Fun Outings

Española Valley Teens Keep ‘Low And Slow’ Alive

Española YMCA Teen Center News:

In the Española Valley—the Lowrider Capital of the World— a new generation is carrying forward the “low and slow” tradition through hands-on engineering and art.

The public is invited. 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, to the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum (NMHA) on Museum Hill, 750 Camino Lejo in Santa Fe, for “Cruzin’ 2 Success”.

This is a free Community Day celebration showcasing teens’ 1:10-scale remote-controlled lowrider cars—complete with custom paint, murals, upholstery and working mini-hydraulics.

A Program Fueled by Enterprise Bank & Trust Read More

Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday Oct. 5

Sheriff’s Posse News:

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, Oct. 5.

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 Dance Arts Los Alamos, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

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The Family YMCA Kathak Program To Present ‘The Little Indian Mermaid’ Sunday At Duane Smith Auditorium

One of the dancers in ‘The Little Indian Mermaid’. Courtesy photo

One of the dancers in ‘The Little Indian Mermaid’. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Think the Little Mermaid is just a Disney movie? Or a rather somber fairy tale penned by Hans Christian Anderson? Think again! Dances of India is preparing to put a whole new twist on this classic tale with its production, “The Little Indian Mermaid” 4 p.m. Oct. 5 at Duane Smith Auditorium.

Dances of India Director Alina Deshpande explained her version of the “Little Mermaid” incorporates elements Read More

Kylee’s Atomic Fades Opening With A Bang Oct. 3-4

Kylee’s Atomic Fades Owner Kylee Franks invites the community to her exciting grand opening this Friday and Saturday at 555 Oppenheimer Drive, Suite 102-B. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos has a new barbershop business, Kylee’s Atomic Fades, and it’s holding its grand opening this weekend with a 2-day bang!

“We are going to have specials, giveaways, food trucks, and fun for the whole family,” Owner Kylee Franks said. “The entire community is invited!”

The special event is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 Read More

NM Junior Foodies Review: Bien Shur

Bien Shur Executive Chef Sean Staggs with a New Mexico junior foodie. Photo by Becky Rutherford

By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos

Bien Shur is a fine dining restaurant and rooftop lounge located on the 9th floor of the Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is known for its sophisticated atmosphere, elegant American and French-inspired cuisine, extensive wine selection, and breathtaking panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains and the Albuquerque skyline, especially at sunset.

The restaurant is a popular choice for special occasions, offering an upscale experience with Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Sept. 30, 2025

By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Kokanee salmon snagging season opens Wednesday at Navajo Lake, El Vado Lake and Eagle Nest Lake.

Kokanee are a landlocked species of sockeye salmon that spend their entire lives in freshwater and do not migrate to the ocean. Like other species of Pacific salmon, they live for 3-4 years, then spawn. After spawning, they die. 

In order to make use of the salmon, a special snagging season is established to allow anglers a chance to harvest the fish before they die using nontraditional methods. The most common way of catching them is by snagging. Read More

C’YA Fundraiser ‘Life Is Short, Eat Dessert First’ Saturday

By BERNADETTE LAURTIZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions

This week divine desserts from local and regional businesses are coming together to support, Life is Short, Eat Dessert First. The Champions of Youth Ambition’s (C’YA) fundraiser will support a variety of programs from mail for military troops and veterans to elementary science education and the Community Asset Awards, which kicks off Nov. 1.

The commUNITY partners for the grab and go event include the following: Pig & Fig, The Blue Window Bistro, The Enchanted Jammery, NM Cookie Corner, Hungry Bear/The Read More

LACA: Academy Of St Martin In The Fields Chamber Ensemble To Perform In Los Alamos

From Los Alamos Concert Association:

Music lovers wait no longer! The world-famous Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble will perform an afternoon of music at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Duane Smith Auditorium.

The Academy Chamber Ensemble was formed in 1967, drawing its membership from the world-renowned chamber orchestra the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, which was itself founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 and is currently led by Music Director Joshua Bell.

The purpose behind the formation of the Chamber Ensemble was to perform the larger scale chamber music Read More

Scenes From Lucky Ducky Day 2025 At Ashley Pond Park

Family Strengths Network held its popular Lucky Ducky Day 2025 today at Ashley Pond Park. The event drew a large crowd of kids and adults eager to try out the many activities offered at the event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Ducky race was a very popular event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from today’s Lucky Ducky Day at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Face painting was a popular activity offered at Lucky Ducky Day today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jump houses delivered lots of fun today at Lucky Ducky Day. Photo Read More