JEC Chairman Heinrich Statement On October Jobs Report
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 150,000 in October and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9%.
The unemployment rate was 5.8% for Black workers, 4.8% for Hispanic workers, 3.5% for white workers, 3.1% for Asian workers, and 6.7% (not seasonally adjusted) for American Indian and Alaska Native workers.
“Job growth remains strong, and wages are still on the Read More
AFRL Hosts Hybrid Briefing For Industry Day
AFRL News:
KIRTLAND AFB — The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Directed Energy Directorate hosted a hybrid Briefing for Industry, or BFI, Oct. 19 for the Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research, or DETER, and TACTICAL acquisition contracts.
“The overarching goal [of this industry day] is to increase communication with our partners in industry and academia,” Bill Sherrod said, AFRL contracting officer. “We want to increase understanding both ways. On the government side we want to know what the capabilities are, what are the challenges and hurdles are that our partners Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Named In Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best-In-State Hospitals’ For 2024
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has been named an America’s Best-In-State Hospital for 2024. This new ranking recognizes 600 leading hospitals across the nation to help patients find the best care locally. LAMC is one of only four hospitals in New Mexico to earn this distinction. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
“We are ecstatic to be named a Best-in-State Hospital. This honor reflects our commitment to providing quality healthcare services close to home and our mission of making Read More
SFCC To Host Annual Holiday Arts And Crafts Fair And IAIA Holiday Art Market Saturday Dec. 9
Artwork by Chad Yellowjohn (Shoshone and Spokane) ‘19. Courtesy/IAIA
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — More than 100 of the finest artists and craftspeople from across New Mexico will be selling their work at the Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair and the Institute of American Indian Art (IAIA) Holiday Art Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.
Everyone is encouraged to visit both campuses, which are only a six-minute drive or an 11-minute bike ride apart. The SFCC Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair will be in the Main Hallway and Campus Center at 6401 Richards Ave.
The IAIA Holiday Art Read More
Daily Post Reporter Kirsten Laskey Wins State Awards
Post Reporter Kirsten Laskey
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Daily Post reporter Kirsten Laskey has been honored with two state writing awards from the New Mexico Press Association. The announcement of her awards was made Saturday night during the annual New Mexico Press Association state convention in Albuquerque.
Laskey won the coveted first place prize for her review of “Chicago” published May 7, 2023, in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Laskey began her review saying, Shimmy off to the side, Broadway, there’s a new player in town. And it just might Read More
N3B Details FY-2023 Waste Cleanup Progress At LANL
Crews drill a well for hexavalent chromium plume characterization and monitoring to meet a New Mexico Environment Department Consent Order milestone. Courtesy/N3B
Sampling activity is conducted at TA-21 Middle DP Road before field work is completed. Courtesy/N3B
N3B News:
Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) successfully completed several key legacy waste cleanup accomplishments at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30.
N3B manages the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Environmental Management Los Alamos Read More
Chamber: Sign Up Now For Small Business Saturday!
CHAMBER News:
The holiday shopping season is always critical to local small businesses. This year’s Small Business Saturday is Nov. 25 and will bring much-needed focus to small, local businesses.
Following are some of the activities happening around Los Alamos for Small Business Saturday:
Blue Bucks Promotion
- Enterprise Bank & Trust will again sponsor the award-winning Blue Bucks Promotion, which will run from Friday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Dec. 9. Just like last year, each minimum purchase of $0.01-$25 will receive one ticket, then one ticket for each additional $25 spent. As in
Minnie Bakery Offers Pop-Up Storefront Fridays & Saturdays
Minyoung Kulesza, owner of Minnie Bakery, prepares to open her pop-up storefront. Kulesza offers her pop-location 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 54 Canyon View. Courtesy/Minnie Bakery
Minnie Bakery offers a wide assortment of delicious baked goods. Courtesy/Minnie Bakery
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Six years ago, Minyoung Kulesza opened Minnie Bakery from her home, offering online ordering and takeout services. Since then, her business has expanded to a booth at Thursday’s Farmer’s Markets and now a pop-up storefront that Kulesza sets Read More
Extraordinary Nurse Honored With DAISY Award At LAMC
2023 DAISY Award honoree Casiphia (Cassie) Desir-Pamphile, center, at the celebration with Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton and Chief Nursing Officer Don Hislop. Courtesy/LAMC
Scene from The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® celebration ceremony held Thursday Oct. 26 at LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost
LAMC News:
An extremely caring and compassionate nurse at Los Alamos Medical Center was recognized with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® at a special celebration ceremony held Thursday Oct. 26. DAISY Award recipient Casiphia (Cassie) Desir-Pamphile Read More
UNM-LA Continuing Education: Certifications & Bootcamps
IT and Cybersecurity Certification flyer. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-Los Alamos News:
UNM-Los Alamos Continuing Education is introducing its cutting-edge IT and Cybersecurity Bootcamps, developed in partnership with CompTIA. These flexible, core IT and Cybersecurity modules cater to each student’s unique starting point on their educational journey.
This is an opportunity to be a real-world champion in the realms of data protection, threat detection and digital defense. Upon completing these boot camps, students not only have mastered highly coveted skills but also crafted an impressive Read More
