Church guide

Yesterday was the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The procession began here at St Francis and proceeded throughout the Colonia of Rodey. This is our 3rd year hosting this spiritual/cultural celebration.

Jennifer, John, Sally, and Olivier. So glad you guys came to stay with us. You are missed!!

Remembering their wedding vows 25 years ago.....congratulations, Sally & Olivier🥂. Come back soon!

You HAVE TO visit Sparky’s when you come to stay with us! This place is incredible 🌶

We welcome two new sisters at St Francis. These 2 kitties came by way of our Hatch friends Maria and John.

mouth watering..............

Hatch says "CHILE" in a big way!

Rodey, the Church kitty, and his new friend.

The HatchChileFestival is held over Labor Day each year--this year August 31 and September 1st. Buy your squeezie chile from Sparkys and other local establishments for a chance to win $1,000 or $500 or $250. Thank you everybody!!!

We live in a beautiful spot. These shots were taken by Alice a week or so ago. Enjoy part of our rainbow!

We did some community service today....re-painted a Hatch directory sign. A little before/after action...

Another Silva! Yes!! We love all of you! On Sunday Ben (father of last week's Ben), his wife Norma, and their friend Kris visited us on Sunday. So good to meet you all!! Ben promises to let us know in which room in the rectory that his father shot and killed a man. And at a wedding here at St Francis, no less. We continue to learn so much history from our guests. If these walls could talk!

Abel & Judy came by today with a gift for us from the AARP Las Cruces Chapter. This group of lovely seniors visited us a few months ago. We'll see you again in September if not sooner!

Big news here in southern New Mexico. Virgin Galactic is moving its entire space operations here from southern California. Get your tickets for space travel now. It only costs about $250,000 for a ride in the 6 passenger rocket. (I have no idea how the rocket gets back to earth. But what the heck, it'll be quite a ride!)

Eve & Ben Silva visited us today in search of Rodey roots. Their ancestral family home occupies the block next to the Church. Jesus Silva Street borders the Church compound as well. Welcome! We were so glad to meet you both!

Spring may have arrived after a very long winter. Now is the time to visit this incredible place called Hatch Valley.

Reyna’s First Communion. What a special day for her and her family. Thank you for celebrating at St Francis.

The Bishop comes to St Francis! Yesterday the Bishop was here with about 20 other people as they were celebrating the confirmation of 84 confirmants following the meal here at the Inn. A good time was had by all.

We visited the open house at Spaceport America yesterday. www.SpaceportAmerica.com This is the future of our space exploration. Pictured are: Virgin Galactic Astronaut Pilot CJ Sturckow, as well as Alice, John, and Celeste. Great day!

The Vatican has its Swiss Guards, and St Francis has its Church Cats. (Jack and Rodey).