Laurent: Connecting Our Community Through Enduring Philanthropy
By STEVE LAURENT
Executive Director
Los Alamos Community Foundation
Hello! I’d like to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) and thank you for your support of our organization.
A bit about me – I have returned to Los Alamos after six years in Utah where I worked at a nonprofit focused on affordable housing. Prior to that I lived in Los Alamos for several years, raising a family with my wife, Anne, and working primarily as an attorney in private and public practice.
Like each of you, I’m committed to seeing our community thrive; Read More
New Mexico’s EMNRD Announces $1.7 Million Notice Of Violations Settlement With XTO Permian Operating, LLC
EMNRD News:
…Penalties include operating under expired permits and not meeting the written operational and reporting conditions of approval at injection wells
Santa Fe – Today the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) Oil Conservation Division (OCD) announced that it has settled four notices of violation (NOV) issued to XTO Permian Operating, LLC (XTO).
The stipulated final order also addresses the proposed administrative civil penalties associated with those violations, which were resolved by a payment of $1.77 million by XTO that will be deposited in Read More
LANL: How Laboratory Researchers Support New Mexico Small Businesses
The Santa Fe-based Mesa Photonics team has developed a portable system that can be used to conduct a test for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Running a small business comes with a lot of challenges – with limited resources, you might lack the technical expertise to prove your big idea works, or to streamline your processes to improve your business’ viability.
But what if your business could call on the skills and capabilities of the world-class research laboratory in your backyard, for free? If you’re a small business owner in New Mexico, this is the reality, Read More
Finance And Administration, Taxation And Revenue Secretaries Report General Fund Revenue Outlook To New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee
Taxation & Revenue Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The state administration’s top finance and revenue officials recently presented the latest state revenue forecast to the Legislative Finance Committee, announcing an overall more positive outlook for New Mexico.
The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group, made up of state agency economists and economists from the Legislative Finance Committee, is forecasting an improved revenue outlook for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 versus the previous years.
The state and federal unemployment rate forecast sees continued Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Expert Automotive Solutions
A video taken on the job in Los Alamos recently at Automotive Solutions, LLC at 208 DP Road. Allen Bramlett purchased Glover’s Auto Parts & Repair from longtime owner Roger Glover in January. Bramlett renamed the business Expert Automotive Solutions when he re-opened Feb. 1. ‘I want to keep Roger’s good name with quality good work,’ Bramlett said at the time. Bramlett’s son Zachary, 24, works with him in the business. For more information, call 505.662.7647. Video by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Council Upholds P&Z Approval For Worms And Wildflowers Daycare Special Use Permit
After deliberating in closed session for several hours Friday, Los Alamos County Council approved 6-1, with Council Vice Chair Denise Derkacs opposed, to ‘find that the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission was in accordance with adopted County plans, policies and ordinances and that the facts on which the decision was based are supported by the record and that the decision was not arbitrary, capricious, or a manifest abuse of discretion.’ Furthermore, the council affirmed the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission in Case No SUP-2022-0020 and Case SUP-2022-0021. The Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Dr. Robert McClees Caring For Patients At Trinity Urgent Care
On the job in Los Alamos Thursday is Dr. Robert McClees taking care of patients at Trinity Urgent Care at 1460 Trinity Dr., Suite A & B. Dr. McClees moved to New Mexico to attend St. John’s College where he earned a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree. Further studies include a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from the University of New Mexico. He received his Medical Degree from UNM School of Medicine and completed his internship in Internal Medicine and Residency training in Family Medicine at the University New Mexico School of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Read More
Ahead Of Farm Bill Negotiations, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Hosts Roundtable With New Mexico Agriculture Industry
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján joins New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte to host a roundtable discussion Thursday in Las Cruces with New Mexico agriculture industry stakeholders to discuss priorities regarding the next version of the Farm Bill. Courtesy photo
A roundtable discussion Thursday in Las Cruces with New Mexico agriculture industry stakeholders to discuss priorities regarding the next version of the Farm Bill. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
LAS CRUCES — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte to host a roundtable discussion Thursday Read More
Local Students Earn Associate Degrees Through N3B Los Alamos Apprenticeship Program
Local students Zac Martinez and Miquela Casados received associate degrees and full-time jobs contributing to N3B’s legacy environmental cleanup mission at Los Alamos National Laboratory after completing a Nuclear Operator Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Northern New Mexico College. Pictured from left, Mark Russell, N3B’s acting director of training; Zac Martinez; Miquela Casados; and Pam Peterson, N3B’s training specialist. Courtesy/N3B Los Alamos
N3B Los Alamos News:
Local students Miquela Casados and Zac Martinez recently received associate degrees after graduating Read More
Rumours … Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show Performs Summer Concert At Ashley Pond Park Friday
Rumours, The Ultimate Feetwood Mac Tribute Show, headlines the Summer Concert Friday at the Pond. Courtesy/Sancre
New Taos-based rock band StoneDaddyStone opens for Rumours, The Ultimate Feetwood Mac Tribute band at the Summer Concert Friday at the Pond. Courtesy/Sancre
Summer Concert News:
Rumours – The Ultimate Feetwood Mac Tribute Show, will be headlining this Friday’s second to last Los Alamos Summer Concert for the 2022 Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe.
Rumours has meticulously put together a show that spares no detail. Recreating the band’s legendary persona, in Read More
