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What's closed for national day of mourning in honor of Jimmy Carter?
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A national day of mourning in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, will close down some federal agencies, according to an executive order issued by President Joe Biden.
The observance is Thursday, the same day as the state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. The last national day of mourning took place in 2018, following the death of former President George H.W. Bush.
Here is what’s planned for local, state and federal offices and services:
City, county, state government: Albuquerque City Hall, along with all city, Bernalillo County and state government offices, will be open.
Federal agencies: All federal agencies will be closed, except for some with vital employees like those in national defense and security.
Flags: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released a statement on the day of Jimmy Carter’s death, stating that “flags on all state government buildings in New Mexico will fly at half-staff from now until sunset on Jan. 28.”
President Joe Biden said in a proclamation on the day of Jimmy Carter’s death “I ... hereby direct that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions for a period of 30 days from the day of his death.”
Restaurants and stores: Most businesses and retailers will remain open or have modified hours, so contact your local stores to check their hours.
Schools: Albuquerque Public Schools will remain open.
The U.S. Postal Service: All post offices and all deliveries will pause until Friday.
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Trash: Trash pickups will maintain the same schedule.
