Interfaith Coalition On Homelessness Announces Creation Of New Fund To Support Local Efforts In Española Valley
ICOH News:
The Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness (ICOH) announces a new tax-deductible fund, which will financially support local efforts to address homelessness in Española.
Just created by the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, the “Española Valley Homelessness Fund” supports a long-term mission of the church. The fund’s stated purpose is to “reduce homelessness in the Española Valley, and to address in impactful ways the many factors that contribute to that problem.”
ICOH is an all-volunteer organization with participants from 14 local congregations.
Donations to the new fund will Read More
Fr. Glenn: Enemies Of Peace
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Ah, ‘tis Christmas time. This is when so many of us long for a bit of peace in our lives after a long year of work or study, looking to the new year and all the renewed aspirations that it can bring. Remembering the birth of Jesus millennia ago, we remember his appellation in Isaiah as being the “Prince of Peace” … He destined to bring eternal peace to us. But … peace in our day remains elusive—peace among nations, peace in personal relations, and even peace within ourselves. Hmmm … how to address these—at least the latter if we cannot have great influence on the former? For, as mentioned Read More
School For Advanced Research: National Museum Leaders Share Indigenous Collections Care Knowledge In New Series
SAR News:
The School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe and the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa have announced the launch of a free 2026 virtual speaker series for museum professionals and the public.
In this series, national museum leaders from Indigenous and non-Indigenous institutions will share how they are redefining collections care by centering Indigenous knowledge, authority, and lived experience.
The series precedes the national release of an Indigenous Collections Care Guide and features leading voices reshaping museum practice across the U.S.
Read full details here.
All sessions Read More
Trinity On The Hill Episcopal Church To Host Free Christmas Tubas Concert Saturday Dec. 20
The Christmas Tubas making spirits bright. Courtesy photo Read More
Jewish Community Of Los Alamos Joined By Local Faith Groups For Hanukkah Candle Lighting Event At Ashley Pond
The Jewish community of Los Alamos was joined by several faith groups on Tuesday night at Ashley Pond for a Hanukkah candle lighting and celebration on the third night of Hanukkah. The event was organized by the Los Alamos Jewish Center. Photo by Gary Stradling
Another scene from the Jewish community of Los Alamos, joined by several faith groups on Tuesday night at Ashley Pond, for a Hanukkah candle lighting and celebration on the third night of Hanukkah. The event was organized by the Los Alamos Jewish Center. Photo by Gary StradlingFuselier: Life, Art, And God
By ROBERT FUSELIER
Los Alamos
Does art imitate life or does life imitate art? This question can stimulate a lot of discussion for us humans with our dualistic minds. Is the artwork a reflection of reality by the artist, or does the artwork influence the reality of the viewer? I’ll save my answer until later. Until then, I’m going to take my shot at being a film critic.
The latest of the Knives Out Mystery series, Wake Up Dead Man, would likely fit into the category where art imitates life. I guess the life-imitates-art counterpoint is dependent upon how the audience responds. Rather than delving into Read More
Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond Returns With Music, Candlelight, & Community
From all walks of life, people gathered at Ashley Pond at last year’s Christmas Eve to share in the beauty and joy of the season. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Every December, Ashley Pond turns into a gathering place filled with bright lights, familiar faces, typically some farolitos (put out by the local Scouts), and the unmistakable warmth of the season. This year, Freedom Church is inviting the entire Los Alamos community to join them on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m. for their annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. It has become one of the town’s most cherished holiday moments.
Families Read More
Half Price Sale Wednesday At United Church Thrift Shop
COMMUNITY News:
Everything, except jewelry, will be half-price, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the United Church Thrift Shop this Wednesday, Dec. 17.
This will be the last sale day of 2025, being closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Close to downtown, the Thrift Shop is in the 2500 block of Canyon Road, across from the Los Alamos Nature Center.
The Women’s Christian Service Society (WCSS) deeply appreciates the community’s support with donated items and shopping locally. Thanks to you, this year $87,000 will be plowed into Northern New Mexico charities, as well as redirecting clothing Read More
Fr. Glenn: To Save Civilization
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Crime, corruption … disrespect, hatred … vengeance, racism. So many ills in society, and sad to say, there always have been. It is of little surprise that civilizations, regardless of how initially successful, eventually fall when moral depravity becomes widespread; the world has seen it time and time again. But, as the saying goes, those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it. Well, maybe … unless we can break the cycle. But … can we break the cycle, or is humanity destined to perpetually go round and round like a hamster on its wheel? That’s the challenge that society Read More
All Shall Be Well: Advent Is Paradox
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and The Rev. Mary Ann Hill. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
MDiv (ELCA, retired)
This season of Advent can offer such a mix of emotions.
