Members of the International Women’s Forum – New Mexico (IWF-NM) gathered Thursday for a holiday luncheon at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe. Members from left include Los Alamos Historian Nancy Bartlit, Bishop’s Lodge General Manager Angelica Palladino, Enterprise Bank & Trust Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez, Bradbury Science Museum Director Linda Deck and taking the photo, Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark. The International Women’s Forum connects women leaders across every professional sector in support of each other and the common mission of advancing Read More
Dining
On The Job In Los Alamos: Daniel Sena Of Daniel’s Cafe
On the job in Los Alamos is Owner Daniel Sena packaging orders for customers this morning at Daniel’s Cafe at 800 Trinity Drive. Sena is retiring Dec. 22 after 4 decades serving the community. He will be greatly missed! Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Owner Daniel Sena listens to a customer place his order at Daniel’s Cafe this morning at 800 Trinity Drive. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
Chamber Cuts Ribbon On ‘Sugar & Cream’ Downtown
Owner and Executive Chef Laura Crucet cuts the ribbon on her new eatery ‘Sugar & Cream’ today at 1789 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/Chamber
Scene from the grand opening of ‘Sugar & Cream’ today at 1789 Central Ave. Courtesy/Chamber
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the new café “Sugar & Cream” with a ribbon cutting today 11 at 1789 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos.
Pig + Fig Café Owner and Executive Chef Laura Crucet opened her second restaurant in Los Alamos County, expanding to downtown Los Alamos in the MainStreet District, Read More
Tiny Bites: Mango’s Cafe Review Update
The veggie basket at Mango’s Cafe was great and had fried mushrooms, zucchini and okra. Photo by Becky Rutherford
Everything was hot and freshly made. Service was friendly and fast, and my son gave it a thumbs up! Photo by Becky Rutherford
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
Mango’s Cafe at 1325 Trinity Drive in the American Legion Post 90 in Los Alamos is open to the public 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays & Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.
The menu includes American bar food classics like chicken wings, fried pickles, fried okra, burgers, salads and sandwiches. Prices are very reasonable.
In addition, Read More
Pack 22 Cub Scouts Waffle Breakfast With Santa Saturday!
COMMUNITY News:
Local Cub Scout Pack 22 and the Masons are hosting a waffle breakfast fundraiser with Santa, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Los Alamos Masonic Lodge at 1400 N. Sage Loop.
Tickets are $8 each and may be purchased from local Cub Scouts or at the door. Read More
The Food Depot To Host Annual Souper Bowl Competition
The Food Depot News:
SANTA FE – The Food Depot has announced its annual Souper Bowl, the food bank’s signature event that has become a tradition in Northern New Mexico.
For 28 years, The Food Depot has united the community in a friendly soup competition, bringing together more than 25 local chefs to vie for the coveted title of “Best Soup in Santa Fe”.
This family-friendly event promises a delightful experience for attendees of all ages. Children under 12 years old enjoy complimentary admission, making it an ideal outing for families to savor delectable soups crafted by talented local chefs. Every Read More
Los Alamos WinterFest: Weekend Of Holiday Magic & Festive Fun For All Ages Kicks Off Friday
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Los Alamos WinterFest takes place this weekend, Dec. 1-3, with a variety of holiday festivities for the entire family. Find the full schedule at LosAlamosMainStreet.com/WinterFest.
The highlight of the weekend is the annual Holiday Lights Parade, Saturday Dec. 2. Organized by the Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, the parade marches along Central Avenue beginning at 6 p.m., with this year’s theme, “Winter Around the World”. Central Avenue from the roundabout to Oppenheimer will be closed 4-8 p.m. for the festivities.
Judges this year include Samizdat Read More
Small Business Saturday: Pajarito Brewpub & Grill

BUSINESS News:
Small Business Saturday will be held Saturday. A number of local businesses are taking part and offering specials and activities. One of the participants is:
Pajarito Brewpub & Grill
Full-service restaurant and bar serving unique twists on all your favorite dishes. Bite into a mouthwatering, half-pound burger made with local beef, enjoy our specialty wings with unique sauces, or share some nachos. With dozens of rotating craft beers to choose from, you’ll be able to pair your meal with the perfect cold brew. Fill your growlers with 28 beers to choose from!
Blue bucks participant. Read More
Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 To Host Thanksgiving Dinner
Community Thanksgiving with the Elks Thursday, Nov. 23 at 1601 Trinity Dr. Courtesy photo
Elks Lodge News:
Looking for a place to go for Thanksgiving dinner? The Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 will host a Community Thanksgiving with the Elks, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23.
The menu will feature smoked turkey, turkey, smoked ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, sausage stuffing, rolls and desserts.
Please enter through the side door of the Elks Lodge (15th Street side of building) at 1601 Trinity Drive.
Donations are welcome and appreciated. Read More
Sugar & Cream Prepares To Open In Downtown Los Alamos!
Local restaurateur Laura Crucet gave the Los Alamos Daily Post a sneak peek Wednesday of her downtown eatery, ‘Sugar & Cream’ which she is preparing to open at 1801 Central Ave. in the former Starbucks. She had originally planned to open a sandwich shop called ‘Cochon’ but during construction delays decided on a new concept. ‘Sugar & Cream’ will offer coffee, pastries prepared onsite and gelato. ‘We want this to be a space for friends and families to enjoy gathering and for realtors to meet their clients and be a place to go before the summer concerts … for comfort food by the spoonful,’ Read More


