Fun Outings

Posts From The Road: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

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Sabino Creek: Sabino Creek flows from higher in the Santa Catalina Mountains and becomes the focal point of Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Water from winter snowfall and the summer rains keeps the small creek flowing throughout the year. The cottonwoods and other trees were just beginning to show off the spring green when we visited the area in March. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Saguaros: Views are abundant through Sabino Canyon, both in the canyon and the surrounding mountainsides. Shown are Saguaro cacti as they decorate this hillside along with rock formations and a variety of Read More

Scenes From First Summer Concert Of 2025 Series

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Scene from the Friday night kickoff of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series starring country music artist Dzaki Sukarno at Ashley Pond Park. The concert is produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County and sponsored by Longenecker & Associates and TechSource Inc. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Friday night kickoff of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series starring country music artist Dzaki Sukarno at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Friday night kickoff of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series starring Read More

News Flash: ‘Monday Night At The Pit’ For LANL Interns!

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Scenes of a previous ‘Monday Night at the Pit’ where Lab summer interns and the like meet and greet and enjoy a free picnic and play sand volleyball. Courtesy/UCLA

By GEORGIA STRICKFADEN
The United Church of Los Alamos

  • Food and sand volleyball, at The United Church of Los Alamos

Starting June 2, The United Church of Los Alamos is kicking off our tradition of “Monday Night at the Pit” where Lab summer interns and the like meet and greet and enjoy a free picnic.

We’ve got sand volleyball and a place to hang out and meet each other. This will continue every Monday all summer.

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All Santa Fe National Forest Offices To Close Memorial Day

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) District Offices and the Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

All offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors all U.S. military who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces, both in times of war and peace.

The long weekend is also the unofficial kick-off of summer and a time to enjoy the forest with family and friends. Whether hiking, fishing, or camping, make sure the experience is positive by staying Read More

Beef & Leaf Announces Weekly Prix Fixe Dinner Menu

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Executive Chef and Owner Laura Crucet

Beef & Leaf News:
Beef & Leaf, at 3801 Arkansas Ave., is offering a prix fixe dinner menu of 3 courses and a carafe of wine that changes every week – a special dinner menu offered in addition to the regular dinner menu.

Beef and Leaf Cafe was created on the dream of taking the comfort food offered at Pig + Fig Cafe, and upscaling it to a new level of dining.

Executive Chef and Owner Laura Crucet’s vision was to take the experience of her Pig + Fig Cafe wine dinners, and offer it all week, year round.

As a result, Beef & Leaf Cafe provides an upscale dining experience,

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LAHS Students Attend Santa Fe International Literary Festival May 17

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Students with Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen. Courtesy photo

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By CATHERINE PURANANANDA
AP Literature & Composition Teacher
Los Alamos High School

AP Literature and Composition students and alumni from Los Alamos High School were invited to attend the Santa Fe International Literary Festival on Saturday, May 17, to hear a talk given by Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen.

Catherine Puranananda teaches Nguyen’s novel The Sympathizer every year, and it is typically a favorite read amongst her students. Zoe Bent felt it was “an amazing twist Read More

Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op To Wrap Up 10th Anniversary Celebration With A Big Bang Bash This Saturday!

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Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op News:

Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op wraps up its month-long 10th anniversary celebration with a Big Bang Bash this Saturday, May 24.

The Tub opened its doors after several years of planning and fundraising April 22, 2015, and the first Tub beers were released May 24, 2015.

New Mexi Lager, Little Bird Blonde and Hoppenheimer will be on tap, along with several other brews, and Manko’s Food Truck will be on site.

Shaky Grove will kick off an afternoon of music performances at 1 p.m., followed at 4 p.m. by Roadside Attraction and 7 p.m. with Escape on a Horse.

The Tub also has Black Read More

Dzaki Sukarno Of American Idol Fame Kicks Off 2025 Summer Concert Series Friday Night At Ashley Pond Park

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Country music artist Dzaki Sukarno will headline the first Summer Concert of the 2025 season this Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

Summer Concert News:

Country music artist Dzaki Sukarno, of American Idol fame, will headline the Summer Concert this Friday night sponsored by Longenecker & Associates and TechSource Inc., at Ashley Pond Park. 

Sukarno captures the heart of authentic country, seamlessly blending the classic twang of tradition with a fresh, modern twist. With nearly half a million followers across social media, Dzaki draws deeply from his Southern New Mexico Read More

Piñon Splash Pad Opening For 2025 Season Friday May 23

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The Piñon Splash Pad at 10 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock opens Friday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division has announced that the Piñon Splash Pad at 10 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock, will open for the season at 10 a.m., Friday, May 23. The Splash Pad will be operational daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and is scheduled to remain open through Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1, 2025.

Adult supervision is recommended, as the Splash Pad is an unsupervised facility. Athletic or similar equipment is not allowed, and animals are prohibited. For safety and maintenance reasons, Read More

Zia Credit Union’s 70th Annual Meeting May 21 At SALA

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By MANDY SEE
Zia Credit Union

Zia Credit Union members are invited to Zia’s 70th Annual Meeting! You won’t want to miss this one. 

We’re celebrating a major milestone—70 years of service to our incredible members and community. Join us for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration!

Details:

  • SALA Los Alamos Event Center
  • Wednesday, May 21
  • Doors open at 5 p.m. for sign-in and refreshments
  • Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
  • RSVP now to let us know you’re coming: https://loom.ly/QDmQO_0

Can’t make it in person? No problem! A virtual option is available—check your email for login details.

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