Dining
‘Mardi Gras In The Mountains 2025’ In Red River
RED RIVER – The vibrant town of Red River is thrilled to announce the 33rd annual Mardi Gras In The Mountains, set to take place from Feb. 27 to March 4.
This year’s festivities embrace the theme “Superheroes”, inviting attendees to celebrate the spirit of heroism amidst the enchanting winter landscape.
Event Highlights:
Thursday, Feb. 27:
- Pre-Parade Kickoff Reception: Join the Krewes for music, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres 6-7 p.m. at Yesterday’s Diner.
- Thursday Night Parade: The parade starts at 7 p.m. at Yesterday’s Diner and ends at the Motherlode Saloon. Spectators
Friends Of The Senior Centers Pancake Breakfast Feb. 8
Santa Fe World Affairs Forum Presents ‘One World’ 5.5 Feet Long By 4.5 Feet High Jan. 30 In Board Room At SFCC
‘One World’ 5.5 Feet Long By 4.5 Feet High lunch buffet and talk Jan. 30 at SFCC. Courtesy image
Santa Fe World Affairs Forum News:
The community is invited to a lunch buffet and talk by artist-story teller Jeannie Hope Gibson noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 in the Board Room (#223) at Santa Fe Community College (SFCC).
Even with our vast personal differences or location on this earth, we are all interconnected, an extended family. Migrations and intermarriages throughout our human history have impacted our DNA, altering our bloodlines. These are average everyday people from all over the world Read More
Los Alamos Native Art Pollard Captures New Mexican Cuisine Traditions In Cookbook


Author Art Pollard
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Ah, the power of food. It can improve moods, revive memories and spark ideas. Author Art Pollard can attest to food’s incredible influence; when his father and former Los Alamos resident, Cecil, died and Pollard was going through his father’s things, he uncovered an old recipe book, New Mexican Dishes by Philomena Romero. Flipping through its pages, Pollard was struck with an idea.
That idea was to self-publish a curated collection of more than 1,200 New Mexican traditional recipes titled Enchantment: A New Read More
LACF Invites Public To Bagels & Bingo Breakfast Jan. 10

LACF News:
- LACF Kicks Off 10th Anniversary year-long celebration Jan. 10
The community is invited to a free bagels & bingo breakfast sponsored by Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF), 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center, 1101 Bathtub Row. A snow delay will postpone the breakfast to Jan. 17.
LACF kicks off its year-long 10th anniversary celebration with this breakfast party. Guests can win bouquets of flowers during bingo games that will be held every 15 minutes.
LACF Executive Director Liz Martineau said she will speak briefly about the Senior Centers’ Read More
SaxAtomix To Perform Holiday Concert At Noon Dec. 12
The SaxAtomix will present a Holiday concert, starting at noon Thursday, Dec. 12 at the White Rock Senior Activity Center.
The program will feature a mix of holiday and other music, including Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer, You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch, Santa Baby, and more. Admission is free.
To reserve a Holiday Meal, contact the Senior Center at https://larso.org/meal-services or call 505.672.2034 before 9 a.m. Dec. 12.
About the SaxAtomix:
The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. They have been playing together Read More
Encanto Bistro Announces Closure Of Central Park Square Location Effective Dec. 13, 2024
Encanto Bistro, a cherished dining spot celebrated for its unique Mexican-Italian fusion cuisine, will close its doors Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at 149 Central Park Square. This decision follows significant challenges with their sublease agreement, making it impossible to continue operations under the current circumstances.
“When we opened Encanto Bistro, we envisioned creating a dining experience that blended the vibrant flavors of Mexican and Italian cuisines,” co-owner Ufemia Bernal said. “Despite the challenges, this journey has been deeply rewarding, Read More
India House On Wheels Opens For Business On Trinity Drive!
India House on Wheels owner Gurpal (Paul) Singh in front of his new eatery situated in the parking area between Sirphey and LA Liquor & Indian Groceries on Trinity Drive. He spoke Monday afternoon about his new venture and what motivated him to expand to Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Gurpal (Paul) Singh opened his India House on Wheels Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the parking area between Sirphey and LA Liquor & Indian Groceries on Trinity Drive.
“People from here come to eat at my India House restaurant in Santa Read More
Los Alamos Elks Lodge To Host Thanksgiving Dinner!
Looking for a place to go for Thanksgiving dinner? The Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 is hosting a “Community Thanksgiving with the Elks”, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28.
The menu will feature turkey and all the fixings.
Guests are asked to enter through the side door of the Elks Lodge (15th Street side of building) at 1601 Trinity Drive.
Donations are welcome and appreciated. Read More




