JEC Chairman Heinrich On August CPI Data
Sen. Martin Heinrich
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — 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 prices measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.6% in August compared with the 0.2% increase in June and July.
Data also show that annual prices grew only 3.7%, down sharply from the peak rate of 9.1% last June.
“American families are still feeling the effects of inflation, and we have work left to do to lower the costs of groceries, housing, and other Read More
LAMC: Breast Cancer – Be Aware And Take Action
Los Alamos Medical Center News:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and to provide education regarding the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease.
By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.
In recognition of this important health observance, we asked Glendon Cook, MD, a Family Medicine Physician at Los Alamos Medical Center, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions Read More
New Signage Installed At Findlay Insurance Agency
New signage has been installed recently for business owner Yuri Findlay at Findlay Insurance Agency, Farmers Insurance, 1362 Trinity Dr. A, near Viola’s restaurant. Photo by Yuri Findlay
New signage installed for Findlay Insurance Agency, Farmers Insurance, near Viola’s restaurant. Photo by Yuri Findlay Read More
Oso Internet Solutions Celebrates $5.78 Million Connect New Mexico Program Grant
CNM News:
PINE HILL — Oso Internet Solutions celebrated its landmark $5.78 million grant from the Connect New Mexico Program Wednesday with the Ramah Navajo Community. What sets this broadband project apart from others in the state is the considerable distance between homes in Ramah Navajo Chapter, making digital connectivity even more critical.
This transformative project is set to connect 109 un and underserved members in Ramah Navajo and the Pine Meadows communities through the installation of 49 miles of high-speed fiber infrastructure, complementing two other federal initiatives Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Physical Therapy Plus
On the job in Los Alamos where even physical therapists need to stretch! Here Physical Therapist Ariel Davila helps fellow therapist Josh Konnolec stretch his ham strings Monday at Physical Therapy Plus, Inc., 1350 Central Ave., Ste. 105. Some of the services provided include Pediatric physical therapy, Pediatric occupational therapy, Developmental Delays, Gross Motor Difficulties, Fine Motor Difficulties, Sensory Integration Difficulties. Dysgraphia, and Neurological and Genetic Conditions. To learn more, visit ptpplusnm.com. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At LASCU’s Official Spirit Store
On the job in Los Alamos are Los Alamos Schools Credit Union (LASCU) Executive Vice President Bethany Hayward, left, and staff members attending to customers looking for Hilltopper T-shirts before the 2023 Homecoming Parade gets underway this afternoon on Central Avenue. LASCU maintains the Official Spirit Store inside the credit union at 1010 Central Ave. To learn more about LASCU, visit lascu.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Launches Adopt-A-Road Program
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department has announced the launch of a new Adopt-A-Road program.
Aimed at maintaining the natural beauty of this region by keeping roadside litter at a minimum, the program also fosters civic engagement, environmental stewardship and community pride.
Residents, local businesses, nonprofits and other organizations can get together to actively maintain the county roads’ cleanliness and positively impact the community.
At the encouragement of community member Richard Sturgeon, the Public Works Department staff developed the Adopt-A-Road Read More
White Rock Presbyterian Church Parking Lot Sale Sept. 23
WRPC News:
White Rock Presbyterian Church (WRPC) is hosting its 3rd annual Parking Lot Sale 8-11:30 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 23 in the church parking lot at 310 Rover Blvd.
This year’s beneficiaries are two Navajo organizations: Nihitaa’ Binaanish and Chinle Planting Hope. Through both, Navajos serve Navajos, working faithfully and creatively to empower one another and their communities; and WRPC has the honor of partnering with both in different ways. Again, 100 percent of all donations received will go to these two groups.
Buyers are invited to contribute whatever amount they Read More
Samizdat Bookstore And Teahouse Book Fundraiser For First Born Program Sept. 15- Oct. 31
Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse Owner Jill Lang, left, and First Born Program of Los Alamos Executive Director Ellen Specter. Courtesy/FBLA
First Born Program News:
Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse is hosting its second annual fundraiser for the First Born Program Sept. 15-Oct. 31 to purchase books for babies, young children and their families.
The goal is to raise $2,000 for First Born.
To support Samizdat’s First Born Fundraiser:
- Stop by the bookstore and buy a gift card for First Born to purchase books from Samizdat; and/or
- Purchase a book on First Born’s wish list directly from Samizdat
PRC Approves Settlement Requiring PNM To Provide $115 Million In Credits To Customers To Reflect ETA Bond Savings
SIERRA CLUB News:
The Public Regulation Commission Thursday approved a settlement between multiple environmental and consumer groups and the PNM agreed to deliver $115 million back to PNM customers in a settlement agreement with advocacy groups.
These savings come from expected savings from Energy Transition Act bonds. The bonds were meant to refinance PNM’s previous investments in the plant that customers would otherwise still have to pay off after the plant was no longer producing electricity.
The commission had approved PNM’s abandonment and power-replacement plans in 2020 with Read More
