Fun Outings

Celebrate Independence Day With The Family YMCA’s Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run & Children’s Parade

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Scene from a previous Family YMCA annual Children’s Parade. Courtesy/Y

Scene after the parade of a previous Kiwanis 4th of July pancake breakfast on the Fuller Lodge lawn. Courtesy/Y

YMCA News:

Get ready to ignite the Fourth of July with The Family YMCA’s annual Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run and the beloved FREE Children’s Parade! It’s a morning packed with community spirit, fitness, and festive fun for all ages.

Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run

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New Mexico Game & Fish Free Fishing Weekend June 7-8

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NMGF News:

SANTA FE — Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, as the state observes National Boating and Fishing Week.

Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state on both days, but everyone must observe bag limits and all other rules and regulations.

For more information, visit the NMGF website. 

“Free Fishing Weekend is a great opportunity for families to come together and take part in an activity that they can enjoy for a lifetime,” Department director Mike Sloane said.

The Department is excited to take part in several events across Read More

Guardians Of The Night Star Party June 14

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NMMSH News:

Watch the night sky come alive Saturday, June 14, 2025, as the Astronomy League and the New Mexico Museum of Space History invite the public to a breathtaking celestial celebration.

From 8–10 p.m., enjoy live views of deep-sky objects, expert astrophotography demonstrations featuring real-time image stacking, and a special talk from a museum educator on light pollution, dark sky preservation, and the science of night sky-friendly lighting.

This free, family-friendly event is suitable for attendees of all ages and interests.

In the event of inclement weather, programming Read More

Scenes From C’YA Science Demo At Aspen Elementary

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C’YA Sci Guy, Chad Lauritzen brings end of the year fun for Mrs. Gilbert’s 4th grade class at Aspen Elementary School. Courtesy/C’YA

Mrs. Gilbert’s 4th grade class at Aspen Elementary School expresses appreciation to C’YA Sci Guy, Chad Lauritzen, for bringing end of the year fun to them. Courtesy/C’YA

C’YA News:

Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) Sci Guy, Chad Lauritzen brings end of the year fun for Mrs. Gilbert’s 4th grade class at Aspen Elementary School in White Rock.

The science lesson is one of Newton’s laws, along with some engineering. Teams build a safety system around the egg, which Read More

Movies In The Park 7 PM Wednesday At The Pond

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The next ‘Movie in the Park’ will feature Moana 2, 7-10 p.m. Wednesday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Enjoy a summer evening in the park with a fun, family-oriented movie. Bring your blankets, pajamas and snacks to watch a movie under the stars.

The Movies in the Park program utilizes various parks throughout Los Alamos County; see the locations below. Weather cancellations are made one hour before show time.

  • June 4: Moana 2, 7-10 p.m. @ Ashley Pond
  • June 18: Wonka, 7-10 p.m. @ Rover Park
  • July 9: Elemental, 7-10 p.m.  @ Ashley Pond
  • July 23: The Garfield Movie, 7-10 p.m. @ Urban
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The Fabulous 2025 Folk Art Flea Is Saturday June 7

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ART News:

The 2025 fabulous Folk Art Flea is Saturday, June 7, at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds at 3229 Rodeo Road.

The Folk Art Flea features hundreds of curated folk art pieces from collectors and artists around the world.

The donated art benefits educational programs and exhibitions at the Museum of International Folk Art through the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, a private nonprofit organization.

Admission is free and members of Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) enjoy early admission to the Flea, 9-10 a.m., with public admission from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 7.

For information on joining FOFA, Read More

‘Quilt As Art’ Final Day Is Wednesday At Step Up Gallery

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Visitors view Sunbonnet Sue quilts in the ‘Quilt As Art’ exhibit at Step Up Gallery, which comes down Thursday to make way for the next exhibit. Photo by Katy Korkos

COMMUNITY News:

The richly detailed art quilts that have hung on the walls of Step Up Gallery will come down on Thursday to make way for the next exhibit. Wednesday is the last day to see the “The Quilt as Art” exhibit, which has attracted visitors from all over New Mexico and neighboring states.

The themes these fiber artists have explored are wide-ranging. Some artworks refer to traditional quilts, such as the log cabin and Sunbonnet Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: May 28, 2025 Game Results

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Bridge News:

Here is a hand from the May 28 game of the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club that offers E/W a reasonable chance to get to a makable slam contract.

The key here is that the partnership must play super acceptances, as will be explained shortly.

This is board #6.

East is the dealer and E/W are vulnerable.

North
♠ 7642
♥ 53
♦ K97
♣ AT94
West East
♠ K98 ♠ AJ
♥ KQ974 ♥ AJ82
♦ Q2 ♦ AJ53
♣ KJ2 ♣ Q73
South
♠ QT53
♥ T6
♦ T864
♣ 865

East is the dealer and opens 1NT (15-17 HCP). After South passes, West bids 2♦, a transfer to hearts (showing at least a 5-card suit). East, with a maximum NT opening and four hearts, jumps to Read More

Posts From The Road: California’s Central Coast

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Morro Rock: Morro Rock at Morro Bay, Calif. has been an iconic ocean landmark since the days when Native Americans lived along the Pacific Ocean coast. Today the rock is a wildlife preserve and is closed to hiking and camping. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Ocean View: A beautiful ocean view is seen from the shores of Eldwayen Ocean Park in Pismo Beach, California. The shore walkway stretches for a few miles along the scenic coastal area within a Pismo Beach neighborhood. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

We just returned from a trip Read More