite.com/Y Holiday Movie Night. Sponsorship levels also are available: be a Director, Producer or Screenwriter with tickets included, or be a “Cast Member” donor if you can’t make the show but want to Read More

Last ‘Dark Night’ Of 2022 Saturday At Overlook Park

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Triangulum Galaxy. Photo by Jeremy Best

Pajarito Astronomers News:

Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.

Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Fields Saturday night, Nov. 19, at Overlook Park in White Rock.

This is the last Dark Night for 2022. Since it will be dark early (and cold) volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jupiter and Saturn will be visible before

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Co+op Market To Host Giving & Gifting Fair Nov. 27

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Co+op News:

Black Friday … Small Business Saturday … Cyber Monday … Giving Tuesday … if you’ve started thinking about holiday presents and end-of-year donations, you’re in good company.

This year, the Los Alamos Cooperative Market (Co+op) is helping community members fulfill their December to-do lists with a “Giving & Gifting Fair” Nov. 27, the Sunday between Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday.

Noon to 4 p.m., local nonprofits and area farmers, artists and other vendors will set up shop inside and around the Co-op at 95 Entrada Dr. 

Shoppers will be able to purchase Read More

Festival Of Trees At Betty Ehart Senior Center Saturday

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Vendor Sue Souza, along with all of the vendors will donate an item for the raffle. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Vendor Ambercare will offer a gift basket with more than a dozen items. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO

This year, you can attend a wonderful holiday gift fair, supporting a great cause and helping small, home-based businesses, all at the same time.

The Festival of Trees returns to the Betty Ehart Senior Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday. The event includes pictures with Santa, a silent auction of more than 80 items, and a mini mall Read More

New Mexico Named Among Must-Visit Destinations In 2023

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ShanDien Sonwai LaRance. Courtesy/Lonely Planet

NMTD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) has announced that Global travel authority Lonely Planet recently unveiled its selections of top destinations from around the world to visit in 2023, naming New Mexico as a featured destination in the “Learn” category.

New Mexico was 1 of 3 U.S. destination to earn the prestigious designation of Best in Travel for 2023. Alaska and Boise, Idaho, also were named to the Best in Travel 2023 by Lonely Planet. 

For its 18th iteration of the Best In Travel collection, Lonely Planet reimagined Read More

‘Nutcracker In The Land Of Enchantment’ Brings Christmas Cheer To National Hispanic Cultural Center Dec. 16-18

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NHCC News:

Experience the traditional Nutcracker story with a Nuevomexicano twist this holiday season, as the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) and Festival Ballet Albuquerque present Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment. 

Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment is choreographed by Patricia Dickinson Wells. The beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with elements of the state’s heritage and traditions added to the story.

These New Mexican touches include Spanish dancers, and characters that include Southwestern snakes,

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Light Among Ruins Illuminates Jemez Historic Site Dec. 9-10

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DCA News:

The ruins of Giusewa Pueblo and San José de los Jemez Mission will be decorated with hundreds of farolitos.

Both evenings feature traditional Native American flute music and Jemez Pueblo dancers performing between two illuminating bonfires. The Site will also host an arts and crafts fair and have food available for purchase. 

Shuttles from parking stations throughout Jemez Springs will be provided. Those planning to walk to and from the event are encouraged to bring a flashlight and wear reflective clothing.

Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children 16 and younger.

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Affordable Arts At Fuller Lodge Art Center Nov. 25-Jan. 5

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The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) announces Affordable Arts 2022. An annual favorite, shoppers will find gifts to fit their budget from a variety of artists from around Northern New Mexico. With 27 new artists in the shop as well as returning favorites, ‘you’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list’. Affordable Arts opens Black Friday with special hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and then returns 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Shop Small Saturday. There will be door prizes, special guests and events throughout the weekend so be sure to stop in. Affordable Arts continues until Jan. 5 with holiday hours Read More

The Family YMCA Hosts Vendor Pop-Up Sale Nov. 26 In Support Of Shop Local, Shop Small Movement

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Courtesy/Family YMCA

Featured vendors: Claire Spring and Shelley Brown ‘Lights in the Woods’ will be at the Family YMCA vendor sale Saturday, Nov. 26. Courtesy/Family YMCA

The Family YMCA News:

In support of the shop local, shop small movement as advocated by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Saturday, The Family YMCA is hosting a vendor sale to enhance shopping options.

The sale, along with a food truck, will take place the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.

At the event, and now, the Y is selling raffle tickets for a Holiday Bag stuffed with goodies and Aggies Basketball Read More