Lifestyles

Fr. Glenn: Growing Up

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Ah, Thanksgiving is just around the corner—a time of family, feasting and a bit of innocent fun with all we are close to. As we take a little break from the daily grind during the holiday, it is good to—like Jesus did in the Gospel—separate ourselves from the crowd if for even just a little while to reflect on all the good in our lives. Yes, we all have our own problems and worries, of course, but if we continually wallow in the mire of our difficulties, we just slowly keep sinking. Our task is to find the positives to help us rise above, whether that be in friends, family or even the kindness Read More

All Shall Be Well: Give Yourself Grace

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Magestic view Thursday, Nov. 21 from the Main Hill Road. Photo by Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry

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 Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Welcome to November dear ones. Have you exhaled? Have you found moments of hope even as we struggle with our ongoing division and rhetoric that does not meet its full potential? Did you join the movement of decorating for Christmas as soon as Halloween Read More

Travel: ‘Walks Tours’ Shares Grand Central Station Treasures

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Celestial mural on the ceiling of the Main Concourse at Grand Central Station. Photo by Debbie Stone

Main Concourse at Grand Central Station. Photo by Debbie Stone

Grand Central Station marquee lights – a nod to Broadway. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

More than 750,000 people transit Grand Central Terminal – colloquially called Grand Central Station – on a daily basis. It’s a busy place and typically no one stops to consider the history of this world famous train terminal. Or appreciate this New York City gem and its rich past.

On Walks Tours’ Official Read More

New Mexico State Police Dispatch Receives Hit From License Plate Reader On Stolen U-Haul, Officers Arrest Tucson Man

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NMSP News:

LORDSBURG — Using the Automatic License Plate Recognition system (ALPR), New Mexico State Police (NMSP) were able to locate and arrest an individual driving a stolen U-Haul truck, which also contained a stolen motorcycle.

At approximately 7:45 a.m. Nov. 21, 2024, NMSP dispatch received a hit from the LPR system on a stolen 2017 U-haul truck out of Tucson, Ariz. The truck was seen traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near mile marker 22.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., an NMSP officer located the U-Haul truck at a Dollar General in Lordsburg. The driver of the truck was identified as Jeremy Read More

Luján Speaks At MADD Candlelight Vigil, Urges NHTSA To Implement Life-Saving Traffic Safety Provisions

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján joined Mothers Against Drunk Driving for a candlelight vigil Tuesday on the National Mall to honor the lives of victims of drunk driving. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, joined Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for a candlelight vigil on the National Mall to honor the lives of victims of drunk driving.

Luján, who survived a head-on collision with a drunk driver 30 years ago, gave remarks at the vigil to reaffirm Read More

Samaritan’s Purse Collections Underway At New Beginnings Fellowship Through Nov. 25

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COMMUNITY News:

Collections for Samaritan’s Purse starts today at New Beginnings Fellowship at 112 East Road.

Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

There are four steps to packing a shoebox:

  • Start with a shoebox … Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox.
  • Pick and age and gender and label your shoebox … Use the label to indicate on your shoebox whether it was packed for a boy or girl and which age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–‍14.
  • Fill your shoebox
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Posts From The Road: San Juan Mountains Scenery

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Ranch Land: Cattle ranching is prevalent in the San Juan Mountains north of Pagosa, Colo. Shown is a herd of cattle grazing in the high meadow grasslands surrounded by high mountain peaks in all directions. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Calm Waters: Calm waters create a mirror reflection of nearby trees at Williams Reservoir in the San Juan Mountains about 25 miles north of Pagosa, Colo. This was a small, calm inlet spotted on the south end of the reservoir but the beautiful reflections made it easy to spot. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Read More

Fr. Glenn: As Gold In Fire

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Now that we’re in the latter part of November, our minds will soon be drifting to thoughts of Thanksgiving holidays and, for we Catholics and other Christians, we know that Advent and Christmas are just around the corner. Before the Church liturgical year begins anew at Advent, which usually coincides with the first weekend of December, we first end the year with its grand finale: a celebration in anticipation of the second coming of Jesus.

We Christians believe that, when Jesus does come again, or when we go to God at our deaths, judgment awaits. “Judgment” has a negative connotation Read More

Mountaineers On Staying Alive In Avalanche Country Nov. 19

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Setting off into the winter backcountry, looking forward to natural wonders, but also carrying a healthy respect for avalanche danger. Courtesy/LAM

By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Los Alamos Mountaineers will meet on the third Tuesday of the month, Nov. 19. The social hour, with cookies, begins at 6:45 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. with the program.

At this month’s meeting, Rick Rubio will discuss key aspects of avalanche safety, including how to recognize and avoid avalanche danger. Avalanche is a significant danger for winter activities Read More