Fun Outings

Dances Of India Presents ‘The Little Indian Mermaid’ Oct. 5

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to attend the 2025 Dances of India’s production, “The Little Indian Mermaid”, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at Duane Smith Auditorium.

The show will feature students of The Family YMCA Kathak program, and guest dancers and actors from the Los Alamos community.

No tickets are required, but donations are welcome. This year, all proceeds from the show will go to the Y Latin America’s program for youth mental health, ELEVA!

Indian snacks will be available for sale during intermission.

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Posts From The Road: Sheep Canyon Geological Loop

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Open Views: When visiting the Flaming Gorge area, traveling from south to north, one would be on Utah Highway 44 to drive the Sheep Creek Geological Area. This view was taken a short distance into the 13-mile loop that traverses through high meadows and open spaces surrounded by mountains. The views are tremendous and there are some areas along the loop road to stop and appreciate the landscape. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Forested Hillsides: The loop road passes through mountains and high desert terrain for the first few miles of the loop. Many views such as this forested hillside broken Read More

September Update For Los Alamos Golf Course

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County staff evaluated the course Sept. 4 for any problem areas and assessed its overall status for additional play.

Staff has confirmed that the front nine is holding up well and will be making a slight adjustment to the schedule. 

Based on the golf course project management team’s evaluation of the golf course, the Los Alamos County Golf Course has announced a new schedule.

Beginning Sept. 24:

  • An additional day for play – The golf course will open at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, and all day Thursdays through Sundays.
  • Full course opening – All 18 holes of the golf
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Bandelier To Host Wilderness Project Day Saturday Sept. 27

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NPS News:

Bandelier will be celebrating National Public Lands Day with special events and a fee free day on Saturday, Sept. 27.

In honor of National Public Lands Day and recognizing September as National Wilderness Month, the park will be hosting a Wilderness Project Day on Saturday, Sept. 27. The park is looking for up to 20 volunteers who would like to participate in a special project. Volunteers will work alongside park rangers and will spend the day building Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) in Frijoles Canyon. BDAs are intended to mirror the effects of natural beaver dams for the purpose of stream Read More

Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday Sept. 7

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Sheriff’s Posse News:

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, Sept. 7.

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.

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ULLRfest Is Back At Pajarito Saturday, Sept. 20

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PAJARITO News:

With fall in the air, it’s time to enjoy a fun-filled weekend at Pajarito Mountain Saturday, Sept. 20 for ULLRfest. 

Ullr Fest celebrates the coming winter by featuring New Mexico craft beer with Blu Dragon, Boxing Bear, Bathtub Row, Nuckolls Brewery, Second Street and NEW! Hollow Spirits Distillery from 1-5:30 p.m. $20 at the door includes a glass and one free drink. 

Live music begins at 1:30 p.m. from One Love. 

Plus, the mountain will feature lift served mountain biking, Strava mountain bike races, a viking costume contest and more. 

Atomic City Transit will be running buses Read More

‘Truth, Justice And Freedom Of Expression’ Closes Sept. 11

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Artist Paul Ziomek with original panels from his graphic novel ‘Fakin’ the Funk’, which he created with his brother Pete Ziomek. The ‘Truth, Justice, and Freedom of Expression’ show will be on display in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library through Sept. 11. Courtesy photo

Artist Jeff Benham stopped by Step Up Gallery during the Library’s Atomicon on Aug. 30. He is shown here pointing to two of his artworks. ‘Truth, Justice and Freedom of Expression’ closes Sept. 11. Courtesy photo

Step Up Gallery News:

Self expression has been on full display in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Artists Read More

Seeking Someone To Carry On Tradition Of Party To Go!

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By VaLynn Purvis
Party To Go!

Imagine being surrounded by smiling, giggling kids of all ages, playing with others, and watching the fun memories being created. Now imagine watching your own children growing up, being a part of making those memories happen. My life has been filled with so much joy and fun watching the magic we can help others give to so many children. 

We have turned this joy into a business that creates memories that will last a lifetime! It all started in 2006, when my oldest daughter was 12 years old. We started the business with games and activities that I grew up with (tug of war, ring Read More

2025 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta Coming Oct. 4-12

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NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — From Oct. 4–12, the National Park Service will host the 2025 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta—a time to celebrate the rich natural beauty and cultural heritage of this volcanic landscape.

The first weekend of the fiesta—Oct. 4 and 5—is packed with activities. Rangers will be leading guided programs and art activities throughout both days, guest speakers will share their knowledge, tribal artisans will demonstrate their cultural artistry, artists and educators will offer information and sale items at booths, and visitors may enjoy self-guided activities each evening Read More

Learn About Survival, Strength, & Resilience Of Diné & Ndé People At Bosque Redondo Memorial’s Fall Ranger Tours

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NMDCA News:

Visitors can join a ranger-guided tour at Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site from 1–3 p.m., Saturdays, Sept.–Nov., 2025, to learn about the complicated history of the site.

Ranger Lily and Instructional Coordinator Rebekha offer a weekly guided tour of the permanent exhibition, Bosque Redondo…A Place of Suffering…A Place of Survival, which is a living testament of the “Long Walk,” and forced internment of the Diné (Navajo) and Ndé (Mescalero Apache). In addition to touring the exhibit, participants will also experience a tour of the outdoor grounds, visit Read More