Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSOUTH WINDSOR CT (WFSB) - Three suspected vehicle thieves from Massachusetts were arrested for a list of charges following a police pursuit in South Windsor Police identified the suspects 18-year-olds Jovanie Candelaria of Springfield They were arrested on Thursday around 3 a.m Police said they were alerted to a stolen vehicle that entered their town on Route 5 heading south from East Windsor Officers said they tried to stop the driver but the driver refused and ultimately pulled a U-turn to head back north on Route 5 Police said they were then able to successfully deploy stop sticks to deflate the tires of the vehicle which was located abandoned in the area of Strong and West roads They said a K9 from Connecticut State Police and a drone from Manchester police were called in to help track down the suspects Officers were ultimately able to find Candelaria and arrest him as he tried to get into an Uber Williams-Santiago and Hardy were found in a shed at the rear of a property on West Road after officers smelt the odor of marijuana They said they located the two suspects locked in the shed presumably accidentally by Candelaria after he went to find the Uber They were taken into custody without incident They were charged with engaging police in a pursuit conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle Candelaria and Williams-Santiago were held on a $10,000 surety bond All three were scheduled to appear in Manchester Superior Court on Thursday morning There’s scant evidence of human life at all save for a spray of mobile homes and other modest dwellings that line the strip of sun-scorched asphalt running through the middle of town this hamlet in far West Texas is no illusion.  A fifty-foot water tower overlooks the unincorporated border town; at its base is a small cemetery the final resting place of Rosa Elva Madrid a teacher’s aide and community advocate who managed the local water supply corporation until her sudden death last April Madrid endeavored to keep the water flowing in Candelaria on a volunteer basis and flipped the breaker for the town’s water pump each day—a necessity given that the system was malfunctioning.  the daily business of Candelaria’s water system stalled: Meters went unread and deposits to the utility’s bank account ceased which cut off crucial funds for making repairs to aging infrastructure and paying state fines for noncompliance with water-quality standards “We could feel her absence,” says Jesusita Mondragon who grew up in Candelaria in the sixties and seventies and knew Madrid for most of the two women’s lives “There was so much she did. . . . We didn’t know what all it entailed.” Madrid’s sister “No one could believe it—everyone was very concerned about what was going to happen What could we do to make sure we wouldn’t be without water?” officials in Presidio County sought someone to take over Madrid’s duties and correct significant problems that were discovered after she died The county wanted to hire two certified water operators to conduct state-mandated water-quality sampling and repair malfunctioning well equipment Higher-than-acceptable levels of arsenic in the water supply—a result of the area’s geology—would also need to be abated The water system faced $6,000 in fines for noncompliance with state water-quality standards.  “We found out so many things,” says Mondragon who is now the vice president of Candelaria’s water utility “We just assumed she would take care of it all.” With a tiny customer base and little in the way of government assistance it wasn’t clear whether the town would find the money to right the ship The county’s water woes aren’t confined to Candelaria Similar problems persist in the other tiny towns along this stretch of the Rio Grande residents must haul water from nearby towns to their homes in 55-gallon tanks residents need new water meters to replace units that are prone to leaking The thirty or so people living in the former mining town of Shafter are under a perpetual boil-water notice because of a damaged chlorinator and the lack of a certified water operator.  The towns are all colonias: unincorporated communities along the U.S.-Mexico border in which residents frequently live without clean drinking water, indoor plumbing, and reliable electricity. Candelaria didn’t get its first water well and tower until the 1990s purchasing them with the help of a federal grant.  There are an estimated 2,300 such settlements along the southwestern border collectively home to as many as 500,000 people Many of them were created in the twentieth century to house Mexican and Central American immigrants who flocked to the United States to work primarily in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors The towns were frequently situated in areas that were prone to flooding where land was cheap; developers promised to connect colonias with utilities in larger towns but didn’t always follow through the people who live in colonias—both U.S citizens and immigrants—struggle to correct problems that have been decades in the making a plight made harder by recent decisions to withdraw government support for infrastructure improvements.    These little water systems are pretty damn close to failing,” says Presidio County Judge Jose Portillo for third world problems to be solved.” the public water supply runs through Hector Morales The 72-year-old lives next door to the town’s two water towers and wells his family donated the land on which the equipment sits.  Morales is one of two water operators for the community of about 140 people and he does the job in his spare time after running cattle and working as a director in the U.S Department of Agriculture’s animal-health division works as a volunteer in addition to running local river and hiking expeditions.)  Morales reads the 48 active water meters and sends bills and deposits payments at a bank in Presidio he makes a six-hour round trip to Pecos to replenish his town’s supply of chlorine which must be added as a disinfectant to the water and a well on his family’s property provided ample water But half of the households in Redford weren’t so lucky Many still relied on outhouses because they lacked indoor plumbing “I was very fortunate that my family had running water,” he says “I had friends who didn’t have water didn’t have a bathroom inside.”  