Fun Outings
Hawk Hangout ‘Teen Center Take Over!’ 5:30-7 PM April 24
COUNTY News:
Hawk Hangout is a free event held every month during the school year for middle school teens.
This month’s event is “Teen Center Take Over!”
Join other middle school teens 5:30-7 p.m. April 24 for fun, music, games, food and more at the Los Alamos Teen Center at 475 20th St. Read More
Registration Now Open For 2025 Topper Soccer Academy
SPORTS News:
The Topper Soccer Academy is back this summer with two fun-filled sessions designed to introduce kids to the joy of soccer through engaging drills, teamwork games and scrimmages—all led by enthusiastic high school soccer players.
Registration is open for the 2025 Topper Soccer Academy that will provide big fun, big smiles and big goals this summer in Los Alamos.
Get ready for an exciting soccer experience children won’t forget! Read More
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad To Offer Series Of Special Trains Beginning June 15, 2025
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad excursion train headed by locomotive 484, approaching ‘The Narrows’ east of Chama. Courtesy/wikipedia
CHAMA News:
CHAMA —The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad – the highest, longest and most authentic steam railroad in America – will offer a series of special trains in 2025.
Special Trains will give passengers the opportunity to wine and dine on surf & turf, learn about ancient volcanoes, enjoy BBQ sliders and local craft beers, enjoy the “best seats in the house” for Chama’s renowned Fourth of July fireworks and even the opportunity to celebrate Read More
Music Under The Stars At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium With Los Alamos Big Band Friday April 25
The planetarium at Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) announces a special evening of live music and stunning planetarium visuals in celebration of it 25th anniversary 7-8 p.m. Friday, April 25. Music Under the Stars will feature a performance by the Los Alamos Big Band, set against the magical backdrop of the stars.
Following the performance, PEEC will host its 25th Anniversary Earth Day Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
About the Event:
- This unique event combines
Hubbell Trading Post Road Show At Bandelier April 26–27
Wallace presents at a Navajo Art event hosted by Western National Parks Association. Photo by Martha Lochert
Weaver Tonita Yazzie presents her work at Hubbell Trading Post event. Photo by Martha Lochert
WNPA News:
ALBAQUERQUE — Western National Parks Association (WNPA) has announced a special two-day cultural event, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at Bandelier National Monument, featuring the iconic Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site.
Visitors will have the rare opportunity to experience the rich traditions of Navajo culture through authentic weavings, Read More
Step Up Gallery Presents ‘The Earth Is The Magnet Of The Sky’ By Artist Catherine Eaton Skinner Opening June 13
Lungi Kam XVI, Encaustic, oil stick, graphite, archival print, 100% rag paper, panel, 40″x40″x2″. Courtesy/ARTWORKinternational INC
Albedo II, Encaustic, oil stick, linen on panel, 36″x36″x2″. Courtesy/ARTWORKinternational INC
COMMUNITY News:
- Skinner’s work has a depth of layers that matches her need to allow a work to be beautiful, as well as spiritual. —Art Reveal Magazine
Artist Catherine Eaton Skinner’s work centers on the balance of opposites and the systems and patterns we construct to give order to our world.
“The natural world holds Read More
At The Teen Center, The Kids Are In Charge
From left, Tyler Regele, Calvin Grow and Hiro Mertes shoot pool Friday afternoon at the Teen Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Kelsey Flesher, 15, with the mural she painted in the Teen Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Jelena Wakefield, 16, with the mural she painted in the Teen Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Asking young people why they decided to try out the Teen Center and what brings them back will generate an avalanche of answers. One person will offer their favorite activity, Read More
2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Line-up Unveiled!
The 2025 Summer Concert Series kicks off Friday, May 23 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
By Pablo Irlando-Wildman
CEO-Sancre Productions
Another summer concert season is upon us, Sancre Productions and the Los Alamos County Community Services Department, along with an incredible group of local business sponsors, are proud to bring you the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Line-up.
In each of the last two years, we have had almost 100,000 attendees for the series at Ashley Pond Park, and we expect the same numbers in 2025.
Huge thanks to all of the Los Alamos County Departments Read More
Friends Of Bosque Del Apache Spring Migration May 3-4
American White Pelicans. Photo by John Olson
Cactus blossoms. Photo by Wayne Washam
FBA News:
The community is invited to join the Friends of Bosque Del Apache (FBA) for a weekend of birding, nature, art and poetry at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge and beyond Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. There is something for everyone at this Spring Migration Celebration 2025.
Attendees will view shorebirds (avocets, curlews, phalaropes, pelicans and more) and colorful small migrants, including warblers, chats, flycatchers and swallows. Birding experts and engaging presenters, Holly Read More