Posts From The Road: Fredericksburg, Texas
Advertising: Pickups are big everywhere but they are the vehicle of choice for many Texans. Wineries often use old and vintage trucks to advertise their business and attract the eyes of passing motorists such as this pickup in front of the Texas Heritage Winery and Tasting Room in Fredericksburg, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
The Vereins Kirche: The original Vereins Kirche was constructed by German settlers after arriving in 1846 in Fredericksburg, Texas. The octagon shaped structure is of German decent and the first public building constructed by the settlers. The facility Read More
Kindness Rocks Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos
Sweet little rocks with messages of kindness are lifting spirits all over Los Alamos including these nestled into the crevices of boulders in Walnut and Rendija canyons. Photo by Jeffrey Howell 
A small kindness rock spotted recently tucked into the crevice of a boulder. Photo by Jeffrey Howell
A tiny kindness rock spotted recently tucked into the crevice of a large boulder. Photo by Jeffrey HowellDaily Postcard: Rose Garden On Grand Canyon Drive
Daily Postcard: A garden filled with colorful roses blooming on the grounds of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 366 Grand Canyon Dr. in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Robins Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos
A Robin feeding her baby chicks this morning is lifting spirits all over Los Alamos and at her nest in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Santa Fe Opera Celebrates 2020 Season With New Digital Performance Series Premiering July 3 Through Aug. 1
Courtesy/SFO
SFO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera announces Songs from the Santa Fe Opera, a digital performance series celebrating the opening nights of the five originally-scheduled operas that were to comprise the 2020 Summer Festival Season.
Susan Graham, acclaimed mezzo-soprano and Santa Fe Opera audience favorite, hosts the Opening Night of the season and a celebration of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville from the stage of the Santa Fe Opera Friday, July 3, followed by other opera luminaries in later presentations. Then, from July 11 through Aug. 1, viewers can tune in each Saturday Read More
Daily Postcard: Bees Pollinating Purple Poppies
Daily Postcard: A pair of bees involved in synchronized pollination on purple poppies are spotted Thursday in a garden at a home in White Rock. Photo by Pat Kestell Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Publishes New Book ‘Resilience And Renewal’ By Local Author Teralene Foxx
By TERALENE FOXX
Los Alamos
Mid-June the book Resilience and Renewal was published and is now on the Historical Society Website.
The May anniversary date of the Cerro Grande Fire has passed. Twenty years ago the Cerro Grande fire changed the community, many lives, and the ecosystem.
The book, Resilience and Renewal is a continuation of a series previously written on the Cerro Grande Fire: Lest We Forget (2001) and Touched by Fire (2010).
The present book represents a perspective of people interviewed 20 years past the event.
The book includes interviews of people who had lost homes, those evacuated, Read More
Daily Postcard: ‘Strange Trio’ At Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: ‘Strange Trio’ at the corner of Meadow Lane and Overlook Road as the day comes to an end Wednesday in White Rock. This 20-foot-tall metal sculpture, created by Scott Hicks of Shidoni Foundry and Galleries in Tesuque, was originally installed at Ashley Pond Park until 2008, when strong winds toppled one leg of the sculpture. The work was placed in storage until relocated Oct. 13, 2015 to Overlook Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Painted Stones Continue Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos
Stones painted with uplifting messages continue to lift spirits all over Los Alamos including this stone encouraging people to smile today spotted along the South (north-facing) Bayo Canyon Trail. Photo by Yvonne KellerTerrarium Bar Opens At Petree Garden Center & Florist
Community invited to create a terrarium at the Terrarium Bar at Petree Garden. Courtesy/Petree photo
A terrarium ready to brighten a local home. Courtesy/ Petree
Petree Garden Center & Florist News:
A new Terrarium Bar is now open for the community at Petree Garden Center & Florist at 2470 E Road.
“We serve ‘em on the rocks,” owner Laural Hardin said. “Come in and build your own terrarium. We have lots of cool mosses, rocks and unique containers or pottery to choose from, with the most extensive succulent, cacti and tropical plant selection in the area.”
