Fun Outings

Scenes From ChamberFest 2026

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Kids busy at play on the popular sand pile on Central Avenue, the center piece of ChamberFest sponsored annually by Enterprise Bank & Trust in downtown Los Alamos, and this year also in White Rock. The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce event features local businesses, service organizations and other groups for ChamberFest, this year sponsored by UNIFI, Wingate by Wyndham, North Central Regional Transit District (Blue Bus), N3B and Exit Realty Advantage NM. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Transit Mix and Los Alamos County Public Works coordinated bringing in the sand Read More

More Scenes From Community Mosaic Mural Workshop

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The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) summer campers build part of the new community mosaic Friday at Mesa Public Library. LAAC thanks the Arts in Public Places Board Staff Liaison Chelsea Ashcroft for helping coordinate 28 campers, eight staff members and recognizes the board for making community art a reality. To learn more about this project, visit: https://www.losalamosnm.gov/Community/Events/Mosaic-Assembly-Art-Workshop. To learn more about LAAC, summer camps, ongoing adult and family classes and other community arts programs, visit www.losalamosartscouncil.org. Courtesy/LAAC  Read More

Scenes From Friday Night Summer Concert Featuring Headliner Chasing Adequate

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Chasing Adequate,  alternative and pop-rock band based out of Albuquerque headlined the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Ashley O’Malley performs the National Anthem before the concert opens. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Eryn Bent and Band opens for the Friday Night Concert. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Volunteers handout giveaways provided by XMISSION. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Chasing Adequate guitarist engages the crowd Friday night. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

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Jemez Historic Site To Host Trio Of Happenings In June

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NMDCA News:

From star gazing to rock painting to digging into gardening, the community is invited to make these programs part of the early summer plans at Jemez Historic Site.

Get the summer off to a hot start in the cool mountain air at Jemez Historic Site and learn some new skills. All programs are included with admission of $7 for adults and free to children 16 years and younger, Tribal members, NM disabled veterans, NM foster families, MNMF members, and Friends of the Coronado Historic site members.

Jemez Historic Site has a trio of happenings this month:

  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 20 — Looking
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Co-op Summer Showcase Series Presents KISS MY CHAOS

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KISS MY CHAOS rock band to perform at 5:45 p.m. Friday, June 12 at Co-op Park at 1010 Central Ave. Courtesy photo

Co-op Summer Showcase Series News:

All girl rock band KISS MY CHAOS will perform as part of the Co-op Summer Showcase Series at 5:45 p.m. Friday, June 12 at Co-op Park at 1010 Central Ave.

KISS MY CHAOS has performed at this year’s Los Alamos Winter Rock Festival and at Bathtub Brewery. 

About KISS MY CHAOS:

KISS MY CHAOS is an all girl rock band. When these teenage girls aren’t busy studying or playing sports, they like to get together and rock out! They like music from all eras and will play Read More

Los Alamos History Museum: Sunday Night At The Movies

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COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos History Museum is excited to announce it will host three family-friendly movie nights this summer.

Sunday Night at the Movies with the Los Alamos History Museum will take place on June 14, June 29 and July 19. Movies will begin at 6:30 p.m. at SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave. Each screening is
free and open to the public.

For information about movie titles and additional event details, please visit www.losalamoshistory.org or
follow the History Museum on Facebook.

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The Family YMCA Invites Community To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday At Firecracker 5k Fun Run

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YMCA News:

Lace up your running shoes and help The Family YMCA make history.

Registration is now open for the annual Firecracker 5K & Family Fun Run, taking place on Independence Day. This year’s goal is especially meaningful: The Family YMCA hopes to welcome 250 runners, walkers, and joggers in honor of America’s 250th birthday celebration.

Whether participants are seasoned runners chasing a personal best, families looking for a fun holiday tradition, or neighbors who simply want to enjoy a walk with friends, everyone is encouraged to join the celebration.

“America’s Read More

Teen Center To Host Welcome BBQ For LAHS Class Of 2030

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The Los Alamos Teen Center at 475 20th St. Courtesy photo

Teen Center News:

The Los Alamos Teen Center will welcome the Los Alamos High School (LAHs) Class of 2030 to the Teen Center with a free Welcome BBQ, 3-6 p.m., today, June 5.

Incoming freshmen are invited to stop by, enjoy free food, play games, meet staff, and get familiar with everything the Teen Center has to offer.

For those curious about the Teen Center, this is a great opportunity to meet other teens and see the space in a relaxed, fun environment before the Friday night concerts.

No registration is required. Read More

Atomic City Transit To Provide SummerFest Shuttle Service

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COUNTY News:

The annual SummerFest event will be held at Pajarito Mountain from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 6. 

Atomic City Transit (ACT) will provide shuttle service from the Duane Smith Auditorium parking lot at Los Alamos High School to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Lodge.

Camp May Road will experience an increase in traffic, especially in the Lodge parking lot.

Motorists are urged to slow down and watch for others.

For more information about shuttle services, contact Atomic City Transit at 505.661.RIDE (7433). Read More

Summer Adventures Are Underway At Family YMCA

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YCC Crew learning CPR/AED at the Los Alamos Y Teen Center. Courtesy/YMCA

Young golfer at the County Golf Course at The Family YMCA Summer Sports Camp. Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA News:

Summer has officially begun at The Family YMCA, and this week marked the exciting start of camps, trainings, and outdoor adventures for youth across Northern New Mexico.

Camp staff and counselors kicked off the season with intensive training focused on safety, leadership, and creating unforgettable summer experiences for local children. As part of that preparation, Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) leaders completed Read More