Letters to the Editor

A lot of kindness hiding in our community

Editor:

My name is Vicki Godfrey. Lately, I have become allergic to my medicine and have been down physically.

I called Tomé Todo for some food because I literally could not stand or serve myself food.

A young lady named Rosu took my order. I told her some of my problem fixing myself food. She took the order, was the kindest and so I waited for my food to be delivered to my home.

A young man delivered my food. He was sweet and kind and, out of the blue, he handed me a card and flowers in a glass. A beautiful white carnation, yellow rose and a red rose with a card, saying, “ I hope this food, flowers and card help you feel better.”

I started to cry! Who does that for people? Not anyone I know. How do you repay a stranger for their kindness?

I ask of the people of Valencia County to support this restaurant. Buy their food. It is and was so delicious.

Kindness is so hard to come by and we take so many for granted. My heart is beyond grateful for Rosu and her family’s kindness.

Just in case you thought kindness in the world has disappeared, God shows us differently. God bless our country and all the people who live in it.

Vicki Godfrey

Los Chavez

Appreciation for help, volunteers and veterans

Editor:

On behalf of NMLIVE, Inc., (Los Lunas Invests in Veterans Events), a big thank you goes out to attorney David Chavez, the village of Los Lunas, Main Street Muscle & Fitness Center, RAKS Building Supply, Tillery Cars, Terry Fox, Jubilee Adult Community and all sponsors of the 12th annual Los Lunas Veterans Memorial Run and walking event on June 8.

We would also like to thank the participants for a record-setting event. This non-profit event by NMLIVE, Inc. directs entry fees, contributions and donations directly to various veteran organizations within the village of Los Lunas and Valencia County.

The success of this event was possible with the help of many volunteers from Overture Andalucia (Albuquerque), St. Pius X High School, (Albuquerque), Jubilee, Main Street Muscle & Fitness Center, key personnel within the village of Los Lunas, police, fire, parks and recreation departments.

A special thank you to the Los Lunas Fire Department who provided the new ladder fire truck with the suspended American flag. Thanks also to Valencia County News-Bulletin, Huning Ranch, Jim Rickey, Daniel D. Fernandez VFW Post 9676, Printers Press (ABQ), Valencia County Chamber of Commerce and Starlight Cinema Theater.

Los Lunas Mayor Charles Griego was unable to attend but gave a special welcome to everyone on behalf of the village.

This NMLIVE, Inc. event exceeded 150 participants and raised more than $11,000. NMLIVE, Inc., supports military veteran organizations in Valencia County who have served our country and help raise awareness for their continued public support.

We also organize the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony at Daniel D. Fernandez Memorial Park. The next 13th annual running event will be Saturday, June 7, 2025. (Save the date).

Jim Schnitzler

President, NMLIVE, Inc.