Members of the community admire the holiday tree Saturday night in the lobby at the Municipal Building. This year’s tree features ornaments made by students and community from recycled materials. As stated on a sign in front of the tree, ‘By giving new life to everyday materials, these artists remind that beauty and joy can come from what we already have – and that small actions can make a big difference for our environment.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A crowd eagerly waits Saturday night for the switch to be ceremoniously flipped to light the Municipal Building’s holiday tree. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull welcomes everyone to the tree lighting ceremony Saturday at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

…and the tree is lit! The crowd at the newly lit holiday tree in the lobby at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com