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Lasses And Lads Of Enchantment And Santa Fe Harmonizers Thank Community For Support

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The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment celebrate Halloween and send get well wishes to an ill member. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Lads and Lasses of Enchantment

The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and the Santa Fe Harmonizers thank Los Alamos, their advertisers, donors and patrons for attending their 2025 show in October. They are also grateful for those who allow the tradition of 4-part, Barbershop Harmony to continue to thrive in our community.

The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment are beginning to prepare for the holiday season. They look forward to seeing the community Read More

Posts From The Road: Texas Roadside Oddities

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Outlaw Gas Station: During the prohibition era, many establishments secretly began to appear with one product in mind, moonshine. Often these businesses appeared to be legitimate establishments such as a gas station or other common business but moonshine sales were king. This gas station may have sold more moonshine than gas back in the day. The old station is in Glen Rose, Texas. The structure was constructed with stone, bricks, and petrified wood. Petrified wood was plentiful in the area and widely used in buildings in the area. After the prohibition era ended, the business but the shell of 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, Nov. 2.

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

Topper Varsity Volleyball Prevails 3-0 Over Taos Tigers

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Maya Graves goes up for a spike attempt over Neveah Garcia in the first set of the Los Alamos High School Varsity Volleyball Team’s District match against the Taos Tigers played Thursday at Griffith Gym. The teams were closely matched, so the score was always close, 25-23, 25-20, and 25-16, but the Toppers managed to win each set and the match 3-0. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Dellany Balkey blocks a spike by Serra Griego in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Alyssa Herrera digs a serve in the second set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Erin Pompeo spikes the ball Read More

NMMSH Launch Pad Lecture: Storms, Science & Surveyor – The Story Of Apollo 12

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NMMSH News:

The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s (NMMSH) monthly Launch Pad Lecture features the story of NASA’s Apollo 12 mission, where lightning struck seconds after launch, but teamwork turned potential failure into one of the most precise lunar landings.

Presented by Marie De Leon, Senior Instructional Coordinator at the New Mexico Museum of Space History, starting at 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7.

  • Where: New Horizons Dome Theater, New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo.
  • Details: Admission is free, and coffee and donuts will be provided. The presentation will explore Apollo
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Truth Through Traditions … Bold New Exhibition Set To Open At Museum Of International Folk Art

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Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — Truths Be Told: Artists Activate Traditions, a groundbreaking new exhibition, opens Dec. 5, 2025, through Jan. 20, 2027. Museum of International Folk Art proudly presents the timely show bringing together more than a dozen contemporary artists who draw on folk traditions from their own communities to address urgent social issues, reclaim erased histories, and accelerate a transformation through art.  

Truths Be Told highlights how traditional art forms—ranging from quilt-making, ceramics, and regalia to basketry and video—are being reimagined Read More

Los Alamos JJAB: Teen Movie Nights November Lineup

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Los Alamos JJAB News:

Los Alamos JJAB has some great movies lined up in November for Teen Movie Nights at SALA.

Upcoming films: 

  • Nov. 1 – Kubo and the Two Strings
  • Nov. 8 – Back to the Future (free VR night)
  • Nov. 15 – Now You See Me, Now You Don’t (new release)
  • Nov. 22 – Princess Bride
  • Nov. 29 – Stranger Things Final Season Episode 1 and 2 (new release)

Additional information can be found on the Los Alamos JJAB website. Read More

Live In Los Alamos Presents Texas Singer-Songwriter Darden Smith In Concert Friday Nov. 7 At Fuller Lodge

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Singer-songwriter Darden Smith will perform at 7 p.m., Friday Nov. 7 at Fuller Lodge as part of the Live in Los Alamos concert series. Photo by Jeff Wilson 

COMMUNITY News:

Live in Los Alamos is excited to welcome Texas singer-songwriter Darden Smith back Friday, Nov. 7 to Fuller Lodge.

Smith last played the lodge in March 2024 and was invited as a favor to his agent, who represents a number of artists who have made stops in Los Alamos and loved their time here.

“I’d never heard of him before I was asked to book him with a promise that we wouldn’t be let down, and we most certainly were not let down,” Live Read More

Los Alamos Hilltopper Boys & Girls Varsity Soccer Teams To Host Playoff Games Beginning Wednesday At Sullivan Field

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer teams will host playoff games this week at Sullivan Field.

The Varsity Boys Soccer team garnered the number five seed and will host Silver High School at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29.

The Varsity Girls Soccer team, seeded fourth, have a bye in the first round. They will host the winner of the Tuesday game between Artesia and Goddard this at 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31.

Ticket prices are: $10 for adults; $5 for students (K-12), Senior (65+) and Military. Purchase tickets in advance at HomeTown Fan. Credit and debit cards will be accepted at Read More

Community Invited To Celebrate The Season At PEEC’s Holiday Eco Ornament Drop-In Event Nov. 11

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Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the season with your family and friends? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members of all ages to the Holiday Eco Ornament Drop-In 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Admission is free, no registration required.

This festive, family-friendly craft day offers everything you need to design unique, New Mexico–themed ornaments and eco-friendly holiday decorations. PEEC will provide a wide variety of recycled and repurposed supplies, along with plenty Read More