Fun Outings

‘Rio Grande Weaving: Tradition, History, And Continuity’ With Master Weaver Irvin Trujillo At New Mexico History Museum Feb. 4

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Master weaver and award-winning textile artist Irvin Trujillo. Photo by Danielle Levitt

NMHM News:

Artists, history lovers, educators, New Mexicans and visitors to Santa Fe are cordially invited to attend “Rio Grande Weaving: Tradition, History, and Continuity” with Irvin Trujillo, in-person at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM).

Introduced to weaving at age 10 by his father, Trujillo is a master weaver and award-winning textile artist whose work “combines flawless technique and respect for Hispanic history and culture with innovation in response to contemporary Read More

Los Alamos Mountaineers To Feature Talk At Jan. 27 Meeting On Packrafting Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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Along the Canning River, with the Brooks Range in the background. Courtesy/Mountaineers

By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Jan. 27 meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers will feature a talk by Jonathon Creel and Nell Larson on packrafting in far northern Alaska, and how they learned to stop worrying and love the aufeis.

One of the most remote and least-disturbed wilderness areas in North America, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a wild place unlike any other in the U.S. The Canning River runs from the Brooks Range through the wetlands and hummocks of the coastal plain to Read More

LALT To Bring Immersive Entertainment To Los Alamos With ‘Bird In The Hand’ Beginning Jan. 30

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Courtesy/LALT

By KELLY DOLEJSI
LALT

Los Alamos, no stranger to scientific experimentation, is about to get its first taste of experimental theater.

Los Alamos Little Theatre’s “Bird in the Hand”, directed by Matt DeSmith and written by playwright David Hanson, will be presented in three different rooms — simultaneously — at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 6, 7, and at 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 1 and 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 Read More

LAMC Kicks Off New Free Community Seminar Series With: ‘Active Lifestyles And ACLs’ Feb. 12 At SALA Event Center

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LAMC News:

Community members are invited to attend the first entry in a new free health seminar series hosted by Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) at SALA Event Center.

The first talk, presented by Tania Pence, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist, is titled “Active Lifestyles And ACLs” at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12. 

Attendees will be able to enjoy refreshments, prizes, socialize, meet a subject matter expert and learn about their health. They can do so all while enjoying SALA, a vibrant community event center at 2551 Central Ave.

Individuals interested in attending are asked Read More

Los Alamos Chapter Of Santa Fe Opera Guild To Host Annual Props And Costumes Event At Fuller Lodge Saturday Feb. 7

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Director of the Costume Department Blair Gulledge, left, and Director of the Props Department Eileen Garcia at a previous event at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Chapter of the Santa Fe Opera Guild will hold its Annual Props and Costumes Event with speakers from the Santa Fe Opera at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at Fuller Lodge.

Director of the Costume Department Blair Gulledge and Director of the Props Department Eileen Garcia will discuss the challenges of creating memorable props and costumes for the Santa Fe Opera’s 2026 season.

They will bring samples to share and Read More

Junior Girl Scouts & Brownies Blast Off With Two Space‐themed STEM Adventures Provided By PEEC At Planetarium

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is welcoming Girl Scouts to two upcoming space‐themed STEM adventures designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help scouts earn their official Space Science badges.

These immersive programs combine exploration, creative activities, and the awe of the planetarium to bring the universe to life for young learners.

Junior Girl Scouts:

  • Space Science Investigator Adventure!
  • 1-2:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25
  • Admission: $10 per scout

Junior Girl Scouts (grades 4-5) are invited to embark on an exciting journey through the Read More

American Legion Post 90 Invites New Members & Shares Community Events

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The American Legion Post 90 at 1325 Trinity Drive, Courtesy photo

By BECKY RUTHERFORD
American Legion

The American Legion Post 90, a non-profit veterans organization in Los Alamos, continues its membership drive, welcoming new veterans arriving in town for work at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Post 90 has quietly become one of the most active and organized social hubs in town, offering a full slate of free weekly events open to non-members, as our guests, to meet people, relax, and build community.

Membership is open to anyone who served at least one day of active federal military duty since Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Jan. 12, 2026 Results

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BRIDGE News:

Several of our players are attending the Regional Bridge Tournament held in Albuquerque Jan. 14-20. Regionals are large tournaments that attract players from throughout North America and worldwide. Local results will be reported next week. Open winners locally on Monday were Jack Stafurik and Sam Borkowsky. Flight B winners were Bob and Laurie Walker. Open winners on Wednesday were Jerry Morzinski and Sig Lodwig. Sig played for the first time here since last March. This hand should probably be played in a part score; 2 or 3 spades or 1-2 notrump, but some pairs are likely to bid Read More