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Rainbow Ryders Renewed As Official Hot Air Balloon Ride Vendor For Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2023

Rainbow Ryders CEO Scott Appelman

Rainbow Ryders News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Rainbow Ryders, the largest hot air balloon ride company in the United States, has renewed its contract as the official hot air balloon ride concessionaire with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) for two more years, with two optional one-year extensions.

This marks the 25^th year Rainbow Ryders has worked at the balloon fiesta as a hot air balloon ride operator. For the 2023 event, Rainbow Ryders will have 38 hot air balloons every morning of the nine days of the balloon fiesta and in the afternoons as weather Read More

Get The ‘Dish On Dining’ At Los Alamos Restaurants!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2023

Pyramid Cafe and the Los Alamos Cantina, 157 Central Park Square, gets ready to open. Courtesy/Chamber

Pyramid Cafe and the Los Alamos Cantina’s new space at 157 Central Park Square. Courtesy/Chamber

CHAMBER News:

While Los Alamos may not be known as a town for “foodies” it is known for creative entrepreneurism. And these entrepreneurs are cooking! There are currently more than 40 food and beverage locations in Los Alamos and White Rock. For some “dish” on the local dining scene, check out these exciting updates to come this year:

MEDITERRANEAN

Pyramid Café owner Zig Rzig is putting the Read More

SALA Happenings: March 22-26, 2023

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2023

Courtesy/SALA

SALA News:

SALA Los Alamos Event Center announces a week of fun-filled events that are sure to delight visitors of all ages. From Wednesday through Sunday, SALA will host a range of programs and movies, with something for everyone.

Today the After School Program will take place 1-5 p.m., providing kids with a chance to enjoy games on the big screen and arcade games. The talent contest, “Los Alamos Got Talent” will also be held at the same time, and we encourage all elementary students to participate. In addition, the first-run movie “Shazam” will be screened at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. today. Read More

PAC 8’s Spring Fundraiser Has Begun!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2023

Sitting Fairy donated by Petree Garden Center & Florist. Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8’s spring fundraiser, an on-line auction has begun.

PAC 8 thanks the local businesses for the large assortment of generous donations. Auction items include a $250 wine dinner from Pig & Fig, 2 tickets to an O’Keeffe landscape tour at Ghost Ranch, lift tickets to Pajarito Mountain, 2 bags of “everything Oppie” from the Los Alamos Historical Society and a box full of bagged, jarred and packaged foods grown by local writer Liddie Martinez along with her autographed cookbook. There also is jewelry, puzzles, Read More

Verus® Research Hires Melissa Sisneros As New Technical Director For Nuclear Test Environments

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2023

Melissa Sisneros

VERUS RESEARCH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and technology development, announces the appointment of Melissa Sisneros as the company’s technical director for nuclear test environments.

A major focus of Sisneros’ work will be the successful fielding of the Orthrus neutron and gamma test capability on behalf of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division. Sisneros joins Verus Research after a successful career at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) as a senior technical Read More

Los Alamos High School Senior Yunseo Kim Named 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar, Includes $20,000 College Scholarship

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 21, 2023

LAHS senior Yunseo Kim was named a 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar and presented with a $20,000 check in a surprise visit attended by representatives from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, her parents Yongho Kim and Hyunjoo Kang, LAHS administration and members of the Hilltalkers. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School senior Yunseo Kim has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar and awarded a $20,000 college scholarship.

As a member of the 35th class of Coca-Cola Scholars, Kim not only exemplifies superior leadership, service and academics – she is a change agent, positively affecting others Read More

Season Passes Now On Sale At Pajarito Mountain Providing Access To More Than 5,000 Acres Of Skiing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 21, 2023

Guests can receive the guaranteed lowest price of the season now through May 5 at Pajarito. Courtesy/pajarito

Pajarito Mountain News:

Starting today, guests can lock in the guaranteed lowest price on 2023/2024 season passes at Pajarito and other Power Pass mountains, all while enjoying powder turns this spring and some of the best conditions in years.

Pajarito opened Jan. 21, and has received 114” of snow so far this season, with fantastic conditions all season long.

With products starting as low as $249 for adults (and FREE for kids ages 12 and younger), the Power Pass is the season pass for Read More

Nominations Are Open Through March 31 For 2023 Los Alamos Chamber Business Awards

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 21, 2023

Local businesses receiving their awards on stage during a 2022 summer concert at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

CHAMBER News:

Every year the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce invites the community to participate in two rounds of online voting to name the best Chamber Member businesses and organizations in Los Alamos and White Rock.

Nominations are open through Friday, March 31. Join in recognizing great Los Alamos Chamber businesses and organizations by nominating your favorites now (link).

Nominating and voting are open to the public, but only Chamber members are eligible to be nominated. Read More