AG Balderas To Convene Faith Leaders To Discuss Violence Against Religious Communities, Anti-Domestic Terrorism, Hate Crime Initiatives
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
ALBUQUERQUE – Attorney General Hector Balderas sent a letter Tuesday to faith leaders in all religious communities in New Mexico, urging them to come together with the Office of the Attorney General to discuss hate motivated violence against religious communities.
The call to action comes in the wake of multiple violent incidents across the United States that targeted people based on their faith and in their places of worship.
“There is no place for violence in New Mexico, let alone violence perpetrated against Read More
Former LANL Director Siegfried Hecker To Speak At Annual Alice And Lawry Mann Lecture Saturday, Jan. 11
Former Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Siegfried Hecker
HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
Dr. Siegfried Hecker will return to Los Alamos to present this year’s annual Alice and Lawry Mann Lecture Saturday, Jan. 11.
The talk is open to the public and will start at 7 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1967 18th St.
Titled, “North Korea and Iran: Looking back and looking ahead,” the talk will assess the current issues in two of the world’s major hotspots.
Hecker said that “the signs are ominous for what will happen in North Korea and in Iran in 2020 and beyond.” He also will “look Read More
Fr. Glenn: Wholly Family, Too
By Fr. Glenn Jones
Ahh … another Christmas filled with joy. Lights and shopping. Carols, cards and creches. Squeals of happy children ripping wrappers. Bellies burgeoning with biscochitos and—for many of us here in New Mexico—with those steaming Christmas tamales. Mmmmmm.
Now … hustle and bustle over, a new year approacheth. Is it a new decade, though? If we began a new year-measuring standard, we wouldn’t cite the date as January 1, 0. Hmmmm. Well … if that’s the biggest conundrum we have this year, we’ll be doing well!
Alas … I fear it will be a year fraught with conundrums—especially the quadrennially-occurring Read More
Scenes From Freedom Church Candlelight Service
Pastor Mike Brake from Freedom Church in Los Alamos gives a message of hope to more than 100 people gathered for the candlelight service Christmas Eve at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/Freedom Church
Families light candles and sing Christmas carols at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/Freedom Church
Freedom Church News:
The snow storm that came through Los Alamos on Christmas Eve made for some special and unforgettable moments for those in attendance of the candlelight service hosted by Freedom Church Los Alamos.
More than 100 community members and their families came out to celebrate Christmas Eve at Ashley Read More
Scene Of San Francisco de Asis Church In Golden
Snow falls Saturday on San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Golden. Built in 1839, the historic church is located along the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway and about 10 miles north of the Sandia Park junction on N.M. 14. Photo by Fr. Glenn Jones Read More
An Open Book: Ex Libris, The Gate To The Garden
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZNote to Reader: This Open Book column is part of my occasional “Ex Libris” series about books that have made a difference in my life. Hope you enjoy it.
A garden gate is normally in one of three positions. A gate that is locked and secure guards what is behind it, and one may assume that we should not enter. A gate that is wide open is inviting, but because there is no transition and no effort is needed to enter, we may not notice our passage. However, a gate that is closed but not secure, is one whose garden is available to us, but only if we make the effort to unlatch the lock. It Read More
Merry Christmas Los Alamos!
Merry Christmas from the news team at the Los Alamos Daily Post! Photo of Ashley Pond in downtown Los Alamos taken by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
UCLA Hosts Two Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
UNITED CHURCH News:
The United Church of Los Alamos (UCLA) is hosting Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 4 p.m. and 11 p.m., Tuesday at 2525 Canyon Road.
There will be communion for all believers at both services. Read More
WRUMC Invites Community To Christmas Eve Service
The community is invited to the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at the White Rock United Methodist Church. Courtesy photo
The White Rock United Methodist Church at 580 Meadow Lane. Courtesy photoIf you are looking for a church this holiday season, the motto of the White Rock United Methodist Church (WRUMC) at 580 Meadow Lane is, “We welcome you with open hearts, open minds and open doors”.
