Fun Outings

Tuesdays @The Square: Ryan Finn’s Island Jazz June 10

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Scene of a previous Tuesday @The Square on the lawn in Central Park Square. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District

COMMUNITY News:

Tuesdays @The Square this week will feature Ryan Finn’s Island Jazz Band, 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, on the lawn in Central Park Square.

Ryan Finn leads a jazz group that presents his original compositions, most of which are in Caribbean and Latin American styles.

After work, bring the family, a picnic blanket, and dinner, or grab food and a brew from one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy the evening together listening to local bands. The atmosphere Read More

Songs Of Summer With Hummingbird Camp Students At Jemez Historic Site Saturday Evenings Through July 26

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Hummingbird Music Camp. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

Jemez Historic Site is partnering with Hummingbird Music Camp to offer summer youth concerts on Saturday evenings through July 26.

Enjoy a free concert series performed by campers from Hummingbird Music Camp, 6-7 p.m., every Saturday through July 26 at Jemez Historic Site.

This event is free and open to the public, as well as to campers’ family members. Hummingbird Music Camp is a week-long summer sleep-away camp in Jemez Springs for children 8-14 years old. Campers receive daily private lessons on an instrument and participate in group Read More

Scenes From 2025 ChamberFest In Downtown Los Alamos

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Oh the joy of a giant sandpile in the middle of Central Avenue! Enterprise Bank & Trust sponsors this iconic event for children as part of ChamberFest. The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual event to provide a fun outing for the community while showcasing local businesses. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Max Davis displays delight with a rocket fountain in front of the Dragonfly Playhouse Daycare booth Saturday during ChamberFest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Max Davis, left, and Henry Gigax cool off from the summer heat at a rocket fountain Saturday Read More

Local Maker To Present Program At Santa Fe Book Arts Group

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Liz Martineau prepares for a meet-up recently at Los Alamos Makers, 1789 Central Ave. Courtesy photo

Some of the books available for participants to explore during a June 14 program at Santa Fe Community College and June 17 at Los Alamos Makers. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to hear Los Alamos Makers member Liz Martineau present a free program, Oh, … I’m A Book Artist?, at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in Room 570 at Santa Fe Community College.

Martineau will share her winding journey combining sewing, quilting, and mixed media with bookmaking. Participants will explore Read More

Tri-M Productions’ Musical ‘Into The Woods’ Opens June 12

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Scene from ‘Into The Woods’ opening June 12 for two weekends at the Santa Fe High School Performing Arts Center. Courtesy/Caiti Lord of Madrid Emulsions

THEATER News:

Tri-M Productions of Santa Fe will perform the Tony award-winning musical of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, “Into the Woods”, opening Thursday, June 12 in Santa Fe for two weekends. It is directed by Marilyn Barnes with choreography by Laura Orozco Garrett (formerly of Moving Arts Española and now Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts in Albuquerque). Kathlene Ritch, one of the voices of KHFM classical radio and long-time Desert Read More

Posts From The Road: Coastal Views

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Hills & Pastures: Lush green hillsides provide pastures for cattle near Cambria, Calif. While the area is a more rural setting with farms and ranches, the coastline and Pacific Coast Highway are just beyond the distant ridge in the photo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Crashing Wave: A wave crashes against the rocky and rugged shores at Cambria, Calif. This closer view gives viewers an idea of the size and magnitude of the waves as they crash against the central California coastline. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

After an Read More

Purgatory Resort Announces 2025 Summer Operations

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Scenes of family-friendly mountain activities at Purgatory Resort. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort 

PURGATORY News:

DURANGO — Purgatory Resort celebrates summer with family-friendly mountain activities, live music and signature events. On-mountain attractions begin Friday, June 14, including the Alpine Slide, Inferno Mountain Coaster, Scenic Chairlift Rides on Lift 4, Treasure Panning, and Twilight Lake Board & Boat.

Guest-favorite summer events return to Purgatory this season, including Summer Brew craft beer and music festival, Mushroom Hunt and Mushroom & Wine Dinner, Read More

The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever July 19

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COMMUNITY News:

Join us at Los Alamos’ first ever “The Most Wuthering Heights Day” (TMWHDE) from 10–11 a.m., Saturday, July 19th, at Ashley Pond. Come wuther with us!

Event is free and open to all—all genders, all ages, and all dancing abilities. All you need to do is register and wear your red dress (or other red clothing), put on your dancing shoes, put a red flower in your hair, and have fun!

We may schedule some optional practice runs which we will post on our website. Dance tutorials and other information are also available there. TMWHDE is based on Kate Bush’s 1978 song, “Wuthering Heights,” which Read More

Family Strengths Network Invites Community To Annual Summer Splash June 20 & 21

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FSN News:

Family Strength Network is hosting its annual Summer Splash, 10 a.m. to noon June 20 & 21 at 3540 Orange St.

Families are invited to celebrate summer with lawn games, sprinklers, splash pools, a slip ’n slide, crafts, an ice cream bar, and more outdoor fun.

Attendees are reminded to bring sunscreen, hats, towels, and a change of clothes or swimsuit. Read More

Fun & Games At Los Alamos Golf Course June 11

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LAGA News:

Los Alamos Golf Association, TechSource and LAGC invite everyone to come out and enjoy the summer evenings at the new Los Alamos Golf Course practice range, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11.

There will be contests and prizes for all. The putting green will be transformed into a fun putt-putt course, buckets of balls will be $3 and large pizzas will be $5 off. Adults and children can compete in putting and chipping contests and also earn gift cards by hitting targets on the driving range.

This is the first of three “Wednesday Nights on the Range” (June 11, 18 and 25) where the community can Read More