MRA Presentation Postponed To Future Council Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation has indicated that the consultant for the East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) will not be available to provide an update at the Tuesday, Dec. 17 Council meeting, and the draft plan is not ready to be reviewed, County staff report that the agenda item will be pulled and placed on a later Council meeting agenda.
This item had originally been placed on Tuesday’s agenda for Council to receive an update on the progress of the East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan. Read More
Beso Jewels @ Village Arts Friday-Saturday Dec. 20-21
Beso Jewels News:
Beso Jewels will be in Los Alamos Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday Dec. 21 at Village Arts at 216 DP Road. “This is a great time to choose a gift for a dear one including oneself.”
Hours:
- Friday, Dec. 20 – 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and
- Saturday, Dec. 21 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver jewelry
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
- Layaway
- Buy Gold, Silver, Jewelry in any condition, coins, gemstones and diamonds
Phone calls or emails are always welcome from those with special jewelry requests or questions. Reach Teresa Starr of Read More
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Steel Structures Up, Crane Moved Off Site At Chamisa
The structural steel work is erected and large crane disassembled and moved off site Friday at the Chamisa Elementary School project under construction on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Jaynes Construction is working on the project, which began in March and is slated for completion by August 2025. This 53,225-square-foot building will include classrooms, a library, staff space, warming- kitchen, gymnasium and stage. The site will include new, separate playgrounds for Pre-K/Kindergarten and 1st through 5th graders including basketball courts, a turf athletic field and an outdoor learning Read More
Gift Local With Gift Cards, Memberships, Donations
By JAMES WERNICKE
Los Alamos
Still looking for some unique, meaningful gifts this holiday? Whether it’s a last-minute present, a token of appreciation for a neighbor, coworker, or caretaker, or simply a way to encourage someone to try something new, consider a gift that gives back through gift cards, memberships, and donations to our local businesses and community organizations.
Not only is this a great way to gift food, services, merchandise, entertainment, and enrichment to your loved ones, but it also helps create jobs, sustain services, and invigorate our local culture.
Need inspiration? Read More
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McQuiston: The Naughty List … Three Holiday Scams To Watch Out For This Season
By ALLEN McQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos since 1968
The most wonderful time of the year is officially upon us, but along with the hustle, bustle and holiday shopping comes a whole new wave of seasonal scams. From pilfering personal information to package theft, there’s no shortage of fraudsters having their names added to the naughty list this time of year. Learn what to watch out for so you can keep the holidays merry and bright.
Fake Charity Scams
Scammers know that hearts and wallets open during the holiday season, which impels some to ask for charitable donations to fake Read More
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