VCNP Seeks Food Vendors For 2024 Summer Season
Visitors talking with a ranger about wildlife during the 2023 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta. Photo by C. Lycopolus/NPS
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – The National Park Service is looking to expand visitor services at Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) this year by working with local food vendors to offer different New Mexican cuisines.
Currently, there are only light snacks available at the park. This makes it difficult to provide a comprehensive visitor experience, especially to out-of-town visitors arriving at the park in the middle of the day.
In addition to meeting basic visitor needs, Read More
Annual Kindergarten Event ‘Teddy Bear Clinic’ Returns To Los Alamos Medical Center Tuesday May 21
Students attend to a fuzzy patient at a previous Teddy Bear Clinic at LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced that it will host its annual Teddy Bear Clinic for the youngest students from Los Alamos and White Rock elementary schools on Tuesday, May 21.
Approximately 225 kindergarteners, their teachers and parent chaperones will get a fun and educational look at their local hospital, all while gaining a comfort level within a healthcare setting and being exposed to medical careers.
With the help of a Classic Air Medical helicopter Read More
Martinez: Never Too Early To Start Building Your Nest Egg
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC
It’s never too early to start building your nest egg. Whether you’re a parent or a high school student, saving for life events like college or retirement is a long financial journey. When you’re ready to start saving, you’ll want to be sure to choose a savings account that fits your financial goals.
At Enterprise, we have several savings accounts to choose from, with flexible interest rates to help you keep reserves for both planned and unexpected expenses. By starting to proactively build up your savings, Read More
Dannemann: Lawmakers Should Weigh Burdens To Smallest Businesses
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
The man was said to be the only electrician in Mora, and my agency forced him out of business.
This was around 20 years ago. I learned about it in a staff meeting. The assistant general counsel who told us about it had tears in her eyes and a quiver in her voice, but she did it anyway.
My concern wasn’t just about the electrician. It was about all the people in an economically distressed county who might have needed his services and now would not have them.
The assistant general counsel said the electrician was semiretired but wanted Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Koryn Thrasher At Century Bank
On the job in Los Alamos is Assistant Branch Manager Koryn Thrasher working at Century Bank. She has worked at the bank for four months. ‘I am new to Los Alamos so it is very easy to learn the culture and get to know the people while working at a bank,’ Thrasher said in speaking about her job. To learn more about Century Bank, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More
St. Cyr: Affordable Internet Access Is A Critical Election Year Issue
By PETER ST. CYR
For Pete’s Sake
©2024 New Mexico News Services
In the digital age, access to reliable internet is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. This truth has become even more evident as we’ve navigated through recent global challenges that pushed us towards remote work, online schooling, and telehealth services. Yet, for many in rural New Mexico, high-speed internet remains out of reach due to the cost barrier—a critical issue that the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) seeks to address.
The ACP, run by the FCC, has helped ensure that households can afford the broadband Read More
New Mexico Governor To Lead Trade Mission To Rotterdam
From the Office of the Governor:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will lead a business and trade mission to Rotterdam in the Netherlands next week to participate in the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition and meet with manufacturing companies interested in making investments in New Mexico.
The mission is focused on economic development and showcasing New Mexico’s leadership in sustainable development.
“We are continuing to spread the message that New Mexico is open for business and a prime location for companies to invest in the growing hydrogen economy,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We’ve Read More
Red River Brewery Bags Another Double Gold Medal
Courtesy/RR
RED RIVER News:
Red River Brewery and Distillery in Red River has once again achieved national recognition. Their Mallette Bros. Gin received a prestigious Double-Gold medal from The Fifty Best organization in a blind taste test conducted by 12 professional judges.
Head Distiller Gavin Whealy proudly states, “This marks the second time our Mallette Bros. Gin has earned a Double-Gold medal from The Fifty Best. We’ve put significant effort into crafting one of the finest gins available anywhere, and I’m thrilled with its consistently high quality.”
At 8750’ elevation, Red River Read More
‘The Lost Bus’ Feature Film To Employ 2,500+ New Mexicans
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) Director Amber Dodson announced Thursday that the feature film “The Lost Bus” is filming in and around Santa Fe, Española and Ruidoso.
The production will employ more than 2,500 New Mexicans – 480 crew members and 2,100 background talent.
Based on an original screenplay by Emmy Award®-winner Brad Ingelsby and directed by Paul Greengrass (“News of the World”), the film stars Academy Award®-winner Matthew McConaughey and Academy Award®-nominee and Emmy®, SAG®, and Golden Globe Award®-winner America Ferrera. The new dramatic feature Read More
RE/MAX First To Host Shred Event Saturday In CPS
CHAMBER News:
RE/MAX First is hosting a shred event this Saturday, May 11 in its parking lot at 116 Central Park Square (CPS).
The event runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there will be a limit of 5 boxes per person.
RE/MAX First will also be removing filing cabinets from its offices, and anyone interested in taking them can call Chris at 505.412.3665. Read More
