Fun Outings

NPS: Fall Elk Hunts Increase At Valles Caldera

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NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — Starting in 2023, fall elk hunt licenses for Valles Caldera National Preserve (Unit 6B) will increase from 265 to 350 tags — a 32 percent increase from the current 2022 season and a 67 percent increase since the National Park Service began managing the park unit in 2015.

The New Mexico State Game Commission approved this change at a recent meeting. The additional 85 elk tags are for antlerless hunts, open only to New Mexico residents.

“Valles Caldera offers a truly one-of-a-kind hunting experience. This change will provide more New Mexicans with the opportunity to put Read More

A Year With Frog & Toad Dec. 3 At Santa Fe Playhouse

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Santa Fe Playhouse News:

SANTA FE — Frog and Toad are the amphibious best buddies from Arnold Lobel’s well-loved children’s books.

The pair takes to the stage in ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’, with music by Robert Reale, and book and lyrics by Willie Reale, opening at Santa Fe Playhouse 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Previews are Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2.

A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards in 2003, including Best Musical. Co-directed by Patrick MacDonald and Emily Rankin, “it’s a family-friendly romp about friendship, appreciating our differences, and loving unconditionally Read More

$10 Million Awarded To 14 Capital Outlay Projects In New Mexico MainStreet And Arts & Cultural Districts

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NMEDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) and New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) have awarded $10 million in Capital Outlay funding to 14 MainStreet and Arts & Cultural Districts for community revitalization projects.

The NMMS Capital Outlay program funds the planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure upgrades in targeted public investment areas. Projects directly support economic growth, property renovation, business development and job creation.

“Capital Outlay investments are an important economic driver because they upgrade

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NHCC Hosts Two Nights Of Flamenco Nov. 11-12

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NHCC News:

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is hosting two nights of flamenco, 8 p.m. Nov. 11 and 4 p.m. Nov. 12, as the NHCC and the National Institute of Flamenco present Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company in Çiertas Danças.

The performance features spirited collaborations between invited artists Rafael Estévez and Valeriano Paños and musical guests Alicia Morales and Ángel Ruíz. 

The powerhouse Albuquerque flamenco company will showcase new choreographies by Estévez and Paños featuring music created collaboratively among Estévez, Paños, Yjastros Artistic Read More

NPS: Capulin Volcano National Monument Hosts Special Artist In Residence Events For November 2022

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Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of northeastern New Mexico. The views are spectacular day or night, with views of four different states from the volcanic rim and one of the darkest night skies in the country. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

The National Park Service (NPS) and Capulin Volcano are hosting November Artist in Residence composer Dr. John Sichel.

Dr. Sichel will be spending the month exploring the sights and sounds of Capulin Volcano and take that inspiration home with him to include in future compositions.

Dr. Read More

LA Bike Team Shines At Manzano Mountain Madness

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Los Alamos athletes earn three of the top spots on the podium Saturday at the New Mexico Interscholastic Cycling League (NMICL) season finals. From left, Sasho McDowell (4th place), Ian McLean (1st place), and Seb Koglin (5th place) finish in the top five spots in a highly competitive field of youth cyclists. Courtesy photo 

Cullen McLean celebrates his victory on the top of the podium against a large field of 6th grade competitors from across the state of NM. Courtesy photo

By PAULA KNEPPER
Coach
Los Alamos Youth Mountain Bike Team

Nine Los Alamos high and middle school mountain bike team members Read More

Cranksgiving Pedal-Powered Food Drive In Santa Fe Nov. 12

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CRANKSGIVING News:

SANTA FE — Last year was Santa Fe’s biggest Cranksgiving yet, with riders donating the equivalent of 5.5 tons of food to The Food Depot! For 2023, organizers hope to top those results and have issued a public call for MORE TURKEYS.

Saturday Nov. 12 cyclists of all ages and abilities will gather in the Railyard under the Water Tower, for the start of the prestigious 14th Annual Cranksgiving in Santa Fe. Also on that day, the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile will be joining us the Railyard. Visitors will be able to tour this unique car and one lucky Cranksgiving participant will even get to Read More

LAAC Winter Arts & Crafts Fair Early Bird Application: Today!

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Today is the application deadline to get the $25 Early Bird Discount for the Dec. 3 Los Alamos Arts Council 2022 Arts & Crafts Fair. The last chance to apply is Nov. 19! Members of the public who would like to volunteer for the Fair, exhibit or fair juries, hang exhibits, work the front desk or other events, email Emma Jo at events@laac-flac.org. Courtesy/Los Alamos Arts Council  Read More

Pets Of The Week: Lily And Paprika

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Paprika is the purrfect color palette for the season and this small 7-month-old 4lb. tortoiseshell is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to pumpkin-spice up your autumn days and purr on your lap all winter. Her adoption fee is waived and walk-in adopters are welcome 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Visit www.espanolahumane.org, or call 505.753.8662. Courtesy/EH

Lily is a pint-sized confection of pibble perfection. This 1-year-old 46lb. pocket pittie is like the common denominator of the shelter and a staff favorite: she gets along with everyone. Lily is the ‘yes girl’ Read More