13/10/2022
Just a reminder that our country was built by immigrants and their descendants. It always bothers me when people who are descendants of immigrants want to prevent immigrants from having a shot at the same great opportunities and freedoms that America has to offer.
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month Between September 15th and October 15th! We are celebrating the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. We wanted to take this chance to highlight a couple of our staff members here at Fossil Butte National Monument.
Katelin Reyna-Galindo is our Biological Science Technician. She helps manage the invasive species on the monument. When asked what working for the National Park Service at Fossil Butte means to her, Katelin says "Coming to Fossil Butte and working as Biotech means bringing a unique perspective while looking at diverse environments while maintaining its cultural heritage and ecosystems. Working in natural resources for me means giving voices to latina women."
Tano Jose Palazzo is a seasonal Interpretive Ranger. He loves working with fossils and discussing all things paleontology with our visitors. When asked about his love for paleontology Tano says "As someone who's always dreamed of pursuing paleontology as a career and is currently doing so, it is to my understanding that the field isn't currently very diverse. Paleontology, and science as a whole, can greatly benefit from the minds of people from all corners of the world working together!"
Photo Credit: NPS/FOBU (9/30/22)
Photo Description: A woman and man in National Park Service uniform smile in front of Fossil Butte and a blue sky.
