Fun Outings

Scenes From 2025 YMCA 4th Of July Children’s Parade

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Representatives from American Legion Post 90 serve as the color guard during The Family YMCA 2025 Children’s Parade this morning in downtown Los Alamos, celebrating the 4th of July. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from The Family YMCA 2025 Children’s Parade this morning in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from The Family YMCA July 4th Children’s Parade Friday morning on Central Avenue. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene this morning from the Y’s annual July 4th Children’s Parade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Scenes From 2025 White Rock Community Independence Day Parade & Carnival At Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints

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Participants in all their patriotic splendor take off this morning in the annual Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints White Rock Community Independence Day Parade along Grande Canyon Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Everyone was invited to participate in this morning’s parade & carnival. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A joyful Macie Rice provides free pinwheels and leis for participants to decorate the bikes for this morning’s parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Watching snow cones being created appears to have mesmerized the young crowd at this Read More

New Mexico Archaeology Bringing Hands-on Experience In History Across State Including White Rock Branch Library

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NMDCA News:

New Mexico Archaeology is on the road, bringing hands-on experience in history to hometowns across the state, including at the White Rock Branch Library.

They will have one of three programs at each library: either a rock art lesson and make-your-own-petroglyph activity, a lesson on Native American ceramics with a paint-a-replica-potsherd activity, or a lesson on archaeology and New Mexico history.

Schedule:

  • July 8, Carlsbad Library, 3-4 p.m., visitors will create their own petroglyphs on sand boards.
  • July 9, Hobbs Library, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., visitors will create their
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Scenes From The Family YMCA 2025 Firecracker Fun Run

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Palmer Chapman glides through the finish line with a smile on her face and assistance from her father, Wesley Chapman, this morning during The Family YMCA 2025 5K Firecracker Fun Run in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Brodey Lu sprints to the finish line during The Family YMCA 2025 5K Firecracker Fun Run this morning on Iris Street. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From left, Bella Blair, Katie Gattiker, Beth Dermer and Annamarie Hernandez help out this morning at The Family YMCA 2025 Firecracker Fun Run. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

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Live Auction Preview & Turquoise Rocks Old West Party Fundraiser Gala To Benefit Millicent Rogers Museum Aug. 1-2

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TAOS News:

The community is invited to participate in the spirited celebration of Southwestern art, culture, and community at the Turquoise Rocks: Old West Party.

This isn’t just another Taos gala—it’s a vital fundraiser supporting the Millicent Rogers Museum. This western-themed gala will include dinner, music by the Rifters along with Omar Rane, and a silent and live auction. 

The live auction will feature a curated selection of rare and exceptional items sourced specifically for this event. These distinctive pieces offer guests the opportunity to bid on truly one-of-a-kind treasures. Read More

Revised Cowboy Breakfast Schedule For July & August

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Sheriff’s Posse News:

The monthly Cowboy Breakfast schedule at the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse Lodge is different for July and August this year.

Revised Schedule:

          • The Cowboy Breakfast will not be held in July; and
          • The August breakfast will be held Aug. 10 (the second Sunday) rather than the usual first Sunday, due to the new rodeo schedule.

The Sheriff’s Posse will be serving the Cowboy dinner 5-7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, followed 7-9 p.m. with a dance as part of Rodeo Weekend.

“Please forgive us for not preparing a Cowboy Breakfast for you this weekend, as we celebrate the 4th of July weekend Read More

Kiwanis 4th Of July Pancake Breakfast: Fuller Lodge Patio

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Scene from a previous Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. Courtesy/Kiwanis

Scene from a previous Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. Courtesy/Kiwanis

Kiwanis Club News:

The community is invited to a pancake breakfast this Friday as part of the July 4th celebration provided by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos:

  • When: Friday, July 4th – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.;
  • Where: Fuller Lodge patio; and
  • Cost: $5 per person, free to children under 12 years old.

Please come and enjoy! Read More

2025 4th Of July Spectacular, Drone Show & Summer Concert With Fortunate Son Friday At Ashley Pond Park

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Fortunate Son – a Creedence Clearwater (CCR) Revival Tribute band headlines Friday’s Summer Concert and 4th of July Spectacular and drone show at Ashley Pond Park. Check out: https://youtu.be/cVSeqWMdWIo and https://www.fortunatesontribute.com. Courtesy/Sancre Productions

By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions

The 2025, 4th of July Spectacular & Summer Concert is 4-10 p.m. Friday at Ashley Pond Park with headliner Fortunate Son – a Creedence Clearwater (CCR) Revival Tribute band. 

The day of entertainment begins at 4 p.m. with Los Alamos Community Winds – a staple of Read More