he won a federal grant that paid for the drilling of a centralized water well along with the installation of water meters It also funded the construction of a dozen or so prefabricated stand-alone bathrooms across town Another grant allowed for the drilling of a second well and the construction of an additional tower “I was just trying to make the system better for everyone in the community,” he says “I didn’t know that I would have to do all I’m doing now.”  there are unacceptable levels of arsenic in the town’s water a violation of the limit enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality The TCEQ sends a technician into the town four times a year to test the water and Redford’s water customers foot the bill The most recent test showed arsenic levels just slightly above the allowable limit “We need to get an arsenic-removal system to be in compliance That’s our problem right now,” says Morales He could seek more grant funding to purchase an arsenic-filtration system but he worries that financial assistance may be harder to come by under the Trump administration “I don’t know if there’s as much money available as there was a few months or even a few weeks ago,” he says The county has already felt the federal squeeze: An Environmental Protection Agency grant worth $12.7 million to install trees along the city of Presidio’s sidewalks and bike paths was part of Washington’s budget freeze earlier this year The Trump administration’s move also included a moratorium on dozens of federal programs that provide funding to improve water and wastewater infrastructure and support groundwater systems Tens of billions of dollars in government assistance are at risk Governor Greg Abbott and state lawmakers have also played roles in limiting assistance for colonias In 2017 the Legislature voted to reduce higher education funding which affected university programs that provided immunizations and free health care to people living in colonias Abbott vetoed funding for an initiative that since 1999 had placed ombudsmen in colonias to assess their living conditions and coordinate assistance projects Abbott’s office said the program’s funding was cut because its services were duplicated by other state agencies (A representative of the governor’s office noted that $1.6 million has been allocated for 2026–2027 to fund water-system improvements in economically disadvantaged areas.)  In 2022 a legislative mandate to form a committee to study and address the needs of colonias was disregarded state lawmakers passed a landmark bill to create a $1 billion Texas Water Fund that would finance statewide improvements to water infrastructure The House had earmarked a portion of that money for “economically distressed areas,” including colonias but senators struck that language from the final text.  “It’s not easy to get funding from the state or federal government,” says Rogelio Rodriguez the San Antonio–based director of the nonprofit Water Finance Exchange which helps places like Presidio County navigate the sometimes labyrinthine grant-application process “These small communities don’t have the administrative capacity to wade through that process The Impossibly Expensive Plan to Save Texas’s Water Supply  By Leaky Pipes Are Wasting Billions Upon Billions of Gallons of Texas Water By local leaders secured a private donation from a well-off individual in the city of Marfa—an unorthodox solution that’s not available to the vast majority of colonias “Marfa enjoys tremendous cachet among modern-art enthusiasts general manager of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District to provide short-term funding for area improvements “It just makes [Presidio County] a unique place because you’ve got some of the poorest most vulnerable people living alongside some of the wealthiest County Commissioner Deirdre Hisler made similar requests for funds and she donated her own unspent political-campaign contributions to cover the cost to certify a trained water operator to oversee state-mandated water sampling in the region why wouldn’t you do that?” she says “That’s being a public servant.” Jason Wood surveys Candelaria from atop the town’s water tower blinking grit from his eyes as the wind whips and whistles through the railings fifty feet up The 39-year-old water-well technician has been called here today from his home in Marfa about two hours east on bone-rattling mountain roads to repair the malfunctioning connection to the stainless steel float inside the tower.  swings open the hatch leading to the interior It can’t be accessed from the outside so Wood strips down to a pair of black boxer briefs leaving the rest of his clothes in a jumble beside him “Didn’t know I’d be going for a swim in the public water supply today,” he says with a smile Then he descends a ladder into the belly of the beast he’s unlikely to contaminate it.)  It’s not long before he reemerges topside gripping a pair of crimping pliers in one hand and brushing droplets of water from his shaggy black hair with the other “This job is always something different,” he says after getting dressed “but this is on the far reaches of different.”  Over the course of the year since Rosa Elva Madrid died the situation in Candelaria has stabilized thanks once again to the generosity of private individuals moved to Candelaria part-time to take over some of her duties and a donation was secured to help pay for Wood’s services and repairs to the town’s automatic water switch Another donor supplied enough cash to temporarily hire a water operator for mandated sampling.  