Dining

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

SFWAF Lunch Discussion With Anastasios Kioses On ‘Afghanistan Land Of Conflict & Beauty’ At SFCC Dec. 4

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Anastasios (Tasos) Kioses

SFWAF News:

The community is invited to a Santa Fe World Affairs Forum (SFWAF) lunch program discussion with Anastasios (Tasos) Kioses, 12-2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, in the Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Board Room (Room 223).

Alexander the Great is thought to have said, “May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the revenge of the Afghans”. Winston Churchill wrote in 1897, “Financially it is ruinous. Morally it is wicked. Militarily is an open question and politically it is a blunder”.

This is not a talk that involves analyses of the Read More

‘Lights Of Gisewa’ Farolito Lighting At Jemez Historic Site Dec. 12 & 13—Limited Tickets Now On Sale

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A farolito at dusk at a previous ‘Lights of Gisewa’ annual holiday event at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/JHS

NMDCA News:

The community is invited to enjoy farolitos, Pueblo dancers, and Native art and music at Jemez Historic Site’s annual holiday event, Lights of Gisewa, 5-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, in Jemez Springs.

Walk the glowing farolito-lined paths curving around ancient Gisewa Pueblo and the remains of the San José de los Jemez Mission during this special holiday event.

The evening’s program includes Pueblo dances between two bonfires by the Northern-Southern Read More

100+ Women Who Care Donates $3.9K To Mesa To Mesa

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Mesa to Mesa Executive Director Jon Bulthuis shares the needs of his nonprofit organization with those gathered at the 4th quarterly charitable dinner of 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos. The event held Nov. 8 at the Posse Lodge on North Mesa, .  which he leads with those at Mesa To Mesa was selected to receive nearly $3,900 in donations. To learn more, visit www.mesatomesa.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos Steering Committee Member Angie Bratton serving as emcee for the group’s 4th quarterly gathering of 2025, held, Nov. 8 at the Posse Lodge on North Read More

Colliers Announces Major Redevelopment Of Historic Property In Downtown Los Alamos

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Rendering of the proposed redevelopment of the former CB Fox building. Courtesy/Studio Southwest Architects 

Rendering of the proposed rooftop bar of the former CB Fox building. Courtesy/Studio Southwest Architects 

From Colliers New Mexico:

  •  Transformational Redevelopment Project Seen As Key To Re-energizing Los Alamos’ Main Central Avenue Corridor and Downtown

Colliers New Mexico-El Paso veteran broker, Jyl DeHaven, Vice President of Northern New Mexico, has been selected to handle the leasing for an exciting transformational redevelopment of a historic property in Los Alamos. Read More

Pig & Fig, Sugar & Cream, Beef & Leaf Open Regular Hours On Veterans Day

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BUSINESS News:

Pig & Fig, Sugar & Cream, and Beef & Leaf will be open regular hours on Tuesday, Nov. 11—Veteran’s Day.

Pig and Fig Cafe: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sugar and Cream: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Beef & Leaf: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

We offer a 10% military discount every day at all locations for all active and former military members. Thank you for your service. Read More

Pig & Fig, Beaujolais Winery Dish Up Wine Dinner Nov. 20

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Beaujolais Wine library. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

Pig & Fig will host Beaujolais Wine Dinner at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Submit reservations via email to pigandfigcafe@gmail.com. Seating is limited, tickets cost $125 per person

Evening Menu

5–6 p.m. Library Tasting: A collection of older vintages of Beaujolais wines and French cheeses

6 p.m. Dinner:

  • First Course
    “Louie Crab Cakes”
    pan-seared crab cakes | caper-paprika dressing | lump crab meat | grilled asparagus
    2019 Jean Sambardier Beaujolais Blanc
  • Second Plate
    “Salmon Nicoise”
    frisee lettuce | poached salmon | nicoise
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Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Posole

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Posole. Photo by Liddie Martinez 

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Corn has been revered as a sacred crop for thousands of years and has been used for ceremonial and religious purposes. Posole, in most Hispanic homes, is a symbol of celebration. Often made for family gatherings and special events, it is a longstanding custom to make posole as the holidays commence.

In my family the women gathered in the kitchen to share stories while sharing the work. It is still a time-honored tradition. Cooking always included multiple generations and while the younger cousins learned the oral history of Read More

Crucet – Food Is Our Love Language: Help Us Help Our Neighbors

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From Restaurateur & Chef Laura Crucet:

Dear Los Alamos Community,

Many of our neighbors are facing food insecurities and financial struggles due to government furloughs, layoffs and the reduction of food benefits. Pig & Fig, Beef & Leaf, and Sugar & Cream Cafes are partnering with NM Junior Foodies to collect grocery store gift cards and direct donations for LA Cares.

We will match every dollar donated up to $5,000. Donors will receive a restaurant e-gift card of 10% of their donation as a thank you for their contribution. You can drop off grocery gift cards at any of our locations Read More

Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday

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Sheriff’s Posse News:

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, Nov. 2.

The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road, near the North Mesa Stables.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes:

  • Pancakes – Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
  • Scrambled Eggs;
  • Sausage;
  • Bacon; and
  • Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.

The price for adults is $10, children 4-10 years of age $5 and those 0-3 are free.

Proceeds this month go to benefit the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Read More