Council Proclaims Nov. 25, 2023 Small Business Saturday
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor, left, presents a proclamation designating Nov. 25 Small Business Saturday to Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation representatives David Jolly and Jasmine Stephens, with son Bo Stephens, during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
Whereas, Los Alamos County, celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy
Credit Union Association Of New Mexico Appoints Dwayne Herrera To Board Of Directors
Zia Credit Union President & CEO Dwayne Herrera
Credit Union Association of New Mexico News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Credit Union Association of New Mexico has announced the appointment of Dwayne Herrera to its Board of Directors. As the President & CEO of the Los Alamos based Zia Credit Union, Herrera brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in the credit union industry.
“Herrera is a respected leader in the credit union community, known for his innovative approach and deep commitment to the principles of cooperative finance. His career includes senior level positions Read More
Sugar & Cream Prepares To Open In Downtown Los Alamos!
Local restaurateur Laura Crucet gave the Los Alamos Daily Post a sneak peek Wednesday of her downtown eatery, ‘Sugar & Cream’ which she is preparing to open at 1801 Central Ave. in the former Starbucks. She had originally planned to open a sandwich shop called ‘Cochon’ but during construction delays decided on a new concept. ‘Sugar & Cream’ will offer coffee, pastries prepared onsite and gelato. ‘We want this to be a space for friends and families to enjoy gathering and for realtors to meet their clients and be a place to go before the summer concerts … for comfort food by the spoonful,’ Read More
Los Alamos Kiwanis Club Announces See’s Candy Storefront
Kiwanis Club News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos announces a storefront location for its See’s Candy fundraiser this year at UPEX, 108 Central Park Square.
The community is invited to stop by and see all the sweet goodies Kiwanis is offering for purchase at UPEX in time for holiday giving and enjoying.
The purchase of See’s Candy, in addition to being tasty, will help the nonprofit organization in its support of youth programs in the community.
See’s Candy will also be sold at the annual Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa, Saturday Dec. 2 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row. Read More
Quantum Dot Leader UbiQD Unveils UbiGro® Cover To Enhance Greenhouse Productivity
UbiGro Cover installed on a farm in New York. Courtesy/UbiQD
UbiQD News:
- UbiQD is transforming greenhouse agriculture with Nobel Prize-winning quantum dot technology
UbiQD, Inc., the New Mexico-based leader in quantum dot (QD) technology and manufacturing, is today announcing a major step forward for sustainable agriculture. UbiGro Cover is the next evolution in optimizing greenhouse productivity. Expanding on the widely adopted UbiGro Inner—which has revolutionized hundreds of greenhouse spaces worldwide—UbiGro Cover is the latest addition to the greenhouse brand.
UbiGro Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Coop Market’s Rose Westerman Encouraging Community Members To Shop Local!
On the job in Los Alamos today is cashier Rose Westerman standing in front of the Los Alamos Cooperative Market encouraging people: ‘Don’t Be A Turkey … Shop Local’ . Westerman has worked at the Coop at 95 Entrada Drive for nearly two months. To preorder a Thanksgiving turkey while supplies last, visit losalamoscoop.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Nov. 17-23, 2023
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Nov. 17-23, 2023:
Friday, Nov. 17, 2023
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live;
- 1 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program;
- 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 11-14–23;
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates;
- 6 p.m. Homecoming Parade;
- 7 p.m. Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum
Strengthening Economies In Southwest Border Region
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), and the JEC Democrats released a new report Wednesday calling for full funding of the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) in order to channel new investment for job creation, as well as civil and business infrastructure along the southwest border.
The report lays out how critical infrastructure development will increase regional job opportunities from trade, clean energy and other new industries and provide potential for local business growth and greater Read More
The Hunt For A Buyer For Party To Go! Continues
By VaLynn Purvis
Co-owner
Party To Go!
Aloha Los Alamos County! Party To Go! is still for sale!
We specialize in family entertainment with inflatables & games We will continue working the rest of this year, but hoping to pass the fun off starting Jan 2024!
We’d love to keep it local, since we’ve been a part of so many fantastic community events. We will teach and train you to make for an easy transition.
Check out our website to see what the business is all about. www.nmpartytogo.com
We are selling the business as a whole, not in pieces, and it comes with a trailer to store and transport everything. Read More
KIL N.Y.C. Scholarship For The Jewelry Arts Opens Application Period
The new scholarship from KIL N.Y.C. is aimed at supporting students pursuing a major in jewelry design and coincides with the inaugural NYC Autumn Jewelry and Object Show. Courtesy/KIL N.Y.C.
KIL N.Y.C. News:
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The jewelry industry stands as a testament to the beauty and craftsmanship human hands, minds, and technology can achieve. It weaves together tradition, innovation, and artistic expression, resulting in pieces that hold profound sentimental value for individuals and communities alike.
Recognizing the trade’s significance, KIL N.Y.C. is committed to not only preserving Read More
