Christkindlmarket at Winterfest Dec. 8
DWM News:
Denver Wealth Management is hosting a Christkindlmarket in conjunction with Winterfest in the parking lot at Central Avenue and 15th Street.
The Christkindlmarket will run 5-9 p.m. Saturday Dec. 8 with vendors from all over Northern New Mexico showcasing a wide array of products available for purchase..
There will be several different styles of artists and jewelers, jams and jellies, craft foods, wood and metal works, clothing and accessories, arts and crafts and German style food and drink.
Everyone is welcome to come enjoy a brisk evening of festive atmosphere. There will be door Read More
CB Fox Breaks Single-Day Sales Record!
Courtesy/CB Fox
CB FOX News:
Small Business Saturday, coupled with CB Fox’s donation of part of its profit for the day to Los Alamos United Way, plus a bonus offered to American Express card holders, produced by a wide margin the largest single-day sales in CB Fox’s 32-year history.
“A great many shoppers went out of there way to tell us that the small business idea, plus the cardholder bonus, plus our donation to United Way made a difference in the way they decided to spend last Saturday ‘in town,'” co-owner Dave Fox said. “Virtually every shopper voiced encouragement. Read More
Today is Small Business Saturday … Shop Los Alamos Stores!
CHAMBER News:
Support local businesses and at the same time help contribute to neighbors in need.
Today, Nov. 24 is Small Business Saturday and the community is urged to shop local.
A portion of sales at participating Los Alamos businesses will go to the United Way Community Action Fund to help those in need.
Participating businesses:
- CB FOX @ 1735 Central Ave.;
- Don Taylor’s Photography @ 999 Central Ave., Suite 100;
- Fuller Lodge Art Center @ 2132 Central Ave.;
- Homerun Pizza @ 1627 Central Ave.;
- Khalsa Acupuncture @ 919 Central Ave.;
- LA Tan and More @ 975 Central Ave.;
- Metzger’s Do It Best @ 1607 Central
Money IQ: ‘Tis the Season
Money IQ‘Tis the Season
We all know that the holiday season is a time for giving but for many thieves and criminals, it’s a time for taking and it’s your money that they’re after.
Every year, more and more people fall victim to identity theft, fraud and phishing schemes.
This week’s edition of Money IQ will help you better understand what you can do to ensure that you and your money are safe.
During the holidays we tend to get so busy with our preparations we sometimes let our guard down, especially financially.
Not closely monitoring our accounts, making large and frequent purchases, Read More
Generosity at Speakeasy Soiree Benefits United Way
The Los Alamos National Bank sponsored fundraiser for United Way of Northern New Mexico filled the Dixie Girl Restaurant Friday night. From left, Cathe McClard, Vice President of Human Resources at Los Alamos National Bank, LANB Senior Vice President/auctioneer Jill Cook and LANB Administrative Officer Danette Clark keep the excitement flowing during the live auction portion of Friday’s Speakeasy Soiree fundraiser, in which 100 percent of the proceeds will go to United Way of Northern New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Adding 1920’s flair to the glitz and Read More
Artists Join Karen Wray for Ribbon Cutting
Owner Karen Wray is joined by several artists Friday evening as she cuts the ribbon on her new location for Karen Wray Fine Art, 1475 Central Ave., Suite 125. From left, metal sculptor Richard Swenson, David Horpedahl, Wray, watercolor artist Secundino Sandoval, watercolor artist Ruth Tatter, metal sculptor David A. Trujillo and oil painting artist Sheridan Brown. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Julie Collins and David Trujillo. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members filled Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery for its grand opening celebration Friday evening. Photo Read More
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Earns National Recognition
Executive Director Sarah Rochester
LAVNS News:
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) has been named to HomeCare Elite™ as one of the top Home Care Agencies in the nation for 2012.
The HomeCare Elite™ is an annual compilation of the most successful home care providers in the United States.
This award is based on Quality of Care, Quality Improvement, (comparison with previous year), Patient Experience, Implementation of Process Measures and Financial Performance. Read More
New Companies Get Boost from Los Alamos National Security
- Venture Acceleration Fund awards help region’s businesses grow
Two local biotech start ups, a water and power company and a hardware inventor are the latest recipients of $165,000 in Venture Acceleration Fund (VAF) awards from Los Alamos National Security, LLC.
Mustomo, Inc., IX Power, Synfolia, and Tape-Ease will receive funding to take their products and services to the next development level.
Three of the four companies are commercializing technology and intellectual property developed by New Mexico’s national laboratories and educational institutions.
“Although the program Read More
P&Z Approves Hospice Site Plan with Conditions
Planning and Zoning Commissioners in Council Chambers Wednesday, Nov. 14 from left, Vice Chair Anne Nobile, Chair Fred Roach, Commissioner Avivah Smith-Nelson, Commissioner Pete Sheehey and Commissioner Cathy Mockler. Commissioners Ralph Phelps, Deborah Gill and David Sherrill were absent. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Planning and Zoning Commissioners on Nov. 14 considered a request for approval of an amendment to a site plan for the Los Alamos Visiting Nurses (LAVNS) Hospice Campus Site Plan to be located at 2202 Canyon Dr.
Architect Doug Cook representing Read More
Column: If We Must Have Scandals And Dramas…
If We Must Have Scandals And Dramas…At least, let’s glean some lessons from the political and business news of this week.
I am struck, yet again, by the cosmic distance between the top management and the rest of the working crowd.
And as usual, a good portion of this distance is caused by the monstrous ego of the manager/leader.
But ego cannot flourish without the implicit or explicit consent of its audience.
(I did plan to continue sharing more thoughts on diversity/multiculturalism. However, sometimes, current news demands immediate attention. Read More
