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Physical Therapy Plus Offers Services For Youngest Community Members

Therapist Dr. Ariel Davila, PT, DPT, works with a toddler at Physical Therapy Plus. Courtesy photo

Therapist Camille Sackett-Wescott, OT, MS, works with a young child at Physical Therapy Plus. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Before being owner of Physical Therapy Plus, 1350 Central Ave., Ste. 105, Petra Pirc, MSPT, was the physical therapist for Los Alamos Public Schools. She saw first hand there is a need for pediatric occupational and physical therapy.

As a result, she began offering services to infants and children at her practice.

“My goal Read More

Get Ready For Small Business Saturday Nov. 26!

CHAMBER News:

The holiday shopping season is critical to local small businesses. This year’s Small Business Saturday is Nov. 26 and will bring much needed focus to small, local businesses.

The 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 Friday, Nov. 25 through Saturday, Dec. 10.

An update to the program this year: each minimum purchase of 1 cent through $25 will receive one ticket, then one ticket for each additional $25 Read More

SALA Gets Set To Launch

SALA Event Center owner and operator Allan Saenz. Courtesy photo

By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
Los Alamos

The buzz is growing around the new SALA Event Center in downtown Los Alamos.

“Our work is now at a feverish pace to complete all of the things that need to be done to open on the first of December,” owner and operator Allan Saenz said.

Saenz has lived in Los Alamos and owned and operated Los Alamos Network (LANet) since 2002, when he purchased the business from Bill Cabral. LANet provides internet access and other networking services to thousands of customers in Los Alamos, White Rock and in the Jemez.

“LANet Read More

County Proclaims Nov. 26 Small Business Saturday

From left, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Member Services Manager Sam McRae, Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann and Los Alamos County Councilor Sara Scott hold up a proclamation, which declares Nov. 26 as Small Business Saturday. The proclamation was made during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 26, as Small Business Saturday during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Councilor Sara Scott read the proclamation:

Whereas, Los Alamos County, celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to Read More

Affordable Arts At Fuller Lodge Art Center Nov. 25-Jan. 5

The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) announces Affordable Arts 2022. An annual favorite, shoppers will find gifts to fit their budget from a variety of artists from around Northern New Mexico. With 27 new artists in the shop as well as returning favorites, ‘you’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list’. Affordable Arts opens Black Friday with special hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and then returns 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Shop Small Saturday. There will be door prizes, special guests and events throughout the weekend so be sure to stop in. Affordable Arts continues until Jan. 5 with holiday hours Read More

The Family YMCA Hosts Vendor Pop-Up Sale Nov. 26 In Support Of Shop Local, Shop Small Movement

Courtesy/Family YMCA

Featured vendors: Claire Spring and Shelley Brown ‘Lights in the Woods’ will be at the Family YMCA vendor sale Saturday, Nov. 26. Courtesy/Family YMCA

The Family YMCA News:

In support of the shop local, shop small movement as advocated by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Saturday, The Family YMCA is hosting a vendor sale to enhance shopping options.

The sale, along with a food truck, will take place the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.

At the event, and now, the Y is selling raffle tickets for a Holiday Bag stuffed with goodies and Aggies Basketball Read More

State EDD Responds To Recent Reports On LEDA Funding

EDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) released the following statement in response to recent reporting about the LEDA (Local Economic Development Act) funding:

The Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) reported that of the 101 LEDA projects under evaluation from 2016 through 2021, 33 of those projects did not meet the job requirements. This misled some readers to think that companies are holding onto taxpayer funding and did not create any jobs, and in fact one headline read “Some companies given LEDA funds failed to create jobs”. This interpretation is Read More

Programs Empower New Mexicans To Earn While They Learn As Part Of National Apprenticeship Week

NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued a proclamation recognizing Nov. 14-20, 2022 as National Apprenticeship Week, commending the proven, industry-driven training model providing a critical talent pipeline that can train and build up our workforce.

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) encourages employers to discover how Registered Apprenticeship programs help develop a skilled workforce pipeline while empowering apprentices to earn while they learn.

“As federal infrastructure funds begin to flow, the demand for apprenticeships Read More

Beso Jewels At Village Arts Nov. 18-19

Deborah Klezmer Sterling, Sapphire & 14k Ring; $450. Courtesy/Beso Jewels

By TERESA STARR
Beso Jewels

Beso Jewels will be at Village Arts 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Much to give thanks for. 

The coin sets are great for all ages. Come do your holiday shopping with us here at Village Arts. 

If you have any special jewelry requests or questions, please call or email. Your phone call is always welcome.

   Services:

  • Repairs of all types;
  • Custom design;
  • Gold and Silver finished jewelry, including chain in Sterling and Gold;
  • Silver
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On The Job In Los Alamos: At Finishing Touch

On the Job in Los Alamos at Finishing Touch are Co-owner Marcelo Ruano and Manager Alicia Craft presenting the newly installed floor model kitchen Monday at Finishing Touch, 170 Central Park Square. Ruano said there will be a sale Nov. 23-Dec.3 for 40 percent off all Porcelanosa products except XTone. He added that they exclusively sell Porcelanosa, a bath, kitchen and tile product. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More

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