Lifestyles

50th Anniversary At Bodhi Manda Zen Center Sept. 8-10

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BMZC News:

The Bodhi Manda Zen Center was founded in 1973 in the scenic village of Jemez Springs, as a place for Zen Buddhist practice and teaching.

Over the years, it has grown into a quiet and reflective retreat venue, meditation center, and teaching space. Many of our neighbors in Los Alamos have helped shape what the Bodhi is today.

Come join us and help celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Bodhi Manda Zen Center.

The Bodhi is planning a full weekend of fellowship, food, music, and activities for all of the Bodhi friends and Zen practitioners.  There will be lots of time to reunite Read More

All Shall Be Well: Comfort Zones

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Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Associate Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo

By Reverend Lynn Finnegan
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe

“First day of school” photos have been flooding social and news media this past week. More than 3,700 students enrolled in Los Alamos Public Schools this year. For many, back-to-school is a time of excited anticipation for the school year ahead, while others lament or are anxious and unsure. All, however, will be expected to step outside their comfort zones. 

A comfort zone is Read More

Father Theophan: Existence Is A Gift

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A jar created by Father Theophan that will be available in the silent auction at ­‘An Evening of Classics with Jennifer Perez and Tjett Gerdom’ Sept. 19. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

At the beginning of the summer I had resigned myself to not doing any art this year. I have a huge assignment from the Archbishop; to lead the self-study that will, hopefully, lead to our seminary receiving its full accreditation and therefore, national recognition. It is no mean feat. The thesis I produced to get my MDiv was simpler and will end up being shorter. Read More

Home Country: Going Home

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

The other night it was hot. Hot during the day, hot at night. Heat seems to define this time of year for us, in many ways.

But in spite of that, after a day in the outdoors, we built a fire. A small fire. A “hat” fire, which mountain people define as one you can put in your hat. Why so small? Because it was hot and we didn’t need the heat. Why the fire? Because we need the fire.

It is the hearth. It is the touchstone to our past. It is a link with countless generations of ancestors who have sat here looking at the flames licking up on the chunks of firewood and taking us back endless Read More

Fuselier: A Visitor From The Past

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By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos

Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series about the NPH’s work in Latin America.

It’s a rare event when I cross paths with someone who I hadn’t seen or spoken with in 35 or so years. Such was the case when Marlon Velasquez recently visited IHM Catholic Church. I hadn’t seen Marlon since the time Susie and I, along with our two children at the time (Jenny and Mike), were volunteering in the late 80’s at an orphanage known as Ranch Santa Fe or “the Ranch”. The home was set on a large piece of land in the mountains outside Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Marlon was then a pequeño Read More

‘From Scratch’ TV Show Highlights New Mexico And Chile Line Farms

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Liddie Martinez, author of Chile Line Cookbook and president of Los Alamos Region of Enterprise Bank & Trust, stands with David Moscow, creator and host of the TV show, ‘From Scratch’. Martinez and her Chile Line Farms in Española will be featured in an episode of ‘From Scratch’ scheduled to air Oct. 18. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

David Moscow, the creator and host of the TV show, “From Scratch” traveled in July to Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe for a meal. He dined on bison enchiladas, a green chile and peach salad and apricot soup. The meal was Read More

Unitarian Church Invites Community To ‘Welcome In’ Service

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Unitarian Church of Los Alamos News:

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos invites the community to a “Welcome In” service, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 1738 N. Sage Loop St.

Unitarian Church of Los Alamos Minister, the Rev. John Cullinan, will present “You Are Welcome Here, You Are Not Alone”. In the face of so much uncertainty and chaos in our world, we’re all looking for a way to forge meaningful connections and make a difference. None of us are alone in this desire. Rev. Cullinan reflects on what Unitarian Universalism has to offer those in search of meaning in community.

The service will be followed Read More

20th Annual Jemez Mountain Trail Sale Oct. 21-22

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The 20th Annual Jemez Mountain Trail Sale is set for Oct. 21-22. Courtesy/Carey Beam

By CAREY BEAM
Jemez Mountain Trail Sale

Wow, can you believe it? This year marks the 20th Annual Jemez Mountain Trail Sale set for Oct. 21-22, 2023.

As you well know, October is unarguably the most beautiful month of the year in New Mexico and Trail Sale weekend, when the fall colors are at their peak, is hands down the most beautiful weekend of the year in the Jemez Mountains. It’s a great time to be outdoors with friends, family and neighbors enjoying the beauty that is our home. The Jemez Mountain Trail Sale is the perfect Read More