Thanksgiving During The Manhattan Project
Thanksgiving feast preparation in the kitchen at Camp Hanford. Courtesy/AHF
A typical Manhattan Project era Thanksgiving meal. Courtesy/AHF
AHF News:
Manhattan Project workers around the country were usually not allowed to travel home for vacation – even for Thanksgiving.
Top scientists had important meetings on Thanksgiving, preventing them from spending the holiday with family. The communities banded together to celebrate Thanksgiving. New traditions were begun, new friends made, and a good meal was had by all. In these stories, Manhattan Project veterans and family members Read More
Udall Nominates Three Los Alamos Students To United States Service Academies
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has announced 43 New Mexico students who have received his nomination to attend a United States service academy beginning in 2015, including three students from Los Alamos.
A congressional, vice-presidential, or service-connected nomination is required for admission to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Students receiving Udall’s nomination completed a competitive application process, which included an interview with the senator’s
Udall, Heinrich Back DOD Plan To Better Protect Military Families From Abusive Financial Practices
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. are supporting the Department of Defense’s (DOD) plan to update the Military Lending Act (MLA) and close existing loopholes in order to better protect soldiers and their families from abusive financial practices. In a letter sent today to U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, the Senators expressed strong support for the proposed new rule to help prevent lenders from charging excessive fees and taking advantage of military families.
“As our service members are asked to take Read More
Small Volcanic Eruptions Could Be Slowing Global Warming
The Sarychev Peak Volcano, on Matua Island, erupted on June 12, 2009. New research shows that eruptions of this size may contribute more to the recent lull in global temperature increases than previously thought. Courtesy/NASA
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Small volcanic eruptions might eject more of an atmosphere-cooling gas into Earth’s upper atmosphere than previously thought, potentially contributing to the recent slowdown in global warming, according to a new study.
Scientists have long known that volcanoes can cool the atmosphere, mainly by means of sulfur dioxide gas that eruptions Read More
Chamisa Students Participate In Electric Car Challenge
A group of students from Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock participated in an Electric Car Challenge Nov. 22 at Highland High School in Albuquerque for grades 6-8. The Chamisa students took part in the Electric Car Challenge completion, which tests math, science and engineering skills. The group performed well during the initial competition and placed 4th and 8th out of more than 40 teams. The students who participated were Amalia Duffy, Rayna Morales, Eliana Rodriguez, Cameron Haag, Malik Abouda and Lidia Appel (not pictured). The students were mentored by Adelaide JacobsonInmates To Serve Thanksgiving Meals
Secretary Gregg Marcantel
NMCD News:
For the first time ever, the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) will have 50 low level inmates serve Thanksgiving lunch to the homeless and those in need.
We are grateful to our partners at Joy Junction who are always welcoming to our offenders and give them a chance to serve others. We also appreciate the help and coordination of the Convention Center staff to make this happen today at 11 a.m. at the Convention Center in Albuquerque for the Joy Junctions annual holiday meal.
Secretary Gregg Marcantel, executive staff, probation and parole officers Read More
Couple Follows Dream With Cross Country Trek
Mike and Julie Pearson on the road. Mike Pearson joked that if any married couples need counseling, they should try a cross-country walk. You learn a lot about your spouse, he said. Courtesy photoLos Amigos Christmas Tree Sales Begin Friday
Christmas Trees go on sale Friday. Courtesy photo
LOS AMIGOS News:
Los Amigos is working with the Valles Caldera National Preserve to offer Christmas Trees once again. All proceeds from the sale go to help projects on the Preserve including restoration of wetlands, roads, streams and recreation opportunities.
Trees will be sold 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Thanksgiving to Christmas at the Valle Grande Staging area just off N.M. 4 between mile marker 39 and 40. Prices for the trees are $25 to $35 and most of the trees are beautiful white fir between 4-feet and 12-feet tall and
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel WalletHub Study: New Mexico Has Third Biggest Spenders
STAFF REPORT
WalletHub, a leading personal finance social network has issued an in-depth analysis of 2014’s States with the Biggest Spenders and ranks New Mexico as number three.
On the heels of its recent report on the Best & Worst Retailers for Black Friday Deals, the group sought to identify the states where Americans are spending the most cash. They did so by examining 10 key metrics such as personal spending on various categories, the number of cars per household, and auto and credit card debt.
Spending in New Mexico (1=Biggest; 25=Average)
- 3rd in Personal Expenditure
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