With some initial assistance from the Water Finance Exchange the town obtained state grant funding to install arsenic-removal filters at every home Candelaria’s water customers even agreed to a rate hike to balance the utility’s books But there’s no guarantee its luck will hold Candelaria honors another of its residents who was taken before her time the water corporation’s vice president and other games and trade memories of an exceptional woman who Organizers distribute gift bags containing clothes “People look forward to October because they know they’re going to have some fun they’re going to be fed,” Mondragon says “There are hardly any celebrations here anymore.” a row of desert willows was planted near the local Catholic church drought-tolerant plants are well suited for life in this hardscrabble landscape the trees will spread their roots and bloom beneath an unforgiving sun Abilene-based journalist Christopher Collins has written for Texas Highways and the Texas Observer This article originally appeared in the May 2025 issue of  Texas Monthly with the headline “Water, Water, Nowhere.” Subscribe today Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 77 of Placitas NM passed peacefully at his home with his family by his side on February 22nd of 2025 He was born on January 15th 1948 in Albuquerque New Mexico to Agueda and Macario Candelaria  He is preceded in death by his parents Agueda and Macario Candelaria Son Gilbert ”Riggie” Candelaria as well as his mother and father in law Ricardo and Gregorita Gutierrez and son in law Oscar Anchondo JR  He is survived by his wife of 54 years His daughters Linda Candelaria and Elicia Anchondo whom he considered siblings as well as many many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly  Gilbert was born and raised in Albuquerque up until he was sent to Vietnam with the U.S Army This is where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart and many other medals for the time he had served He met and married the love of his life Pancha They had three beautiful children together and raised them happily in Placitas 5 beautiful grandchildren and 1 great grandchild were created He was so proud of all of them and absolutely adored his great grandson Bentley  He will be deeply missed by his family and many others who he blessed with his presence  Rosary at 10:00 am and Funeral Mass at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo NM with burial to follow at the Placitas Catholic Cemetery Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate professionals at Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page surrounded by his family after a courageous fight with stage 4 lung cancer Mark spent his teenage years as one of the first Guardian Angels in the area dedicating his time to keeping his community safe He loved the thrill of the job and the chance to make a real difference Mark's greatest joy arrived—his son and he never missed a chance to brag about Joseph’s latest accomplishments Mark had a big heart and was known for his generosity and selflessness He worked as a plumber and owned his own business for many years earning a reputation for being fair and honest with his clients Mark loved life’s simple pleasures and dedicated himself to caring for his parents until his cancer diagnosis in March 2022 He’s now reunited with his maternal and paternal grandparents in a place with no pain and plenty of peace Join us for a viewing and rosary on Thursday followed by a celebration of life party at 1 PM at Mark and his family’s home and probably a few of Mark’s favorite snacks and the joy he brought to everyone around him Here's to Mark—a man who truly knew how to live Please note that this is an automated translation and it will not be perfect All articles have been written in English and if anything appears to not make sense For a few moments during a gravel race in Ciudad Juárez the bank of the Rio Grande river could seem like just a nice place to ride a bike Photo © @lente_de_shay but communication known among cyclists: taking pulls silently figuring out who might still be there in 20 miles We’d already picked up two riders from up the road as we sped along the crushed stone on the flat levee into a mild but steady headwind occasional rocks and ruts kicking the bike a bit when hundreds of riders gathered in the crisp early day beneath a big banner the start times for different categories in this year’s “La Candelaria,” a 34-mile race for gravel and mountain bikes beneath blue desert sky.  The start line was set in an office park on the southeast edge of this Mexican city separated by the Rio Grande from El Paso their sprawl filling a valley cut by the Rio Grande The combined three million or so residents of Juárez and El Paso make it the second-largest binational metropolis in the western hemisphere an interwoven community increasingly separated by a border defined from afar and only a few hundred yards from the start the racers turned onto the levee that traced the Rio Grande and would follow the Mexican side of the fortified border 17 miles through the heart of the cities to their western edge For the four others in the group around me – three from Mexico and a Dutch guy who had lived for years in El Paso and Juárez – the early miles seemed to be just about those moments of settling into the race Light industrial buildings and open lots flew past on the Mexican side and the iron pilings of the border wall stood sentry over low residential neighborhoods Then, 10 miles in, the levee curved to the west and we entered further into a landscape defined by political division. I was sitting second wheel in the group, and just past the lead rider’s shoulder I saw the bright red beams of La Equis a steel sculpture 20 stories tall that was built to celebrate the mix of Spanish and indigenous cultures in Mexico on a swath of land returned to Mexico from the United States in the 1960s which springs from headwaters in what is now northern New Mexico became the border between the two nations in 1848 with a treaty at the close of the Mexican-American War and a southward shift of its channel later in the 1800s had delivered hundreds of acres of Mexican land to the United States That was disputed until it was returned to Mexico a century later El Paso residents had to move out when it again became Mexican land Bridges and walls: mixed messages at the Rio Grande In the century since the Rio Grande shifted course upstream irrigation dams have nearly drained it and what narrow river passes between Ciudad Juárez and El Paso