Pastor Granillo: Rebuilding
By Pastor Raul GranilloRebuilding.
Only a man who has felt ultimate despair is capable of feeling ultimate bliss. – Alexander Dumas
This quote is from one of my favorite books, The Count of Monte Cristo. In it,Edmond Dantès has his life suddenly turned upside down as he finds himself serving a life sentence in a dismal prison. For all intents and purposes, Edmond should have no hope. I’ll stop there so as not to spoil it.
Like anyone else, I have also felt despair. No, I won’t pretend to have faced despair like Dantès. In fact, I won’t pretend to have felt despair that could compare to so many Read More
Congressional Delegation Announces $6.5 Million For Construction, Maintenance At 17 New Mexico Airports
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham announced more than $6.5 million for maintenance and construction projects at 17 New Mexico airports.
The funding was awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration, and will fund runway rehabilitations, fencing construction and other safety improvements at airports across the state.
“New Mexico’s airports help drive Read More
Museum Hill Hosts Free-For-All Community Day Celebration Sept. 25
MUSEUM HILL News:
- Numerous Activities Planned for the Whole Family on September 25, 2016
SANTA FE – The Museum Hill Partners of Santa Fe announce their third annual Museum Hill Community Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept 25, Admission to the Museum Hill Museums and related activities are free all day.
Comprising the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, the Museum of International Folk Art, the Museum of Indian Art and Culture, and the National Park Service, the Museum Hill Partners work together to draw tourists and residents Read More
Young Life Los Alamos ‘Par 3 Homecoming Hackfest’ Sept. 16
Young Life’s annual golf tournament is Friday, Sept. 16 at Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy photo
YOUNG LIFE News:
Young Life is sponsoring its annual golf tournament, Friday, Sept. 16 at Los Alamos Golf Course – only this year it will be a rowdy Par 3.
Young Life golf tournament players. Courtesy photo
The course will be unlike any played before in Los Alamos, so participants should get ready to be challenged as well as laugh.
The format is a four-player scramble. The cost is $45 for members for $75 for non-members and price Read More
Annual 8th Grade Washington, D.C Spring Break Trip
LAMS News:Smart Design With Suzette: Decorating For Fall On A Budget
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By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this time of year! Of all the seasons, fall is the easiest and least expensive to decorate. As the days get shorter and cooler, walk out your front door and you have found your inspiration and resources. From the exterior to the interior of your home, fall decor colors can be rich and robust or subtle and subdued. Here are some ideas to inspire you.
Bring Nature Inside
What better way to decorate then to snip some fall leaves and put them in a vase.
Red, yellows and oranges bring a beautiful pop of color to any room.
Use Your Fireplace To Showcase Read More
Jewish Legacy In NM History Lecture Sept. 25
Book Of Revelations Study Begins At La Vista Church
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Everyone is welcome to join us on Wednesday’s as we study the book of Revelations beginning Sept. 7 at La Vista Church in White Rock.
This is going to be an amazing view into this mysterious book. If you can’t be at La Vista Church in person, then join us on our FB page. We will be STREAMING LIVE ON FaceBook.
Since this is also discussion based, we will integrate your comments or questions from FaceBook. Come be a part of this amazing study! Read More
Pastor Granillo: Chasing Mice
By Pastor Raul GranilloIn this old nursery rhyme, a cat finds himself in the throne room of the Queen of England. I’ve never been in the presence of such an important person, but I would think that it would be a pretty big deal. I sometimes wonder how I might react or talk to some great dignitary? I can’t say how it would go, but I do hope that I would have enough sense to realize
Mother Teresa Is Named A Saint
Today named a saint, in 1979, Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize for her work with the poor and dying. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered today in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City to celebrate the canonization of Saint Teresa of Kolkata, as she will now be known.
“Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her life, was a generous dispenser of divine mercy, making herself available for everyone through her welcome and defense of human life, those unborn and those abandoned and discarded,” Pope Francis said.
Born Agnes Read More
CIR: Seminar On Modern India Postponed To Sept. 14
CIR News:Martha and Ray Wallace will offer an interactive seminar on modern India. Entitled “Current Issues in Modern India: Politics, Economics, and International Relations,” the talk will explore the country’s current issues, providing context and nuance for some of the many
Cowboy Breakfast At Posse Lodge Sunday, Sept. 4
RTD 255 Mountain Trail Route Extended Through Thanksgiving
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that service will continue on its 255RTD (“Blue Bus”) Mountain Trail route through the fall season until Thanksgiving Day, November 24.
The summer service originally had been planned to conclude Aug. 31. Service for the upcoming winter season is still being finalized while funding contributions are being secured.
During weekends and holidays in September and Balloon Fiesta (October 1 through 10), Ski Santa Fe will be open for its Golden Days of Summer events with Fall chairlift rides, La Casa Café Read More
Local Thrift Store Proceeds To Benefit Disaster Relief
Shop on the Corner is open 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays in the lower level of TOTH at the corner of Canyon Road and Diamond Drive. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Shop on the Corner, the thrift store at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos, will donate the proceeds from its Wednesday, Aug. 31, sale to disaster relief for the Louisiana floods and the wildfires in California.
“We want to offer some financial help for the thousands who have been evacuated and especially those who have lost their homes through flood or fire,” volunteer Mari Mahler said. “Los Alamos
Work Continues On Saint Job of Pochaiv On Trinity
Work is moving along Friday on the Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church at 1319 Trinity Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
‘A Matter Of Balance’ Class Begins Sept. 12
LARSO News:
The next “Matter of Balance” fall prevention class begins at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12 in the lower level classroom at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. “Matter of Balance” is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Participants will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, exercise to increase strength and balance. All participants will receive a workbook Read More
Drop In Prayer Room Every Monday In White Rock
Pastor Granillo: Numb
By Pastor Raul GranilloNumb.
“I’ve become so numb, I can’t feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
By becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you.” Linkin Park (Numb)
There are two things that we all do in this world, even if we don’t realize it. We are influenced by the world around us, and we become an influence to others. We reciprocate influence. This is not a bad thing, it’s just a real thing.
A problem occurs, however, when we allow ourselves to be influenced to a point of giving up our identity out of a fear of rejection. We sometimes allow
