Recreation

Free Bolero Dancing And Lessons At BESC Starting Aug. 5

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COMMUNITY News:

Every Monday (except County holidays) from 7-9 p.m. everyone is welcome to free ballroom dancing and lessons at the Betty Ehart Senior Center Center.

This is a Los Alamos County Activity organized by Terry Goodwin and Selmo Jaramillo. Every month they focus on a particular ballroom dance, and in August the focus is bolero.

This “Cuban Dance of Love” blends the Tango’s dramatic moves, Rumba’s rhythm and the Waltz’s rise and fall. Bolero has a certain grace and athleticism, but is also teeming with dramatic tension! Sometimes this dance is seen as an artful styling of the movements Read More

Democratic Party Of Los Alamos Invites Supporters To Join Them Marching In 2024 County Fair & Rodeo Parade Aug. 3

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The Democratic Party of Los Alamos invites supporters to join them marching Aug. 3 in the 2024 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade. Courtesy/DPLA

Democrat Party of Los Alamos News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos invites supporters to join them marching Aug. 3 in the 2024 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade. The group will line up at 9:30 a.m. in the old Smith’s parking lot, and the parade starts at 10 a.m.

Signs to carry in the parade will be provided, wear blue and please bring your smiles and enthusiasm as the Party rolls into Election Season!

Candidates will be marching in the parade Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: July 30, 2024  

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

Extensive flooding continues in the Las Vegas area, especially along the Gallinas River. It is best to avoid this area as crews clean up after the floods. It is always a good idea to check conditions at the location you are headed to. Streamflows can be checked on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) streamflow website.

So far streamflows have remained decent this summer and are now at a good level for fishing.

As often happens during monsoon season, some areas have received more rain than others. The Eastern side of the Sangre de Cristo Read More

Los Alamos Community Foundation Awards Grant To High Flyers Gymnastics To Support Its Work With Youth

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High Flyers Gymnastics owner David Vosburgh with his gymnasts holding the grant check they received recently from the Los Alamos Community Foundation, which they will use to purchase equipment. Courtesy/LACF

LACF News:

The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) has awarded a $500 grant to High Flyers Gymnastics to support its work with youth. The grant will be used to purchase gymnastics equipment.

Youth sports are not only where future Olympians begin their training, but they are also where future leaders learn teamwork, practice a strong work ethic, and gain self-confidence. 

“We currently Read More

Community Invited To Listening Session For Brewer Arena

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division is seeking feedback from the community for the proposed Brewer Arena Renovation. Community members are invited to meet the team at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Please use this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86031220930 to access the webinar.

The project is to evaluate the structure and ensure the facility meets the American with Disabilities (ADA) Title II requirements. This facility was identified in the Community Services Department’s Integrated Master Plan and the ADA Audit and Transition Plan.

Wilson & Read More

2024 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo – Roping The Dream

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COUNTY News:

Join Los Alamos County and other partnering organizations Aug. 2-4 for exhibits, the Friday Night Summer Concert, parade, a fair at Ashley Pond Park, the Rodeo at Brewer Arena, and much more!

The County Fair exhibits, organized by the NMSU Co-operative Extension office will kick off the weekend from 3-8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2 at the Mesa Public Library. Then plan to head over to Ashley Pond Park for the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, featuring Sim Balkey! The Summer Concert series starts at 6 p.m. with opening acts and runs until 9 p.m.

Saturday morning of Aug. 3 is full of activities Read More

Artist-in-residence Talk At Noon Today In Jemez Springs

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Artist-in-residence Dr. Heather Heckel shown here with some of her latest works inspired by the historic cabins at Valles Caldera National Preserve. She has been awarded 22 artist residencies at national parks and public lands across the country. Dr. Heckel will present a talk at noon today at Jemez Fine Art about her experience as a traveling artist and the inspiration she draws from America’s public lands. She will also unveil some of her works in progress from Valles Caldera National Preserve. Learn more here. Photo by Irene Owsley/NPS Read More

Daily Postcard: Silhouettes Of Elk In Valle Grande

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Daily Postcard: View of tiny, distant silhouettes of elk in the morning light Friday in Valle Grande National Preserve. As with any wild animal, the elk herds at Valles Caldera National Preserve move around quite a bit from day to day, so a sighting is never guaranteed. However, elk are among the most commonly spotted wildlife in Valle Grande. Learn more here. Courtesy/NPS Read More

Kids Having A Blast At Piñon Splash Pad In White Rock

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Kids are having a blast and keeping cool at the Piñon Park Splash Pad at 10 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock. The Los Alamos County Parks Division opened the splash pad to the public on June 1 for the summer season, which runs through Labor Day weekend and is scheduled to close Sept. 2. Photo by Joyce Wolff

Scene of kids having a blast at Piñon Splash Pad last weekend in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff

Scene of kids having a blast at Piñon Splash Pad last weekend in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff

Scene of kids having a blast at Piñon Splash Pad last weekend in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More

View Of Cliff Alcove At Bandelier National Monument

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View of a cliff alcove on July 17 at Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier showcases the rich history and culture of the Ancestral Pueblo people. The monument covers over 33,000 acres of rugged canyons and mesas. Visitors can explore ancient cliff dwellings, kivas (ceremonial structures), and petroglyphs carved into the soft volcanic tuff. The Main Loop Trail takes you through the heart of the Frijoles Canyon, where you can climb ladders into the cliff alcoves. The monument offers natural beauty with diverse wildlife and scenic vistas. Courtesy/Shutterstock Read More