Fun Outings

JROMC Lecture: It’s All Downhill – A Brief History Of Skiing At Los Alamos

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Limon Perrot, Robert Carter, Enrico Fermi and David Inglis skiing at Sawyer’s Hill. Courtesy/Los Alamos Historical Society

JROMC News:

The community is invited to attend a free lecture on the history of skiing in the Jemez Mountains, on Monday, Oct. 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave., presented by the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) and co-sponsored by the Los Alamos snowboarding and mountain biking racing teams.

The presentation will trace the history of skiing in Los Alamos from the Ranch School programs through the development of Sawyer’s Read More

Los Alamos Youth Film Festival Tuesday Oct. 3 At SALA

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YMCA News:

The YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center, in collaboration with PAC8, the Los Alamos Youth Activity Center, the Los Alamos Arts Council, and Film Prize Jr New Mexico, is proud to present the first ever Los Alamos Youth Film Festival.

From 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, films will be screened at the SALA Event Center in Los Alamos. This festival celebrates and elevates the achievements made in the last 3 years by young filmmakers in Los Alamos. Screenings will include both the award winning short “Eggshell” and the award winning documentary “Sister of the Circle”. Also to be screened will be local cult Read More

United Church Thrift Shop Hosts Halloween Sale Sept. 30

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Autumn flowers at The United Church greet shoppers on the way to Graves Hall for this Saturday’s Halloween Sale. Courtesy/UCLA

United Church News:

Saturday, Sept. 30 all-things autumn and Halloween will fill Graves Hall at the United Church, 2525 Canyon Road, for the annual Halloween re-sale. This is the place to get a thrifty head-start on costumes, decorations, clothes, books and miscellaneous goods for the autumn holidays.

Parking is by the Thrift Shop across the street from the Nature Center. Find the big Halloween Sale by following the signs to Graves Hall up the elevator in the Christian Read More

Scenes Of Lucky Ducky Day At Family Strengths Network

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A young participant cheers on her ducky to cross the finish line first during Lucky Ducky Day race Saturday at Family Strengths Network at 3540 Orange St. Along with the rubber duck races, the annual fundraiser featured bouncy houses, games, face painting and more. Visit lafsn.org. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Family Strengths Network Executive Director Mitsi Pair Willard, left, and Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen at Lucky Ducky Day Saturday at Family Strengths Network. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene at Lucky Ducky Day Saturday at Family Strengths Network. Photo by VaLynn Read More

Española Valley Arts Festival: Jet The Rooster Photo Wins!

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Liddie Martinez, regional president of Enterprise Bank & Trust with her winning photograph of Jet the rooster Friday night in the Española Valley Arts Festival (EVAF) Poster Contest. Photo by Rick Martinez

The original entry of Jet the rooster taken by Liddie Martinez. Her photo was selected for the official EVAF Poster. Photo by Rick Martinez

COMMUNITY News:

The photograph of Jet the rooster taken by Liddie Martinez won a ribbon and won the official Española Valley Arts Festival (EVAF) Poster Contest Friday night on the Española Plaza, 706 E. Bond St.

Friday night’s event also celebrated Read More

Scenes From LAHS 2023 Homecoming Parade

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Scene from the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) 2023 Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the LAHS 2023 Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the LAHS 2023 Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos.  Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the LAHS 2023 Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos.  Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More

Join The Monthly Cowboy Charity Pancake Breakfast Oct. 1 For A Bewitching Halloween Event!

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Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 N. Mesa Road. Courtesy photo

By LAURA TRYBOSKI
Sheriff’s Posse Lodge

Feast on a delicious breakfast for a mortifyingly low price of $10 for adults and $5 for kids.

You will be welcomed by ghoulish greeters, please don’t mind their drooling and lurking. 

Cowboy Breakfast Menu: 

  • Pancakes (Plain, Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Banana),
  • Eggs,
  • Bacon,
  • Sausage,
  • Coffee,
  • Tea, and
  • Orange Juice. 

We will be waiting for you 7-11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 at the haunted Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse Lodge, 650 N. Mesa Road. 

Come dressed for the occasion! Read More

NMSP: 2023 New Mexico State Fair Among Safest In Years

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NMSP officers with a couple of young attendees recently at the New Mexico State Fair. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP officers chat with young attendees at the New Mexico State Fair recently in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Sept. 7 through Sept. 17, the New Mexico State Fair brought in hundreds of thousands of visitors looking to have a good time with their friends and family. As always, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers were stationed throughout the fairgrounds to ensure visitors enjoyed their time in a safe environment.

During those two weeks, no vehicles were stolen from Read More

Happening This Week At SALA: Sept. 21-24, 2023

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SALA News:

This week at the SALA Event Center:

Thursday: Kick off your weekend early by joining us at 6:30 p.m. for a thought-provoking and insightful Mental Health session. We’ll delve into the significance of nurturing our mental well-being in today’s fast-paced world. This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn valuable tips and strategies for maintaining your mental health.

Friday: Gamers, this one’s for you! Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping gaming extravaganza as we bring Gran Turismo to the big screen. We’ve scheduled two showings at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., guaranteeing excitement Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Sept. 19, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

This past week saw some much-needed precipitation, especially after the dry summer we experienced in July and August.

Streamflows rose a little across the north, helping the smaller streams maintain adequate flows. Cooler temperatures should trigger a movement of trout from deeper into shallower water in the lakes. The smaller trout lakes and ponds should see more activity and fishing for wild brown trout in our streams and rivers should pick up soon. There has already been a dusting of snow atop Wheeler Peak, New Mexico’s tallest mountain. Read More

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