Los Alamos Resident Dan Valdez Celebrates 98th Birthday
Jessie and Dan Valdez speak about the life they’ve shared for more than seven decades during an interview Wednesday afternoon at their White Rock home. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Longtime Los Alamos resident Dan Valdez turned 98 years old on May 2nd. He shared details of his life during an interview Wednesday with the Los Alamos Daily Post.
Valdez was born in Antonito, Colo., and moved to Los Alamos in 1946. His aunt told him his uncle just went to work at the Laboratory here and they were hiring more employees.
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Church Fundraiser Yard Sale At IHM Saturday June 11
Fr. Glenn: Risky Bets And Consequences
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, the fires are still raging through New Mexico and California, to utter ruination and scouring of much of the land and property. One is reminded of scripture: “How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire!” (James 3:5) With nature’s resilience the land will recover in time, of course, but few of us will likely live long enough to see it back in its recent beauty and glory. Nonetheless, the ravaging of livelihoods, hearths and homes will leave scars for generations.
So, what has caused these recent tragedies which have affected the lives of so many so drastically? Cigarettes Read More
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary Of LA Rummage Sale June 4
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary News:
The Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary of Los Alamos is hosting a cash only rummage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at 306 Potrillo Dr., Pajarito Acres in White Rock.
No early birds please.
All proceeds go to assist local families in need.
Buyers are asked to adhere to COVID-19 precautions such as mask wearing and social distancing if needed.
Rummage Sale
- Date: June 4, 2022
- Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: 306 Potrillo Dr.
- Adhere to COVID-19 precautions
- Cash Only
- All proceeds go to assist local families in need
- Sponsor: The Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary of Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Returns To Kelly Hall At Trinity On The Hill Church For 9th Season Of Talks
Nels Hoffman giving a Faith and Science Forum talk in Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill Church. Courtesy/LAFSF
LAFSF News:
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) invites the public to a summer of celebration of being together again and continued examination of issues at the interface of faith and science:
- Extending the discussion on human origins and evolution;
- Expanding the boundaries of faith and embedded truth; and
- Exploring the nature of God’s interaction with humankind.
The LAFSF’s ninth season of Wednesday events runs June 1 to Aug. 3.
The season starts with invited external speaker Read More
Fr. Glenn: Mother, O Mother
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Anyone who has been stationed on a Navy ship knows that the call that goes over the ship’s loudspeakers that gets everyone’s immediate attention, and adrenaline boost, is:
“Fire! Fire! Fire!”
…because there’s nowhere to run should fire get out of control. Should the worst happen, you’re facing ditching into the drink, uncertain safety in a lifeboat, or even a very unexpected and proximate termination of your mortality. Thus, ALL ship’s company are required to be trained in shipboard firefighting, because if necessary, it’s “all hands on deck” to save the ship. She is their Read More
Fr. Glenn: Confronting Imperfection
By Fr. Glen Jones:
Saw a cute joke in a magazine the other day: “A celebrity is someone who works hard their entire life to become famous and then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized.”
We do tend to love notoriety and attention … or at least think we do. But often becomes too much, and the notables again seek refuge in blissful anonymity. Many of us older folks remember the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana—she glowing and admired by millions. And yet, after many ups and downs in her life, Diana ended up dying while fleeing the spotlight. And as any celebrity finds all too soon, one thing people Read More
Fr. Glenn: Offering Self
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, spring has definitely arrived. After a very dry winter, we here in New Mexico are currently having to watch—and some, to endure—wildfires voraciously devouring forests and grasslands, houses and buildings…like a sci-fi Godzilla having spewed tongues of fire across the land.
From a news report: “[This grandmother] was frantically gathering what she could Friday afternoon when an officer pulled into her driveway…and told her it was time to leave. Ashes fell from the sky and smoke whirled on gusty winds as she grabbed pictures off the walls — whatever she could hold in Read More
More Scenes From Easter Sunrise Service At Overlook
Another scene from this morning’s Easter Sunrise Celebration at Overlook Park in White Rock. Community members gathered at Overlook Park for the service led by pastors James Byerly of La Vista Church of the Nazarene, Marshall Cook of White Rock Baptist Church and Deb Worley of White Rock Presbyterian Church. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Another scene from this morning’s Easter Sunrise Celebration at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Another scene from this morning’s Easter Sunrise Celebration at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Fr. Glenn: Easter Resolutions
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
A most blessed Easter day and season to all!
