Supporting our Masonic Youth The Future of Our Craft, Our World. By: Thomas L. Schenk Grand Master of Masons in New Mexico Last fall I was approached by one of our Masonic Youth advisors regarding an idea she had about teaching our young adults basic home maintenance skills, including minor repairs and remodeling. The scope […]
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Craftsmanship Lifelong Learning AND Doing to Become Better. By: Robin Justice Senior Grand Warden Brethren, A craftsman is defined as one who creates or performs with skill and dexterity. When we refer to ourselves as craftsmen, we are declaring that we are working to practice the principles of Freemasonry with skill and dexterity, and to
The Mentor’s Mentors By: Jonathan Andrews, PGM Grand Lecturer The Example, not the Performer, to Instill Confidence & Promote Accomplishment. New Mexico Freemasonry is an important part of all of our lives. Not just for the fraternal friendship, but community service and personal betterment are keystones in our personal edifices. Although there are other fraternal
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Masonry in NM 101 A Short History of the Grand Historian. The idea of appointing a Grand Historian for the Grand Lodge of New Mexico was first floated as a formal recommendation by MW Herbert S. Murdoch at his 1930 Annual Communication, held at Clayton. His idea was that the Historian would undertake to gather
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5th Masonic District By: James D. Combs District Deputy Grand Lecturer Consisting of six lodges in Belen, Estancia, Edgewood, Fort Sumner, Santa Rosa, and Socorro. District 5 consists of all small-town lodges, some of which have been around for many years, and others, such as Edgewood Lodge #82 being the newest lodge in the state.
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8th Masonic District By: Robert Parish District Deputy Grand Lecturer, District 8 The eighth district has been busy with five EA’s and one FC in the Hobbs Lodge and Eddy Lodge has two EA’s, two FC’s. They will be doing two MM’s on July 8 and another EA on the 15th. Lovington had an open
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20 Years of Masonry! Edgewood Lodge No. 82 turned 20, and we’re Celebrating! On July 22, 2023, we will be celebrating several things: 20 Years as a Lodge! – Rededication Ceremony Officially designating the Masonic Hall as the – Duane and Mary Ann Walker Masonic Center RWB Wesley D. Thornton, SGIG, PGT, and WM
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This Is Yours… By: Stephen Balke Editor Communication CAN (and Should) Be Our Best Asset! THANK YOU, Most Worshipful Grand Master! AND, everyone who has contributed to our efforts in making this publication a reality! You are leading the charge, being the example, and making it a habit to keep our Brethren informed. PLEASE –
Masonicon By: Davin TeagueGrand Sword BearerEducation Committee Chair It is my pleasure to announce Masonicon 2023 is almost here! The Education Committee of the Grand Lodge has been working hard to bring an enlightening event for our Craft this year. The festivities kick off Friday night June 23rd at the Shrine with the return of
Download the PDF for printing and distribution (click here) New Mexico Freemason June 2023 ∴ Volume 2023 ∴ Issue 2 A Strong Foundation NM Freemason back, and new tools and performers are in place! By: Thomas L. Schenk Grand Master of Masons in New Mexico Ensuring It’s Right It’s a process to ensure that we