Fun Outings

Santa Fe To Mark America’s 250th Birthday With First-Ever Drone Show And Professional Fireworks

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KIWANIS News:

SANTA FE — The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, in partnership with the City of Santa Fe, will host a free public Fourth of July celebration at Franklin E. Miles Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday—the nation’s semiquincentennial. The evening will bring the community together for a first-of-its-kind drone show, a professional fireworks display, live music, food, and family activities, all in one of Santa Fe’s largest public parks.

Headlining the night is a Sky Elements drone show. Sky Elements, holder of 12 Guinness World Records and operator of the largest Read More

New Mexico Museum Of Art To Celebrate Opening Of ‘Continuum: Blindfall, First Strike’ Featuring Works Of Two Renowned Artists June 20

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New Mexico Museum of Art News:

The community is invited to join the New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary for the free public opening of Continuum: Blindfall, First Strike, 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. At 5:45 p.m. hear remarks by artists Virgil Ortiz and Eric F. Garcia. Lite refreshments will be served, and all are welcome. The exhibition will be on view June 20 through Oct. 18, 2026.

What: Public Opening for Continuum: Blindfall, First Strike

Who: Virgil Ortiz (American, Cochiti Pueblo, b. 1969) is one of the most influential contemporary Indigenous artists working today. Drawing Read More

Glitter P!NK To Headline Friday Night Summer Concert

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SANCRE Productions News:

Sancre Productions, the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series and Los Alamos County Community Services Department present the Summer Concert featuring Glitter P!NK at 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 12 at Ashley Pond Park.

This high-energy, 90-minute nonstop production recreates the intensity, emotion, and spectacle of P!NK’s world-class performances, leaving audiences on their feet from start to finish.

Led by a powerhouse vocalist and a 5-member band of elite musicians and performers, the stage explodes with energy, chemistry, and showmanship that fills every inch Read More

County Shares 4th Of July Spectacular 2026 Schedule

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Scene from the 4th of July Drone Show Spectacular in 2025. This year’s event will be held on Dara Jones Soccer Field at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

The 4th of July is right around the corner, and Los Alamos County is gearing up for the big event! The 4th of July Spectacular will be held 4-10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th at Overlook Park in White Rock.

The day of entertainment begins at 4 p.m. with Syzygy, followed at 5 p.m. by Radio Blast. 

Headliner Matchbox Twenty Too – A Matchbox Twenty Tribute band, will take the stage at 7 p.m. to bring the house down Read More

Los Alamos JJAB To Host Teen Movie Night June 13

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Los Alamos JJAB News:
Only one Teen Movie Night this month — and teens won’t want to miss it.
All high school teens can join Saturday, June 13, for Disclosure Day. There will be:
  • Free VR & games
  • Free box of candy for every teen
  • First 25 teens receive: A free large popcorn and a large drink OR a free slice of pizza and a large drink
Visit Los Alamos JJAB website www.losalamosjjab.com for additional details.
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Community Lends A Hand In Creating Justice Center Mural

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Austin-based artist J Muzacz works on a completed tile piece during a workshop Friday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. This tile will become part of a mosaic mural on the exterior wall of the Justice Center. Muzacz and his team guided community members through the process of creating the tile pieces using their templates. Each participant received a grid to put the glass tiles on and a template to follow regarding where to put the tiles and what colors to use. A total of three workshops were held including one Saturday and the final earlier today at the library. To learn more, visit lacnm.com/mosaic Read More

Swimming Lessons Start Monday East Park Pool

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East Park Pool News:

East Park Pool is pleased to announce summer swim lessons begin on Monday, June 8. Swimming instruction will be offered for youth swimmers of all skill levels.

Session dates are June 8-19 and July 6-17. The schedule is 9-11 a.m. Monday through Friday. That’s 20 hours of instruction for just $50 per student. Learn more and register at https://eastparkpool.org/lessons.

Swim lessons are one of the many benefits available to East Park Pool members. Memberships start at $475. Learn more at https://eastparkpool.org/memberships.

East Park Pool is also partnering with local Read More

Last Chance To See Gloria Sharp’s Batik Exhibit Is June 10

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Artist Gloria Sharp, left, visits with Step Up Gallery Co-Manager Diane Stoffel. Sharp’s exhibit ‘A Lifetime of Color’ closes June 10, in Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo

Step Up Gallery News:

Batik artist Gloria Sharp has brought an impressive collection of her batiks to Step Up Gallery, for the current exhibit “A Lifetime of Color”.

The public’s last chance to see these colorful batiks will be Wednesday, June 10.

Sharp’s joyful spirit and playful use of color shines through in each of these spirited batiks. She has been working with this notoriously difficult medium for several decades Read More

Posts From the Road: The Castle Rock

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Castle Rock: Shown is the actual castle rock as seen from downtown Castle Rock, Colo. The rock is a prominent landmark from which the city is named. Rock Park covers the land where the rock sits and has become a popular hiking destination for hikers. The views seen from the rock are spectacular. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Downtown Castle Rock: Downtown Castle Rock is viewed from the castle rock and is just blocks south of the rock landmark. Pikes Peak stands tall in Colorado Springs to the south. Interstate 25, which can be seen on the right side of the photo, passes through Castle Rock on Read More

More Scenes Of Summer Concert With ‘Chasing Adequate’

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Alternative and pop-rock band Chasing Adequate based out of Albuquerque headlined the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomas Redondo/ladailypost.com

Chasing Adequate performs at the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomas Redondo/ladailypost.com

A large crowd turns out for the Summer Concert featuring Chasing Adequate Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomas Redondo/ladailypost.com

Chasing Adequate performs at the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomas Redondo/ladailypost.com

Chasing Adequate Read More