Fun Outings

Lineup Of Events This May At SALA

SALA News:

This May, SALA Los Alamos Event Center continues its mission to serve as the heartbeat of entertainment and culture in Los Alamos, unveiling a jam-packed calendar of films, community events, and immersive experiences. Whether you’re a movie buff, a teen looking for a fun night out, a family with little ones, or a community member looking to connect, SALA has something just for you.

New Movie Screening – Thunderbolts, The Amateur, Lilo & Stitch, and Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning

1 p.m. & 7 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays, and 2 p.m., Sundays, May 2-June 1 Read More

ACRR Pace Race Results From April 22, 2025

Scene from the Pace Race April 22 at the Cañada del Buey Trail in White Rock. Courtesy/ARCC

Scene from the Pace Race April 22 at the Cañada del Buey Trail in White Rock. Courtesy/ARCC

ACRR News:

Results are in from the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly Pace Race held April 22 at the Cañada del Buey Trail in White Rock.

Catherine Hensley and Zeke Wilmot tied for best prediction at 12 seconds off their predicted time.

Other accurate predictors were Felix Candia with a 15 second differential as well as the top finisher on the 1-mile course at 13:55; Eric Anderson at 22 seconds off and also the best finisher Read More

Community Invited To White Rock Schools Farewell Tours

Community tour of the old Chamisa Elementary School building 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Courtesy/LAPS

Community tour of the old Pinon Elementary School building 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 30. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

White Rock students will start the new school year in new schools in August as construction of both the new Pinon Elementary and Chamisa Elementary schools is slated for completion this summer.

“It’s an exciting milestone for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS),” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “A huge thank you to the community for their support of our schools.”

LAPS is Read More

Explore Early Pueblo Life: Writings Of Coronado Expedition

NMDCA News:

Listen to the written accounts of explorers from the 1540–1542 Coronado Expedition as they encountered the Pueblo World at lecture co-hosted by Coronado Historic Site and the Sandoval County Historical Society.  

Using translated accounts, Coronado Historic Site’s Ranger Joseph Tackes will give a free PowerPoint presentation comparing the first written descriptions of the geography, architecture, and agriculture of the Pueblo World with what is known from continued, as well as past, archaeological finds in the greater region.

This lecture, 2-3 p.m., May 3 at the Sandoval Read More

Owner Teresa Starr Of Beso Jewels & Village Arts Celebrate 20-Year Collaboration!

Teresa Starr at Village Arts where she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration April 25-26. Courtesy/Village Arts

 BUSINESS News:

Teresa Starr and Village Arts celebrate 20 years of collaboration on April 25 and 26! Teresa sets up a monthly pop-up shop at Village Arts where, along with her expertise, design, repair and appraisal services, she offers an array of treasures including an impressive variety of always changing jewelry and collectable coins.

The public is invited to stop in at Village Arts to show Teresa just how much Los Alamos loves her! This weekend will be extra special, with opportunities Read More

LAHS Class Of 1985 To Host 40th Reunion July 18-20!

Members of the LAHS Class of 1985. Their 40th Reunion is July 18-20. Courtesy photo

Class of 1985 40th Reunion News:

Mark your calendars for July 18-20, because the Los Alamos High School Class of ’85 is throwing a party four decades in the making — and yes, it will be more fun than prom.

We’re taking over some of Los Alamos’ finest spots — Fuller Lodge, Bathtub Row Brewing, and the Ski Hill — for a weekend full of laughter, throwbacks, questionable dance moves, and probably some talk about knee replacements. Hotel blocks are secured in both Los Alamos and Pojoaque, so no excuses!

Our goal? To round up Read More

Posts From The Road: Farewell To Death Valley

Palms & Resorts: An area of Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park where palm trees surround a luxury resort and family friendly motel. These facilities offer visitors a chance to relax and cool off during the mid-day hours when the desert landscape color is more washed out. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Sand Dunes: The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are near the small village of Stovepipe Wells north of the Furnace Creek area. The dunes and hiking in Mosaic Canyon are two of the top features in this area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Read More

Scenes From Wagner Construction’s Family Day Event

Wagner Construction General Superintendent Wayne Odom hosts a Family Day event today in White Rock. Wagner Construction is a Minnesota based company awarded the contract to install new waterline and fiber conduit from N.M. 502 along N.M. 4 leading into White Rock. The project is well ahead of schedule and the open house gave the public the opportunity to check out the heavy equipment used to get the work done. Here the Reyn family check out a bobcat earth mover with Everett at the controls as his brother Desmond, sister Leila, mom Miranda and General Superintendent Wayne Odom look on. Photo by John Read More