Fun Outings

PEEC Hosts Movie Night In The Planetarium: The Matrix + Craft Beverages July 24

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to an unforgettable movie night experience as part of its Suds & Shows series. At 7 p.m., Thursday, July 24, PEEC will screen the iconic sci-fi action film The Matrix (1999) inside the Los Alamos Nature Center’s full-dome planetarium.

Attendees can enjoy craft beer or cider (21+ with ID), non-alcoholic drinks, and a relaxed, immersive setting to revisit this cult classic. Tickets are $8 per person, and a cash bar will be available. Advance tickets are recommended due to limited seating.

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Wuther Thou Goest Event Saturday At Ashley Pond Park

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Several Cathys practiced their wuthering skills Monday night, July 14, at Mesa Public Library. Pictured are dance steps from ‘It’s me, I’m Cathy, I’ve come home. I’m so cold. Let me in-a-your-window’. Courtesy photo

From Chloe & Marjorie
Los Alamos

We’d love for you to come wuther with us for Los Alamos’ (and New Mexico’s!) first ever “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever” (TMWHDE), 10-10:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at Ashley Pond Park. Please register in advance here.

Whilst we’re not hosting any more rehearsals, there are tutorial videos on our website here.

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‘Movie Under The Wings’ Event Hosted By National Museum Of Science & History Featuring Night At The Museum

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NMNSH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind screening of the classic 2006 fantasy-comedy film Night at the Museum on Saturday, August 23, in Heritage Park, the museum’s outdoor exhibit area. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m., and the movie will begin at dusk.

Guests will be able to watch the film surrounded by iconic historic aircraft, such as the B- 29 Superfortress, the B-47 Stratojet, and many more, creating a unique atmosphere perfect for any friends or family. Additionally, guests can enjoy a live DJ, snap photos at a Read More

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Brings ‘Disclaimers’ Friday Night To Ashley Pond Park

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By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions

Waterstone Mortgage and Plateau Property Management bring us the band “Disclaimers” to Ashley Pond Park for the 8th show of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, this Friday, July 18. Come out to the free event from 6-9 p.m. and enjoy the multitude of food vendors, kids’ activities, information booths, non-profit row, and 3 full hours of Disclaimers music.

The Disclaimers arose from a tangled mess of cassette tapes and microphone cables in Albuquerque, and have been giving people a reason to dance and sing along ever since. They deliver the Read More

Public Invited To Celebrate First Born Leadership July 22

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By KAREN HOLMES
President, FBPLA Board of Directors

First Born Program of Los Alamos would like to invite the Los Alamos and White Rock communities, our partners, supporters, and families to a special event from 6–8 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, at the Central Square lawn. Join us in celebrating the legacy and retirement of our outgoing Executive Director Ellen Specter and welcoming our new leader, Kristi McBride.

This celebration will, foremost, honor Ellen who has long served our County as an elected school board member, member and volunteer for numerous other boards and organizations, former Read More

Wonders On Wheels Mobile Museum Visiting Public Libraries And Museums Throughout New Mexico

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Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is touring the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites” to public libraries and museums in the northeast and southwest parts of the state.

During the last two weeks of July, visitors can see the exhibit, sponsored by New Mexico Historic Sites, which highlights the distinctive stories revealed at each of the state’s eight sites, from Indigenous lifeways to Spanish settlement to Read More

Friends Of History First Wednesday Lecture: Dr. Alysia L. Abbott On Graves & Graveyards Of Santa Fe Trail Travelers

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Monument to Philip Schwartzkopf, Fairview Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Courtesy/2025 Dr. Alysia L. Abbott

Headstones in the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Courtesy/2025 Dr. Alysia L. Abbott

Friends of History News:

“Death at the End of the Trail: A Talk about the Graves and Graveyards of Santa Fe Trail Travelers in Santa Fe” presented by archeologist and anthropologist Dr. Alysia L. Abbott.

Overview:

The true end of the trail for many who found their way from the East to Santa Read More

‘Home Grown Country Dreams’ Take Center Stage At 2025 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo

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COUNTY News:

Saddle up and mark your calendars! The Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo returns the weekend of August 1–3, 2025, with the theme: “Home Grown Country Dreams.” This community event celebrates our town’s agricultural heritage, local talent, and the hardworking farmers who make it all possible.

The fair’s focus on “Home Grown Country Dreams” couldn’t be more fitting, as we welcome the Los Alamos Farmers Market to the! This vibrant market showcases the best of local produce, handcrafted goods, and artisanal creations from Northern New Mexico — perfect for supporting our Read More

PEEC: Bandelier Talk Exploring Cultural Significance Of Native Plants In Planetarium Tonight!

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A Pinyon Jay perches on a pine tree branch at Bandelier. Photo by Sally King

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host a free presentation, Culturally Significant Plants in Bandelier National Monument, at 6 p.m. today, July 14, in the Planetarium at the Los Alamos Nature Center. The event will also be available to attend virtually.

Bandelier Biological Technician Miles Campos will lead this engaging talk. He will explore native plants that have played an important role in the lives of Indigenous communities who once inhabited the area now known as Bandelier. Read More