Fog Board Hires Amanda Lavin As Legal Director
Amanda Lavin
NMFOG News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) Board of Directors announce the hiring of Amanda Lavin as FOG’s first Legal Director.
Lavin joins FOG as its legal director following an extensive search.
“Amanda Lavin’s hiring is a fulfillment of a promise FOG made to its many supporters back in 2021 when it embarked on a campaign to raise $300,000 to fund a sunshine attorney,” Karen Moses, FOG immediate past president, said in making the announcement.
Lavin most recently was a trial lawyer with the Office of the Federal Public Defender in Albuquerque. Read More
LAHS Graduate Spotlight: Dion Obermeyer Class Of 2009
LAHS 2009 graduate Dion Obermeyer now owns a small canyoneering and rock climbing guide service, Rock Odysseys, with his fiance Gabby Olsen. Courtesy/Dion Obermeyer
Co-owner Dion Obermeyer with Rock Odysseys guides. Courtesy/Dion Obermeyer
By DION OBERMEYER
Owner of Rock Odysseys
LAHS 2009 Graduate
- “Growing up in Los Alamos has had a significant impact on my life trajectory.” –Dion Obermeyer
In year 2000, I started my first job as a paper delivery boy. My route was a handful of streets in Western Area, about a half mile east of Los Alamos High School (LAHS) and Sullivan Field.
Each delivery Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Recognized For Excellence With ACC Chest Pain Center Reaccreditation
LAMC News:
- LAMC provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. The hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Reaccreditation in November 2023 based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
As an accredited Chest Pain Center, LAMC has committed to a higher standard of care for emergency cardiac services, Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Offices To Close MLK Day
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, for the federal holiday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Looking for ways to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy? Observed on the third Monday of January each year, Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. The National Day of Service celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy by encouraging all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Visit MLK Read More
McQuiston: 5 Steps To Improve Your Customer Service
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency
So how can you start investing in customer service within your organization?
In this article, we explore the H.E.A.T. model of customer service—a tried and true method for tackling a difficult customer service situation—and offer some expert tips for improving customer service in your business.
The H.E.A.T. Customer Service Model: 4 Steps to Success
Step 1.
The first step in the H.E.A.T. approach is to “Hear” the customer out.
Though this isn’t always easy to do, the customer will feel better in the end because you gave them time to voice their concerns. Letting Read More
Santa Fe Playhouse Announces New Leadership Model
Santa Fe Playhouse artistic directors Anna M. Hogan, Antonio Miniño and David Stallings. Courtesy/SFP
SFP News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Playhouse (SFP) has announced a change to its leadership model. The company transitions from a single artistic director to a tripartite artistic director model, bringing diverse experiences, artistic voices and working styles.
The three artistic directors are revealed to be Anna M. Hogan, Antonio Miniño and David Stallings. Each artistic director will have core areas of responsibility, but all the major artistic decisions will be made jointly.
“Today, Santa Read More
Señor Tortas Now Open Inside Smith’s Marketplace
Scene of the Señor Tortas ribbon cutting held Monday, Jan. 8 at their new location inside Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Dr. Courtesy/Chamber
Scene from Señor Tortas’s grand opening held Monday, Jan. 8 at their new location inside Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Dr. Courtesy/Chamber
CHAMBER News:
The new Señor Tortas, now open inside the Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Drive, is open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
They will be offering their same popular authentic Mexican menu, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas and of course tortas, among other items. Breakfast grab-and-go burritos Read More
Enterprise Bank & Trust Provides $10,000 Sponsorship To Boys & Girls Club: Generational Empowerment
Enterprise Bank & Trust provide a $10,000 sponsorship to The Boys & Girls Club: Generational Empowerment during a special check presentation this morning inside Enterprise Bank. Gathered for the presentation front row from left, Branch Manager Nadine Martinez, Enterprise Los Alamos Market President Liddie Martinez and Boys & Girls Club GE Leadership Jay Abeyta, Sr. Back row from left, Enterprise Trust Wealth Management Client Relationship Specialist Scott Aragon, three Boys & Girls Club Team members and Enterprise Relationship Manager Ryan Tatro. Courtesy/Enterprise Read More
Mark Roper Named State EDD Acting Secretary
Mark Roper presents at the Maxeon Solar announcement. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham named Mark Roper as Acting Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
Roper is a seventh-generation New Mexican with a long background in media, marketing, and public service, at both the state and community levels. He joined EDD in 2014 as a community, rural, and business development representative and was named Division Director for Economic Development in 2019.
In addition to his work in economic development, Roper was a licensed electrician Read More
NFIB: Inflation Returns As Top Problem On Main Street
NFIB State Director Jason Espinoza
NFIB News:
SANTA FE — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.3 points in December to 91.9, marking the 24th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98.
23 percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, up one point from last month, and replacing labor quality as the top concern.
“Small business owners remain very pessimistic about economic prospects this year,” NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said. “Inflation Read More
