The sun is setting as a large crowd awaits the start of the annual fireworks extravaganza hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Lorraine Hartway Read More
Arts
Newton: Puccini’s Masterpiece Rivals Broadway’s Best Performances Opening Night At Santa Fe Opera
Mario Chang (Rodolfo), Vanessa Vasquez (Mimì), Gabriella Reyes (Muestta), Zachary Nelson (Marcello), Soloman Howard (Colline) and the Santa Fe Opera Chorus. Photo by Ken Howard/Santa Fe Opera, 2019
Vanessa Vasquez (Mimì), Mario Chang (Rodolfo) and the Santa Fe Opera Chorus. Photo by Ken Howard/Santa Fe Opera, 2019
By CARL NEWTON
Los Alamos
Charles MacKay grandly added to his legacy when he engaged Mary Birnbaum to direct a new production of La Boheme.
Her vision of focusing on the women characters, yet still having a “traditional” presentation, succeeded magnificently on opening night Read More
Bald Eagle Is Great Symbol Of American Patriotism
This bald eagle perched in a tree was spotted Wednesday during a road trip in Big Timber, Mont., near the Boulder River. Congress chose the bald eagle as the emblem of the United States of America June 20, 1782 because of its long life, great strength and majestic appearance, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. Benjamin Franklin thought the wild turkey would be a better symbol because it was a much more respectable bird. The other members of Congress did not agree with Mr. Franklin. Source: bensguide.gpo.gov. Photo by Gary Warren/Posts From The Road Read More
Daily Postcard: Los Alamos The Beautiful!
Daily Postcard: The American flag unfurled near the pavilion at Ashley Pond Park paints a patriotic scene on this Fourth of July in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Ken Hanson
Scene of a small dog resting in the shade of a large tree as the American flag stands tall in the background at historic Fuller Lodge. Photo Ken Hanson
Twenty-two American flags line the entrance to 2500 Central near Rose Street in honor of the 4th of July. Photo by Morrie Pongratz
A flag of peace waves in the breeze on this 4th of July morning at a home on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
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Katy Korkos Retires; Shares Plans For Future
Friends and colleagues dropped by during a span of several hours Sunday to honor Katy Korkos, center left, and celebrate her retirement at her White Rock home. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comBy CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Longtime resident Katy Korkos retired Saturday from her work with the Los Alamos County Library System.
“In retirement, I want to keep on doing what I have always loved … making art, writing, cooking for friends, spending time with dogs and traveling,” Korkos said. “I’m looking at possibly doing some artist-in-residence
Daily Postcard: Flowers Blossom Along Barranca Road
Daily Postcard: A blanket of blossoms is spotted recently along Barranca Road. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Artist Paul S. Torres
On the job in Los Alamos Monday is traditional contemporary digital artist Paul S. Torres of San Ildefonso Pueblo with his work now available at the Secret City Kitchen on the UNM-LA campus, 4000 University Dr. His prints (8×10 and 13×17), cards and logos are available framed and unframed. For information, visit medina.torres.23@gmail.com or call 505.423.2985. Torres also works at Secret City Kitchen, which will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the 4th of July holiday. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.comLALT Readings At Both Senior Centers July 10-11
Local actors John Gustafson and Jody Shepard are featured in Mayor’s Advisory Board. Courtesy/LALTBESC News:
Be sure to mark your calendars for July 10 at the Los Alamos Senior Center (BESC) and July 11 at the White Rock Senior Center (WRSC) — both at 12:45 p.m. — for a funny, free, short play reading.
Get ready for Mayor’s Advisory Board, by Los Alamos Little Theatre veteran Jody Shepard.
There’s fun and confusion when an article appears in the local small-town newspaper, upsetting a feisty woman who knows how to use a telephone. John Gustafson
Read More NMFO: Sierra Sisters The Hunt for Blackbeard’s Treasure To Film In New Mexico End Of July
NMFO News:SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Film Office Director Todd Christensen announced today that the feature “Sierra Sisters The Hunt for Blackbeard’s Treasure,” produced by Spanish Broom Productions in association with Dream Catcher Productions, LLC, will begin principal photography mid-June through the end of July in Albuquerque, Los Lunas and Zia Pueblo.
The independent feature is directed by Josh Relic and Executive Producer Marshall DeBerry. The film will employ 25 New Mexico crew members, four New Mexico actors and 15 New Mexico
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