Fun Outings

The Family YMCA’s Día De Los Muertos Race Brings Community Together, Raises Over $12,000 For Local Youth

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Scene from the Nov. 1 Día De Los Muertos 5k fun run 2025. Photo by CW Armstrong Photography

From The Family YMCA:

This year’s Día De Los Muertos Race pulsed with the kind of energy only Los Alamos can bring. An enthusiastic 225 runners filled the Canyon Rim Trail and Los Alamos Co-op, Saturday, Nov. 1, with color and celebration, and thanks to the community’s incredible support, the event raised more than $12,000 — with over $8,000 going to benefit the families in the community, helping kids learn, grow, and thrive at the Y.

The Los Alamos Co-Op was buzzing from the moment the first vendor set up shop. Read More

County Invites Community To 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites the community to join the County Council at 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting and celebrate the start of the holiday season with light and cheer. The ceremony will be held in the Municipal Building Lobby (1000 Central Ave.) on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.

County Councilor Chair Theresa Cull will flip the switch just before the Holiday Light Parade begins at 6 p.m. This year the tree will be decorated with hand-crafted ornaments made of recycled materials by local schools, community members and County employees. Hot cocoa and marshmallows Read More

NHCC: Nutcracker In The Land Of Enchantment Celebrates 15 Years Of Holiday Cheer

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NHCC News:

In collaboration with Festival Ballet Albuquerque, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is thrilled to bring the holiday classic Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment back to the stage for its 15th year Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Dec. 21.

Performances start at 7 p.m., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Center.

The beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with elements of our state’s heritage and traditions incorporated into the story. These New Mexican touches include Spanish dancers, and characters that Read More

Annual Warren Miller Ski Movie At Duane Smith Friday Nov. 21 With Pre-Show Happy Hour At Bathtub Row Brewing

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SKI CLUB News:

Winter is in the air! It’s time to think snow and join your fellow skiers and boarders to watch this year’s Warren Miller movie, Sno-ciety, 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, at Duane Smith Auditorium.

Door prizes will be given out during intermission and Pajarito General Manager Jasen Bellomy will participate in a Q&A Session. Bathtub Row Brewing is also offering a pre-show happy hour, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The Tub – show your ticket for $1 off a pint.

Fun for everyone of every age. Tickets are only $15 when purchased online, or bring $20 cash or check and pay at the door. Brought to you by the Los Read More

‘The Way Of Art – New Mexico Veterans Create’ Now Showing Through Nov. 28 At Step Up Gallery

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New Mexico Veterans Richard Riekenberg, left, and Upton Ethelbah chat at the opening reception for ‘The Way of Art – New Mexico Veterans Create’ now showing in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo

STEP UP GALLERY News:

Judges and viewers alike are wowed by the artwork in “The Way of Art – New Mexico Veterans Create”, now showing in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.

More than 50 artists who are veterans of military service are showing their art through Nov. 28. Artwork by former paratroopers, helicopter pilots, deep sea divers and submariners, along with combat Read More

Shop Local With Richard Scarry Event Nov. 29

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Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse will host on Nov. 29, ‘Shop Local with Richard Scarry’ event. Courtesy image

COMMUNITY News:

Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse invites the community to join the “Shop Local with Richard Scarry” event Saturday, Nov. 29 for a fun sticker-collecting exploration around town. Pick up a sticker booklet from Samizdat, collect stickers at four local businesses, and return to Samizdat with a completed booklet to collect a prize, with a special bonus prize for the first to complete their booklet.

Participants will be able to collect stickers at Close-Knit Yarn Co-Op, Read More

Shop Small Business Saturday At PEEC’s Gift Shop Nov. 29

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PEEC News:

Celebrate the holiday season by supporting local nonprofits and finding unique gifts 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Gift Shop inside the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Admission is free, and shoppers of all ages are welcome.

PEEC’s gift shop features a variety of nature-themed books, toys, and locally made goods, with all purchases helping to support environmental education programs in the community. Shoppers can enjoy special discounts during this one-day event: 20% off for PEEC members and 10% off for non-members.

No registration Read More

‘Lights Of Gisewa’ Farolito Lighting At Jemez Historic Site Dec. 12 & 13—Limited Tickets Now On Sale

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A farolito at dusk at a previous ‘Lights of Gisewa’ annual holiday event at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/JHS

NMDCA News:

The community is invited to enjoy farolitos, Pueblo dancers, and Native art and music at Jemez Historic Site’s annual holiday event, Lights of Gisewa, 5-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, in Jemez Springs.

Walk the glowing farolito-lined paths curving around ancient Gisewa Pueblo and the remains of the San José de los Jemez Mission during this special holiday event.

The evening’s program includes Pueblo dances between two bonfires by the Northern-Southern Read More

Holiday Event: Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland Coming To Santa Fe Dec. 27

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MUSIC News:

The all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland returns to ignite the holiday spirit in audiences everywhere with its most spectacular production yet — featuring breathtaking and awe-inspiring acrobatics, majestic aerial performances, and hilarious hijinks set to a timeless soundtrack of holiday favorites with a cirque twist. A beloved tradition, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland takes audiences on a magical musical and visual journey to help make holiday dreams come true for families in more than 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Santa Fe on Dec. 27 at Buffalo Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available Online And In-person At District Offices

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Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase online through Recreation.gov and in person at all Santa Fe National Forest District Offices and the Supervisor’s Office. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

  • Permits available online and in-person at district offices

SANTA FE – Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase online through Recreation.gov and in person at all Santa Fe National Forest District Offices and the Supervisor’s. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found here.

Purchase your Christmas Tree permit:

  • Online through
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