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‘Wildflowers’ Opens At Karen Wray Gallery Today
Too Many Choices, 24”x18” watercolor by Ruth Tatter is on display in the ‘Wildflowers’ Exhibition. Courtesy/KWG
Wildflower Two, watercolor by Ann Marie Trapp is on display in the ‘Wildflowers’ Exhibition. Courtesy/KWG
Mariposa Lily, 24”x20” photograph by TK Thompson is on display in the ‘Wildflowers’ Exhibition. Courtesy/KRG
By KAREN WRAY
Owner
Karen Wray Gallery
The Karen Wray Gallery Group Exhibition “Wildflowers”, June 25 through July 25 showcases artwork created by our wonderful gallery artists, celebrating the world of wildflowers and “not-so-wild” flowers.
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Daily Postcard: Late Afternoon View From Meadow Lane
Daily Postcard: The late afternoon view Wednesday from Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Virtual Summer Concert Series Begins Friday!
Los Alamos Virtual Summer Concert Series News:
Friday night singer-songwriter Eryn Bent is kicking off the Los Alamos Virtual Summer Concert Series, presented by Toyota of Santa Fe.
Bent has enchanted audiences since she was 14, with her powerhouse vocals and honest, gritty songwriting. As a performer from Montana, her deep western roots shine through in her Americana, folk-style songwriting.
Bent has independently recorded, written and released three amateur albums, the first of which was privately released in 2005. Most notably, Eryn completed her first studio album in early 2014 – Read More
Daily Postcard: Sprinkler Creates Glittering Image
Daily Postcard: The refreshing sight of a yard sprinkler creating a glittering image in the morning sunlight spotted Tuesday in White Rock brings to mind: ‘It was midsummer, but fresh water from the gasping sprinklers made the lawn glitter like spring.’ –F. Scott Fitzgerald. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Dr. Hall Plays Tuesday At The Pond Online June 23
Creative District News:
The community is invited to the Los Alamos Creative District’s Tuesdays at the Pond performance June 23.
This Tuesday local legend Dr. Hall performing his original Blues, Americana and Folk music, including some never-before-released songs from his upcoming album “The Long Road Home”, which becomes available next week.
Catch his performance and some exclusive discount codes for local restaurants and The Bathtub Row Brewery only through the www.CreativeLosAlamos.com website and the Los Alamos Creative District Facebook page.
Check out the Dr. Hall promo here: Read More
Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Meets June 25
Daily Postcard: Golden Tree Spotted On Grand Canyon
Daily Postcard: A golden tree is spotted Sunday standing tall at a residence on Grand Canyon in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Daily Postcard: Tsankawi Sun Symbol On Summer Solstice
Daily Postcard: The Tsankawi Sun Symbol taken at 11:24 a.m. Saturday, June 20, when the shadow of a rock hits the center of the sun on the day of the summer solstice. So like Chaco Canyon, our local pueblo built one too during 1200-1400 AD. Note the additional inscriptions to the right. This was a telephoto shot taken from N.M. 502 by the White Rock turn off near the second large traffic sign. Photo by Steve Becker
As opposed to the telephoto shot taken above, this photo shows what the scene looks like to the unaided eye. Photo by Steve Becker Read More
Posts From The Road: Cloud Museum
Rows and Rows: Model A and T Ford cars and trucks in various conditions sit in rows outdoors at Cloud Museum in Bard, Calif. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Motor Home: One of the more unusual vehicles in Cloud’s collection is this 1930 Model A House Car. A predecessor to the Recreation Vehicles we see on the road today, the House Car had kitchen, sleeping area with bunk beds, and a toilet. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Pristine: Model T and Model A cars and trucks sit in a metal barn. These vehicles are a bit dusty but are otherwise in pristine condition. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
Art Exhibition Opening: Andrew Fisher In Santa Fe July 31
Gilded tapestries and metal sculptures by Andrew Fisher at LewAllen Galleries July 31 in Santa Fe. Courtesy/LewAllen Galleries
LewAllen Galleries News:
SANTA FE — Andrew Fisher creates luminous gilded tapestries and metal sculptures that employ radiant, cascading rhythms of gridded texture and mesmerizing plays of light and color.
Recognized also as a prominent, Elle Décor‐endorsed interior designer, Andrew Fisher draws on his background in metalsmithing and sculpture to create alchemical works in both two and three dimensions that inquire upon the spiritual properties of light. Read More
