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Santa Fe National Forest Dist. Offices Closed Veterans Day

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

The Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor’s Office and District Offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday Nov. 12.

To honor and commemorate veterans, Nov. 11 is designated as a fee free day. Fees will be waived at many day-use recreation sites. Did you know federal agencies offer passes for military members and their dependents? Learn more at Military Pass | USGS Store.

If you plan to visit the Santa Fe National Forest over the weekend contact us for current conditions Read More

Bandelier To Waive Entrance Fees On Veterans Day Nov. 11

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NPS News:

Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 the National Park Service invites the public to remember and honor veterans by waiving entrance fees on Veterans Day at all National Park Service sites.

Fee free days provide opportunities to explore new places or enjoy old favorites. Out of more than 400 national park sites, just over 100 charge an entrance fee.

The entrance fee waiver for fee free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping. For more information visit: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm 

Veterans and Gold Star Family members qualify for a free Read More

Governor Declares Emergency In Response To Winter Storm

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued two statewide emergency declarations this week that unlocks $1.5 million in state funding to support state agencies responding to the winter storm blanketing much of New Mexico.

“This declaration gives the state more resources to continue supporting local responders as this major snowstorm persists,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “I thank every single responder who has been out in the cold since Wednesday clearing roads, escorting people to safety, and doing what needs to be done to support New Mexicans challenged by this storm.”  Read More

2024 Veterans Day: ‘A Legacy Of Loyalty And Service’

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Courtesy/Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8874

COMMUNITY News:

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8874 will host the 2024 Veterans Day event, ‘A Legacy of Loyalty and Service’ at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at Ashley Pond.

Opening Salute Los Alamos High School NJROTC

Welcome and Introduction by the Masters of Ceremonies Roger Anaya, Past Post Commander Corina Gonzales, Quartermaster Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8874

  • March on the Colors Los Alamos High School NJROTC
  • Flag Raising Los Alamos High School NJROTC
  • National Anthem “The Star Spangled Banner” Ashley Roessler
  • Pledge of Allegiance Scouts
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New Mexico Unemployment Insurance Operations Center To Close Monday Nov. 11 In Observance Of Veterans Day

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed 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 Insurance (UI) Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Read More

7 Los Alamos Researchers Named 2024 Laboratory Fellows

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2024 Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellows, top row from left, Robert Aikin, Malcolm Boshier, Luis Chacon, Sara Del Valle. Bottom row from left, Rod Linn, Kevin Mitchell and Cynthia Reichhardt. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Seven researchers have been named 2024 Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellows: Robert Aikin, Malcolm Boshier, Luis Chacon, Sara Del Valle, Rod Linn, Kevin Mitchell and Cynthia Reichhardt.

“It is an honor to recognize these seven researchers,” Laboratory Director Thom Mason said. “Their dedication and lifelong work have helped Los Alamos achieve its mission and improved Read More

4 LANL Researchers Receive Laboratory Fellows’ Prizes

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Award winning Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers, from top left, Stefano Gandolfi and Kary Myers. From bottom left, Denise Neudecker and Shizeng Lin. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Four Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers have been awarded Laboratory Fellows’ Prizes: Stefano Gandolfi, Shizeng Lin and Denise Neudecker received the Fellows’ Prize for research and Kary Myers received the Fellows’ Prize for Leadership.

“I congratulate Stefano, Shizeng, Denise and Kary on winning the Laboratory Fellows’ Prize,” Laboratory Director Thom Mason said. “Their excellence in research Read More

Los Alamos County Joins National League Of Cities Centennial ‘Roadshow’

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is honored to have been selected by the National League of Cities as an official stop on their Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities.

This initiative is part of NLC’s year-long celebration, marking a century of commitment to advancing local government and advocating for the interests of cities, towns and villages nationwide.

The roadshow, organized by NLC, includes in-person and digital stops to 100 cities in regions of the country aimed at spotlighting the diversity, resilience, and transformation of America’s local communities. The roadshow kicked Read More

Stand For The Silent: Celebrating World Kindness Day And Addressing Bullying In Communities

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Stand For The Silent News:

            • Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop bullying, offers ways to promote kindness and anti-bullying

OKLAHOMA CITY – Nov. 13, 2024, is World Kindness Day, a great time to focus on spreading kindness throughout our schools and communities. While it would be great not to need a day dedicated to reminding ourselves to be kinder, the statistics surrounding bullying support the idea that we indeed do need such a day. One anti-bullying organization is inspiring others to use the day to spread kindness and help reduce bullying.

“There is no place for kindness Read More