Daily Postcard: Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) Dives Into Clouds At Valles Caldera National Preserve
Daily Postcard: Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) diving into the clouds as viewed at 7:38 p.m. Sunday from Valles Caldera National Preserve. The comet will continue rising higher in the sky each day this week but will start dimming as the days progress. Photo by John Stone Read More
More Views Of Comet C/2023 A3 From Valles Caldera
More views of Comet C/2023 A3 Sunday from Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Marilyn Warren
Another view of the comet C/2023 A3 Sunday evening from Valles Caldera. Photo by Marilyn Warren
Another view of the comet C/2023 A3 Sunday evening from Valles Caldera. Photo by Marilyn Warren Read More
Los Alamos Choirs & NJROTC Pumpkin Patch Is Open!
More than 2,700 pumpkins are available to the community starting today in the field near the Canyon Complex. The Los Alamos Choirs & NJROTC are partnering on this Pumpkin Patch fundraising event and will split the proceeds to help pay for competitions and trips, such as taking the choirs to New York to sing at Carnegie Hall or the NJROTC cadets to San Diego to see the Navy firsthand. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene today at the Los Alamos Choirs & NJROTC Pumpkin Patch in the field near the Canyon Complex. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene today at the Los Alamos Choirs Read More
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
As summer fades into autumn, Los Alamos Landscaping and More crew members are busy this morning removing the hanging flower baskets throughout downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Donavan Price
Another view of Los Alamos Landscaping and More crew members busy this morning removing the hanging flower baskets throughout downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Donavan Price Read More
High Desert Winds Santa Fe Presents ‘Inspirations!’ Nov. 3
HDWSF News:
The High Desert Winds Santa Fe (HDWSF) presents its first concert of the season, “Inspirations!” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 Palace Ave. in Santa Fe.
Under the baton of HDWSF founder Kurt Carr, the performance will feature the music of contemporary wind ensemble composers from the mid 20th century to today.
The HDWSF will present the world premiere of “Weight of an Infinite Sky”, a 2023 composition by band member Andrew Zinkham.
Admission is free with donations gratefully accepted.
For more information, visit www.HighDesertWinds.org Read More
View Of Comet Saturday From Overlook Park In White Rock
View of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) Saturday night from Overlook Park in White Rock. Courtesy/Francisco Uribe and Cheryl WamplerDaily Postcard: Tiny Bushtit In Upper Los Alamos Canyon
Daily Postcard: Saturday, Oct. 12 was Cornell University’s Global Big Day, challenging birders worldwide to report all the birds they could find. That citizen-science project makes a global snapshot of biodiversity, adding to the millions of observations in Cornell’s eBird ornithology database. Twenty-three birders in Los Alamos found at least 61 species Saturday, with reports still rolling in. Worldwide, 39,383 birders found 7,610 species in one day. Read all about it at https://ebird.org/octoberbigday. Jonathan Dowell reported 40 of the Los Alamos species and took this photo Read More
Rarely Seen Kentucky Warbler Spotted On Reservoir Road
This very rare bird for the local area, a Kentucky Warbler, was spotted Saturday and again this morning on Reservoir Road. Interestingly, while there are only four records of this species in Los Alamos, the last one in May 2018 was in the same exact spot on the Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith
Another view of this bird rarely seen locally, a Kentucky Warbler, spotted Saturday and again this morning on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Los Alamos Pool League Starts 2024-2025 Season Oct. 15
The Los Alamos Pool League is starting its 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Courtesy/LAPL
By PAUL TOBASH
President
Los Alamos Pool League
Do you like to play pool? The Los Alamos Pool League (LAPL) is waiting for you!
The LAPL is starting its 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, Oct. 15 and we are looking for players who would be willing to play as substitutes for our regular team players if needed.
