Nation
Fr. Glenn: Vets And Elects
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Kind of a banner week for the nation’s military this week, and over the last month or so. The Navy birthday was October 13, and the Marine Corps birthday is November 10. And, of course, Veterans Day is November 11—not because of these birthdays, but because, as Winston Churchill noted, it was on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month that the armistice was signed effectively ending World War I—a war with a toll of 15-22 million deaths and 23 million wounded. So tragically, the war which would take an even great many more lives would begin only about twenty years Read More
Los Alamos Athlete Kelly Wetteland Leads University Of Arizona To NCAA National Championship!
Kelly Wetteland of Los Alamos (and a standout 3-sport athlete at Los Alamos High School) and a Junior at the University of Arizona, led her team Saturday to an NCAA National Championship in the Triathlon yesterday. She finished #2 nationally (truly amazing). Courtesy/University of Arizona
SPORTS News:
The Arizona women’s triathlon team captured the national championship on Saturday, defeating Arizona State, TCU, Queens College and others.
It’s the first national championship for the program in just its second year of existence.
Junior Kelly Wetteland of Los Alamos capped Read More
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday
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ALBUQUERQUE – All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. The business hours of the Unemployment Read More
Claire Swinhoe Honors WWII POW Great Uncle With Quilt Selected For International Display In Houston
Quilter Claire Swinhoe of Los Alamos poses with the quilt she created to honor her great Uncle Geoffrey who endured so much during World War II as a prisoner of war, on display last week in Houston. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
What do you get when you take a thoughtful idea, mix it with a spectacular person and throw in a big handful of skill? You get a handmade quilt with a story for the ages as we come upon Veteran’s Day. You wonder why the apostrophe in Veteran’s? This tells the story of one incredibly special Veteran.
Local quilter, Claire Swinhoe took her quilt making skills to Read More
Los Alamos Protest For Palestine Marks Year Anniversary
Protestors for Palestine brave the rain to get their message out to the public recently along Central Avenue and Trinity Drive. Courtesy photo
Protestors for Palestine brave the rain to get their message out to the public recently along Trinity Drive and Central Avenue. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
They have been out in force for more than a year; working to do their part to nudge the world into a better place. In sunshine, snow or rain, every Saturday protestors in Los Alamos have held up signs and stood along Central Avenue and Read More
Los Alamos Aquatic Center Closed Veterans Day
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Aquatic Center will be closed all day Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in honor of Veterans Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Los Alamos County extends its gratitude to all veterans for their service and dedication.
For more information, contact the Aquatic Center at 505.662.8170. Read More
UP Aerospace, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Complete Suborbital Mission From Spaceport America
SPACEPORT News:
LAS CRUCES – For the second time this year, longtime Spaceport America tenant UP Aerospace launched a successful suborbital research mission from the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport.
The launch of UP Aerospace’s SpaceLoft-20 rocket Friday (Nov. 8) morning signified the success of a payload and research mission the Colorado-based aerospace company completed for Los Alamos National Laboratory.
“Congratulations to both UP Aerospace and Los Alamos,” said Scott McLaughlin, Executive Director of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority. “We are happy that Read More
Los Alamos County Offices Closed On Veterans Day Nov. 11
COUNTY News:
In observance of Veterans Day, Los Alamos County government offices and services will join other federal, state and local governments closing Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division will be closed Monday.
In addition, the following facilities will have modified hours:
- White Rock and Mesa libraries – Open from 1-5 p.m.
- Aquatic Center and Leisure Lagoon – Closed
- Golf Course – Closed
- Environmental Services commercial/residential refuse/recycle services
NMED Bureau Chief Elected Vice President Of ACWA
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Environment Department Surface Water Quality Bureau Chief Shelly Lemon was recently elected Vice President of the Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) for the 2024-2025 term.
Lemon’s leadership role puts New Mexico at the forefront of surface water protection efforts throughout the nation. She has served on the Association’s Board of Directors since 2020, representing EPA Region 6 — encompassing New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
ACWA is the national voice of State and Interstate clean water programs and stands strong Read More