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Dedication Night At NNM Revival Center

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Worship team members from left, Justin Alei, Lauren Griffith and Dave Alei. Courtesy photo
 
Nearly 50 people gathered Jan. 9 for a night of dedication and celebration at the NNMRC in White Rock. Courtesy photo
 
NNMRC News:

A night of dedication and celebration was held Jan. 9 at the new Northern New Mexico Revival Center (NNMRC) at 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock. 

Nearly 50 people from around the area, and from as far away as Albuquerque, joined together to worship, share and dedicate this ministry to God’s plans and purposes. In addition to the pastors/directors of the NNMRC, Read More

Great Blessing Of Water At Ashley Pond Sunday

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By Rev. THEOPHAN MACKEY
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church

At noon on Sunday, Jan. 18, the people of Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church will assemble at Ashley Pond for the Great Blessing of Water.

The Orthodox Church celebrates Theophany on Jan. 19 according to the Julian Calendar. Theophany celebrates Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River by Saint John the Forerunner and Baptist.

Western Christians may be familiar with the feast of Epiphany which coincides with the Eastern Orthodox celebration of Theophany, as they commemorate the same event in Christ’s life. Whereas “epiphany” means

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Dust Bowl Stories At Mesa Public Library Thursday

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Storyteller Terry Foxx of Los Alamos will present ‘Dust Bowl Stories – the complex relationship between humans and the Great Plains’ Thursday at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo

MPL News:

Storyteller Terry Foxx of Los Alamos will present “Dust Bowl Stories – the complex relationship between humans and the Great Plains” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 in the Upstairs Rotunda at Mesa Public Library.

Using written and oral histories, as well as interviews with local residents who lived through that period of history, Foxx will weave the stories of survivors into Read More

Ashley Pond’s Mystery Rock Artist Revealed

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Mysterious and amazing, these balancing rock formations sighted at Ashley Pond over the weekend stirred curiosity about who created them. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

By KAYLINDA CRAWFORD
Los Alamos Daily Post

Folks out enjoying iced over Ashley Pond this weekend noticed an unusual array of rock formations on the upper level of the west side of the pond.

They moved in close enough to examine the balancing rock sculptures without disturbing the delicate display of balance and artistry.

Max Schultze stands among his balancing rock sculptures at Ashley Pond. Photo by Read More

Unquarked Hosts Happy Hour For Teachers Friday

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COMMUNITY News:
 
Unquarked the Wine Room is hosting a special Happy Hour 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday in appreciation of Los Alamos and White Rock teachers.

UnQuarked is in Central Park Square and serves a wine menu that features three local New Mexico wineries:

  • Anasazi Fields;
  • Black’s Smuggler; and
  • Vivác.

Whether a fruit wine enthusiast, connoisseur of old world style wines or new hybrid explorer, UnQuarked has a wine flight to satisfy any taste preference or palate.

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Artist Sasha Scully Donates Painting To Aspen School

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The 4’x6′ oil painting of aspen trees created by Los Alamos artist Sasha Scully hangs on the wall in the stairway at Aspen Elementary School. Scully donated the painting to the school when it reopened in November following major renovations. Photo by Vint Miller

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
Los Alamos artist Sasha Scully describes a special bond she feels for Aspen Elementary School and why she wanted to donate her oil painting depicting Aspen trees.
 
Sasha Scully. Courtesy photo
 
“I’ve loved Aspen trees all my life and when I walked
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Library Presents ‘All In, Down And Out: The Great Depression In Song And Story’ Jan. 17

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Courtesy/Mesa Public Libary

LIBRARY News:

Jane Voss and Hoyle Osborne will present a historical concert-lecture, All In, Down and Out: The Great Depression in Song and Story at 2 p.m.Saturday, Jan.17 at the Mesa Public Library. 2400 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.

This concert-lecture is being presented in conjunction with the special exhibit, “Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry.” The Great Depression inspired an amazing body of American popular and folk songs. Woody Guthrie, Langston Hughes, Irving Berlin, Blind Alfred Reed, The Carter Family, E.Y. Harburg, Bessie Smith, and others gave Read More

Hear FCC Impact On Hearing Loss Patients Jan. 17

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HLAA News

Nathan Gomme, executive director of the New Mexico Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, will discuss the impact of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the personal lives of those affected by hearing loss, to whatever degree.

Gomme, an honors graduate of Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., and a New Mexico resident since 2005, heads the state commission dedicated to providing technology and access to programs that help adults and children with hearing loss lead more connected lives. Sign language interpreters and a hearing loop that allows attendees to Read More