United Church Of Los Alamos Invites All To Celebrate Easter
COMMUNITY News:
The United Church welcomes all to join us during Holy Week in commemoration and celebration March 29–Easter Sunday, April 5.
Brunch and Egg Hunt following worship on the church grounds!
Services:
- 9:30 a.m., March 29: Palm Sunday Worship, Sanctuary
- 7 p.m., April 2: Maundy Thursday/Tenebrae service, Graves Hall (Christian Education Building)
- 6:30 a.m., April 5: Easter Sunrise Service, west side Ashley Pond Park
- 9:30 a.m., April 5: Easter Worship Service, Sanctuary
The United Church of Los Alamos
2525 Canyon Rd
505.662.2971
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White Sands Ranked #13 In HomeToGo’s National Park Index
An aerial image shows the undulating pattern of the dunes across the landscape. Courtesy/NPS
TRAVEL News:
In HomeToGo’s 2026 National Parks Report, two New Mexico parks ranked as top destinations for US travelers to enjoy the national beauty of the American wilderness. With Americans showing great interest in National Parks this year, demonstrated by data-backed research from an exclusive internal HomeToGo survey, the following locations ranked among the top 51 national parks in the contiguous United States.
- #13 – White Sands National Park
- #24 – Carlsbad Caverns National
Fr. Glenn: Treading Water
Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, we’re coming close to Easter. Next weekend (March 27 this year) is Passion (Palm) Sunday, in which we remember and contemplate especially the passion of Jesus—His arrest, torture and crucifixion. This is why the Catholic devotion—very common during Lent—of the Stations of the Cross. We Christians should be more attentive to meditate on His passion frequently, because Jesus does it for us … takes upon Himself the deserved punishment that our sins and wrongs against God and one another deserve. He saves us from ourselves.
As analogy, we might imagine we’re on the Titanic Read More
All Shall Be Well: ‘Mortal, Can These Bones Live?’
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill
The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me all around them; there were very many lying in the valley, and they were very dry. He said to me, “Mortal, can these bones live?” Ezekiel 37:1.
Six years ago, clergy friends and I were wondering if our congregations would survive. We couldn’t hold services. Parishioners Read More
Community Invited To Easter Activity At Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In Los Alamos Meetinghouse
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: News:
The community is invited to the Easter Activity, which begins at 4 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 5:30 p.m., today, March 21, at 1967 18th St. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Alamos. Read More
RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela On Bomb Threat At Church
RPNM News:
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES — Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela releases official statement on reports of a bomb threat during a church service in Truth or Consequences:
“I am grateful that everyone at New Hope Revival Church’s Truth or Consequences campus is safe following the reported bomb threat during a recent service,” Chairwoman Barela said. “As Chairwoman, I stand proudly for the liberty of all churches and houses of worship in our great state. More must be done to ensure these sacred places are protected in New Mexico, and the rest of the country from threats Read More
Los Alamos Native Eric Diamond Honored At Grand Ole Opry
International award-winning country singer Eric Diamond with several of his many awards during a recent interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Eric Diamond is named Traditional Country Music Male Vocalist of the Year during the annual Josie Music Awards on Nov. 2, 2025, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. The Josie Music Awards celebrates independent music artists of all genres from around the world. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos native Eric Diamond was named Traditional Read More
Op-Ed: The Best Of Intentions – A Call To Awareness
By Fr. Theophan Mackey
Rector
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
When I sit down at the pottery wheel, I always have the best of intentions. Whether I have a specific form in mind, or want to make a special gift for someone, or just want to clear my mind from pressing issues that threaten my sanity.
We all, when we start something new, have the best of intentions. We hope, or at least have the general sense, that things will turn out well. We wouldn’t really start them otherwise. I still believe that very few people actually try to do bad things consciously from the start.
But things can and do go sideways, Read More
North Central Regional Transit District Celebrates National Transit Employee Appreciation Day
NCRTD News:
ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will recognize the dedicated transit professionals who keep the Blue Bus system running by celebrating National Transit Employee Appreciation Day Wednesday, March 18, 2026, across North Central New Mexico.
The day honors the operators, dispatchers, mechanics, and staff who provide safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation services to communities throughout the region. Blue Bus customers and the community are invited to send greetings and thank you notes to Blue Bus employees by visiting Read More
NMDOT Launches Platform For Transportation Projects
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has launched a new interactive digital platform that makes it easier for the public to explore transportation projects planned across New Mexico.
The electronic Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (eSTIP) uses Geographic Information System technology to display projects on a dynamic, statewide map. Users can zoom into specific regions, click on individual projects for details and search projects by location. Project information can also be exported into Excel or PDF formats for reporting and analysis. Read More
First Phase Of $47.7M Bridge Replacement To Begin Near Gallup
NMDOT News:
GALLUP — A $47.7 million bridge replacement project will begin east of Gallup along Interstate 40 and New Mexico State Road 118 near mileposts 29.04 to 30.4.
This 1.36-mile project includes replacement of three bridges on I-40 and NM 118, installation of new metal guardrail and concrete barriers, and drainage and grading improvements.
