President Pays Tribute to America’s Fallen Heroes
President Obama pays tribute to America’s men and women in uniform. Courtesy/WH
WHITE HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our country.
The President said that America has always risen to meet and overcome its challenges because of their brave sacrifice, and asked all Americans to honor our fallen heroes and to stand with our veterans and military families as we come together this weekend.
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‘Deke’ Parsons – Unsung Hero of World War II
William “Deke” Parsons, Rear Admiral (1901-1953)Saturday Event Marks Largest Submarine Crew Visit in New Mexico’s History
USS Santa Fe: Crew members of the USS Santa Fe Submarine smile for the cameras along with the Red Turtle Dancers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey
Lawry Mann of Los Alamos shares in a buffet of traditional Pueblo food at Saturday’s event honoring USS Santa Fe crew members. Photo by Kirsten LaskeyBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO – USS Santa Fe Submarine Culinary Specialist Third Class Joseph Aispuro may be off-duty but he still started his Saturday at 7 a.m. and in a typical setting – the kitchen.
This kitchen, however, is not located in a submarine but in the home of Deborah and Elmer Read More
Community Welcome at Memorial Day 2013 Ceremony
AMERICAN LEGION News:
This year’s Memorial Day community celebration will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27 at Guaje Pines Cemetery.
We welcome the entire community to attend. The theme is “Remembering those who have lost their lives for their country and a special remembrance of Vietnam.”
Memorial Day is a National Holiday to thank and honor the more than 1,258,000 Americans who have given their life for their country during wartime and conflicts around the globe defending freedom and our way of life.
More than 58,000 died in Vietnam and more than 1,600 remain Missing in Action in Vietnam. Read More
SFNF; Valles Caldera in Stage I Fire Restrictions
USFS News:
Despite recent scattered rain showers, the Santa Fe National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve entered Stage 1 fire restrictions at 8 a.m.Tuesday, May 14, due to extreme/exceptional drought conditions and high fire danger.
The Pecos Wilderness and San Pedro Parks Wilderness areas are exempt from Stage I fire restrictions. Devices solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuel that can be turned on and off are allowed in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device.
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Luján: Republican Student Loan Bill Makes College More Expensive
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District voted today against a House Republican bill that will make it more expensive for students to attend college with federal subsidized Stafford student loans. With the interest rate on these loans set to double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent on June 1 action is needed to keep costs down for millions of students across the country.
“Rather than passing legislation that simply keeps interest rates on student loans where they are, House Republicans have come up with a disappointing Read More
Bandelier Memorial Day Activities; Shuttle Buses Begin Friday
Frijoles Canyon. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
The Memorial Day holiday marks the beginning of the summer season at Bandelier National Monument, with the shuttle buses beginning Friday, May 24, and special activities happening throughout the weekend.
“If you haven’t been to Bandelier lately, this is a good time to come,” Park Superintendent Jason Lott said. “You can catch a free bus in White Rock, relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to and from the park, and have a leisurely day with the family in Frijoles Canyon.”
The shuttle buses begin running Friday morning.
Local Swim Team Helping Oklahoma Tornado Victims
CHARGER AQUATICS News:
Charger Aquatics – Los Alamos swim team is setting up a donation collection table 3-6 p.m. Thursday, May 22 in front of Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, 535 Central Ave., in Los Alamos to help with the relief efforts for injured and displaced pets affected by the devastating tornados in Moore, Okla. this week.
All contributions will be given to the New Mexico Dogs Deserve Better, which is partnering with Bernalillo County Animal Services, Good Shepherd Animal Clinic and many local retailers – including Los Alamos’ Pet Pangea.
A collection drop box will be available Read More
Today is National Kids to Parks Day
BANDELIER News:
Los Alamos IT Specialist Named Federal Employee of the Year
Jerry Massee
NNSA News:
Jerry Massee, a member of the Los Alamos Field Office Cyber Security Team, recently earned recognition as New Mexico Federal Employee of the Year by the New Mexico Federal Executive Board.
Massee, a Santa Fe resident, provides oversight of the Information Technology (IT) and Records Management (IRM) programs at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The two programs account for $250-$300 million of the lab’s $2.1 billion annual budget.
“Oversight of LANL’s technology and records systems is a huge responsibility that we take very seriously,” said Geoff Beausoleil, Read More
