Hanging Baskets Still Shine In Downtown Los Alamos
The hanging baskets filled with flowers look as beautiful today as when first hung last spring around downtown Los Alamos. ‘Thanks to County Parks and Recreation and Los Alamos Landscaping & More.’ Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
2024 New Mexico Archaeology Fair Oct. 19 In Santa Fe
Scene from a previous Archaeology Fair. Courtesy/DCA
Department of Cultural Affairs News:
SANTA FE – The Annual New Mexico Archaeology Fair is returning in October and will be bigger than ever, thanks to a collaboration between the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD), the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC), and the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS).
“The Archaeology Fair is always a great opportunity to learn about and explore archaeology with experts from around the state,” said Interim State Historic Preservation Officer & State Archaeologist Read More
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra To Perform Fall Concert
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of symphonic music at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos.
Tickets are not sold in advance and all are welcome to attend. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10. A reception will follow the concert where guests can mingle with the musicians.
The orchestra welcomes its new permanent conductor, William Waag, who also serves as Artistic Director of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony and Music Director of the Santa Fe Community Orchestra.
The program includes works by Beethoven, Amanda Harberg, Read More
Daily Postcard: Dazzling Fall Colors On Canada Bonita Trail
Daily Postcard: Dazzling fall colors brighten the Canada Bonita Trail Sunday. Photo by Monique Beyerle
Another view of fall colors Sunday along the Canada Bonita Trail. Photo by Monique Beyerle
Another view of fall colors Sunday along the Canada Bonita Trail. Photo by Monique Beyerle Read More
Scenes From 2024 Los Alamos Homecoming Parade
The 2024 Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon frew a large crowd lining both sides of Central Avenue from the downtown post office to the roundabout. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone leads the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School Social Studies Teacher Kimberly Engelking served as grand marshal of the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Extreme Football & Cheer won first place for their decked out float. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Another view of the first Read More
Scenes Of 2024 Lucky Ducky Day At Family Strengths
Scene from the 2024 Lucky Ducky Day held Saturday at Family Strengths Network (FSN) on Orange Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
FSN Executive Director Mitsi Pair Willard and Program Coordinator Jen Demas all decked out for dressed for from the 2024 Lucky Ducky Day. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sophia West paints a little duck on Ellie Cleveland’s cheek at one of the attractions offered at Saturday’s 2024 Lucky Ducky Day. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The big duck race was a favorite attraction during which Jeremiah Brake and Charlie Brake face off for a friendly Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Oct. 4-10, 2024
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Oct. 4:
Friday, Oct. 4, 2024
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 9-24-24
- 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM JROMC – “Ancient DNA and the Peopling of the Americas”
- 07:30 PM Los Alamos County Fire Station
Daily Postcard: Cat Casually Greets Deer On North Mesa
Domesticated Douglas the cat casually greets a few curious deer Friday on Camino Manzana in the North Mesa area. Photo by Bill Reass Read More
Video: 2024 Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade
Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Sept. 11 Game
Bridge News:
Below is one of the 21 hands played in the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club’s Sept. 4 game.
Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.
East was the dealer.
Opening bids in a major suit, hearts or spades, generally promise 5+ cards. Holding at least 13 points, West opens with 1♠. North has a sound 2♣ overcall. East can either bid 3♠, a limit raise showing 10-12 points and at least three trumps, or just bid the 4♠ game.
North’s Opening Lead is probably the ♣K, the top of a sequence. Declarer (West) Read More
Fulldome Photography Showcase In Planetarium Oct. 5
The community is invited to join PEEC 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in the planetarium for a collaborative Fulldome Photography Showcase featuring nature photos submitted by local creatives. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to its collaborative, first-ever Fulldome Photography Showcase, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 5, 2024. Step inside the fulldome planetarium and be captivated by a stunning 360-degree photo showcase, highlighting the breathtaking beauty of the natural landscapes in northern New Mexico and the night sky.
