Lifestyles

Fr. Glenn: Beginning At The End

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! After the hectic beginning of another school year, coupled with the cooler weather, it’s always a favorite holiday as we begin to slide into the winter season and the dreariness which often accompanies it. However, of course, now we look forward to December and the joys of the Christmas season and its gatherings and holidays before the real depths of winter begin.

But before we get into Christmas, we traverse the Christian Advent season—this year beginning on December 1. Advent is a time of anticipation for celebration of the remembrance Read More

Posts From The Road: Texas Highway 207

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Highway and Canyon View: Texas Highway 207 weaves its way through the rugged landscape of Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle. This route allows travelers a view of the mid-section of the canyon which is privately owned ranch land. The canyon stretches for more than 100 miles and varies in width from six to 20 miles wide. The depth of Palo Duro Canyon varies but is about 800-1,000 feet deep in most areas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Palo Duro Canyon: A rest area and view point on the southern side of Palo Duro Canyon gives viewers a nice wide view of the canyon and the north rim in the distance. Read More

All Shall Be Well: Advent A Time To Seek Light In The Darkness

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

By DEACON AMY SCHMUCK
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

I grew up in a secular home, that is to say, we did not practice faith in any way, and my limited knowledge of God and Christian faith and Jesus and prayer came solely from my paternal grandmother, an Irish Catholic “Granny” who taught me the Lord’s prayer, and the bedtime prayer for children, “Now I lay me down to sleep…” and she told me Jesus lived Read More

Farewell To Pastor Nicole’ Ferry As She Begins New Ministry

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A shepherd and her flock, Pastor Nicole’  Ferry and husband Ray meet with friends recently for a final goodbye before beginning her new ministry in Monument, Colo. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Pastor Nicole’  Ferry holds her children’s moment for a final time on Nov. 3 at Bethlehem Lutheran Evangelical Church. She begins her new ministry as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church on Dec. 1 in Monument, Colo. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURETZEN
Los Alamos

When our town loses a great person because they relocate, it is an incredibly sad day. However, when you realize the profound Read More

Help Bring A Smile To A Child, Teen Or Senior In Need

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Catholic Charities News:

ALBUQUERQUE –  The Center for Community Involvement at Catholic Charities has launched the Annual Giving Tree program through Dec. 9, bringing the joy of the holiday season to children, teens and seniors facing homelessness, displacement and isolation.

This year, Catholic Charities is committed to providing more than 400 toys and gifts, ensuring everyone—regardless of circumstances, beliefs or backgrounds—feels the love, joy and hope that the holidays bring.

Here’s how to help:

  • Host a Toy Drive (Now through Dec. 9) – Organize a toy drive in one’s neighborhood,
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India House On Wheels Opens For Business On Trinity Drive!

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India House on Wheels owner Gurpal (Paul) Singh in front of his new eatery situated in the parking area between Sirphey and LA Liquor & Indian Groceries on Trinity Drive. He spoke Monday afternoon about his new venture and what motivated him to expand to Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Gurpal (Paul) Singh opened his India House on Wheels Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the parking area between Sirphey and LA Liquor & Indian Groceries on Trinity Drive.

“People from here come to eat at my India House restaurant in Santa Read More

Los Alamos High School Cheerleaders To Perform In Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade In December In Hawaii

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LAHS Varsity Cheerleaders selected to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in December in Honolulu, Hawaii, from left, Sophia Sisneros, Jazmyne Gray, Ashley Casados and Alessandra Valencia. Courtesy photo

LAHS Varsity Cheerleader News:

Los Alamos High School Cheerleaders Ashley Casados, Jazmyne Gray, Sophia Sisneros and Alessandra Valencia have been selected to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in December in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Cheerleaders and dancers invited to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade are part of a select group of All-Americans identified at Read More

Los Alamos Elks Lodge To Host Thanksgiving Dinner!

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Elks Lodge News:

Looking for a place to go for Thanksgiving dinner? The Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 is hosting a “Community Thanksgiving with the Elks”, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28.

The menu will feature turkey and all the fixings.

Guests are asked to enter through the side door of the Elks Lodge (15th Street side of building) at 1601 Trinity Drive.

Donations are welcome and appreciated. Read More

Unitarian Church To Host Bizarre Bazaar & Frito Pie Lunch

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Susan Dryja shows off her recipe for Frito pie in preparation for the Unitarian Church’s Bizarre Bazaar taking place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1738 North Sage St. Courtesy/Unitarian Church

Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos News:

The community is invited to attend the Bizarre Bazaar and Frito Pie Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St.

The Frito pies feature both meat and vegetarian versions and a choice of toppings including cheese, cilantro and sour cream. The event also includes a bake sale, popcorn and cotton candy. Crafts and Read More