All Shall Be Well: There’s No Magic In Church … But It’s A Place To Start
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Associate Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Rev. Deb Beloved Church
White Rock Presbyterian Church
In a recent column [Aug. 13, 2023], my colleague, friend, and sister in faith, Mother Lynn Finnegan, encouraged us to “examine our faith ‘comfort zones’” and, for those not currently part of a church, to consider giving it a try! And she offered a prayer that whatever church you enter might be “a source of healing and hope.”
I echo all of that! Church can absolutely be a source of healing and hope–healing Read More
Dragonfly Rests On Windowsill At Harry’s Roadhouse
A dragonfly rests on the windowsill this morning at Harry’s Roadhouse at 96 B Old Las Vegas Hwy in Santa Fe. Visit harrysroadhousesantafe.com. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Fr. Theophan: Centering
Pottery. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan
By Fr. Theophan Mackey
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos
Over the past few weeks, I have been showing some people how to throw pottery, to form it on the pottery wheel. It is an ancient process, made much easier by electric motors and premixed, homogenized clay.
The hardest thing for beginners to get is centering the clay, getting the clay perfectly balanced in the middle of the spinning wheel. It takes experience and feel for pressing in on the clay while also pressing down, so that the clay has no other place to go than into the center of the wheel head. Read More
Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Hosts Charity Breakfast Sept. 3
Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road. Photo by Laura Tryboski
By LAURA TRYBOSKI
Sheriff’s Posse Lodge
Y’all head on over to our September Charity Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3!
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 non-profit organizations. Profits from our breakfasts are given to the charity being hosted.
This year we have hosted:
- The 4-H Club;
- NJROTC;
- Lemonade Living;
- Habitat for Humanity; and
- The Pony Club.
Our Sept. 3 breakfast Read More
North Community Water Repair Scheduled For Monday
Map depicting the site of a water main leaking at the corner of North Road and Urban Street. DPU workers will begin repairing the leak at 8 a.m. and expect to be finished by 4 p.m. Monday. Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
Repairs are scheduled for Monday where a water main is leaking at the corner of North Road and Urban Street. Gas, Water & Sewer workers from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will begin work at 8 a.m. and expect to be finished by 4 p.m. Monday.
Anyone traveling in the vicinity of Urban Park will see traffic controls and flagging in the work zone. The eastbound lane of Urban Read More
Travel: If There’s A Heaven On Earth, It’s Vermejo
One of the many lakes at Vermejo. Photo by Debbie Stone
Catskill Kilns. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
I finally hooked a big one! A six-foot, five-inch, 220 pounder! No, it wasn’t a fish, unfortunately, but rather my fly fishing guide, Aiden. Embarrassing to say the least, as my fly landed right in his chin. Thankfully, after some very dexterous “surgery” he was able to remove it. And he graciously told me it wasn’t the first time.
I had never tried fly fishing prior to this attempt but had always admired those I had seen participating in the sport. It looked like a beautifully choreographed Read More
McQuiston: Basic Home Maintenance Tips To Help Protect Against Water Damage
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
If you’re a homeowner, you may be surprised to learn that the bulk of water damage to a home isn’t due to natural disasters or flooding.
It’s actually due to unchecked plumbing issues that lurk on the property — things like slow leaks, corroded pipes, and degraded valves and supply lines. Even your water make-up can be a culprit.
Fortunately, many of these issues are preventable with some basic, proactive home maintenance.
Do you want to reduce the chances of water damage in your house?
Maintenance tips that risk control specialists recommend:
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Maui Benefit Concert: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Saturday
Section Of North Road Closed To Repair Water Line Break
Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
A section of North Road is closed to through traffic for an emergency repair to a main line water break.
Motorists should avoid North Road along Urban Park between the spot where the tennis courts sit and the road’s intersection with Sycamore Street and 42nd Street.
Anyone going to Quemazon will need to approach it from the direction of Diamond Drive.
Department of Public Utilities water crews don’t yet know the extent of the leak or how long the repair might take. Read More
Fuselier: Marlon’s Road To Emmaus
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series about the NPH’s work in Latin America. Please see previous part one here and part two here.
Marlon’s Emmaus moment came somewhere during his early 30’s. Before that, he had experienced the love of his two parents early in his life, enough to give him the confidence needed to survive living on the streets of Tegucigalpa as a young teenager. He had also felt a tremendous sense of abandonment as a young child when his mother died and as a young teenager when his father told him that he could no longer support him. On the streets, Read More
Atomic City Transit Regular Service Closed On Labor Day
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service will not operate on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Bandelier shuttle service will continue to run 30-minute service during the holiday.
Regular fixed-route service will resume Tuesday, Sept. 5.
For additional information, call 505-661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For the specific route service schedules, click here. Read More
Los Alamos Rotary Club Youth Exchange Student Annabelle Rosette Prepares For Year Of Study In Huesca, Spain
Rotary Youth Exchange Student Annabelle Rosette performs on cello at club’s meeting Aug. 22 at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull
By LINDA HULL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Annabelle Rosette, a junior in high school, performed on cello for an admiring audience at the Rotary Club meeting Aug. 22 at Cottonwood on the Greens. The selections she chose were La Cinquantaine, written in 1887 by Jean-Gabriel Prosper Marie, a French romantic composer and conductor, and The Sounds of Silence, written by American folk singer and songwriter Paul Simon in 1964.
In September, Rosette will travel to Read More
LAPS Foundation Hosts Taste Of Knowledge Sept. 17
By Jenny McCumber
Executive Director
LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation will host its annual fundraiser, Taste of Knowledge, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at Fuller Lodge.
Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to support our local school district. There are still tickets available for the event. Go to https://TOK23.givesmart.com or visit lapsfoundation.com to buy your tickets now.
Help us celebrate the legacy of Dr. J. R. Oppenheimer and the world-class education provided in the Los Alamos Public Schools for generations. Enjoy the fabulous menu by Pig + Fig Cafe’, dress up for this 1940s Read More
Credit Unions Join Forces To Bring 80’s Night To Summer Concert With ‘Those Crazy Nights’ Journey Tribute Band
‘Those Crazy Nights’ Journey Tribute Band to headline the Summer Concert this Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
By Sancre Productions:
The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe is going back in time for 80’s night, thanks to local credit unions: Zia Credit Union, Del Norte Credit Union, State Employees Credit Union and Los Alamos Public Schools Credit Union.
Headliner “Those Crazy Nights” feature a stellar lineup of nationally touring musicians who brilliantly embody the spirit of Journey! Get those mullets styled and wipe the Read More
Corn & Roasted Green Chile At Farmers Market Thursday
On The Job In Los Alamos: At SALA Event Center
On the job in Los Alamos employees Magaly Veleta, left, and Giselle Sosa greet moviegoers Monday at SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave. The renovated theater is a versatile space catering to community and business presentations, birthday parties, movies nights and more. Visit salalosalamos.com for details. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Good News Clubs Starting Up After School This Week
Good News Clubs News:
Good News Clubs are a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship in which trained teachers meet with groups of children after school in the elementary schools.
Each week the teachers present an exciting Bible lesson, songs, a Scripture verse, missions story and review games or other activities focused on the lesson’s theme.
This fun, weekly activity promotes children’s educational, emotional, spiritual and character development. The Clubs are entirely free and voluntary.
Schedule:
- Mondays at Aspen (library)
- Mondays at Mountain (Room 404–Mrs. Schaefer’s room)
Posts From The Road: Lake Powell In Arizona
Wahweap Overlook in 2016 – this image and the two below were taken from the Wahweap Overlook just outside of Page, Ariz. The images were all taken from the same overlook but not necessarily the exact same angle, etc. The water level is dramatically different in each image. The 2016 image shows the water far from full level as the drought had already taken a toll on the lake level but it was still at a decent level. The 2022 image reflects the lake near its lowest level and the sight is dreadful. The 2023 image taken this week shows a giant step forward as Lake Powell begins to recover. The marina seen in each Read More
Fr. Glenn: Searching … searching …
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
I saw an interesting post the other day:
“Just a reminder that 75% of the time you’ll ever get to spend with your kids is over by the time they turn 12. And 90% of your time with them is gone by the time they’re 18. So slow down, be present and enjoy these short, sweet years. They’ll soon be over.” Good advice. Just sharing. Remember “Cat’s in the Cradle”. Nobody at their death ever lamented spending too much time with their children.
On an unrelated note: we’ve all likely seen comics depicting aliens coming to earth with various themes of “Take me to your leader” or zooming back to outer Read More
New Mexico Site ‘One Of 100 Most Sacred Spots On Earth’
El Santuario de Chimayo named number 72 on the list of ‘100 Most Holy Places on Earth’. Courtesy/pathos
Religious News:
There’s no need to travel to Europe or the Holy Land this year to tour some of the most sacred locations in the world.
Patheos, the leading online platform for exploring and understanding religion and spirituality, unveiled “Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth”, taking readers on a spectacular and awe-inspiring journey across all seven continents and New Mexico’s Santuario de Chimayo is included as 72 on the list.
For more information on Patheos, visit: https://www.patheos.com/ Read More
