Fun Outings

Yuletide Tales Event At Hans Bethe House Tonight!

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) will host Yuletide Tales with Mike Katko from 7-8 p.m., tonight, Dec. 10 at the Hans Bethe House. Local author, poet, and storyteller, Katko returns to share an evening of holiday-themed reflections.

The program will feature Christmas and winter stories from Los Alamos past, poetry by Peggy Pond Church, and a tribute to veterans in honor of National Wreaths Across America Day (held this year on Dec. 13, 2025).

This free community event offers a warm and meaningful way to celebrate the season while highlighting the people and history that make Read More

Los Alamos Schools Credit Union Wishing Community ‘Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays’ With Festive Display

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Los Alamos Schools Credit Union (LASCU) is wishing the community ‘Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays’ with this festive display created by artist Andrew Sandoval on the front windows of its building Thursday at 1010 Central Ave . Learn more about LASCU at lascu.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Artist Andrew Sandoval creates a festive display on the front windows of the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union building at 1010 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Another view of the festive window display created by artist Andrew Sandoval on the front of the Los Alamos Schools Read More

Daily Postcard: Early Morning Beauty Of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

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Daily Postcard: The early morning beauty of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area at 397 Camp May Road. Opening day is tentatively set for Dec. 12 and season passes are on sale now. Also, registration is now open for Pajarito’s popular multiweek lessons, including: Camp Bluebird, the four-week, Saturday only lessons for kids ages 7-12; Master the Mountain, the four-week, Sunday only lessons for all ages 7 & up;  Women’s Clinics every Thursday; and Senior Clinics every Thursday. Visit https://www.pajarito.ski/. Courtesy/PMSA Read More

Daily Postcard: Night Sky Over Cabin On Valle Grande

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Participants in a night sky program gather around the movie set cabin in Valle Grande at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Richard Gonzales/NPS

VCNP News:

Registration is now open for several ranger programs at Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP).

Programs that require registration:

  • 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟏𝟗: 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 – https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…
  • 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟐𝟎: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚 – https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…
  • 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟐𝟏: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 –
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Los Alamos Airport To Host 3rd Annual Santa Fly-In Dec. 20

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Scene from the 2024 Santa Fly-In event at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News: 

Santa is flying into town on Saturday, Dec. 20! Los Alamos Airport and the Experimental Aircraft Association Green Chile Chapter (EAA 691) invite the community to the third annual Santa Fly-In , 2-4 p.m. at the Airport Terminal (1040 Airport Road).

All are welcome to join this free, family-friendly holiday event featuring Santa’s arrival by plane, as well as crafts, snacks, and festive activities.

Event Schedule 

2 p.m. – Terminal Opens 

  • Crafts, snacks, and holiday music
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Ballroom Etcetera Holiday Dance Party Fuller Lodge Dec. 12

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Holiday Dance Party, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo

Community News:

All dancers are invited to a free Holiday Dance Party, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at Fuller Lodge, hosted by Ballroom Etcetera.

Please come to dance or just to watch your friends and neighbors kick up their heels to a holiday playlist including waltz, swing, foxtrot, rumba, tango, and more. What could be more festive than that?

Dress is casual but sparkles are encouraged!

About Ballroom Etcetera:

Ballroom Etcetera is a community dance club that for more than 20 years has provided instruction Read More

National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History 2026 Spyglass Festival Explores Secrets, Science, And Espionage Jan. 15-17

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NMNSH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Spyglass Festival, a three-day event dedicated to the history and science of intelligence, espionage, and the Cold War, is Thursday, Jan. 15, through Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNSH) in Albuquerque.

The event offers an all-access pass to spy games, STEM adventures, secret-agent movie nights, and behind-the-scenes peeks at real historical artifacts. 

The festival promises a weekend packed with action, designed to engage visitors of all ages through interactive learning and entertainment, while also Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Geological Society’s 2025 Earth Treasure Show At Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66

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2025 Earth Treasure Show volunteer Christina Johnson helps children through a gem stone tree craft project during the Los Alamos Geological Society’s 56th annual event Saturday at Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66, 1400 N. Sage Loop. The event is part of the 2025 WinterFest activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Los Alamos Geological Society’s Earth Treasure Show Saturday at the Masonic Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Los Alamos Geological Society’s Earth Treasure Show Saturday at the Masonic Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Floats Brighten Central During 2025 Holiday Lights Parade

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The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) comes in hot to kick off the 2025 Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue. Los Alamos MainStreet and the Creative District again hosted the beloved event. LAPD was all over this year’s parade theme: ‘Red, Green or Christmas?’ Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos Jewish Center float entry in Saturday’s 2025 Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Grinch entry by Los Alamos County Parks & Open Spaces Division. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The entry from the Jemez Riders. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert

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LASO News:

The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra (LASO) invites the community to kick off the holiday season with its annual Holiday Pops Concert at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 at Crossroads Bible Church. This beloved free community event promises festive favorites, family-friendly surprises, and a joyful night of music.

The evening opens with a special treat: a chorus of tubas filling the hall with classic Christmas tunes—guaranteed to bring a smile and set the tone for the night.

The full symphony then takes the stage with a magical lineup, including The Polar Express, the hauntingly beautiful Gabriel’s Read More