Daily Postcard: Northern Lights Viewed From Quemazon
Daily Postcard: Northern Lights viewed Thursday night from Quemazon. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
Another view of Northern Lights viewed Thursday night from Quemazon. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
Another view of Northern Lights viewed Thursday from Quemazon. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
Another view of Northern Lights viewed Thursday from Quemazon. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Northern Lights Color The Sky Over North Mesa
Northern Lights color the sky this evening as viewed from just past the roundabout on North Mesa. Photo by Stephanie Webb Read More
Paratroopers Jump From Plane At Balloon Fiesta
One of six paratroopers jumping from a plane today to kick off the evening festivities at Balloon Fiesta Park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Another paratrooper jumping from a plane today to kick off the evening festivities at Balloon Fiesta Park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Honors STEM Contributions Of Native Americans
Astronaut Nicole Aunapa Mann
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will debut a temporary exhibit beginning Nov. 1, 2024, in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
The exhibit explores and recognizes the contributions, scientific achievements, and impact of Native American scientists and engineers.
The poster exhibition in the Museum’s Periodic Hall showcases individuals like astronaut and Presidential Medal Recipient Jerry High Eagle Elliott and Dr. Susan Laflesche Picotte, the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree, Native Read More
Community Invited To Celebrate Phase 2 Grand Opening Of Los Alamos Co-Op Park Friday Oct. 18
Community volunteers and cooperative representatives work closely together, joining forces with generous donors, to develop and maintain the community space and event venue. From left, Denise Wymore, Matt Schmidt, Mandy See, Kevin Holsapple and Stephanie Zielaskowski meet at the Los Alamos Co-Op Park. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Co-Op Park News:
Local cooperative organizations are excited to invite the community to the Phase 2 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Los Alamos Co-Op Park, 3:30-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.
Join us for an afternoon filled with music, games, food, swag, and a celebration Read More
SALA Reintroduces 3D Movies With Special Screening Of ‘The Wild Robot’ This Weekend
Courtesy/SALA
SALA News:
SALA has announced that 3D movie experiences are now available in the theater once again. As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing entertainment options for the Los Alamos community, SALA has invested in upgrading its facilities and has restored its 3D capabilities.
To celebrate this advancement, SALA is hosting special 3D screenings of the acclaimed film “The Wild Robot” this weekend. This captivating movie has delighted audiences of all ages, and experiencing it in 3D elevates the adventure to a whole new level. This new 3D capability brings enhanced entertainment Read More
Daily Postcard: Mountain Lion On Ledge At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A mountain lion perches on a rocky ledge Wednesday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Tall Zombie Spotted Near Meadow Lane And N. Todd Loop
A tall zombie was spotted Saturday near Meadow Lane and N. Todd Loop in White Rock. The zombie is surrounded by several tiny creatures sitting on rocks. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Choirs & NJROTC To Host Pumpkin Patch
Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin to carve, photo ops for the family, or looking to enjoy the fall ambiance, Los Alamos Choirs and Los Alamos NJROTC have you covered! Courtesy/NJROTC
By Chief Aron Ayers
NJROTC
October is here, and with it comes a quintessential fall tradition: the Los Alamos Pumpkin Patch. There’s something undeniably magical about wandering through the field by the Canyon Complex filled with those vibrant orange Halloween staples, searching for the perfect pumpkin to carve or decorate.
