Mesa Public Library To Host Talk By Creators Of The Official Cookbook Of Chile Pepper Institute April 13
Mesa Public Library News:
Mesa Public Library is hosting a virtual author talk 7-8 p.m. April 13 with the creators of The Official Cookbook of the Chile Pepper Institute, Paul Bosland and Wendy Hamilton, livestreaming from Las Cruces.
This program is ideal for foodies and those who want to learn more about New Mexico’s most beloved and versatile food: the chile pepper.
New Mexico State University’s world-famous Chile Pepper Institute is the only organization devoted entirely to the study, cultivation and enjoyment of the world’s favorite fiery fruit. This new book is a guide to cooking with Read More
Posts From The Road: Mud Dauber Festival And Chili Cook Off In Luckenbach, Texas
Stoking the Fire: There were several fires within metal cages, which attracted a lot of attention all afternoon at the Mud Dauber Festival and Chili Cook Off on a cold Saturday in Luckenbach, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Chili Cook Off: A tasting of chili is dipped for attendees at the Chili Cook Off. The chili was a big hit on a cold day. There was no limit to how many tastes attendees could sample at the event. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Fomerly of Los Alamos
The 12th Annual Luckenbach Mud Dauber Festival and Chili Cook Off advertisement was Read More
Fr. Glenn: Finished, And Unfinished
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Christianity was until fairly recently believed and practiced by the majority of our nation, even if not the world. And yet recent news stories report that much of that faith has been lost in the current existential and rationalist culture, which does not deign to explore (and even DIS-dains) that which is beyond its empirical probing, refusing to admit that there may be existence that transcends our materiality. It’s a bit of a danger, really, and to paraphrase G.K. Chesterton, when people believe in nothing, they may believe in anything.
Now, the bulk of the Christian world Read More
Community Invited To Hear Several Local Pastors Reflect On Last Words Of Christ At Special Good Friday Service April 7
Church of Christ News:
Pastors from throughout the community will gather noon to 2 p.m., April 7 for a special Good Friday Service at the Los Alamos Church of Christ.
The pastors will reflect on the last words of Christ as he hung on the cross.
Everyone is invited to attend this special Good Friday Service at the Los Alamos Church of Christ at 2323 Diamond Dr. Read More
United Church Welcomes Children To Holy Week Events
Courtesy/United Church
United Church News:
While 30 United Church youth and adults will be spending Spring Break/Holy Week in Mexico building two houses for families in need, children are invited to join the children’s activities at the United Church.
Palm Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. includes them in a Children’s Moment. Following coffee and lemonade, Church School for all ages happens in the adjacent Christian Education Building. Nursery is provided for wee ones during worship and Church School.
Sunday mornings at 11 a.m., the children gather for Bible Quest to explore Bible stories through Read More
La Vista Church Hosts Easter Sensory Experience April 7-8
By BECKY GARRETT
La Vista Church of the Nazarene
Experience the Easter story like you never have before! La Vista Church of the Nazarene in White Rock is hosting an Easter Sensory Experience from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 7 and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 8.
Move through interactive sensory stations with your family/group at your own pace. Experience stations that engage the senses of smell, taste, sight, hearing and touch, and connect children and adults alike to the events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
After completing all 15 stations, you may stay to reflect with Read More
N.M. 4/E. Jemez Road Intersection Improvements Resume
The intersection of N.M. 4 & East Jemez Road prior to work completed in the 2022 construction season. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Crews resumed construction this week on a project to improve the intersection of N.M. 4 and East Jemez Road.
During Phase 1-B, expected to last through late May 2023, crews are working on both sides of N.M. 4 as well as on the north shoulder of East Jemez Road.
Traffic impacts in place:
- Access to the parking area for the Bandelier National Monument Tsankawi Unit will be COMPLETELY CLOSED as of Monday, April 3, 2023. No alternate access will be provided while the National
Saint Job Announces Holy Week Services Schedule
Saint Job of Pochaiv News:
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church shares its Holy Week services schedules:
Divine Liturgy for the Entrance into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)
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- 10 a.m., Sunday, April 9
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Bridegroom Matins
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- 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 10
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Bridegroom Matins
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- 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11
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Bridegroom Matins
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- 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 12
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Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil
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- 9 a.m., Thursday, April 13
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12 Passion Gospels and the placing of the corpus
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- 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 13
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Royal Hours
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- 9 a.m., Friday, April 14
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Vespers with the placing of the plashchnitza
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- 3 p.m., Friday, April 14
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Lamentations Read More
First United Methodist Church Los Alamos Shares Holy Week & Easter Schedule
Los Alamos County Assessor Issues Notices Of Valuation
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County property owners should receive a notice of valuation (NOV) sometime next week in their mailboxes from the County Assessor’s Office.
