Lifestyles

Pastor Granillo: Life Imitating God

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By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

“Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.” –Oscar Wilde

I am a Gen-Xer. I was part of that group that grew up on hairbands, Nike Pumps, Goonies, and MTV. What I remember most about my youth is so desperately trying to stay in touch with the pop-culture. Fashions and slangs seemed to change more often than my shoe size did; and surviving Jr. High and High School meant never missing the newest fad. I had to really be careful which “artist” I imitated. In hindsight, I made a good choice in jamming to Metallica rather than to The New Kids on the Block.

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Be Inspired And Find Your Power At Public Firewalk

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Firewalking at a previous workshop. Courtesy photo

LIFESTYLES News:

A Public Firewalk is taking place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Toolshed in Dixon. The cost is $125.

Firewalking teaches a profound lesson about the power of the mind, and the effect that our thoughts and beliefs have on our experience of reality, organizers said. It is a practical way of confirming our instincts and validating our intuition. 

Firewalking provides an unforgettable visual image to accompany our thoughts and beliefs. It shows us the vastness of human potential. And most importantly, it helps us to shift Read More

Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Offered

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MENTAL HEALTH News:

September is Suicide Prevention Month. An appropriate way to show your support of suicide prevention and improve your knowledge about mental health is to sign up for a Mental Health First Aid Class.

The New Mexico Crisis and Access Line, along with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church are hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid Course in Los Alamos Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The class is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other Read More

Bethlehem Lutheran Collection Drive Aids Community

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Pastor Nicole’ Ferry and the congregation at Bethlehem Lutheran collected a variety of items to assist with Assets Month and a variety of youth food needs in the community. Food and change collection continues through Sept. 30. For information, call 505.695.9139 or for a pick up. The project is sponsored by the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation and Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA). Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
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RTD Mountain Trail Route Begins Service On National Public Lands Day Sept. 26

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that it will begin service on its trial RTD (“Blue Bus”) Mountain Trail route, Saturday, Sept. 26, departing at 10:30 a.m. from the South Capitol Rail Runner Station.

The Mountain Trail route will provide service from the South Capitol Rail Runner Station, through Downtown to Fort Marcy Park and then up Hyde Park Road to recreational areas and businesses along NM 475 concluding at Ski Santa Fe. Free park and ride options for local residents will be available at the South Capitol station and on the north side of Fort Marcy Read More

Luján On CNN: ‘We Want The Pope To Challenge Us’

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DCCC News:

Earlier today, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján from New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District spoke to CNN’s Chris Cuomo on the South Lawn ahead of Pope Francis’ welcome at the White House.

The interview covered the Pope’s historic visit, its implications for Congress on topics including immigration reform, and most importantly, the Congressman’s deep pride and excitement for the Papal visit as a Catholic.

Asked about the political implications of the visit, and the Republicans’ “aggression” toward the Pope this week, Luján told CNN:

“Whatever the message of what Read More

Food On The Hill: Confit Byaldi New Mexico

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A serving of Confit Byaldi with Vinaigrette. Photo by Felicia Orth
 
Food On THe Hill
By FELICIA ORTH
Los Alamos

Confit Byaldi New Mexico

There’s an awful lot to say about this recipe; I will offer just some of it briefly:

  • The name of the original Turkish dish “Imam Byaldi” translates as “The Imam Fainted.” He swooned because the dish was so tasty, or perhaps because it required the remainder of his wife’s dowry of olive oil.
  • It is the tastiest vegan recipe I know, and is gluten-free as well.
  • Although it is not quickly prepared or quickly cooked, the time spent is worthwhile. This would be a good recipe
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Still Time For 8th Graders To Register For Spring Break Trip To Washington, D.C.

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Explore The Effects Of Race With Your Neighbors And Friends

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UNITARIAN CHURCH News:

  • Join the Unitarian Church for an Evening of Personal Stories and a Panel Discussion

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos invites the community to join together Friday, Sept. 25, in an exploration of how race and conversations about race have affected local people of color in the community — your neighbors, coworkers and friends.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. Panelists will share personal stories of their experiences with race, followed by an opportunity for attendees to submit questions for panel discussion.  

This personal Read More