today flows between concrete banks Vertical brown beams of the border wall on the U.S side loom much larger than any natural elements of the landscape Razor wire loops along the top of the steel beams My only prior trips into Juárez had all come on foot walking across a busy bridge at a border checkpoint in the city center to catch flights from the city’s airport deeper into Mexico Three fast miles after we raced past the sculpture I realized we would soon arrive at that bridge the most central of six border crossings between the two cities The levee passed directly beneath the bridge I could sense the shadows of people walking northward to the United States carries foot traffic north and south and non-commercial vehicles from Mexico into the United States Sometimes there are scenes of chaos or contraband Groups of migrants have crowded onto the bridge in search of asylum Customs agents sometimes catch cars carrying hundreds of pounds of drugs.  traffic on the bridge is legal: Mexicans with permission to travel north for work or study or US citizens from El Paso and elsewhere who cross south each day to see family or friends just as talented but far cheaper than those in the US healthcare system We rolled past the Michoacana shop at the base of the bridge that sells so many flavors of ice cream and soon the crowded hillside neighborhoods of western Juárez came right to the edge of our route Smooth gravel quickly gave way to deeper ruts and bigger rocks and as we rode over a train track and picked our way past a busy traffic roundabout where an old school bus from the US waited to shuttle commuters around the city more interested in the human terrain all around me than the idea of racing.  The dirt lane dipped close to the river’s banks and rose again along a straight stretch with shacks and battered vehicles and the leaning branches of shade trees Two boys strapped on inline skates next to a small park with paved lanes A bigger group of kids gathered for soccer on a dirt field At a particularly deep dip followed by a quick pitch up I noticed that my left shoe had untied and I tried while rolling to tuck the flailing lace into my sock One of the guys in the group shouted in Spanish some friendly encouragement for me to keep going Juxtapositions were everywhere at Candelaria, on the course and even in the indigenous-inspired paint on this Scarab. Photos © @lente_de_shay and beyond the steel beams of the border wall elevated lanes of Interstate 10 arced toward New Mexico as though eager to avoid not only the border but the dirt alleys of the poor neighborhoods just on the Mexican side rose the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso It had been designed to mimic the Himalayan architecture of Bhutan and as mid-morning sun struck the crème-colored facades and red-tile roofs of dozens of buildings the campus shimmered as a kingdom of opportunity just beyond reach nearly lost amid the urban architecture and political divide the narrow channel of the Rio Grande flowed flat Thick tufts of dry grass stood on its banks the grass gave way to coils of razor wire stacked on the dirt bank At the base of the first mountain, across from the site of a long-ago decommissioned copper and lead smelter on the U.S a small dirt building preserved for its history as a brief headquarters during the Mexican Revolution A small crowd had gathered beneath two pop-up tents Volunteers handed out cups of water and hunks of fresh fruit cheering as racers turned around for the trip back along the border.  as though the bank of the Rio Grande were just a nice place to ride a bike On Jan. 31, the Candelaria Nature Preserve in Albuquerque hosted a tour of its ongoing rewilding project. The public tours are given on the last Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and cover the preserve’s efforts to restore the 90 acres of former farmland in the North Valley, according to the Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District website Partnering with the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division, the Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District provides an annual report on some goals for the Candelaria Nature Preserve, including plans for soil health. The project is in the fourth year of its 20-year span. The 2023 report can be found on its website The guided tours are led by volunteers from the Friends of the Candelaria Nature Preserve “What we’re showing here is restoration,” Salvaggio said One example of this restoration is the addition of logs This invites wildlife to make use of the land again She also said the nature preserve planted several varieties of plant life for butterflies and created an entire field dedicated to pollination The process of rewilding at the Candelaria Nature Preserve entails “transitioning the Preserve from non-sustainable agriculture to a mosaic of habitats that will support diverse native wildlife: wet and dry areas, hedgerows, grasslands, upland shrublands, conservation buffers, and forage for wildlife,” according to the Friends of Candelaria Nature Preserve’s website Just because a species is non-native does not make it an invasive one and some non-native species function to support restoration The workers carefully considered the place of certain invasive species “They provide a canopy for birds,” Salvaggio said part of the project is to prevent new elms from growing a type of grass native to Ethiopia and similar to millet and quinoa Teff roots are shallow and the plant dies upon releasing its seeds teff acts as a natural mulch and a “nurse crop” that will support native plants in the future Many native plants are found in the preserve One of the destinations on the tour was the nursery where many native plants begin their lives they are taken and planted in select areas including the mosaics — plots designed to be flooded — Salvaggio said Dispersed wildlife such as mesquite trees and sacaton grass grows in these areas The work takes place on plots of former farmland separated by historic acequias An end goal is to meld the former farm plot zones to allow for the cohesive spread of the wildlife and return the land to its pre-farmed