Lifestyles
New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez Celebrates Selection Of Pope Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV
From the Office of Speaker Javier Martínez:
SANTA FE – Following the selection of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope to lead the Catholic Church, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) issued the following statement:
“This is a joyful and hopeful moment for Catholics and for people of faith around the world. At a time when the politics of fear, hatred, and blind nationalism are all too common, our faith teaches us to welcome the stranger and care for the poor. Always.
¡Que viva el Papa Leo XIV! May he continue in the footsteps Read More
Sinkhole Appears Near N.M. 4 And Rover In White Rock
COUNTY News:
A sinkhole has appeared on the road near the intersection of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard in White Rock.
Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are responding, as are personnel from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).
The hole is under the right turning lane for eastbound traffic on N.M. 4, slightly west of the intersection.
Once a repair operation has begun, it is not expected to close the non-turning eastbound lane of traffic, however drivers are asked to pass the area patiently and cautiously.
So far no estimate for repair time has been Read More
2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Line Up Video Is Here!
Check out the 2025 Los Alamos Concert Series Line Up Video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EMyPS5hGm/. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions
Ladies and Gentleman, the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Line Up video is here! The best free summer concert series in the state runs every Friday from May 23 through Sept. 5 and this year’s 4th of July Spectacular and Drone Show presented by Merrick and SMSI is at Ashley Pond Park.
Special thanks to Sancre Productions, the Los Alamos County Community Services Department and all of the incredible Read More
Sharpen Outdoor Survival Skills At Fort Selden May 17
Fort Selden’s Ranger Mike will demonstrate basic outdoor survival techniques May 17. Courtesy/Fort Selden
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to join Fort Selden’s Ranger Mike for a discussion and demonstration of basic outdoor survival techniques inspired by the book Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen who was from Tularosa, N.M.
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Fort Selden Historic Site, 1280 Fort Selden Road, Radium Springs, N.M. 88054
Why: Ranger Mike will also have a discussion connecting these survival skills to the challenges soldiers at Fort Selden endured while out on Read More
Community Urged To Support National Association Of Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive To Stamp Out Hunger Saturday!
By MJ BUSTAMANTEFood Drive Coordinator
NALC Branch 4112
This Saturday May 10 marks the 32nd anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.
Letter carriers are in the communities they serve every day and often come face to face with a sad reality for too many: hunger. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the county collect non-perishable food donations from our customers.
Over the course of its 32-year history, the drive has collected well over 1.9 billion pounds of food, thanks
Houck: Retirement Series 5 Of 5 … Downsizing – A Process That Requires Planning
By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty LLC
Downsizing in preparation for retirement isn’t a quick or easy task. It takes thoughtful planning, effort, time—and often, money.
Let’s say you’ve made the decision to move and simplify your living situation. Now comes the next big question: where do you begin?
It’s important to remember that downsizing is a process. In fact, many professionals have built entire careers around helping others navigate it. The good news is, with the right approach and support, you can tackle it step by step.
Step 1: Be Realistic About Your Belongings
Take a clear-eyed Read More
Over $3 Million In Funding Available Through Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program
The San Felipe Pueblo Housing Authority is a service provider for Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program, and this home received work as a result of the program. Over $3 million in funding is available for the program, which provides home repairs related to health and safety issues, substandard conditions, structural, electrical and code compliance, as well as fall reduction items and accessibility modifications as needed at no cost to eligible homeowners. Courtesy/Housing New Mexico
HNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Over $3 million in funding is available for Housing New Mexico’s HOME Read More
Posts From The Road: The Sphere Las Vegas
The Sphere: A view of the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nev. This massive structure is visible for miles in town and can be seen from space when viewing the Las Vegas area. The Sphere is connected to the Venetian Resort via a 1,000 foot walking bridge from the hotel directly to the Sphere lobby entrance. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Colorful Lobby: The massive lobby in the Sphere is an event by itself. The colorful graphics and accent lighting is continually changing colors every few minutes which gives the space a different look with each revision. Shown is the lobby decked out in the red lighting Read More
Fr. Glenn: Venturing
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Now we’re deep into the Easter season which, of course, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus after His crucifixion, thereby (in Christian theology) opening the way to an unending and joyful spiritual life. It is, in fact, the essential reason that we become Christian, for as St. Paul writes: “… if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain… If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all men most to be pitied.” (1 Corinthians 15:14,19) And as we heard in the Mass opening prayer on May 4: “… [we] rejoicing now in the restored glory of Read More