DNCU News:
Each year Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) supports our local firefighters by providing them a delicious meal, purchased from their friends at Market Street, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
During a day where most spend time with their family and friends, firefighters have to work and prepare for an emergency.
For this sacrifice, DNCU is proud to give a little back. Read More
The Met News:
NEW YORK, NY — The Metropolitan Opera will present the company premiere of Eurydice Tuesday, Nov. 23.
Eurydic is a new Met-commissioned opera by Matthew Aucoin—at 31, the youngest composer to have a Met premiere since 1938.
Eurydice is one of three contemporary works to have premieres in the 2021–22 season, the greatest number of new operas to premiere in a single Met season since 1928–29. The run includes seven performances through Dec. 16. With a libretto by Sarah Ruhl, based on her acclaimed 2003 play, the opera reimagines the ancient Greek Orpheus myth by telling the story from Read More
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.5 percent in October, down from 6.9 percent in September and down from 8.5 percent in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in October was 4.6 percent, down from 4.8 percent in September and down from 6.9 percent in October 2020.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 31,200 jobs, or 3.9 percent, between October 2020 and October 2021. All gains came from the private sector, which was up 36,100 jobs, or 5.9 percent. The public sector was down 4,900 jobs, or 2.7 percent.
Most private sector gains were in Read More
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot
At 2 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 21, the annual Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot will be held outside Los Alamos Middle School on North Mesa.
Raising funds to alleviate poverty and end hunger, the Los Alamos walk/run has involved as many as 200 participants in pre-pandemic times and was held virtually last year. This event raises funds for L.A. Cares, our local food bank, and for Church World Service and its partner hunger and relief organizations.
To help support this annual Los Alamos fundraising effort, go to https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2021/event/losalamosnm Read More
Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann accepts a proclamation from Council Chair Randall Ryti declaring Nov. 27 Small Business Saturday in Los Alamos County. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti presented a proclamation Tuesday to Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann declaring Nov. 27 Small Business Saturday in Los Alamos County.
The Proclamation:
WHEREAS: Small Business Saturday is an annual holiday that celebrates our small businesses and encourages consumers to shop locally at the start of the holiday season for unique products and experiences available only Read More
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — During testimony Monday before the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC), New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego requested $37.25 million in general funds for the agency’s fiscal year 2023 operating budget.
These funds will ensure ongoing education, protection, and preservation of the state’s rich cultural resources. This represents a 10 percent increase over fiscal year 2022.
“Over the past fiscal year, and indeed over the past 18 months, I’m very proud of the Department’s accomplishments,” Secretary Garcia y Griego said. Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, speaking today at an economic development event, announced that she will pursue a statewide cut in gross receipts taxes.
This will be the first statewide cut in gross receipts taxes in decades, and part of signature legislative agenda items for the upcoming 2022 session, a measure that will save New Mexico families and businesses an estimated $145 million annually, or about $1.5 billion over 10 years.
The governor’s initiative will comprise a statewide 0.25 percent reduction in the gross Read More
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is celebrating Native American Heritage Month during November.
The School Board unanimously approved the Native American Heritage Month Resolution at its Tuesday night meeting recognizing the rich and diverse cultures, and contributions of Native Americans and will continue to support the work to preserve the language, history and traditions of tribes and pueblos.
LAPS said that it recognizes that its schools sit on Native American Homelands. New Mexico is home to 23 tribes and 19 pueblos.
The School Board said that it encourages all students, staff Read More
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The State Department of Game and Fish continued its stocking of fingerling Rio Grande cutthroat trout this week.
The Department stocked 2,011 cutthroat trout Nov. 2 in the Rio Cebolla. This stocking likely occurred in the Rio Cebolla above Fenton Lake rather than below it.
From the Seven Springs Day Use Area to the headwaters, the Rio Cebolla is limited to fishing with flies and lures with a single, barbless hook. The fishing is catch-and release for cutthroat trout.
There is no limit on rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout.
The Department Read More
A transit operator shortage will modify four RTD Blue Bus routes beginning Nov. 15. The 400 Los Alamos route between Española, Los Alamos and Pojoaque will be suspended until further notice. Courtesy/RTD
NCRTD News:
Due to a shortage of transit operators, the North Central Regional Transit District (RTD) will modify four Blue Bus routes beginning Monday, Nov. 15.
The 180 El Rito route between El Rito and Española, and the 400 Los Alamos route between Española, Los Alamos and Pojoaque will be suspended until further notice.
Service on the 320 Questa and 310 Red River routes will be converted Read More