The LAPL has been gathering for group play over the past several years and we are always looking for new players who have an interest in a fun and competitive environment. Currently, the league has 9 teams that Read More
Deer On Patrol Friday At Guaje Pines Cemetery
Deer on patrol Friday at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
Northern Lights Viewed Thursday Night From White Rock
Northern Lights viewed Thursday night from White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Northern Lights viewed Thursday night from White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Daily Postcard: Comet C/2023 A3 Viewed From White Rock
Daily Postcard: Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is now visible with the naked eye, in the west, just to the left of where the sunsets, after sunset. Tonight it was visible between 7-7:30 p.m. in White Rock. Tomorrow it will be a little bit higher in the evening sky. The tail is also much longer now. The road along the Caldera would be a great place to view it, for those in town too close to the mountains. Photo by Glen Wurden Read More
Northern Lights Viewed From Elk Ridge
Children’s Museum To Host Weird Science Halloween Bash
SFCM News:
SANTA FE — The community is invited to join the Santa Fe Children’s Museum (SFCM) 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 for a spooktacular fundraising event: Weird Science Halloween Bash.
This family-friendly event invites guests to dress up in costume, delight in 20+ STEAM experiment stations, trick-or-treat, engage with interactive exhibits, experience live entertainment, enjoy a special toddler area, eat spooky health snacks, and more.
All proceeds will support the SFCM and its equitable programs, including camp scholarships for low-income families; complimentary Grab-and-Go Read More
Pajarito’s 2024 Oktoberfest Set To Celebrate Autumn With Local Breweries And Live Entertainment Oct. 19
Scene from a previous celebration. Courtesy/Pajarito
PAJARITO News:
Pajarito announces its second annual Oktoberfest scheduled for Oct. 19, 2024. This year’s festival will feature local breweries, including Bathtub Row Brewery, Boxing Bear Brewery and La Cumbre Brewery, offering a variety of craft beers that embody the essence of fall.
The festivities will commence at noon with live music performances from Eryn Bent followed by Sunbender. Admission for beer drinkers is $25.
Oktoberfest attendees may also enjoy delicious German favorites from the cafe, along with a variety of lawn games. Read More
Daily Postcard: Northern Lights Color Sky Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: The Northern Lights as seen Thursday night from the Main Hill and Canyon Road. Photo by Tim Pacheco
Another view of the Northern Lights as seen Thursday night from the Main Hill and Canyon Road. Photo by Tim Pacheco
Another view of the Northern Lights as seen Thursday night from the Main Hill and Canyon Road. Photo by Tim Pacheco
Another view of the Northern Lights as seen Thursday night from the Main Hill and Canyon Road. Photo by Tim Pacheco Read More
2024 Los Alamos Holiday Lights Parade Is On!
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in partnership with Los Alamos MainStreet and the Creative District, announced today that the 2024 Holiday Lights Parade is on and will take place 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, during the WinterFest weekend.
The theme for this year’s parade is “Winter Brilliance”.
Registration for parade participants is now open at Eventbrite and closes at noon Nov. 27.
In the upcoming weeks, visit the Los Alamos WinterFest 2024 webpage on the Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District website as more activities are added to the WinterFest weekend schedule, including the YMCA Read More
Aurora Borealis Colors Sky Over White Rock
View of the Aurora Borealis visible Thursday night from White Rock. Photo by Scott RichmondMeteor And Aurora Borealis Viewed From Barranca Mesa
A meteor is spotted in the Aurora Borealis viewed Thursday night from Barranca Mesa and the Anniversary Trailhead. Photo by John Stone
Another view of the Aurora Borealis viewed Thursday night from Barranca Mesa and the Anniversary Trailhead. Photo by John Stone
Another view of the Aurora Borealis viewed Thursday night from Barranca Mesa and the Anniversary Trailhead. Photo by John Stone
Another view of the Aurora Borealis viewed Thursday night from Barranca Mesa and the Anniversary Trailhead. Photo by John Stone Read More
Aurora Borealis Viewed From Anderson Overlook
View of the Aurora Borealis Thursday night from Anderson Overlook. Photo by Jeff Hay Read More