This showcase Read More
View Of Wildlife Observation Room At PEEC Nature Center
View from the wildlife observation room inside PEEC’s Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LAHS eSports Team Hosting Fundraising Events
Los Alamos High School eSports Team. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School eSports Team started off the Fall Season this week. Last Spring the team, Secret City eSports, was ranked the number one program in the United States by USA Today. At the NMAA State Finals in April they came in third overall with all five varsity teams earning medals.
This fall there are three additional teams competing, bringing the total to eight teams competing for LAHS. There are teams for Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Splatoon 3, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Overwatch, Valorant, Rocket League, Hearthstone and Pokémon Read More
Barranca Mesa PTO Donates To County Recreation Department’s Scholarship Fund Following Successful ‘Movie On The Mesa’ Partnership
Barranca Mesa PTO was able to make a $200 donation to the Los Alamos County Recreation Department’s scholarship fund after the two organizations partnered in hosting the first ‘Movie on the Mesa’ community event Sept. 13. It was a great success and will become an annual event! On hand for the check presentation, from left, is County Recreation Programs Manager Brendan Tuning, County Recreation Superintendent Katherine Hudspeth, PTO President Megan Parton and PTO Treasurer Adrienne Hidalgo. Courtesy/Barranca Mesa PTO Read More
Daily Postcard: View From Main Hill Road
Daily Postcard: View of clouds and sunshine Friday afternoon from Main Hill Road. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Fall Fiesta Returns To Bandelier For 2024
BANDELIER News:
The community is invited to attend Bandelier National Monument’s popular Fall Fiesta. This year, Fall Fiesta is the weekend of Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday at the visitor center in Frijoles Canyon.
“This is by far the largest Fall Fiesta event ever at Bandelier,” Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We are excited to host so many artisans and demonstrators this year. The experiences, history and artistry of these craftsmen really help to make connections to the people that have ancestral and traditional connections to this place. This is not something Read More
Council Proclaims October ‘Arts And Humanities Month’
Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti, center, presents a proclamation declaring October ‘Arts and Humanities Month’ to MainStreet and Creative District Event Manager Alison Watkins and The Family YMCA Operations Director George Marsden during Tuesday’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October “Arts and Humanities Month” during its regular meeting Tuesday.
Councilor Randall Ryti read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities Month by thousands of arts and cultural organizations Read More
Red River Oktoberfest 2024 Brings German Tradition To The Mountains Oct. 11-13
RR News:
RED RIVER — Red River will once again come alive with Bavarian spirit as the 19th annual Red River Oktoberfest is set to kick off Oct. 11-13, 2024.
Hosted by the Red River Chamber of Commerce, this event is a beloved tradition that blends German culture with the natural beauty of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
With a range of festivities, Oktoberfest promises to be a lively celebration of food, beer, music, and family-friendly entertainment.
A Taste of Germany in the Heart of Red River
Attendees can expect a delightful mix of authentic German food and locally brewed craft beer, creating Read More
‘A Month Of Art & Culture’ Community-wide Celebration Includes Life Drawing And Jazz At Mesa Public Library
Scene from the 2023 Life Drawing and Jazz event. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
For the third year in a row, the Los Alamos Public Library will participate in the MainStreet and Creative District sponsored, community-wide celebration of a Month of Art & Culture. This year, the Library celebrates with an “Intro to Life Drawing” program, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 and a “Life Drawing and Jazz” lounge after hours, 5-7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 5. Both events will take place at Mesa Public Library.
In what has become an annual marquee event, the Mesa Public Library opens the doors after hours, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Read More
Pajarito Mountain Presents Music In The Mountains Sept. 28
PAJARITO News:
Get your groove on this Saturday at Pajarito with the sounds of the High Desert Blues Band, with an opening by Reminiscent. This band has a unique mission to serve the youth of New Mexico by donating a portion of their earnings to the Freedom in Music Project, which provides instruments to underprivileged youth.
Beer will not be served at this event, but commemorative Music in the Mountains glasses are available for purchase for $10, with $5 benefitting the Freedom in Music Project.
The lift will be running for the bike park, and you can experience Minute Man, our newest trail! Don’t Read More