Pastor Jeanie Williams begins Sunday Worship at 9 a.m., followed by a fellowship time of coffee and goodies to get acquainted and at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school Read More
Fr. Glenn: In, But Not Of
By Fr. Glenn Jones
Ahhh … ‘tis the season.
Yes … we see riots here, protests there, strife everywhere. Impeachments. Invectives. Insults. Anti-social media. Even people getting beaten over chicken sandwiches and chicken nuggets (really!? Over chicken … or, rather, a chicken-like substance?) Fragmentation. Chaos.
But then … a relative calm descends … at least for a few days. Is it the weather? The solstice? Everybody going on holiday? Or, just maybe … the feeling of the season permeates hearts a teensy bit. We can only hope … and pray. After all, Jesus is called “Prince of Peace.” Read More
Christian Church Of Los Alamos Christmas Eve Service
COMMUNITY News:
Christmas Eve service begins at 6 p.m., Dec. 24 at The Christian Church of Los Alamos, 29 East Road.
The community is invited to attend the service. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Luján Out Of Touch
By MICK RICHBy endorsing abortion during Advent, New Mexico Rep. Ben Ray Luján has demonstrated just how far apart he is from Christians and Catholics.
As Christians around the world celebrate the beginning of Jesus’ life on Earth, Ben Ray Luján celebrates something very different. Mr. Lujan favors ending the miracle of life before it has a chance – or a choice. This is so blatantly offensive; it makes you wonder if he is writing off New Mexico’s Christians and Catholics.
NARAL has awarded Luján a 100 percent pro-abortion score for his votes in Congress. Read More
United Thrift Shop Closed Dec. 25; Open Dec. 28
UCLA News:WR Presbyterian Church Blue Christmas Service Dec. 22
Shop On Corner Hosts Final Sale Of 2019 Wednesday
TOTH News:
The Shop on the Corner thrift shop will host its last sale of the year 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday.
The Clear the Racks sale features two bags for $5. The Corner Store boutique offers inventory at half price.
The thrift store reopens Jan. 8, on the first floor of Trinity on the Hill Espicopal Church at Canyon Road and Diamond Drive. Read More
Community Helps Children’s Christmas Bazaar Succeed
An elf assists children shopping at the annual Children’s Christmas Bazaar Dec. 1 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Courtesy/TOTHI would like to thank the Los Alamos community for its generosity in supporting the 17th annual Children’s Christmas Bazaar at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church during the Winterfest weekend. You were generous with giving of your time and your donations.
At least 85 people helped with set up, baking, greeting, wrapping (30 wrappers wrapping all at the same time!), helping children select
International Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan. 27
Martin Schoeller, left, with Yad Vashem Chair Avner Shalev have embarked on a commemorative project to mark 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. As Holocaust survivors continue to age, this may be one of the last opportunities to record their images. Courtesy/YV
Yad Vashem News:
Throughout 2020, the world will be marking the 75th anniversary to the end of World War II. Starting Jan. 27, 2020, which is the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, perhaps one of the most iconic symbols of the Holocaust, Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center will be involved Read More
Fr. Glenn: Learning From Others
By Fr. Glenn Jones
An interesting—and edifying—evening.
Here in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe—as in many other dioceses around the U.S.—we have quite a number of non-native-born priests—from Vietnam, Mexico and Latin America, Spain, and Africa, to name just a few places of origin (not even to mention myself, originally from Texas, which sort of counts. And, by the way: I ain’t got no accent; it’s y’all that talk funny! 😉
Anyway … I attended a dinner hosted by our Nigerian priests the other evening, and a most enjoyable evening it was. It wasn’t so much the food they had prepared (though it was quite Read More
Annual Christmas Tubas Concert At TOTH Dec. 21
The sound of brass instruments playing Christmas carols is a staple this time of year. When those instruments are tubas and euphoniums, the sound has a more mellow character. Hear the Christmas Tubas perform in a free concert 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, at Kelly Hall in Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Courtesy photo
The Christmas Tubas perform 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Kelly Hall in Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Courtesy photo Read More
TOTH Hosts Christmas Open House Saturday Dec. 21
Courtesy/TOTH
