Visit New Mexico’s Only Boy Scout Museum
Boy Scout flags hang from the ceiling in the Boy Scout Museum in Raton. Courtesy photo
LABSMS News:
The Los Alamos Boy Scout Museum Society has scheduled a trip Saturday, July 13 to Raton to visit New Mexico’s only Boy Scout Museum.
It is one of only 26 such museums in the United States and privately owned by Dennis and Susan Downing. The museum has been in existence for 20 some years, or about one half the scouting experience time of Dennis Downing─40 years in scouting.
Any person who desires to accompany Society members on this trip can meet at 7:30 a.m. at the parking area at the White Rock “Y” and from Read More
Fifteen Firefighters Monitor Thompson Ridge Fire
Photo by Kristen Honig/Valles Caldera Trust
Thompson Ridge Fire News:
Continued minimal fire behavior at the Thompson Ridge Fire has led to a reduction in the original 47 person Type IV team charged with monitoring the perimeter.
Since fire officials declared 100 percent containment Monday July 1, there has been neither new fire growth nor smoke within 500 feet of the perimeter.
Minimal fire behavior observed during the last week is expected to continue and will be monitored by a team of 15 firefighters until the fire is fully suppressed. Additional updates will be published as fire events dictate. Read More
IRS: Tax Tips for Newlyweds
IRS News:
PHOENIX – Late spring and early summer are popular times for weddings. Whatever the season, a change in your marital status can affect your taxes.
Here are several tips from the IRS for newlyweds.
- It’s important that the names and Social Security numbers that you put on your tax return match your Social Security Administration records. If you’ve changed your name, report the change to the SSA. To do that, file Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card. You can get this form on their website at SSA.gov, by calling 800-772-1213 or by visiting your local SSA office.
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Forest Remains Closed This Weekend
SFNF News:
SANTA FE—“The Santa Fe National Forest will remain closed to public access through the Fourth of July weekend,” Forest Supervisor Maria Garcia said.
The isolated rain showers received over the past week have helped to reduce fire danger and forest officials are considering which parts of the Santa Fe National Forest will be safe to open next week.
“Rainfall and a decrease in fires, does not mean the forest will reopen unless all conditions are safe,” she added.
After the Forest reopens, fire emergency closures will remain in effect for the protection of public health and safety in those Read More
Bradbury Ranks No. 5 on Mensa Top Ten Museums List
Mensa Top Ten: Bradbury Science Museum Ranks 5
The top 10 list of America’s best science museums selected by Mensa members:
1. National Air and Space Museum (Washington, D.C.)
2. Academy of Natural Science Museum of Drexel University (Philadelphia)
3.Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)
4. California Academy of Sciences (San Francisco)
5. Bradbury Science Museum (Los Alamos, N.M.)
6. Arkansas Museum of Discovery (Little Rock, Ark.)
7. California Science Center (Los Angeles)
8. Exploratorium (San Francisco)
9. Museum of Science (Boston)
10. Center of Science and Industry (Columbus,
Udall: $28 Million Coming to NM for Head Start
Sen. Tom UdallHappy Birthday America!
The Liberty Bell: According to tradition, the Liberty Bell, which was used to mark important occasions, was rung on July 4, 1776, to summon the people of Philadelphia for a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Photo by Bob Krist/Corbis
Staff Report:
Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4 has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83.)
In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle Read More
Governor and Albuquerque Mayor Urge New Mexicans to Attend Public Fireworks Displays Tonight
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
Santa Fe – Gov. Susana Martinez and Mayor Richard J. Berry urged New Mexicans to not use their own fireworks and instead attend a public display on the 4th of July.
The Governor and Albuquerque Mayor spoke Wedensday afternoon at Balloon Fiesta Park, where the City of Albuquerque will host its Freedom Fourth Fireworks Display on July 4th as part of the annual Red, White and Balloons celebration.
Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry
“We have been blessed to have no loss of life or structures burned this season and we want to keep it that Read More
Truman’s Decision to Drop Bomb Discussed at 70th Anniversary Lecture July 10
Noel Pugach. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
President Harry S. Truman’s decision to use atomic bombs on Japan during World War II will be discussed in the next installment of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s 70th Anniversary Public Lecture Series at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 at the Bradbury Science Museum.
Noel Pugach, professor emeritus of history at the University of New Mexico, will discuss Truman’s decision to drop atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; he also will explain the nature of Truman’s decision and how and why he made it.
“Harry S. Truman considered the use Read More
Tom Udall’s Statement on Cousin’s Death
James “Randy” Udall
