Lifestyles

All Shall Be Well: What Happens Next?

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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 The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church

We are just a few days post- election and under three weeks away from Thanksgiving. How are you doing?

One of the things that has been most distressing to me recently is the breakdown I’ve heard about in so many relationships. Friends find themselves avoiding one another. Many family members are estranged, perhaps permanently. That is Read More

New Mexico State Agencies Assist In Winter Storm Response

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Since Wednesday, multiple state agencies have supported local emergency managers and public safety teams as New Mexico faced severe winter weather.

New Mexico State Police officers and the New Mexico Department of Transportation have responded to numerous calls and have assisted hundreds of stranded motorists.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation has deployed approximately 200 snowplows, loaders, and graders to clear roads statewide. Crews have been working around the clock in 12-hour shifts, continuing through the weekend.

The New Read More

Weather-Related Health Advisory For Large Portion Of State

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — A major winter storm, with potential blizzard conditions has impacted New Mexico. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions to protect themselves, their families and pets from severe weather hazards.

According to the National Weather Service, this weather system is expected to bring significant snowfall, dangerously low visibility, powerful winds, and freezing temperatures, particularly in northern New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley. 

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reminds New Mexicans of the precautions to take to avoid cold-related Read More

County Snow Removal Team Reminds Residents They Also Play Crucial Role In Maintaining Clear, Safe Pathways

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COUNTY News:

During the winter months, Los Alamos County’s Traffic and Streets Division works hard to ensure safe travel by plowing snow from designated streets and sidewalks. To enhance the effectiveness of snow and ice control operations, the snow removal team would like to remind residents that they also play a crucial role in maintaining clear and safe pathways. 

To support this effort, residents are asked to:

  • To clear sidewalks and driveways with 24 hours of the end of a storm;
  • Ensure areas for trash pickup and mail or newspaper delivery are accessible; and
  • Avoid obstructing public streets
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Scheduled Road Closure On West Jemez Road For Water Leak Repair Tuesday Nov. 5

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LAPD News:

West Jemez Road in Technical Area 16 (TA16) will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 5, near the intersection with N.M. 4 to address a significant water leak in the middle of the road.

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) crews will be handling the repair, which is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until the repair work is completed.

Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes during this time. Suggested detours include N.M.  4 through to Pajarito Road, East Jemez Road (Truck Route) and Main Hill.

The closure aims to ensure the safety of both the crew working on the repair and the motorists Read More

Posts From The Road: Big Boy No. 4014 Steam Locomotive

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Anticipation: Thousands of train enthusiasts lined both sides of the tracks near the Greeley Train Station. Many of the crowd showed up hours before the arrival of the train in anticipation of seeing the Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive. Photo by Gary Warren

4014 Arriving: After much waiting the anxious crowd spotted the Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive as it rounded a curve and came into view. The sunny fall day was perfect for viewing the locomotive during a stop in Greeley, Colo. The locomotive was actually about 15 minutes early and was stopped for almost 45 minutes before leaving for its final destination Read More

Fr. Glenn: Pondering Love

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Periodically I pick up a little book by Peter Kreeft, a Catholic philosopher, entitled “Before I Go”, a collection of his musings about life and spirit that he wants to leave his children before he passes to the beyond. Unsurprisingly, a number of his short chapters focus on love, kindness, finding peace, and various virtues. Definitely worth the read.

In perusing a few chapters the other evening centering upon love, I found myself reflecting on the “why” of love. Why do we love. What do we want from it? Why do we do it? Why is it so visceral and seemingly ingrained into our very being? Read More

All Shall Be Well: You Gave Me Food

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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 Cynthia Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA

Those of us who claim a Christ-centered faith know we have not lived up to the model of the godly life set for us by Jesus. But we know that grace abounds and that our God is a god of love and mercy. We know we will get through whatever awaits us this week, as we always have. We do not expect a life without challenges. God’s promise is that we are loved no matter what befalls Read More

Scenes From Latter Day Saints White Rock Ward’s Trunk Or Treat Event

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A scene from the recent Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints White Rock Ward’s Trunk or Treat event. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

A scene from the recent Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints White Rock Ward’s Trunk or Treat event. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

A scene from the recent Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints White Rock Ward’s Trunk or Treat event. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

A scene from the recent Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints White Rock Ward’s Trunk or Treat event. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

A scene from the recent Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints White Rock Ward’s Trunk or Treat Read More