state Bringing the land to its pre-farmed state also includes careful land terraforming in select areas The guided tours are currently the only way for members of the public to see the Candelaria Nature Preserve anyone can volunteer at the preserve from 8 a.m Emmett Di Mauro is a freelance reporter for the Daily Lobo He can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo Elijah Ritch is a freelance reporter for the Daily Lobo They can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo (To submit an article idea or new product for consideration, click here.) the holiday season ends with El Día de la Candelaria on Feb Leading up to the celebration is Three Kings Day on Jan when a special Rosca de Reyes cake is served whoever receives a slice of cake containing a baby Jesus figurine is responsible for hosting a tamale party on Candelaria Cardenas and El Rancho customers can enter social media giveaways through the banners’ Instagram profiles and on-air promotions for the chance to win a $100 gift card for their own Candelaria tamale celebrations HGG will host tamale classes and radio remotes at select stores [RELATED: How Are Hispanic Consumers Shopping?] “Biting into a slice of rosca on Dia de Reyes is an adventure that comes with great rewards for some and big responsibilities for others,” said Adam Salgado “We know that finding the muñequito [figurine] means you must host a tamale party on Feb We also know that many conveniently forget about this obligation But HGG is here to help remind our customers and whether they plan to make tamales at home attend a tamale class or prefer the convenience of buying them pre-prepared we are dedicated to helping honor this festive tradition through our fresh offerings and fun activities.”  For more information regarding Heritage Grocers Group’s first annual Candelaria Tamale Celebration and a schedule of events, customers can visit https://www.cardenasmarkets.com/candelaria/ and https://elranchoinc.com/candelaria/ Kansas and Illinois – with a total of 58 stores under the Cardenas banner 21 stores under the Tony’s Fresh Market banner and seven stores under the Los Altos Ranch Market banner « Back Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death Arthur was a devoted family man who cherished his role as a father He was preceded in death by his loving wife Arthur’s legacy lives on through his surviving daughters Marcella Sanchez 34 great-grandchildren and five great-great-great-grandchildren who brought him immense joy and pride Arthur will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family and the wisdom he shared with all who knew him He leaves behind a legacy of love and strength that will be carried forward by his children Arthur will be deeply missed but never forgotten His memory will forever remain in the hearts of those he touched By sharing a fond memory or writing a kind tribute you will be providing a comforting keepsake to those in mourning If you have an existing account with this site you can create an account by clicking on the Log in button below Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Daily Newsletter of the Roswell Daily Record's digital replica (e-Edition) of our newspaper sent to your email Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Search MORE RESULTS In the end, it was young guns Gabe Williams and Faron Candelaria who took home the once-in-a-lifetime title of Resistol Rookie Roundup Team Roping Champions, winning a total of $6,258. Williams and Candelaria’s time of 4.4 seconds in the Cowtown Coliseum Saturday night sealed the win. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Team Roping Journal (@teamropingjourn) The fourth annual Resistol Rookie Roundup returns to the Cowtown Coliseum April 25–26 with rookie team ropers vying for a part of the a $100,000 purse The top 20 permit holding team ropers are competing in the event which not only includes high-energy opportunities for competition but career-building events including media training Equip young rodeo athletes for long-term success “The Rookie Roundup is a pivotal stepping stone in a young rodeo athlete’s career giving them the opportunity to gain experience both in and out of the arena—whether through their PRCA headshots media training or guidance from some of rodeo’s best,” said Mary Jane Carpenter all 15 contestants in each event will compete in a single go-round the top eight will advance to the semifinals with the top four to battle it out in the championship round later that evening The Resistol Rookie Roundup is airing on the Cowboy Channel starting at 7:00 PM CT on Friday and Saturday April 25–26 In life outside rodeo, Ben Jordan is a businessman, but in the Cowtown Coliseum, there was nothing “businessman-like” about the 4.5-second bomb he and Scott Lauaki dropped to stun the field and win the Resistol Rookie Roundup’s 2024 team roping title After surviving two steers that went left in the tiny building—forcing Jordan to face into the panels with a thud in the round of 15 and round of 8—Jordan and Lauaki finally got the one they wanted in the final four won $2,500 for their efforts April 27 in Northside’s gunslinging setup out-dueling the pack of the rest of the top 15 Resistol Rookie of the Year contenders for the title in Fort Worth They also picked up $636 each in Round 1 April 26 bringing their haul for the event to $3,136 a man Read the rest of the article here. Sign up for news and updates from The Team Roping Journal and Equine Network This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of Richard Candelaria Richard was survived by his wife of 48 years Richard was preceded in death by his father Richard had an unconditional love for his family as they were his pride and joy and a supporter to not only his family but to all in his life Richard had a remarkable sense of humor and a calming demeanor No one left his presence without being touched by his joy and positive energy He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family and was a beacon of light and love and support in his family Richard Candelaria services will be on Thursday at 11:00am at San Martin de Porres 8301 Camino San Martin SW “There is