Fun Outings

Open Boating Tuesday Evening At Aquatics Center

Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The County announces practice time for boaters using canoes, kayaks and rafts, 7:10-8:10 p.m., Tuesday at the Aquatic Center at 2760 Canyon Road. The doors will open half an hour earlier for boat cleaning before entry.

All watercraft must be rinsed off on the patio before pool entry. Boaters must provide their boats.

All participants must have a wristband from the front desk before entering the pool. Life jackets are recommended for participants.

When

  • Tuesday, June 24, 7:10-8:10 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, July 1, 7:10-8:10 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, July 8, 7:10-8:10 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, July
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Meow Wolf Grapevine Unlocks Prime Materia New Multisensory Experience & Bar

Meow Wolf News:

Meow Wolf Grapevine in Texas announced June 20 the grand opening of its newest interactive space and bar: Prime Materia. Created for all ages, this activated space gives guests a new way to dive deeper into the story of Meow Wolf Grapevine’s ever-expanding narrative.

Prime Materia offers a full-service bar with specialty cocktails, mocktails, custom snacks, and a cast of new characters called the Gizmo_Mancers.

Find more details on Prime Materia on the Meow Wolf website.

Prime Materia is inside the Meow Wolf Grapevine exhibition. Guests can find it in Lamp Shop Alley, adjacent Read More

Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort To Build Two-Person Chairlift

Sipapu News:

VADITO — Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort announced that it will build a new two-person chairlift to replace an iconic detachable surface lift that’s been transporting skiers at Sipapu for nearly half a century.

The new Lift 3 will give skiers and riders of all abilities, especially beginners and the more than 2,000 students taught annually in Northern New Mexico ski school programs, faster and easier access to terrain that Sipapu’s general manager, John Paul Bradley, describes as nothing short of “magical”.

The current 47-year-old platter lift is advanced and has been particularly Read More

Scenes From Summer Concert During ScienceFest 2025

Billy Idol Tribute Band ‘Generation Idol’ revs up the crowd during Friday night’s Summer Concert. Courtesy photo

Celebrating ScienceFest 2025, from left at the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park, Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly, Event Manager Alison Watkins, Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Executive Director Lauren McDaniel and Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann, who emceed on stage at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Generation Idol’ goes vogue for the camera during Read More

NCRTD Taos Operations & Maintenance Facility Ribbon Cutting And Community Open House June 28

NCRTD News:

TAOS — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will mark the opening of its new $17.8 million Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility in Taos with two events:

  • Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for invited guests and partners; and
  • Community Open House for the public.

The formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will include remarks from NCRTD Executive Director Anthony Mortillaro, Board Chair Lee A. Garcia, and representatives from the offices of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández.

The event will recognize Read More

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Gala September 2025

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center News:

The community is invited to attend “an unforgettable evening” featuring inspiring performances, auctions, and a delightful dinner by the acclaimed Indian Pueblo Kitchen.

To reserve a table for the Sept. 20 event, click here.

Attendance at this event supports the mission of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and helps to sustain and share Pueblo culture for generations to come. Learn more here. Read More

LARSO, Y & Samizdat To Host Science Of Tea Sunday

LARSO News:

In celebration of ScienceFest 2025, the Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization (LARSO), Los Alamos Teen Center, and Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse will present the “Science of Tea”, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center.

This year’s theme is “Boston Tea Party” and explores the connections between science and history! Savor five unique teas carefully selected by Samizdat staff. Each tea is paired with a delicious refreshment prepared by LARSO chefs. These small bites range from savory to sweet and are made to highlight the distinct flavor profile Read More

‘Generation Idol’ At ScienceFest Summer Concert Tonight!

Billy Idol Tribute band ‘Generation Idol’ headlines the Summer Concert tonight at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions

By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions

Who is ready for tonight’s Sciencefest Summer Concert and ScienceFest Discovery Day on Saturday, both FREE at Ashley Pond Park!? Special thanks to this week’s sponsor, Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, ScienceFest.

Los Alamos Sciencefest has done it again with an amazing night of free entertainment at Ashley Pond Park by bringing in a world-famous Billy Idol Tribute band from Los Angeles, “Generation Read More

Traffic Impact Alert For ScienceFest Events June 20-21

LAMSCD News:

The Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District (LAMSCD) reminds the public of road closures taking place today, June 20, and Saturday, 21, due to ScienceFest events.

There will be traffic impacts during the Los Alamos ScienceFest, particularly during the Night Market and Discovery Day events on both days.

Key Traffic Impacts:

  • Today’s Road Closure – Central Avenue from 20th Street to Oppenheimer Drive will be closed 4-9 p.m. during the ScienceFest Night Market.
  • Today’s Night Market – (North side of Ashley Pond): 5-9 p.m., featuring more than 30 vendors and taking place during
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Los Alamos County Airport Open House Set For June 28

KLAM/EAA News:

Saturday, June 28, will be a big day for aviation enthusiasts, young and old, in northern New Mexico. The Los Alamos County Airport (KLAM), in cooperation with Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and Los Alamos ScienceFest, will host an Open House, 9 a.m. to noon, at KLAM Airport with a morning of aviation activities, exhibits, and fun.

This event is free and open to the public. The open house will feature displays of certified and experimental aircraft, paramotor and ultralight flying, RC aircraft, flight simulators, and an exhibition and presentation Read More