Fun Outings

Lumbre Del Sol To Headline Tonight’s Summer Concert

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Members of Lumbre Del Sol, a Latin-Rock group from Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Lumbre Del Sol will headline the Summer Concert tonight at Ashley Pond Park. Entertainment starts at 6 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by the headliner. N3B is tonight’s concert sponsor.

Lumbre Del Sol is a Latin-Rock group from Santa Fe whose music represents the diverse cultural influences and experiences of the people of New Mexico.

Formed in 1973 by founding member Chris Abeyta after serving in the US Navy, his musical dream was fulfilled. The band continues to entertain audiences with high energy, family Read More

Sunday Drawing Class To Begin At The Karen Wray Gallery

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ART News:

The Karen Wray Gallery is now offering a Sunday morning Beginning Drawing Class by Jared Krupp, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., starting Sunday, Sept. 7, for eight weeks at $240/student plus supplies. 

Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing, including understanding lines, shapes, proportions, perspective, and shading. These elements will provide students with a strong foundation for creating accurate and compelling drawings. 

More Advanced Class:

If you are looking for a more advanced drawing class or have previously taken a beginning drawing Class and want to learn more, Read More

2025 Los Alamos Roller Hockey Season Gets Underway

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Scene from the 2025 hockey season kickoff at the County Ice Rink. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Coach Joe Artnak works with skaters to improve their hockey skills. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By Coach Joe Artnak
Los Alamos Hockey Association

The Kickoff Session of the Los Alamos Roller Hockey Season was Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the County Ice Rink, in collaboration with Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation and the Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA). The County is hosting the weekly event and LAHA is executing the on-rink activities.

The event is open to everyone in the community Read More

Bjorklund Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race Aug. 12

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Scene from the weekly pace race Tuesday on Power Line Trail in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from the weekly pace race Tuesday on Power Line Trail in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Lynn Bjorklund was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runner’s weekly pace race held on Power Line Trail in White Rock at 32 seconds off her predicted time and also the first female finisher in the 3-mile distance, recording a 26:28. 

Other accurate predictors:

  • Jan Velechovsky with a 35 second differential;
  • David Kunsberg at 45 seconds off;
  • Madeline Harms with 52 second difference; and
  • Valerio Pinchetti
Read More

Assured Home Services To Host Customer Appreciation Day Party At The Tub Saturday Aug. 23

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Assured Home Services Owner Jim Robinson

Business News:

Assured Home Services, a local home inspection company, is holding a Customer Appreciation Day Party, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 23 at Bathtub Row Brewing Cooperative (The Tub).

The Tub will be open for regular business during the party.

Since beginning in 2003 with a house on San Juan on Barranca Mesa, Assured Home Services Owner Jim Robinson has inspected almost 3,700 homes. Three lab directors and the Oppenheimer and Bethe houses are included in that list.

There were some lean years at first. It can take a while for a new business to build up a good reputation. Read More

Crafting Class With Sue Souza At Film Festival Aug. 17

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A group of crafters looking over supplies. Courtesy photo

Sue Souza in her crafting element. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Retirement can mean many different things, but for one retired teacher, it is a chance to teach in a whole new way. White Rock resident Sue Souza retired from Los Alamos Public Schools in 2012 and turned her free time into making items for local craft fairs.

Some simple crafts have evolved into numerous different items, able to provide a gift on a moment’s notice. It also allows for one of a kind, custom-made gifts too.

“I first made outfits for babies including onesie dresses, Read More

New Mexico State Fair Adds Park & Ride Service For 2025

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STATE News:

The New Mexico State Fair has added park and ride services for the 2025 State Fair event to help ease traffic and congestion during prime hours at the Fair.

Park and ride buses will pick up fairgoers at Coronado Center on Saturdays and Sundays only (Sept. 6-7 and Sept. 13-14).

“We want to make getting to the Fair as easy and seamless as possible, so you spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying everything the State Fair has to offer,” Fair General Manager Dan Mourning said. “Not only does park and ride provide expedited transportation into the Fair, but you have the added benefit of Read More

County Shares Los Alamos Golf Course August Update 

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From Los Alamos County:

The Los Alamos County Golf Course front nine has been open for play for a month, and this morning, Aug. 11, staff evaluated the course for any problem areas and the overall status of the course for additional play.

Staff has confirmed that the front nine is holding up well and will be making a slight adjustment to the schedule. However, we feel that it is also still beneficial for the course to rest for a few days between open days.

Therefore, the Los Alamos County Golf Course will have the schedule as follows: 

Beginning at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, the front nine will be available Read More

Mission Street Arts Presents Free Collage Workshop By Liza MacKinnon At Jemez Springs Public Library

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Mission Street Arts News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – Mission Street Arts announces a free collage workshop by artist in residence Liza MacKinnon,11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Jemez Springs Public Library.

MacKinnon will provide a mixed media exploration of place, home, and “the journeys we take”. Select maps and images from her extensive collection (or bring your own) to create visual links, honor special places, and define locations that resonate with your life to create your mixed media “Mapping the Heart” masterpiece.

During the workshop, MacKinnon will teach embroidery on paper techniques Read More

Posts From The Road: Bryce On The Fly

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The Amphitheater: Bryce Canyon National Park features geological formations known as ‘hoodoos’. The heart of the park is the huge amphitheater, which features thousands of colorful hoodoos. The park features a 19-mile scenic drive that leads visitors to 13 viewpoints along the way. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Hikers: Hikers make their way up through the hoodoos to the rim trail at the upper rim of the amphitheater. The depth of the amphitheater can be over 600 feet from the rim, depending on which trail the hiker is on. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer Read More