Lifestyles

Fr. Glenn: Of Eternal Amity

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, here we are almost at the new year … gym operators gearing up for the onrush of many resolutionists, kids trying to get as much as they can out of the quickly waning respite from school, CPAs dreading long hours, weeks and months prepping tax returns.

Speaking of government stuff, while not really in this column’s purview, something very important which will affect many came up in conversation with my CPA (of 40 years’ experience), missed by media attention, yet having potentially devastating effects for many—especially small businesses, and perhaps many readers.

Called Read More

All Shall Be Well: The Week Between – Rest Well!

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

By DEACON AMY SCHMUCK
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

One of my favorite memes online describes how we feel in this “week between” the holidays of Christmas and New Year’s day as “Confused and Full of Cheese”. (See image)

 

I am here to encourage you in this week of continued festivities, days off from work, family and friend gatherings, and yes- more church services upon us, that you live into a prolonged sabbath rest as Read More

A Night Of Light And Hope: Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond

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Inspirational music filled the air Christmas Eve at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/Freedom Church

‘Together, we celebrated the hope of the season. What a beautiful turnout!’ Courtesy/Freedom Church

From Freedom Church of Los Alamos:

This Christmas Eve, the heart of Los Alamos lit up with joy, community, and a profound sense of hope. Under the glowing lights of Ashley Pond, Freedom Church hosted a beautiful candlelight service that brought families, friends, and neighbors together to celebrate the season.

The evening air was filled with the sounds of classic Christmas carols and laughter. Guests Read More

First Presbyterian Recital To Feature John Garlisch Jan. 3

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Organist John Garlisch

MUSIC News:

The community is invited to attend the upcoming recital featuring Organist John Garlisch 5:30-6 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.) Friday, Jan 3, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church at 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe.

Garlisch will perform the music of Krebs, J. S. Bach, Dupre, Buxtehude, Frahm, Heron and Pepping.

Admission: Freewill offering and open to all.

For More Information, call 505.982.8544.

Program:

  • Fantasia in F — Krebs WV 419 — J.L. Krebs (1713-1780)  
  • In dulci Jubilo — Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)  
  • In dulci Jubilo — BuxWV 197 —
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Homewise Given Transformative Investment Totaling $35M

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HOMEWISE News:

Homewise has announced a transformative investment totaling $35 million with a $25 million donation from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving and a $10 million impact investment from the Anchorum Health Foundation.

These extraordinary contributions will directly fund programs that create pathways to affordable homeownership and improve energy efficiency in homes. None of the funding will be allocated to operational costs, ensuring that every dollar is dedicated to expanding Homewise’s impact on individuals, families, and communities.

“The affordable housing crisis Read More

Posts From The Road: Lights Of Gisewa 2024

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San Jose de los Jemez Mission: An impressive display of farolitos filled the interior walls of the San Jose de los Jemez Mission. Shown is the display on a clear and chilly evening on Dec. 14. The Gisewa Pueblo was established around the year 1350 and the mission was constructed a few years later. The full moon lit the wall to the left and others throughout the grounds. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Visitors & Farolitos: Hundreds of visitors were present for the lighting the night we attended on Dec. 14. This photo shows several visitors as they move about in the dark with the outer walls Read More

Fr. Glenn: Sweet Water

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Ah … the weekend before Christmas, and all through the house …

Well … There are probably at least a few creatures stirring—parents wrapping gifts, bored kids out of school playing video games or on their phones and tablets, links to Amazon and Etsy and other shopping portals getting slammed by late shoppers hoping that their packages might…just might…arrive at their destinations before Christmas (“I’ll pay extra shipping! Just get it there before Wednesday!!”)

But, hopefully, in all the chaos and hubbub we might remember the whole reason for the season: the birth of Read More

All Shall Be Well: A Time For Travel And Journey

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

By The Rev. Lynn M. Finnegan
Associate Rector
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith

“Safe travels.” “Text when you get there.” These are the text messages my family sends whenever one of us is traveling, either on a plane or a long car ride. The message is literal: we are hoping and praying that the travel goes smoothly, with no cancelled flights or road construction or accidents.

Compare this to the sentiment those of you who have walked Read More

NMDOT & DPS Receive $7.5M To Improve Traffic Safety Data

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) secured $7.5 million in funding from the National Highway Transportation Safety Association’s State Electronic Data Collection Grant Program.

The funding will enhance New Mexico’s crash data systems by implementing the Crash Data Improvement Plan, which focuses on evaluation, storage, and data sharing systems and processes. 

This initiative is an integral part of NMDOT’s Target Zero program, which aims to reduce traffic fatalities in New Mexico to zero by 2050. Enhancing Read More