Joint Economic Committee Analysis: Wages And Salaries Have Grown Faster Than Prices Since January 2021
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Chairman Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and the JEC Democrats released a new analysis Dec. 1, finding that the national average wages and salaries grew by nearly $15,000 between January 2021 and October 2023, which outpaces price growth during that period by over $3,500.
Recent news stories focused on price increases since the start of 2021 do not tell the whole story. While costs have risen over that period due to pandemic disruptions and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, incomes have grown more during that period as the result of the massive Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department’s JTIP Awards Job Training Funds To 14 Companies Including ErgoTech Systems, Inc. & Spiritus Technologies PBC Of Los Alamos
AerSale projects 30-50% growth in workforce over next two years. Courtesy/AerSale
In 2020, PPC Solar opened an office in Albuquerque to serve as a central jumping off point for installing ChargePoint Electric Vehicle stations throughout the state. Courtesy/PPC Solar
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Los Alamos’ own ErgoTech Systems, Inc. and Spiritus Technologies PBC are among 14 New Mexico companies approved for funding through the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) for November and December 2023.
Acting Cabinet Secretary Jon Clark announced that Read More
Author Bob Fuselier & Illustrator Kathi Geoffrion Parker To Host Book Signing At Samizdat Bookstore Saturday
Local Author Bob Fuselier and Illustrator Kathi Geoffrion Parker hold up illustrations featured in their new children’s book, ‘I Have No Room’. They will sign copies starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samizdat Bookstore at 174 Central Park Square. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
For Los Alamos resident and author Bob Fuselier, one of the best moments of the day is reading a book to his grandchildren, and before them, his own children, before going to bed.
With two published works, Fuselier can add his own books to the stack Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet Proposes Downtown East Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation
MainStreet & Creative District News:
New Mexico MainStreet, on behalf of Los Alamos MainStreet, recently presented Los Alamos County Council with a proposed Downtown Los Alamos East Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Designation.
This first introduction of the proposed designation included information on the benefits a site-specific MRA would bring to the East portion of Downtown. Exact boundaries of the new proposed district are still being determined.
The proposed Downtown East MRA Plan would be fully covered in-house through a service request with New Mexico MainStreet Read More
Business Spotlight: Michelle Wilde Of Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute
Michelle Wilde, LPCC, LMT, owner of Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
“Being able to be part of the healing journey with a person is truly an honor.” –Michelle Wilde
Michelle Wilde, LPCC, LMT owns Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute in Los Alamos. She is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, Body-Connection Coach and Licensed Massage Therapist, specializing in integrative, holistic care for mind & body.
She is also a certified 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader, a strategic Read More
Los Alamos Business Accelerator Accepting Applications For Cohort 3
Business owners from the Cohort 2 Business Accelerator meet. Courtesy/MainStreet/Chamber
MAINSTREET/CHAMBER News:
Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, as well as the Chamber of Commerce, are pleased to announce the launch of the next Business Accelerator. Entrepreneurs with a goal of opening a storefront in Los Alamos and White Rock are encouraged to sign up for this program through Dec. 31.
This year’s cohort will first and foremost focus on Food & Beverage, but all are welcome to participate but should be at a stage where they have begun working on a Business Plan. The application Read More
Sweet Snowgirl Welcomes Diners To Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe
Del Norte LOV Foundation Announces Recipients Of 2023 Fall Cycle Community Grant-Making Program
Del Norte LOV Foundation News:
SANTA FE — The Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation, an independent 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization associated with Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), has announced the six nonprofit organization recipients of its 2023 Fall Community Grant-Making Program. Each nonprofit organization grantee will receive $2,500 in charitable funds towards their programming for a total investment of $15,000 to the community.
The Del Norte LOV Foundation, with the help of their DNCU Employee Foundation Committee, reviewed over 40 applications submitted during the fall Read More
IBEW Signs Agreement For Largest Renewable Energy Project In North American History
IBEW News:
Monday, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) signed a project labor agreement to build a $1.3 billion, 580-mile transmission line across Arizona and New Mexico as part of the largest renewable energy project in North American history.
Construction of the line, which will employ more than 500 IBEW members, will connect the SunZia Clean Energy Transmission and Wind Infrastructure project and its more than 3,500 MW of renewable wind power to communities throughout the Southwest. Developer Pattern Energy estimates the $5 billion project will power more than Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Daniel Sena Of Daniel’s Cafe
On the job in Los Alamos is Owner Daniel Sena packaging orders for customers this morning at Daniel’s Cafe at 800 Trinity Drive. Sena is retiring Dec. 22 after 4 decades serving the community. He will be greatly missed! Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Owner Daniel Sena listens to a customer place his order at Daniel’s Cafe this morning at 800 Trinity Drive. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
