Fun Outings

Celebrate Valentine’s Week With Two Romantic Options At Beef & Leaf Or Pig & Fig

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Two romantic options are available on Valentine’s Day at Beef & Leaf or Pig & Fig. Courtesy photo

DINING News:

The community is invited to celebrate Valentine’s Week with two romantic options to choose from at Beef & Leaf or Pig & Fig.

The popular eateries will be offering a romantic Prix Fixe Menu all week long at Beef & Leaf, as well as hosting one of their legendary wine dinners at Pig & Fig at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14.

Email pigandfigcafe@gmail.com to make a reservation for the Valentine’s Day wine dinner.

See the Prix Fixe menu below. Call 505.500.8087 to make a reservation. Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast Feb. 3

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Lab retirees gathered at a previous monthly breakfast social at Muy Salsas. Photo by Morrie Pongratz

LRG News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the LRG monthly breakfast social between 8:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive. Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees.

LRG will pay for coffee and tea and individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

The LRG is a non-profit organization that seeks to maintain communications with and to serve the needs and interests of all retirees Read More

Meet The Cast Of LALT’s ‘Bird In The Hand’

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LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre’s “Bird in the Hand” will open at 7 p.m. Friday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

The show will continue at 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and then again at 7 p.m. Feb. 6, 7, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 8, at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row.

Tickets at $10 are available at lalt.org and https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-bird-in-the-hand. LALT offers a half-price discount to those who want to watch a second time.

Take a look at the cast of characters:

Mission Commander

Senior Agent Phillips is a loyal, seasoned agent for the US government. Having decades Read More

From Shuttle Camp To Spaceship: Launch Pad Lecture At NM Museum Of Space History Feb. 6

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Tori Crichton

NMDCA News:

ALAMOGORDO — Join Las Cruces native and Virgin Galactic propulsion engineer Tori Crichton for an engaging look at the thrilling world of commercial spaceflight 9–10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium.  Drawing from personal experiences—from attending shuttle camp at New Mexico Museum of Space History as a child to earning dual degrees at New Mexico State University—Crichton’s presentation explores the engineering behind Virgin Galactic and its systems. 

Learn about the innovations that Read More

Shin: Los Alamos Family Eyecare Announces Sponsorship Of Movie ‘Sight’ Feb. 14 At SALA Event Center

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By LISA SHIN
Optometrist
Los Alamos Family Eyecare, PC

Dear Friends:

Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that 2026 marks 29 years of providing eye care to the incredible community of Los Alamos. Stay tuned for a big celebration of 30 years in the near future.

If your child is nearsighted, talk to us about myopia management. Did you know that myopia greatly increases your child’s risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration?

Specialized contact lenses for both daytime or nighttime wear as well as Atropine eye drops can significantly decrease Read More

LAHS Hockey To Host Senior Night Saturday Evening

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos Varsity Hilltoppers hockey team will celebrate Senior Night this weekend as they take the ice for a special home game at 6:15 p.m. Saturday at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

The Hilltoppers will face off against the New Mexico Ice Wolves in what promises to be an exciting and meaningful matchup.

Senior Night is an opportunity for the community to recognize and honor the dedication, hard work, and leadership of the team’s senior players, who have contributed years of commitment to the program.

Fans, families, and community members are encouraged to attend and show their

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LAAC Daytime Performance Series To Feature Jubal Feb. 11

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LAAC News:
The community is invited to join the Los Alamos Arts Council for its Daytime Performance Series featuring original music by Los Alamos folk artist Jubal.
The free concert is noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 in Fuller Lodge. 
Jubal is described as “a western film, a stranger in a strange land, a Jack Russell terrier, and a book of songs. Taylor Kress is the writer and singer for Jubal, but the act has taken many different versions over the years. Hailing from East Tennessee, their music has its roots in the folk songs and sounds of Appalachia.”
Learn more at www.jubaltune.com.
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Traveling Exhibition At New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Showcases Armor In Animal Kingdom

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The ancient mammal Doedicurus, with Smilodon on top attacking. This specimen on view in the traveling exhibition Animal Armor: The Evolution of Armor in Dinosaurs. Courtesy/NMMNHS

NMMNHS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) welcomes a new traveling exhibition exploring the natural defenses that animals have evolved over millions of years. Animal Armor: The Evolution of Armor in Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals will be on view when the museum reopens this spring. 

“From Ankylosaurus to armadillos, animals have been evolving new ways to Read More

Posts From The Road: Dinosaur Valley State Park In Texas

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Paluxy River: While the Paluxy is not a long river within the state of Texas, it is an important one. The dinosaur footsteps from millions of years ago can be seen in the riverbed within Dinosaur Valley State Park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Footprints: There are two types of footprints found at Dinosaur Valley State Park. The larger oval-shaped prints are similar to an elephant print, and the smaller three-toed prints are similar to a bird. The shape of the smaller print makes it easier to spot through river water. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Three-Toed Print: The three-toed Read More