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May 2012

Monastery to Raffle of 2012 Automobile

Monastery of Christ in the Desert We are pleased to announce the second annual raffle to support the general operating expenses of the Monastery of Christ in the Desert. Last year we held a very successful raffle and raised $17,000. This year, we hope to raise over $34,000! This year the winner will get to [...]

 

Memorial Day, A Day Brings Deep Meaning

May 28, 2012 Knight Ridder/Tribune| by Nick Nichols Americans have always answered the call to arms, beginning with the fight for freedom by 13 colonies on home soil after 1776. The nation’s fervor for freedom has never paled, not against the strong push of Nazi Germany’s Third Reich or the suicide forces of al-Qaida in [...]

New Mexico wildfire spreads smoke across state

Published May 26, 2012 Associated Press   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –  Firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in southwestern New Mexico that has destroyed a dozen cabins and spread smoke across the state, prompting holiday weekend air-quality warnings. The fire burned early Saturday through remote and rugged terrain around the Gila Wilderness and has grown to 85,000 [...]

New Mexico governor urges fire cautions on holiday weekend

May 26, 2012 12:53 GMT (2012-05-26T12:51:56 SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Susana Martinez is urging New Mexicans to use common sense this holiday weekend to avoid sparking new wildfires. A massive blaze is raging in the Gila National Forest, but the number of fires on state and private land is down from last year. [...]

Graduation Weekend for McCurdy High

KDCE Radio would like to congratulate the Graduates from class of 2012. McCurdy High School will host Graduation Saturday May 26 2012 Shop Amazon – Father’s Day Gifts

Memorial Day Weekend

Please be safe if you are heading out this weekend.  The State Police have announced they will be out in force. Also take time to remember all the fallen that have given so much to our great country and  have asked for nothing in return.

Looking for summer work?

The Recreation Dept. is hiring summer life guards for both Lucero Center and Ranchitos pool. Please click the link below for details. Lifeguard Summer 2012

Christ in the Desert Monastery

Help support the Monastery! Join the monks of Christ in the Desert for a special dinner and silent auction on Saturday, June 2, 2012 – 4:00 PM. Seating is limited. Place: Monastery of Christ in the Desert Abiquiu, New Mexico Donation: $75.00 per person (Dinner and Auction only) Please contact Br. James at (505) 990-5353 [...]

The Monastery of Christ in the Desert

It is finally here, “Blessings, Peace and Harmony”, the new album of Gregorian chant from the Monks of the Desert and produced by Sony Masterworks. The new album is available now on Amazon.com and will be made available on our website: Click the click located on the left http://www.christdesert.org Look for “MONKS OF THE DESERT CD” link on [...]