Fun Outings

Review: The Game Is Afoot In LALT’s Bird In The Hand

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

The game is afoot at Betty Ehart Senior Center. Los Alamos Little Theater set up the pieces like dominoes; they zig and zag through multiple floors and rooms in the senior center, and only when the game is completed, and all the dominoes have fallen, can the whole picture really be seen.

Here’s the premise: A scientist has created an encryption and a decryption system that are hotly desired by the U.S. and Russia. A CIA-like organization has launched an operation to get it. However, it quickly becomes apparent that there is much more Read More

Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday

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Sheriff’s Posse News:

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, Feb. 1.

The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road, near the North Mesa Stables.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes:

  • Pancakes – Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
  • Scrambled eggs;
  • Sausage;
  • Bacon; and
  • Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.

The price for adults is $10, children 4-10 years of age $5 and those 0-3 are free.

Proceeds this month go to benefit the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Read More

Celebrate Valentine’s Week With Two Romantic Options At Beef & Leaf Or Pig & Fig

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Two romantic options are available on Valentine’s Day at Beef & Leaf or Pig & Fig. Courtesy photo

DINING News:

The community is invited to celebrate Valentine’s Week with two romantic options to choose from at Beef & Leaf or Pig & Fig.

The popular eateries will be offering a romantic Prix Fixe Menu all week long at Beef & Leaf, as well as hosting one of their legendary wine dinners at Pig & Fig at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14.

Email pigandfigcafe@gmail.com to make a reservation for the Valentine’s Day wine dinner.

See the Prix Fixe menu below. Call 505.500.8087 to make a reservation. Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast Feb. 3

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Lab retirees gathered at a previous monthly breakfast social at Muy Salsas. Photo by Morrie Pongratz

LRG News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the LRG monthly breakfast social between 8:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive. Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees.

LRG will pay for coffee and tea and individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

The LRG is a non-profit organization that seeks to maintain communications with and to serve the needs and interests of all retirees Read More

Meet The Cast Of LALT’s ‘Bird In The Hand’

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LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre’s “Bird in the Hand” will open at 7 p.m. Friday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

The show will continue at 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and then again at 7 p.m. Feb. 6, 7, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 8, at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row.

Tickets at $10 are available at lalt.org and https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-bird-in-the-hand. LALT offers a half-price discount to those who want to watch a second time.

Take a look at the cast of characters:

Mission Commander

Senior Agent Phillips is a loyal, seasoned agent for the US government. Having decades Read More

From Shuttle Camp To Spaceship: Launch Pad Lecture At NM Museum Of Space History Feb. 6

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Tori Crichton

NMDCA News:

ALAMOGORDO — Join Las Cruces native and Virgin Galactic propulsion engineer Tori Crichton for an engaging look at the thrilling world of commercial spaceflight 9–10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium.  Drawing from personal experiences—from attending shuttle camp at New Mexico Museum of Space History as a child to earning dual degrees at New Mexico State University—Crichton’s presentation explores the engineering behind Virgin Galactic and its systems. 

Learn about the innovations that Read More

Shin: Los Alamos Family Eyecare Announces Sponsorship Of Movie ‘Sight’ Feb. 14 At SALA Event Center

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By LISA SHIN
Optometrist
Los Alamos Family Eyecare, PC

Dear Friends:

Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that 2026 marks 29 years of providing eye care to the incredible community of Los Alamos. Stay tuned for a big celebration of 30 years in the near future.

If your child is nearsighted, talk to us about myopia management. Did you know that myopia greatly increases your child’s risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration?

Specialized contact lenses for both daytime or nighttime wear as well as Atropine eye drops can significantly decrease Read More

LAHS Hockey To Host Senior Night Saturday Evening

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos Varsity Hilltoppers hockey team will celebrate Senior Night this weekend as they take the ice for a special home game at 6:15 p.m. Saturday at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

The Hilltoppers will face off against the New Mexico Ice Wolves in what promises to be an exciting and meaningful matchup.

Senior Night is an opportunity for the community to recognize and honor the dedication, hard work, and leadership of the team’s senior players, who have contributed years of commitment to the program.

Fans, families, and community members are encouraged to attend and show their

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