The first phase of construction will start on NM 118 and the westbound bridge over I-40. To allow crews to remove and replace two bridges, NM 118 will be closed in the project area and traffic will be detoured to I-40. Both eastbound and westbound lanes Read More
Perry Klare Files To Run For Probate Judge
Probate Judge Perry Klare files for election Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Klare was appointed to fill a vacancy and is now seeking a full term. ‘I enjoy the job,’ he said. ‘I have personal probate experience … so its kind of true to me. I feel it was a rewarding job.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Town Of Red River Unveils Three New Public Transit Buses, Marking A Major Step Forward In Community Transportation
Courtesy photo
RR News:
RED RIVER — The Town of Red River officially unveiled three newly purchased public transit buses last week in a ceremony attended by town officials, community members, and local stakeholders. The new vehicles will replace the town’s existing fleet of three buses, ensuring continued and improved on-demand transit service for residents and visitors.
Red River’s transit service operates on an on-demand model, allowing riders to request transportation as needed rather than following fixed schedules. The no-cost ride can be requested by calling the transit dispatch Read More
Fr. Glenn: Longing For Peace
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, the war with Iran today (3/8/26) at least seems to be about over. That regime doesn’t have much else left to fight with, and unless something unforeseen occurs, it’ll likely be done soon. And then the uncertain aftermath of such things.
“Why don’t they surrender?!!”, we ask, and hawks might add: “A people should know when they’re conquered.” But as Maximus replied to that statement in the movie “Gladiator” when the legions were facing a proud yet overmatched foe: “Would you? Would I?” Yet it’s tragic that soldiers continue to be sent to die in futility with no realistic hope Read More
Travel: Scotland’s Isle Of Skye Will Leave You Breathless
Charming Portree makes a good base while on Isle of Skye. Photo by Debbie Stone
Fairy Pools. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Picture a dramatic landscape of jagged mountains, rocky coastlines and verdant green plains, often shrouded in mist. Add ancient castles, Viking and Celtic history and a dose of fairy folklore, and you have the Isle of Skye, a magical, mystical wonderland.
This stunning island should be on every traveler’s list when visiting Scotland. Located on the west coast of the country, it’s the largest of the major islands of the Inner Hebrides. Read More
Unitarian Church Sunday Forum ‘Navigating The Complexities Of Grief And Loss’ March 8
COMMUNITY News:
Leah Blackwell and Rumi Sauñe will present a forum on Navigating the Complexities of Grief and Loss at the Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 12 p.m., Sunday, March 8, at 1738 North Sage Street. The Forum program endeavors to educate the public about issues that affect the community. It is independent of the religious mission of the church.
Grief and Loss are an integral part of our lives. Loss affects us from the time we are born in the form of change. Grief is the natural, multifaceted response to loss—encompassing emotional, physical, cognitive, social, and Read More
Home Country: The Ghost
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
“Moon’s getting big,” Dud said over coffee the other day.
“Sure is,” Herb Collins said.
“Time to go after The Ghost again.”
“Tomorrow night?”
“I’ll be there,” Dud said.
The Ghost, hereabouts, is a raccoon. He lives along Lewis Creek and is a wily old rascal. We love going coonhunting here, but the way we do it is a bit different than they do it other places. Since we don’t have a lot of water around us, as they do in some areas, we don’t have a lot of ‘coons, either. So we conserve the ‘coons, but not the fun. We throw ‘em back when we’re done.
So we take these beautiful fall and winter Read More
Charles And Connie Pacheco Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Charles and Connie Pacheco celebrated 75 years of marriage on Jan. 22, 2026. Courtesy photo
Charles and Connie Pacheco on their wedding day on Jan. 22, 1951. Courtesy photo
Highlights from the 75-year marriage of Charles and Connie Pacheco:
Charles and Connie Pacheco met on May 20, 1949, when Connie graduated from high school in Taos, New Mexico. Connie’s cousin Tommy and Charles were good friends; he invited him to go to the graduation and that’s when they met. Her bother-in-law, Ken Wilson, worked in Los Alamos at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL), (now called Los Alamos National Read More
Hilltoppers Capture Back-To-Back State Hockey Championships
Assistant Coach Greg Casados, William Nettleton, Assistant Coach John Dunwoody, Jaxon Kelley, Rowan Mowrer, David Vargas, Luke Johnson, Aiden Stow, Milo Naes, Angus Smith, Thomas DeVargas, Lance Metcalf, Landyn Cisneros, Colton Berg, Aiden Alley, Head Coach Lyle Grove, Assistant Coach Justin Paschke. Front row: (Goalie) Knox DeGroot. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
SANTA FE — The Los Alamos Hilltopper varsity hockey team claimed its second consecutive state championship yesterday in dramatic fashion, defeating El Paso 2–1 in sudden-death overtime.
The Hilltoppers capped off an extraordinary Read More
Fr. Theophan: Learning By Teaching
By Fr. Theophan Mackey
Rector
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Another month has come to an end.
How can January take so long, and February pass in the blink of an eye?
I’m starting another round of pottery classes at the Arts Council. Tile and mold making on Tuesdays and throwing on Thursdays. I’ll have to take a break in April for Holy Week and all that surrounds the events of Pascha, but it is so much fun to teach new students.
When we start, I let them know that I have been throwing pottery on and off for over thirty years. The basics of centering the clay and pulling walls are astonishing to beginners, Read More