Fun Outings

Los Alamos Public Library Invites Community To Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25

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LIBRARY News:

What brings you joy? Whether it’s diving into a new book, learning a skill, connecting with neighbors, or discovering something unexpected, Los Alamos Public Library invites the community to find their joy during National Library Week, April 19-25.

National Library Week celebrates the vital role libraries play in bringing people together, sparking imagination and supporting lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programs, libraries remain essential to building strong, thriving communities.

Mesa Public Library and the White Read More

East Park Pool To Open Memorial Day Weekend

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Scene of members enjoying East Park Pool during a previous season at 111 East Road. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

East Park Pool is preparing to open for the season on Memorial Day weekend—a community tradition every summer since 1962.

Memberships are now available at https://eastparkpool.org/memberships.

East Park relies entirely on voluntary community support to operate each summer. Members enjoy unlimited access to swimming, guest passes and a welcoming space to gather with friends and family, and member appreciation events all summer long.

Members also have access to party rentals Read More

Scenes From 2026 Earth Day Festival In Los Alamos

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Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, left, reads an 2026 Earth Day Proclamation on behalf of the Council during the Earth Day Festival hosted Saturday by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at the Los Alamos Nature Center. PEEC Executive Director Jillian Rubio, second from left, artist Star York and PEEC Co-founder Chick Keller, listen as the proclamation is read. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Artist Star York and Chick Keller unveil York’s sculpture, ‘Raven Dialogue, Friendly Advice’ on Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. The unveiling kicked Read More

Three Los Alamos High School Thespians Nominated For 2026 Enchantment Awards

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EDUCATION News:

The 2026 Enchantment Awards nominees have been announced and include three Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students who performed in this year’s production of Mean Girls.

2026 Enchantment Awards nominees from LAHS:

  • Best actress nominee: Maici E. Guise;
  • Best supporting actor nominee: Zachary Sestric; and
  • Best supporting actress nominee: Aubrey Ruston.

The complete announcement of all nominees is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9AOapdwpO4. 

The 2026 Enchantment Awards production is 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque. Read More

Community Invited To Trails Information Fair April 25

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to drop by the community-wide National Celebrate Trails Day event, 9-11 a.m.,  Saturday, April 25, at Co-op Park, 1010 Central Ave.

More than 15 area groups and organizations have been invited to this community open house to talk about their events, activities, membership opportunities, and volunteer opportunities. Meet Striker, the Ambassador Horse, a friendly Arabian. Striker will anchor a booth by local equestrians with information about what to do if you encounter a horse on a trail.

Another highlight of the morning will be an “Outdoor Assembly” Read More

High Desert Winds Santa Fe Spring Concert May 17

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Ricardo A. Hernandez
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor
High Desert Winds Santa Fe

CONCERT News:

High Desert Winds Santa Fe (HDWSF) will present its Spring 2026 Concert, a tribute to mothers and other prominent women, at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave., in Santa Fe.

This concert features Suite from ‘Maria de Buenos Aires’ and guest conductor Jan Gaynor, conducting ‘Blessed Are They’ by Johannes Brahms.

Other selections include:

  • Tuttarana by Esmail
  • Cyrus the Great by K.L. King
  • First Suite in Eb for Military Band by Holst
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YIMBY Adventure Film Festival Returns To SALA May 16

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YIMBY News:

The 2026 Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival—Los Alamos’s adventure film festival—returns on May 16, 5-7 p.m. at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center, bringing a 90-minute lineup of award-winning, family-friendly short films as inspiring for adults as they are fun for kids.

This year’s program features standout selections from the Banff Mountain Film Festival and other acclaimed festivals, showcasing everything from adaptive mountain biking and backyard exploration to environmental storytelling from around the world.

While the films are curated with young viewers Read More

Los Alamos High School To Host Arts & Music Festival

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LAPS News:

The community is invited to enjoy an evening of arts and music at the annual Arts & Music Festival hosted by Los Alamos Public Schools (LAHS). This event will take place at 5 p.m., Thursday, April 23, at LAHS 1300 Diamond Drive.

The evening will include concerts by elementary, middle school and high school choirs as well as band and orchestra performances. The LAMS and LAHS jazz bands will also perform, along with several groups from the Jazz Project.

Artwork by students across the district will be on display.

This event is free and open to the public.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has Read More

Military Order Of The World Wars To Meet April 21

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Rep. Christine Chandler

MOWW News:

The Military Order Of The World Wars (MOWW) will meet on Tuesday, April 21, and feature a 2026 Legislative Session Update from Rep. Christine Chandler.

Rep. Chandler serves as State Representative for New Mexico House District 43, Los Alamos, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties. She was first elected in 2018 and now serves as chair of the influential House Judiciary Committee and as a member of the House Taxation & Revenue Committee. During the interim, Rep. Chandler chairs the Courts, Correction & Justice Committee and is a member of the Revenue Stabilization Read More