Fun Outings

Upcoming Project Work At Bandelier Will Affect Visitors This Fall Through Spring 2023

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Alcove House at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

Several projects slated to begin in the next two weeks, that will most likely last through June 2023, are expected to impact visitors to Bandelier.

A project to improve and install several bridges in Frijoles Canyon, and another that will stabilize Alcove House will occur simultaneously. Visitors should expect several changes to how and where they can visit the archaeological district in Frijoles Canyon, the most popular spot in Bandelier National Monument.

The work will limit creek crossing and close off the Alcove Read More

SFNF Offices Closed For Indigenous Peoples’ Day & Columbus Day Holiday

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day. Offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday, Oct. 11.

New Mexico is home to 23 sovereign tribes – 19 Pueblos, three Apache tribes and the Navajo Nation. Modern-day national forests are often ancestral homelands to indigenous people. The SFNF commitment to shared stewardship includes working with tribal partners to improve forest health and resiliency across management boundaries. ­­

As leaves on the forest take on autumnal hues, Read More

LAHS Announces 2022 Homecoming Parade Winners

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LAHS Class of 2024 wins first place in the 2022 Homecoming Parade. Courtesy/LAPS

The float created by the LAHS Olions garnered second place. Courtesy/LAPS

The float from Barranca Mesa Elementary School was awarded third place. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School has announced the winning floats in the 2022 Homecoming Parade.

More than 44 groups and organizations participated in this year’s parade, with the theme “End the Elks”.

This year’s top three winning floats are:

  • First place: LAHS Class of 2024;
  • Second place: Olions; and
  • Third place: Barranca Mesa Elementary School.

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Tourism Santa Fe Presents ‘Día De Muertos’ Oct. 28-29

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Courtesy/TOURISM Santa Fe

TOURISM Santa Fe News:

TOURISM Santa Fe presents ‘Día de Muertos’ 4-10 p.m. Oct. 28 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 29 at Santa Fe Plaza.

Honoring all ancestors with festive mariachi music on the Plaza stage, festooned for the occasion with papeles picados.

A variety of food trucks will be serving signature Mexican foods.

Enjoy brightly colored masks, decorative skulls and hundreds of marigolds.

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50th Annual Albq. Int’l. Balloon Fiesta Runs Through Oct. 9

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View of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Courtesy/AIBF

2022 Balloon Fiesta News:

Each year, thousands flock to New Mexico to visit and and experience the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

This year the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta runs through Oct. 9 and celebrates the event’s 50th anniversary.

“This phenomenon is the largest ballooning event on earth, the most photographed event on earth, and the largest annual international event held in the United States.” –AIBF

Read more and purchase tickets here.

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IAIA Presents ‘The Stories We Carry’ Opening Oct. 16

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Denise Wallace (Chugach Aleut), Craftsperson Belt (detail), 1992, ivory, gemstones, silver. IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native ArtsCollection: AT-58. Photo by Jason S. Ordaz

IAIA News:

Since its founding in 1962, the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) has fostered an environment where emerging Indigenous artists have the freedom and means to tell their own stories.

Jewelry-making is one method of storytelling; it is a deeply human practice that affords people the tools to carry their stories and identities and serves as a powerful reminder to ourselves and others of who we are. Read More

Registration Now Open For Barranca Mesa Elementary Trick-Or-Trot 5K Fun Run & Walk

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The PTO for Barranca Mesa Elementary will host its second annual Trick-or-Trot 5k Fun Run & Walk Oct. 29. Courtesy/LAPS 

LAPS News:

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for Barranca Mesa Elementary is hosting its second annual Trick-or-Trot 5K Fun Run & Walk Saturday, Oct. 29 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School, 57 Loma del Escolar in Los Alamos.

The 5K starts at 9 a.m., and the 1-miler begins at 10 a.m.

Monsters of all ages and fitness levels are invited to participate.

“Wear your best costume and join in the most fun event of the Halloween season!”

Registration is $35 for teens and adults, Read More

Los Alamos Arts Council Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Oct. 1

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CHAMBER News:

Join in for a full day of fun at a free community-wide event. Day of Arts and Culture, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, at Fuller Lodge lawn. Arts & Crafts Fair, free performances and more. See the full schedule here.

Game Night at Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse

6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1

Group up and fight against the dreaded Xenos in the deep mines of planet PL-K7 in “Zombicide: Darkside”, a cooperative tabletop board game based on the Zombicide system of rules. The plan is to have 12 players for the first mission, RSVP to save a seat on the drop pod set for PL-K7. Seats are limited Read More

Fall Fiesta Returns To Bandelier Saturday Oct. 8

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Cultural demonstrators from nearby Pueblos will showcase their work including handmade pottery, jewelry, drums and carvings, which will be available for purchase during the Fall Fiesta Oct. 8 at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS

The Oak Canyon Dancers from the Pueblo of Jemez are scheduled to present traditional dances during the Fall Fiesta Oct. 8 at Bandelier. Courtesy/Oak Canyon Dance Group

BANDELIER News:

Saturday, Oct. 8, Bandelier will host its first Fall Fiesta since 2019. The event is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Frijoles Canyon in the main picnic area and around the Bandelier Visitor Center.

Throughout Read More

Fort Selden Historic Site: ‘Ghosts Of The Past’ Tours Oct. 8

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Scene from ‘Ghosts of the Past’ at Fort Selden Historic Site. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

Join Fort Selden Historic Site for their “Ghosts of the Past” moonlit tours, a new spin on their annual fall event from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8.

This year’s theme is “Death in New Mexico.” Tours will be offered every 10 minutes starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5, and you can purchase them ahead of time here.

There also will be music, food and fun ahead of the tours — and a 30-minute talk at 4:30 p.m. on Día de los Muertos, Halloween, and New Mexico.

Be sure to dress warmly!

“Ghosts of the Past”, is a series of timed moonlit Read More