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Delicious New Addition To Los Alamos … Pi Pizzeria!

New local business, Pi Pizzeria offers a variety of delicious, handcrafted pizzas. Courtesy/Chamber

CHAMBER News:

Pi Pizzeria, a new venture by local entrepreneur Erin Gentry, a graduate of the 2024 Los Alamos Business Accelerator. Pi Pizzeria premiered its pizzas at the Los Alamos Farmers’ Market, selling out completely before noon.

Gentry is bringing a fresh, innovative pizza experience to Los Alamos.

“We’re excited to offer our community a variety of delicious, handcrafted pizzas made with the finest ingredients. The Farmers’ Market was the perfect venue to introduce our menu, and Read More

Happening This Week At SALA: Movies, Events, Classic Films

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SALA News:

SALA Los Alamos Event Center has announced this week’s lineup of events, featuring new movie releases, engaging community forums and classic film screenings.

Here’s what’s happening:

New Reels:

  • Fly Me to the Moon: Don’t miss the final opportunity to watch this out-of-this-world adventure on Thursday. Showtimes are at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., with closed captioning available for the 1 p.m. show.
  • Despicable Me 4: The beloved minions return for another week of fun. Showtimes are at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday.
  • Deadpool
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Oppenheimer Festival 2024 To Feature: ‘First We Bombed New Mexico’ At SALA Los Alamos Event Center

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SALA News:

The Oppenheimer Festival 2024 is proud to announce the inclusion of the powerful and evocative documentary, “First We Bombed New Mexico”, as a featured highlight of this year’s festival. This documentary sheds light on the untold story of the Trinity test, the world’s first nuclear bomb detonation in New Mexico, and its devastating impact on the local Hispanic and Native American communities.

About the Documentary:

“First We Bombed New Mexico” delves into the harrowing narrative of the Trinity test, conducted one month before the bombing of Hiroshima. It exposes Read More

NNSA Gives Notice To Proceed On Pantex Management, Operations Contract To Group Including LATA Of Los Alamos

LATA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has given PanTeXas Deterrence LLC (PXD) notice to proceed with the Pantex Plant’s Management and Operations (M&O) contract in Amarillo, Texas.

Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc (LATA), one of three small business subcontractors named on the contract, commenced transition activities mid-July 2024.

The contract continues LATA’s 48-year history of supporting the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission through waste management and environmental services. With offices Read More

Yeamans Machine Shop Celebrates 50 Years!

Yeamans Machine Shop Owner Pat Yeamans stands by one of his computer numerical control machines. Saturday, Yeamans Machine Shop will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Yeamans Machine Shop, 162 East Gate Dr., will celebrate its 50th anniversary Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

When Yeamans Machine Shop first opened in 1974, it operated from Bill Yeamans’ garage on Arizona Avenue. The first two tools purchased included an oxy-acetylene torch and a bandsaw. Fifty Read More

Andrus: Enhancing The Economic Vitality Of Los Alamos

By PAUL ANDRUS
Community Development Department Director
Los Alamos County

As a resident of Los Alamos County for over ten years, I am deeply aware of the various challenges our community faces in enhancing its economic vitality.

Today, we are at a critical juncture where our traditionally small, quiet community needs to modernize to support Los Alamos National Laboratory in fulfilling its mission.

To navigate this transition, I have assembled a team of professionals specializing in housing, local businesses, downtown revitalization and tourism. Let me introduce our team:

  • Dan Osborn
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Española Teen Center Commended For Providing Safe Space And Healthy Environment For Kids

Youth from the Española Teen Center on a field trip photographing nature. Courtesy/ETC

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
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Executive Director Ben Sandoval has been at the helm of the Española Teen Center since the day it opened its doors 17 years ago this October at 808 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Road. 

“I have continued here all these years because it gives me the opportunity to have a positive impact and help change young people’s lives,” Sandoval said. “We are so grateful for the support we receive from entities such as Enterprise Bank & Read More

Creative Masterpieces Educates While Inspiring Creativity

Creative Masterpieces owner Katherine Gabriel prepares to mix paint during her summer camp program Tuesday. Gabriel opened her art studio July 16 at 147 Central Park Square. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The retail portion of Creative Masterpieces, which opened July 16 at 147 Central Park Square. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Maybe it is due to the crisp, white walls, the neutral-colored, minimalist furnishings or the pleasant pop of rainbow colors in the paintings and art supplies that line shelves Read More

PED Receives Grant Funds To Provide Free Digital Citizenship Training For New Mexicans Starting In Santa Fe

PED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) was recently awarded a $453,000 Google Kids Initiative grant as a result of a 2021 settlement agreement between the New Mexico Department of Justice and Google.

The PED will be using grant funds to provide digital citizenship training to New Mexico residents. Training sessions will provide instruction to educators, parents and community members on key topics such as screen time, social media, AI and Internet safety for children.

The first two trainings are scheduled for July 29 and 30 in Santa Fe. A training session in Taos Read More

Following Reports Of Safety Concerns At OpenAI, Luján Joins Group Demanding Answers On Safety, Transparency, Whistleblower Protections

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – Following reports made by employees on safety and security concerns, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Angus King (I-Maine) calling on OpenAI to honor its commitment to AI safety research and protect current and former employees who raise AI safety concerns.

“We write to you regarding recent reports about OpenAI’s safety and employment practices. OpenAI has announced a guiding commitment to the safe, secure, and responsible development Read More

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