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Proclamation Designating November 2026 as National Native American Heritage Month in Los Alamos County (Accepted by Governor Christopher Moquino and Lieutenant Governor Raymond J. Martinez)
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WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples have made-and continue to make-invaluable contributions to the growth and vitality of the United States, the State of New Mexico, the surrounding region, and within Los Alamos County; and
WHERAS, National Native American Heritage Month is a wonderful time to recognize and celebrate their important accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, New Mexico is home to 24 sovereign Indigenous Nations, many of whose members enrich Los Alamos County with their cultural traditions and knowledge, through their work, by being active residents, and attending school; and
WHEREAS, we honor and acknowledge this land was home to Ancestral Puebloans; and
WHEREAS, we respect all the Indigenous Peoples of New Mexico from the various Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations; and
WHEREAS, we have a special partner in our closet Pueblo neighbor, Pueblo de San Ildefonso; and
WHEREAS, Los Alamos County continues to look for meaningful engagement with Pueblos in our region.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I hereby designate the month of November 2026 as
“Native American Heritage Month in Los Alamos”
and we encourage all residents to support Native American-owned businesses, to celebrate Native American arts and cultural events, to engage with and learn from Native American traditions, and to foster a deeper appreciation of the contributions Native American individuals make to education, environmental stewardship, and the well-being of our community.
DATED this 27th day of October 2026.