Dining

Los Alamos VFW Veterans Appreciation Lunch Feb. 3

VFW News:

Los Alamos VFW Post 8874 is hosting a Veterans Appreciation Lunch Saturday Feb. 3 at the VFW, 1793 Deacon St.

All veterans and families are welcome.

Pulled pork sandwiches, carne adovada and sides will be available.

All veterans (VFW members and non-members) and their families are welcome.

The following Rules are here to keep the Canteen safe and enjoyable for all its members and guests.

Entry and use of the Post’s Canteen is for VFW Members and Auxiliary members who are in Good Standing.

All VFW members and Auxiliary members must have a valid membership card with them and are required Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Queso Fundido

How to make queso fundido. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

On a beautiful evening in Valencia, Spain as we watched the setting sun, Rick and I celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary with some Cava (local champagne), and a beautiful presentation of queso fundido. The appetizer was prepared with local cheeses in complementing flavors showcasing nuttiness, herbal undertones and a delightful sweetness from the roasted cherry tomatoes that decorated the rim of a small cast iron pan. I was surprised to see it on the menu and even more surprised to see it executed well Read More

Love Is In The Air: A Sunset Glow Cocktail Party Feb. 10

Balloon Museum Foundation News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation is thrilled to announce its enchanting event, Love Is In the Air: A Sunset Glow Cocktail Party set to captivate hearts Saturday, Feb. 10. This unique event celebrates love set to an evening sunset dotted with hot air balloons, whimsy and wonder. Patrons may show their love of one another, balloons, Albuquerque and the Balloon Museum at this fundraising event. 

Guests are invited to indulge in the magic of museum love as they stroll through the historic museum. The event features live Read More

Enjoy Monthly Dinner And Movie While Helping LAFC

LAFC News:

The community is invited to Los Alamos Family Council’s (LAFC) first monthly dinner and a movie fundraiser Tuesday, Feb. 13. The event includes frito pie and a movie at SALA Event Center.

Every month on the Second Tuesday of the month, LAFC will host this dinner and a movie fundraiser. Proceeds will support the programs at the Counseling Center and Youth Activity Centers.

Make the Second Tuesday Movie Night a monthly night on the town!

Dinner will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. The movie will start at 6 p.m.

Tickets are limited – so buy yours now by clicking here. Read More

Wolf And Mermaid Now Offering Catering Options

Wolf and Mermaid is now offering catering options including fresh roasted specialty coffee, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, croissants and streusel muffins. Couresy photo

Business News:

Effective immediately, Wolf and Mermaid Enchanted Roasters is now offering catering. 

“With our extensive experience serving food to thousands of discerning customers in outdoor festivals and farmers markets, it is a logical next step to bring our specialty coffee and fresh food offerings to customers at their location,” Partner/Co-founder Kate Kudynska said. 

Catering options include Wolf and Read More

Cowboy Breakfast At Sherriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday Feb. 4

By LAURA TRYBOSKI
Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast Sunday, Feb. 4 at the lodge.

Sheriff’s Posse are stewards of the historical lodge at 650 North Mesa Road.

We host a monthly charity breakfast that supports local Los Alamos County non-profit organizations. Profits from our breakfasts are given to the charity being hosted.

Our breakfast is 7-11 a.m. and being hosted this month by Young Life (https://losalamos.younglife.org/).

Our price for adults is $10, children 6-10 years of age is $5 and those 0-5 are free.

As always, Read More

The Family YMCA Kicks Off 2024 Annual Giving Campaign With First Chairman’s Round Table Donor El Parasol!

El Parasol Owner Ralph Atencio, right, presents a $5,000 Chairman’s Round Table Donation check to Y CEO Chris Daniels last week at El Parasol at 1903 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/YMCA

The Family YMCA News:

The Family YMCA kicked off its 2024 Annual Giving Campaign last week with its first Chairman’s Round Table Donor El Parasol. El Parasol donated $5,000 and has a long history of providing support in the communities of northern New Mexico and view this as an important part of their business.

“We really appreciate the programs the YMCA provides in our communities, and we are glad Read More

Señor Tortas Now Open Inside Smith’s Marketplace

Scene of the Señor Tortas ribbon cutting held Monday, Jan. 8 at their new location inside Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Dr. Courtesy/Chamber

Scene from Señor Tortas’s grand opening held Monday, Jan. 8 at their new location inside Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Dr. Courtesy/Chamber

CHAMBER News:

The new Señor Tortas, now open inside the Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Drive, is open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

They will be offering their same popular authentic Mexican menu, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas and of course tortas, among other items. Breakfast grab-and-go burritos Read More

Señor Tortas Opening Inside Smith’s Marketplace Monday!

Señor Tortas will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week beginning Monday. Courtesy/Chamber

CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the opening of the new Señor Tortas location with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8. The new Señor Tortas is opeing inside Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Drive. 

Owner Victor Castillo is opening this restaurant inside Smith’s in the former Infinity BBQ space. They will be offering their same popular authentic Mexican menu, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas and of course tortas, among other items. They will be offering Read More

Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Jan. 7, 2024

Courtesy photo

By LAURA TRYBOSKI
Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse

Happy New Year! 

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse are stewards of the historical lodge at 650 North Mesa Road. We host a monthly charity breakfast that supports local Los Alamos County nonprofit organizations. Profits from our breakfasts are given to the charity being hosted.

Last year we hosted the 4H Club, NJROTC, Lemonade Living, Habitat for Humanity, The Pony Club and Boy Scout Troop #22.

Our Jan. 7, 2024, breakfast is 7-11 a.m. and hosted by the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse.

The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children Read More