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Saint Job Of Pochaiv Orthodox Church’s 2025 Cookie Box Sale: Sweet Support For Humanitarian Aid In Ukraine

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COMMUNITY News:

Each December, the aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the halls of Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church in Los Alamos, marking the arrival of a cherished tradition: the annual holiday cookie box sale. In 2025, this event once again brought together the talents and generosity of our church members and the Los Alamos community.

Community Effort and Tradition

The cookie box sale is more than just a fundraiser; it is a celebration of community spirit and teamwork. Volunteers gathered in the church to bake and package an impressive variety of homemade cookies and Read More

Eight Years Of Gratitude: Freedom Church Los Alamos Celebrates God’s Faithfulness

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Freedom Church Los Alamos gathers weekly at Aspen Elementary School for worship, community, and teaching. Courtesy photo

Members of Freedom Church Los Alamos participate in community events as part of their ongoing commitment to love and serve Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Freedom Church Los Alamos News:

This January, Freedom Church Los Alamos is celebrating eight years of ministry in the community. What began Jan. 14, 2018 as a simple step of obedience has grown into a church family committed to loving Jesus and loving Los Alamos.

Freedom Church sees this anniversary as a moment of gratitude. Read More

NM Department Of Cultural Affairs Seek Proposals For National Hispanic Cultural Center Restaurant Space

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NMDCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking proposals from experienced restauranteurs to operate a nearly 2,000 square foot space on the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Albuquerque campus. Proposals can be for any type of food and drink enterprise, such as an ice cream shop, bakery, coffee house, or specialty foods.

The facility is an existing 1,970-square-foot small restaurant space with a commercial kitchen in the Center’s Pete V. Domenici Education Building. The street-facing space includes all commercial kitchen equipment, Read More

Route 66 Centennial Passport Spotlights Businesses In Ten New Mexico MainStreet Districts

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EDD News:

SANTA FE — Ten New Mexico MainStreet districts along the iconic Route 66 highway invite travelers to visit local businesses and collect stickers as part of the Route 66 Centennial Passport program.

Throughout 2026, visitors can collect all ten stickers in their passport rack card from Gallup to Tucumcari as a memorable keepsake during the historic Centennial celebration.

“New Mexico’s iconic stretch of Route 66 is home to many welcoming small businesses,” said Cabinet Secretary Rob Black of the New Mexico Economic Development Department. “We invite all travelers, international Read More

Fr. Glenn: To See Clearly

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

These days it seems that politics obscures everything. This policy is great/evil; that politician is lionized/vilified depending on what “team” you’re on. And with social and corporate media also taking sides, it becomes much harder to know what is true and what is not—especially with AI able to fabricate any narrative. It’s perplexing that people contort (or ignore) reality when only adhering to reality can bring about best results.

One of the most subtle and dangerous spiritual and temporal temptations is not open rebellion against God or against reality, but self-deception. Read More

Posts From The Road: ‘Old Town Palestine’ In Texas

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Oxbow General Store: The Oxbow General Store is home to Oxbow Bakery. Pies and other pastries were the stars of the store, which also featured a selection of antique items. We learned that the Oxbow Bakery was named one of the best places in the state for pie by Texas Highway Magazine, a hidden gem by Texas Monthly Magazine, and was featured on the cover of Southern Living Magazine. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Hambones: Hambones Cajun Grill was a perfect stop for lunch the day we discovered Old Town in Palestine, Texas. The casual diner served some of the best seafood and fish, which we always Read More

All Shall Be Well: Glory Of Baptism In Murky Waters Of Our Humanity

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Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and The Rev. Mary Ann Hill. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

In the Lutheran and Episcopal denominations of which the writers of this column serve or have served in rostered ordained ministry, we celebrate this Sunday, Jan. 11, the Feast Day of the Baptism of our Lord. We read from the Gospel how Jesus approached the Jordan River while his prophet cousin John the Baptist was inviting God’s people to repent and return to God and be baptized in the river.

Jesus Read More

Lunch With A Leader To Feature Former Diplomat Anne Galer

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Former Foreign Service Officer Anne Galer

LWVLA News:

The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWVLA) community event, Lunch with a Leader, will be on Zoom on Jan. 15. This month’s speaker is Anne Galer, a former career US diplomat. As a Foreign Service Officer, Galer lived and worked in East and Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and represented the United States in several United Nations organizations. She specialized in international economics and finance.

Coming to New Mexico, Galer became interested in adobe preservation, earning an Adobe Construction Certificate from Northern Read More

It’s On! Pajarito Mountain Ski Area To Open MLK Weekend!

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area to open Jan.17-19 for MLK Weekend. Courtesy/PMSA

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area News: 

Change of plans – and Pajarito Mountain Ski Area couldn’t be more excited! After watching the forecast and assessing conditions, they are thrilled to announce that Pajarito will be open Jan.17-19 for MLK Weekend.

Skiers and guests will be welcomed back with limited terrain on the Beginner area, featuring Lower Lumberyard and West Road. It’s the perfect setup for families, first-timers, and anyone ready to shake off the rust from this extended wait.

Ready to ski the little bird? Tickets Read More