The Easter season, of course, is when Christians rejoice in celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from death, opening the way for His faithful to follow Him to the eternal life for which we are created, and yet may be individually lost through our own refusals to seek good and love of one another rather than selfishness and even evil. While Christians always celebrate the resurrection, the special celebratory season extends all the way to Pentecost, when they will celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the Church Read More
Scenes Of Easter Sunrise Celebration At Ashley Pond Park
The United Church of Los Alamos joins with other congregations for the Easter Sunrise Celebration for community members gathered this morning at Ashley Pond Park. Pastor John Nash of First United Methodist Church is shown speaking at the service. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Pastors are preparing for communion this morning at the Easter Sunrise Celebration at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Gathering For Easter Sunrise At Overlook
Daily Postcard: Early this morning just as the sun begins to rise, community members gather at Overlook Park for an Easter Service led by pastors James Byerly of La Vista Church of the Nazarene, Marshall Cook of White Rock Baptist Church and Deb Worley of White Rock Presbyterian Church. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Attorney General Balderas Announces Indictment Of Former Congregation Albert Synagogue Employee
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced the filing of an indictment against Crystal Lucero, a former employee of Congregation Albert Synagogue.
The indictment contains nine counts, including forgery, larceny and embezzlement.
Congregation Albert Synagogue, established in 1897, is the oldest Jewish organization of continued existence in New Mexico.
“Nonprofit organizations like synagogues, rely on trusted employees for much of their financial management and oversight, Read More
WRPC Shares Easter Week Services
Members of White Rock Presbyterian Church painted the rock Sunday in honor of Palm Sunday. Pastor Deb Worley welcomes the community to a Maundy Thursday service at the church starting at 6:30 p.m. today. WRPC will join other White Rock churches for an Easter Sunrise service starting at 6:15 a.m. Sunday at Overlook Park, followed by an Easter Sunday worship service at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. The church is at 310 Rover Blvd. For more information, go to https://wrpchurch.com/index.html. Photo by Joyce Haven Read More
An Open Book: The Treasured Izraelevitz Passover Tradition
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos
“Did you hear what Mirabel’s father just said?” and I snatched up the remote from Terry in the middle of watching the Disney movie “Encanto”. My patient wife, who has too many times relinquished control of the remote so I can rewind a scene because A) I couldn’t understand what was just said, B) I noticed something in the background scenery that I found interesting or abnormal, or C) I wanted to stop and share some obscure Wikipedia nugget I remembered about the historical context of the movie, has now found a fourth reason, D) the use of a polite substitute for a Spanish Read More
Community Invited To White Rock Easter Sunrise Service
United Church Congregation Invites Community To Join In Commemoration And Celebration Of Easter Week!
The United Church will join other congregations in the community for the Easter sunrise celebration at 6:15 a.m., at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Larry Luck
By GEORGIA STRICKFADEN
Publicity Chair
The United Church of Los Alamos
The congregation of The United Church of Los Alamos joyfully invites everyone in the community to join in the commemoration and celebration of the Easter week!
Resurrection Sunday is preceded by Holy Week including the Maundy Thursday, April 14, Upper Room communion Tenebrae service at 7 p.m., in Graves Hall at The United Church at 2525 Canyon Road.
Celebrate Christ’s Read More
Saint Job Of Pochaiv Invites Community To Holy Week Svcs.
St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church at 1319 Trinity Dr. Courtesy photo
St. Job of Pochaiv News:
The community is invited to attend Holy week services at Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church at 1319 Trinity Dr.
Holy Week and Pascha Calendar 2022
Schedule
Friday April 15
- 5:30 p.m. Vespers for Lazarus Saturday
Saturday, April 16
- 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy for Lazarus Saturday
- 5:30 p.m. Vespers for Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 17
- 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy for Palm Sunday
Monday, April 18
- 5:30 p.m. Bridegroom Matins
Tuesday, April 19
- 5:30 p.m. Bridegroom Matins
Wednesday, April 20
- 5:30 p.m. Bridegroom Matins
Entire Community Invited To Easter At Freedom Church
Sunday, April 17 FREEDOM KIDS: Come join Freedom Kids on Easter Sunday! All Elementary kids will have a BLAST at Freedom Kids on Easter Sunday (11 a.m.) with more games, prizes, Easter story, and more! Courtesy/FCLA
Saturday, April 16 EGG HUNT: The whole family will have a blast with a massive Egg Hunt with 20,000 Easter Eggs at Ashely Pond Park. The event will start at 10 a.m. with inflatable bounce houses, raffle prizes and more) and the Egg Hunt will start at 10:45 a.m. Courtesy/FCLA Read More
Fr. Glenn: Fair Weather Friends
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
You may have seen last week various videos of former President Obama’s warm reception at the White House. Whether a supporter or critic of the President, it was sad to see Biden seemingly ignored by the same persons who had feted him only a little more than a year ago in the campaign. His administration now beset with problems like inflation, possible recession looming, the Ukraine war and low approval scores, his true friends seemed nowhere to be found. The President may have recalled Walter Winchell: “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.”
Many Read More