nothing like a great dinner party to bring people together,” says Candelaria, whose bon vivant enthusiasm is palpable. When designing a house, he and his team create not just floor plans but also a life plan. “We design for a lifestyle our clients want to lead, and our project-ending dinner parties are intended to inspire and showcase to the client how their new space can be fully enjoyed.” The “cooking thing” (as he calls it) is The architect was a young man when he realized the power of a shared meal and incorporated the ritual throughout his professional career His company’s Scottsdale office features a fully operational gourmet kitchen “It’s better to connect the entire team,” he explains It’s fun and brings everyone to an equal level It’s a key ingredient to the Candelaria experience.” YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE PLEASE And that experience extends beyond his architectural projects are equally recognized for their annual Candelaria Design Tours Santa Fe and Oregon’s Willamette Valley Explore other ways of life and inspire tour participants to bring enjoyed practices into their homes They’ve been conducting the tours for 25 years “The most important moment on each trip is the cooking class,” says Candelaria who credits his director of business operations and partner “Four hours of cooking and four hours of eating Our travelers always bond during this part of every tour.” has participated in several of these trips An Umbrian excursion inspired her Candelaria-designed “Every event with Mark is about fabulous food and wonderful “There is nothing this man doesn’t do well Mark is the one true renaissance man I have ever met.” His eclecticism is never more apparent than when he’s hosting one of his now ICONIC dinner parties—whether it’s on a European tour The architect pulls out all the stops with the help of Janice Rantanen his “Director of Lasting Impressions,” who curates the themes and tablescapes He begins by selecting one of the more than 20 different sets of plates and china within his collection from which Rantanen will choose the matching decor He likes to start the party with a crafted cocktail aperitif for which he makes his own smoked simple syrup Guests are typically offered appetizers of charcuterie and cheeses before sitting down for the four- or five-course meal and the menus are available on his company website and Classic Halibut Puttanesca are just some of the delicious offerings in his arsenal YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: WINTER SOUPS AND STEWS TO WARM THE SOUL Candelaria ditches the stovetop in favor of the piano bench the architect has a grand piano in his office He’s a fan of the American standards songbook and the Billy Joel catalog of hits and is well-versed in current pop tunes He’s happy to take requests as dessert is served His saffron-cardamom crème brûlée is nearly legendary and everyone loves his orange olive oil and espresso salt-topped vanilla ice cream Rantanen hands each guest a menu printout to help spark inspiration “People are often intimidated by throwing a dinner party,” Candelaria says “But my goal is to reveal that it’s really not so difficult It’s all about good food and good company Maria Candelaria “Cande” Nunez de Mondragon passed away peacefully in the early morning of Thursday Together they moved to Arkansas with their first three children to make a better life for themselves detail-oriented person whose kind heart gained her many friends and employers that considered her family Cande was the undeniable life of the party; she could always be found on the dance floor or at the center of a group She always had a kind word to say and never a negative one She encouraged goodness in everyone and expected it out of her children Cande’s commitment to her family left a legacy visible in her children’s commitment and love to each other even in the hardest of times Known for her kind disposition and generosity Cande was the kind of person everyone wanted to know and spend time with and her stubborn personality was delightful and always drew a laugh from her kids and She is preceded in death by her mother and her pride and joy Tony’s loss was devastating to the family she was the shining light that pushed us forward and through that her family was more unified than ever We know Tony was there to greet her with open arms at Heaven’s Gates her heart and eldest daughter Maria de la “Paz” Mondragon de Herrera daughter and best friend Mireya Mondragon de Baylon Her grandkids Carlos “Chicho” Castillo (Megan) Jesse Mondragon and Hunter Mondragon and Trinity Mondragon and a great-grandson who adored his Mama-Cande Juan and Raul Nunez Gomez and a host of nieces and nephews who she loved and did a lot for A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2024 at 2 pm at Medder’s Funeral Home Obituary written and submitted by Maria's family Javier Candelaria told police he 'needed somewhere to stay' and that he hadn't stolen anything from the east-side home Email notifications are only sent once a day A delivery service driver who squatted in a vacant $1.9 million home on Santa Fe’s east side for more than a month now faces criminal charges Santa Fe police arrested Javier Candelaria inside the 3,700-square-foot home Wednesday He faces charges of residential burglary and resisting arrest according to a criminal complaint filed Thursday in Santa Fe County Magistrate Court Candelaria entered the home “with intent to commit theft,” Santa Fe police wrote in the complaint Candelaria told officers he hadn’t taken anything from the home except a garage door opener which was inside his vehicle that was sitting in the driveway Candelaria told police he was working as a DoorDash driver and saw the house was vacant while making deliveries in the neighborhood He told officers he got into the house in early January through a back door and had been parking his car in the garage while he stayed there four bathroom house on East Cordova Road is worth $1.9 million The 1.66-acre property appears to be a gated residence with a pool in the backyard The homeowner called police and told them she moved to California about a year ago but