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Proclamation Designating May 2025 as "Historic Preservation Month in Los Alamos" (Accepted by Members of the Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Los Alamos Historical Society, and Owners of Historic Properties)
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WHEREAS, National Preservation Month recognizes the work and benefits of preserving historic places for future generations; and
WHEREAS, Historic preservation is a year-round effort in New Mexico and across the country, to preserve the past for future generations, set on a foundation of public appreciation; and
WHEREAS, the preservation of the County’s past promotes a greater appreciation of the people who have shaped the Pajarito Plateau and our local history; and
WHEREAS, the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Los Alamos County is represented by a vast number of archaeological and historical sites, historical buildings and structures, and cultural landscapes associated with the Ancestral Puebloan People, Homesteaders, Ranch School, Manhattan Project, and Cold War; and
WHEREAS, it is important to understand the role of history in our lives to recognize the contributions made by individuals who preserve the heritage that shapes us as a people; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, maintaining community character while enhancing livability, fostering local pride, and attracting and promoting tourism; and
WHEREAS, protection of, preservation of, and caring for these places provides educational, scientific, and economic benefits for the County’s citizens; and
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim May 2025 as
“Historic Preservation Month in Los Alamos”
in Los Alamos County and call upon all citizens to celebrate and recognize owners of historic properties, the individuals and organizations that tirelessly endeavor to preserve and protect these places, and all citizens that support historic preservation efforts.
DATED this 6th day of May 2025.