Why does Los Alamos love this event so much? Perhaps it’s the nostalgic Read More
More Scenes Of LAHS Teacher Lori Thompson’s Class Field Trips To Los Alamos Daily Post To Learn About Journalism
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Teacher Lori Thompson brought her third class of Sports Lit students on a field trip Thursday, Oct. 4 to the Los Alamos Daily Post to meet the news team and hear about their work. Post government reporter Kirsten Laskey, a news team member for nearly 8 years, is shown here sharing highlights of her work with the students. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAHS Teacher Lori Thompson brought another class of Sports Lit students on a field trip, Tuesday, Oct. 1, to the Los Alamos Daily Post to meet the news team and hear about their work. Enterprise Bank & Trust Read More
Daily Postcard: Waterfall Trickles Down Canyon At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A waterfall trickles down a steep canyon Monday at Bandelier National Monument. Photo by M. Keel Read More
Lasses & Lads Of Enchantment And Santa Fe Harmonizers To Perform Celebration Of Music From The 60s Oct. 25-26
The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and Santa Fe Harmonizers in January. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
The Sophisticated Gentleman will travel to Los Alamos and Santa Fe, for the annual barbershop show, Celebrate the 60s. From left, Tony Sparks, Sean Mondragon, Farris Collins and Doug Kastman. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Friday, Oct. 25 a celebration of music from the 60s will take place with two barbershop choruses at the United Church of Los Alamos. The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment along with the Santa Fe Harmonizers will present a variety of songs to celebrate, reflect Read More
Second Annual Ekphrastic Poetry Contest Showcases Wider Variety Of Art To Inspire New Mexico Poets
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE – Following its inaugural success earlier this year, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) announces that the 2nd Annual Ekphrastic Poetry Contest has launched, with even more works of art from across New Mexico to serve as inspiration for poets and writers.
“This spring, the 1st Annual Ekphrastic Poetry Contest inspired poets from every corner of our state with artworks selected from 10 museums and Historic Sites,” NMDCA Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego said. “In its second year, we’ve found an even broader selection of photos, paintings, collages, Read More
Old Engine 489 Travels Across Fall Setting Near Chama
Old Engine 489 of the Cumbres & Toltec traveling across a fall setting Sunday near Chama. Jim Gourdoux Read More
Community Winds Celebrates 2024-2025 Silver Anniversary Season And Hosts Fall Concert Saturday Oct. 12
Los Alamos Community Winds at a previous concert. Courtesy/LACW
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Whether it was Olympic qualifier Chase Ealey or medalist Luke Hobson, Los Alamos had a few ties to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
For its upcoming fall concert 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, the Los Alamos Community Winds decided to pay homage to all Olympians who are connected to Los Alamos by dedicating its performance of John William’s “Summon the Heroes” to them.
According to the program notes, Williams composed “Summon the Heroes” for the 1996 Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Viewed From Canyon Rim Trail
Daily Postcard: The sunset Monday viewed from the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy photo Read More
Los Alamos Little Theatre Hosts Sound Workshop Saturday
LALT News:
Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) is hosting a live sound workshop open to anyone who wants to learn how to run sound (microphones/mixers/speakers) for any event, with a focus on live theater performance.
The class is 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the PAC, 1670 Nectar St.
The workshop is free and donations to LALT are welcome.
In the first half of the workshop, participants will learn the basics of how to use a mixing console, when and how to use different types of microphones, and how to set up speakers, monitors and recording/streaming devices.
The second half will focus on LALT-specific Read More
Purgatory Resort Bids Farewell To Summer With Peak Colors
Here is a look at the golden landscapes blanketing Purgatory Resort from this past weekend. A light dusting of snow has already graced the peaks, and mountain ops is gearing up to start snowmaking operations for the 2024-25 ski season. This winter, Purgatory Resort will be open daily Nov. 16, 2024, through April 13, 2025, with extended weekend operations continuing until April 27, 2025. Purgatory has several initiatives for this winter including Hermosa Park Express Lift #3 updates, expanded retail offerings, and convenient new pick-up stations for online purchases. Lift tickets are Read More
Scenes Of Library After Hours: Music Lounge & Life Drawing
Scene from the life drawing session Saturday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. The event was part of the MainStreet and Creative District’s Day of Arts and Culture. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The youth group, Quemazon Combo, performs Saturday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A scene from the life drawing session. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The models for the life drawing session and Quemazon Combo musicians gather together Saturday afternoon. Courtesy/Mesa Public Library Read More
Amateur Naturalist: The Autumn Leaves
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
Autumn now is arriving. The most obvious sign is with leaves. The leaves of trees and bushes are turning yellow or red. Another sign is with birds. Hummingbirds drink flower nectar not only to meet their needs from day to day, but also to store nutrients for their migration flight south. As an example hummingbirds drank a pint of sugar water in a feeder on a daily basis at the start of September. This suddenly came to a stop toward the end of September when the first cool front of autumn arrived. The feeder now remains full, day after day. The hummingbirds have flown south. They Read More