still owned the home She said she had been paying utilities for the house and that the bills had not appeared to increase in recent months A police public safety aide arrived at the residence on Wednesday and a gardener for the property told her he had seen a man inside the house Police retrieved a key to the home from a neighbor and tried to use it to open the front door but the key did not work Officers surrounded the property and called out over a loudspeaker for anyone inside the home to come out Officers eventually broke a window and entered the house Police said the beds in the home “appeared to have been slept in” and the “contents of the residence appeared to have been rummaged through.” Candelaria told them he had been kicked out of his house in early January after a domestic incident with his “baby mama.” He told officers he “needed somewhere to stay” and knew if he pulled on a back door to the residence Candelaria’s criminal history includes aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a household member possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence according to a news release from Santa Fe police He also had an outstanding bench warrant out of Bernalillo County for felony charges related to domestic violence Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Receive a list of headlines from the latest edition of The New Mexican in your inbox every morning get a preview of The New Mexican's big Sunday stories and review highlights from the week Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online Stay up to date with news from the Capitol during the legislative session and follow New Mexico politics throughout the year A guide to outdoors opportunities and profiles on peoples' connections with places Keep up with what's going on in the local business scene Receive the latest episode of "Conversations Different" in your inbox every Tuesday.  Taking the temperature of New Mexico's environmental issues local prep sports and more every Wednesday Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners along with Saint Servatius and Saint Bernardino In Valladolid, the celebration of Our Lady of Candelaria peaks on February 2 each year, though the celebrations extend for a full week or more. To experience it for myself, last year I drove just under two hours to Valladolid The road was adorned with hundreds of thousands of tajonal flowers while the Yucatecan jungle landscape stretched out I witnessed the participation of the Guild of Devotion a caravan of decorated cars carrying the statue of Our Lady of Candelaria was accompanied by participants lighting voladores to announce their passage They were escorted by police who cleared the way through the city’s neighborhoods you’ll feel a contagious atmosphere of festivity and joy your visit will be accompanied by the aroma of incense and the sight of hundreds of colorful banners fluttering in the wind The park will be filled with stands offering all kinds of products and food. However, there is one dish that steals all the attention this night: tamales during the celebration of Epiphany or Three Kings’ Day on January 6 with small plastic figurines shaped like little dolls hidden inside Whoever finds a "baby" in their slice of cake is obligated to provide tamales for Candlemas the celebration of Our Lady of Candelaria involves much more than just a religious festival The Candlemas celebration includes a part that has little to do with Marian devotion and offers a wide variety of entertainment activities This encourages the participation of entire families who dress up for the occasion to celebrate the patron saint of their city Many of these activities take place at the Expo Feria Valladolid a venue specially created for this type of event which happens on the same dates to commemorate the patron saint celebrations of the town of Valladolid If you want to be part of this traditional celebration, a great day to join in is February 2, as it is the most important day of the festival. The rituals are held at the Church of La Candelaria, or just outside of it, in Candelaria Park The church is very close to the city center All activities are open and free to the general public unlike the cultural and entertainment events held at the Expo Feria Valladolid which vary in price depending on the event The Candlemas celebration in Valladolid is a rich blend of tradition and culture, combining Spanish and Maya elements. It is more than just a religious event; it’s a time of community unity, where tradition and modernity meet. Through its colors, flavors, and music, Candlemas not only celebrates faith, but also strengthens the culture of Valladolid This celebration is a living expression of the local identity preserving the city’s heritage for future generations Juan Manuel Mier y Terán and Yucatán Today for its use in Yucatán Today.First published in Yucatán Today print and digital magazine no.445 Don’t miss out on our latest articles and the digital magazine before anyone else we accompany the traveler so that they can experience the authentic essence of Yucatán the largest Hispanic and ethnic food retailer in the country is thrilled to launch its first annual Candelaria Tamale Celebration at Cardenas Markets (“Cardenas”) and El Rancho Supermercado (“El Rancho”) the holiday season concludes with ‘El Día de la Candelaria,’ taking place annually on Feb Leading up to this celebration is Three Kings Day (Jan where a “Rosca de Reyes” (traditional cake) is served The person who receives a slice of cake with a baby Jesus figurine inside it is responsible for hosting a tamale party on Candelaria Heritage will host tamale classes and radio remotes at select store locations where customers can also win gift cards “Biting into a slice of rosca on Dia de Reyes is an adventure that comes with great rewards for some and big responsibilities for others. We know that finding the muñequito means you must host a tamale party on Feb We also know that many conveniently forget about this obligation,” Adam Salgado Chief Marketing Officer for Heritage Grocers Group “But HGG is here to help remind our customers offers an extensive assortment of both