Officially dropped in the mail today, NOVs reflect the current ownership, legal description, applicable exemptions, and the valuation placed on the property. Upon receipt, property owners are encouraged to read and verify that all information is correct.
The Los Alamos County Assessor’s office is on a one-year valuation cycle. Property assessments for the 2023 tax year are determined at 2022 market levels as established by Read More
WRPC Pastor Consecrated As UCC Diaconal Minister
Pastor Deb Church, far right, of White Rock Presbyterian Church. Courtesy/WRPC
2022-2023 Nollau Leadership Institute participants. Courtesy/WRPC
WRPC News:
Along with 15 other professionals from health and human service organizations around the country, the Rev. Deb Beloved Church, Pastor of White Rock Presbyterian Church (WRPC), was recently consecrated as a Diaconal Minister in the United Church of Christ, indicating the successful completion of the Nollau Leadership Institute.
Nollau is a year-long leadership development program sponsored by the United Church of Christ Council Read More
White Rock Presbyterian Church Announces Holy Week Services Including Easter Sunrise At Overlook Park
State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In April 2023
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of April 2023.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Note: Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage Read More
Luján Joins Legislation To Name Future Interstate Ports-To-Plains Corridor From Laredo, Texas To Raton, New Mexico As ‘Interstate 27’
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) to formally name the Ports-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate 27.
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) is introducing the legislation in the House.
“I was proud to work together with Sen. Cruz to designate a portion of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor as an addition to the interstate system last Congress. We are continuing to work together to support the development of this corridor in New Mexico and Texas. Read More
Los Alamos County Council Adopts Gas Rate Changes
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council held a public hearing for changes to the natural gas rate ordinance and adopted the changes proposed by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Tuesday night.
The changes will take effect April 8.
DPU’s natural gas rate includes a fixed portion that covers operating expenses and a variable pass-through component that covers DPU’s actual cost of the natural gas commodity. The changes adopted are all in response to recent volatility in the cost of gas. The fixed rate portion did not change.
“In December, DPU began to see unprecedented increases in the Read More
Langworthy: Can We Go Beyond AI?
By MARY LANGWORTHY
Christian Science Society
I asked the AI-powered Bing Discover bot to write about Mary Baker Eddy’s life. It’s not bad. This Friday at noon, we’ll see if we can give some dimension to the bot’s summary.
The discussion of Eddy’s life and work is part of Women’s History month. We hope you’ll join us at the Christian Science Society Reading Room, 800 Trinity Dr., across the street from Smiths in Los Alamos. (Bring your lunch!)
Here’s what “Bing Discover” wrote:
Mary Baker Eddy’s life was a remarkable journey of faith, healing, and discovery. She was born in 1821 in New Hampshire, Read More
NMDOT Crews Address Potholes Along State Roadways
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The abundance of rain and snow this spring, which is typically welcome news following our years of drought, has created ideal conditions for potholes along New Mexico Roadways.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) maintains more than 29,180 miles of state highways. This wet and icy spring, including this week’s storms, created conditions that keep highway crews very busy with roadway repairs.
Roadway damage including potholes can occur quickly as moisture seeps into cracks within the pavement and accompanied by freezing overnight temperatures and Read More
Funeral Mass & Reception For John Ramsay At IHM April 1
John Ramsay
COMMUNITY News:
John Ramsay of Los Alamos passed away at his home this last December 29, 2022.
A funeral Mass for John will take place at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church in Los Alamos, NM on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
A reception will follow immediately for fellowship, and the family will depart for a private interment at Guaje Pines Cemetery at 12:30 pm. John’s full obituary is posted at Rivera Funeral Home website.
Please attend to celebrate John’s life or leave a message of condolence for the family at www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com. Read More
Taste The Tradition At Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday
SFCC Opens Registration For April 21 Broken Parts Club Car Show
2022 SFCC Broken Parts Car Club car show. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Automotive Technologies student car club – the Broken Parts Club – is hosting a car show 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 21 outside the Automotive Technologies Center on campus, 6401 Richards Ave.
Those who would like to show their automobile should register as soon as possible by contacting the Director of Automotive Technologies Julia Furry at julia.furry@sfcc.edu or by phone at 505.428.1177. Space is limited to 36 vehicles. The public is invited to attend the show.
“This event Read More