Excitement increases as we count the days on the Advent calendar leading up to Christmas Day. Seasonal music is heard everywhere we go. At home, we may be decorating a tree, setting up nativity scenes, putting up Christmas lights, or baking Christmas cookies. Each of these details heightens our anticipation of the big day, adding glimpses of joy to Read More
New Southwest Coalition For Life Leader To Head Multi-State Expansion Of Pro-Woman Birthing Centers
SOUTHWEST COALITION News:
LAS CRUCES — the new Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Coalition for Life, Mayra Rodiguez is advancing a new model for the future of serving pregnant mothers. After exposing Planned Parenthood’s deceit of women and achieving a landmark victory over the abortion giant in court, Rodriguez is now a champion for authentic women’s health.
“From the heart of Mexico City to the corridors of women’s healthcare in the United States, my journey has always been about serving women,” said Rodriguez, who once ran three Planned Parenthood centers and will now lead a network Read More
Rabbi Jack: Traditionnnnnnn – Tradition?
Hanukkah menorahs during a previous holiday celebration. The community is invited to gather Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 5:30 p.m. to light candles, sing some Hanukkah songs, and distribute a few Hanukkah trinkets. Also on Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Los Alamos Jewish Center, starting at 5:30 p.m., for a party including candle lighting, songs, and some traditional oil-fried Hanukkah treats like latkes and sufganiot (potato pancakes and jelly donuts). Please RSVP on the website, www.lajc.org. Courtesy photo
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
The familiar song from Read More
More Scenes From 32nd Annual Creche Show
Scene from the 2025 Creche Show. Approximately 400 creches were featured in this 32nd annual show hosted Friday and Saturday by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. The show was part of the 2025 WinterFest activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Michael Roper’s creche from Uganda. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Ronaele Freestone’s creche. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Anita Williamson’s creche. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Michael Roper’s creche from South Africa. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Fr. Glenn: Pre-Christmas Cleanup
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, here we are going into the cold of winter (kind of “quasi-cold” this year so far—(famous last words!)), and with it we come into the Advent season and we look toward the joyful time of Christmas. Even for non-Christians, it very often becomes a happy time of family renewal together around the fire, meals or some other gathering. A wonderful time to rekindle those family bonds.
As we renew those bonds, we can find no greater advice and direction than from Jesus’ urging of loving God and neighbor. To this end, Christians during this pre-Christmas period hear from the gospels Read More
Scenes From 2025 Creche Show
Scene from the 32nd Annual Creche Show Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Scene from the 32nd Annual Creche Show Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Scene from the 32nd Annual Creche Show Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Fuselier: The Month Before Christmas…
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
The Month Before Christmas
’Twas a month before Christmas
And all through the nation
The people were anxious
And manning their stations.
When Big Money decided
It’s that time of year
To grant all a reprieve,
From their anger and fear.
Big Money’s no fool;
He’d grown strong and, yes, bold.
But his streets were in need
Of more layers of gold.
He deserved it, you see,
He worked hard this past year.
Installing his minions
With false pride and big fear.
It took hard work to buy
All those hearts and those minds.
They came from everyone,
You and me, all peoples, all kinds.
They came from Read More
Celebrate Advent At United Church Of Los Alamos!
United Church of Los Alamos invites the community to experience Advent at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Courtesy photo
United Church of Los Alamos News:
The United Church of Los Alamos invites the community to experience Advent at 9:30 a.m. Sundays.
Advent is a time to prepare people’s hearts for the arrival of Jesus Christ. Each week leading up to Christmas, the church will light the advent candles signifying Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
Worship includes music and singing, prayer, a children’s moment and a sermon.
Other opportunities this month:
- Thrift Shop’s Everything Christmas Sale, 9 a.m. to
LACW To Host Annual Holiday Prism Concert Saturday
Scene from a previous Los Alamos Community Winds Holiday Prism Concert. This year’s concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Crossroads Bible Church. Courtesy/LACW
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Be prepared to hear a whole genre of holiday music divide and subdivide into a wide spectrum of seasonal tunes. This audio spectacle is aptly called the annual Holiday Prism Concert, hosted by the Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) at 7 p.m., Saturday at the Crossroads Bible Church.
According to the program notes, the concert is like a prism breaking up light; Read More
Funeral Mass For Christopher Ortega Dec. 12, 2025
David Christopher Ortega Sept. 1, 1946 – Sept. 30, 2025 (link)
COMMUNITY News:
A Funeral Mass will be held for David Christopher Ortega at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road.
A Rosary will be said at 10 a.m., before the Mass.
A reception will follow the Mass in the parish hall.
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Annual Meeting Dec. 9
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church.
A light meal will be served at 6 p.m., to be followed at 6:30 p.m. by a presentation and elections of board members.
The presentation is entitled “The miracle of Life” and will draw upon new insights into presentations given this past summer.
The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM site given at: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org. Read More