traditional and specialty grocery items to the communities it serves With a unique customer experience focused on freshness the HGG family of destination groceries incorporate freshly made ethnic foods differentiated floor formats presenting distinct specialty categories and localized assortments that engage with each community Heritage Grocers Group operates in six states: California with a total of 58 stores under the Cardenas Markets banner 29 stores under the El Rancho Supermercado banner 21 stores under the Tony’s Fresh Market banner and 7 stores under the Los Altos Ranch Market banner The Raley’s Companies Promotes Paul Gianetto to President of Raley’s Hy-Vee Brings Back Market Grille Restaurants with New Food Offerings “This year’s theme celebrates life’s special moments. Those moments that excite us, motivate us and fill us with joy.” … A man on pretrial release in the repeated rape of a 13-year-old allegedly raped the girl again last month has been charged with criminal sexual penetration and violating a restraining order in the most recent incident Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Matthew Reisen covers criminal justice for the Albuquerque Journal. Follow him on Twitter at @MReisen88, call him at (505) 823-3563 or reach him via email at mreisen@abqjournal.com Stay informed with the latest top headlines from your trusted local source the Albuquerque Journal—delivered to your inbox every day it provides narrative coverage of local trends going beyond the headlines to keep you informed Stay in the loop with the top stories of the week delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday Sign up to see what’s trending and get the latest on the stories that matter most to our readers Get breaking news and important alerts sent straight to your inbox as they happen Stay up-to-date with the latest sports headlines and highlights from the Albuquerque Journal Get the latest on local happenings delivered straight to your inbox It is an empowering narrative of love and hope Las Madres chronicles three generations of Latina women we presented a broad overview of Las Madres She was raised on a cattle ranch in Central Mexico where her parents labored France occupied Mexico and took control of the country but some members of its army remained in Mexico to help the wealthy and the Catholic Church install a monarchy Macario and Maria took two-year-old Candelaria and fled their home to find safety until the end of the conflict in 1867 drove Candelaria and her family to the safety of the United States at El Paso She acted as very few women in Mexico had in the three previous centuries She left behind the ranchos and the life of labor Candelaria gave birth to her youngest child She also became a grandmother in the same year through her son Abran and his wife who were living in Mexico She was acutely aware of infant mortality in Mexico as she had lost children at birth and in their infancy She regarded children as blessings from God and she felt blessed when she and Rafaela survived the delivery worked for the Santa Fe Railway in El Paso and other railways led America’s expansion westward across the continent located in the heartland of the United States the family was housed in a segregated work camp Las Madres follows the family as they made a new home and became part of a small community despite poor housing Candelaria dealt with the difficulties suffered by her daughters in their marriages Both Juana and Rafaela married young and encountered disharmony with their husbands In pursuit of her family’s protection and guidance Candelaria drew much of her strength from her faith She often volunteered with other women in the camp later called the “Village,” to prepare the small Catholic chapel for morning services Candelaria’s life’s purpose was the well-being of her family and she took them to the door of security and opportunity we will follow Rafaela as she and her children lived through the events of history: the Great Depression I’m Dennis Garcia for the High Plains Public Radio Readers Book Club. Thanks for listening.Las Madres is available online at the University Press of Kansas your Neighborhood Reporter for Waco and Baylor University but the holiday season is not over for many Mexican families For more than 13 year Jimenez Bakery on Dutton Avenue in Waco has kept a Mexican tradition known as Dia de los Reyes alive “Dia de los Reyes is a celebration that takes place on January the 6th,” Jimenez Bakery employee “What we normally do is get together with family and friends and buy a Rosca,” Rivera said Jimenez Bakery has brought the Rosca De Reyes into Central Texas homes for over 13 years “The circular rosca represents the endless love of God to us,” Rivera said Dia de los Reyes translates to Three Kings’ Day It’s meant to honor the three wise men who brought baby Jesus gifts after his birth and dried fruit are there to represent the jewels But the piece that creates all the anticipation it represents that you are blessed,” Rivera said The person or people who receive the piece with the figurine get to host Dia de la Candelaria on February 2nd it is your turn to prepare tamales on Dia de la Candelaria,” Rivera said The day has a couple of different meanings and it’s a celebration that creates memories that last a lifetime very emotional that people stick with this tradition even though we’re not in our original countries,” Rivera said the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media that: BCSO SWAT is on scene of a barricaded subject at the Days Inn on Candelaria near I-25 This scene is active and commands for compliance are being made The building is also being searched by SWAT at this time People are advised to avoid the area if at all possible If we learn more about this or if a suspect is taken into custody BCSO arrested the man behind the SWAT standoff Please Request Permission Before Disseminating on Other Social Media Platforms We also need your support in keeping local journalism alive Go to https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=ZRPKF56W3ATGS You must be logged in to post a comment Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive