Dining

On The Job In Los Alamos: Jared Krupp At Blue Window

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Local artist Jared Krupp is on the job Monday serving customers at Blue Window Bistro and showing off the beautiful blue themed Christmas Tree at the center of the eatery at 1789 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos. Along with his work at Blue Window, Krupp also teaches drawing classes at the Karen Wray Gallery. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Co-Op’s Monthly Member Appreciation Day Underway Today!

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In appreciation, Los Alamos Co-operative Market Members save 10 percent today. Courtesy/LACM 
CO-OP News:

Today is the monthly Member Appreciation Day at the Los Alamos Co-operative Market. Co-op Members can get 10 percent off any purchase today, Dec. 18, just in time for those holiday feasts … and support their local grocer, and save, while doing it.

Special Hours: 

  • Thursday, Dec. 18
    • The Co-op closes at 4:30 p.m. today the annual holiday staff party. 
  • Wednesday, Dec. 24
    • 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 25
    • Closed

Delicious holiday hams, turkeys, and pies are available at the Los Alamos

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Pig & Fig Cafe And Sister Restaurants Match $5,000 In Community Donations To LA Cares Food Bank

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COMMUNITY News:

The team behind Pig & Fig, Beef & Leaf, and Sugar & Cream Cafes, together with New Mexico Junior Foodies, is excited to share an update on their ongoing fundraising effort for LA Cares, the local food bank serving Los Alamos County.

What began earlier this month in response to government furloughs, layoffs, and reduced access to food benefits has grown into a true community effort. Over the past month, local residents contributed $5,000 in grocery gift cards and monetary donations in an amazing show of generosity and support. In return, the restaurants matched those Read More

Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser For Cub Scout Pack 22

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to start Saturday morning, Dec. 13 with a hearty breakfast and support local youth! Cub Scout Pack 22 invites everyone to their annual Waffle Breakfast fundraiser, hosted by the Los Alamos Masonic Lodge.

Enjoy a full breakfast featuring hot-off-the-griddle waffles, fresh scrambled eggs, creamy grits, and crispy bacon and sausage. This family-friendly event brings the community together for good food and a great cause.

All proceeds benefit Cub Scout Pack 22’s programs that help local youth develop leadership skills, outdoor adventure experiences, Read More

100 Men Who Care Dec. 11 Event Includes Special Door Prize

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By BRIAN SCOTT
Member
100 Men Who Care – Los Alamos

100 Men Who Care – Los Alamos, a group of men dedicated to providing immediate and meaningful financial support to local nonprofit organizations, will be holding its next quarterly event 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the SALA Event Center. 

Organized like a “Shark Tank” for nonprofits, the group votes on one of three organizations to support based on short presentations by each. Each group member then writes a check for $100 directly to the winning organization. Through prior events, we have collected over $33,000 for local nonprofits. If Read More

Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Natillas

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Natillas. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española

Altocumulus clouds, known in Spanish as el cielo emborregao, are cloud puffs that resemble sheep’s wool. Old Hispanic lore would read these clouds as a bad omen but, in my life, a life lived mostly in the kitchen, this type of cloud formation reminds me of natillas and that is always a good sign.

Natillas in my life were the sure sign of a family celebration. Made most often in the Spring when fresh milk and eggs are abundant, to me they are a bowl of springtime memories of lambs in fields not quite green and awake from winter’s rest. Our traditional Read More

LRG First-Tuesday Breakfast Dec. 2 At Muy Salsas

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Scene of a previous LRG First-Tuesday breakfast at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive. Courtesy/LRG

LRG News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast social, Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive.

“Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees,” –LRG.

LRG pays for coffee and tea, and attendees pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

The LRG is a non-profit organization that seeks to maintain communications with and to serve Read More

NM Junior Foodies Review: Sawmill Market Winter Experience

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Come tour the Winter Market with us! Photo by Rebecca Rutherford

Outdoor space at Sawmill Market all decorated for the holidays. Photo by Rebecca Rutherford

By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For NM Junior Foodies

Heritage Hotels and Resorts announces the second annual Sawmill Winter Experience, running from Nov. 28 to Dec. 31, at Albuquerque’s bustling food hall, Sawmill Market.

This indoor and outdoor winter celebration is unlike anything else in New Mexico and brings an immersive holiday wonderland to the Southwest, complete with seasonal food and beverage offerings, enchanting decorations, Read More