On The Job In Los Alamos: Carolyn And Will Cowan At L.A. Bootery … With Grand Re-Opening 1 P.M. Friday!
On the job in Los Alamos this afternoon is L.A. Bootery owner Carolyn Cowan and her 19-month-old son Will. The business opened today and will have an official grand re-opening hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at 1 p.m. Friday at its new location at 1247B Central Ave., and also a ribbon cutting for Cowan’s Mesa Top Games & Toys. Both stores located together next to Boomerang. Cowan will offer all kinds of festivities 1-6 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at the store including ScienceFest activities, contests, drawings and giveaways! Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Celebrates Start Of New Fiscal Year With Launch Of Climate Change And Cannabis Bureaus
NMED News:
SANTA FE — With the start of a new fiscal year, the New Mexico Environment Department announces the launch of the Climate Change Bureau and the Cannabis and Hemp Bureau, as well as funding for a number of high priority programs related to water infrastructure improvements, clean-up of former uranium mine sites, per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) exposure prevention, protecting the public from harmful air pollution, and more.
The Climate Change Bureau, the first such Bureau in state history, will lead the department’s climate change initiatives, including legislative, Read More
New Mexico Film Production Spending Hits Record High Of $855.4 Million
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that direct spending into New Mexico’s economy by the film, television, and digital media production industry reached a new record of $855.4 million in fiscal year 2022, an increase of 36 percent over fiscal year 2021.
Following Gov. Lujan Grisham’s support and investment, New Mexico’s film and television industry has continued to grow by leaps and bounds: industry spending more than doubled from $292 million in FY20 to $626.5 million in FY21.
Additionally, as a direct result of legislation spearheaded by the governor in Read More
Sirphey Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against Los Alamos County And 24 Others
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Sirphey, LLC, which includes Owner Prashant Jain and Communication Director Cortni Nucklos, filed a $5 million federal lawsuit June 22 against Los Alamos County, several of its entities, and individuals in County government and in the community.
The lawsuit stems from a County issued stop work order Sirphey received November 2019 for property it previously leased at 813 Central Ave., in Mari Mac Shopping Center.
Jain and Nucklos declined to comment on this pending litigation.
Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart responded Read More
Chamber To Celebrate Grand Opening Of Mesa Top Games Along With Relocation Of L.A. Bootery
CHAMBER News:
New business Mesa Top Games & Toys is opening Thursday, July 14 with multiple days of fun.
Owner Carolyn Cowan also will be relocating her existing business L.A. Bootery to the new location at 1247B Central Ave.
The community is invited to join in celebrating both businesses with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony 1 p.m. Friday, July 15.
Cowan opened L.A. Bootery in 2021 after the need for a footwear store in Los Alamos was apparent and the supply chain had recovered enough that suppliers were opening new stores again. She focuses on customer service and has a thoughtful selection of brands Read More
Los Alamos ScienceFest 2022 Schedule For July 13
Courtesy imageLos Alamos ScienceFest 2022 has several events scheduled in the community for today, July 13:
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. – What’s Up Wednesday, “Hivemind,” White Rock Branch Library
- Create a bee-shaped nature art frame, seed bombs, and play some fun outdoor pollination games. More information is available on the Mesa Public Library website here.
- 6 p.m. – Panel Discussion: Hydrogen & Clean Energy, Bradbury Science Museum
- Panel discussion on the facets of Hydrogen and fuel cells, efforts in New Mexico and surrounding region to change our carbon footprint.
New Mexico Vintage Fund 2022 Officially Launches
NMVF News:
New Mexico Vintage Fund 2022 (NMVF), a partner of New Mexico Angels, announces its official launch, with investment in four New Mexico companies.
This is a valuable new entrant to the New Mexico start-up and high-growth company landscape. The entity provides a specialized pool of capital for companies committed to making a lasting and positive impact in the state.
“This is a unique fund designed specifically to leverage capital for early-stage and high growth local companies, New Mexico entrepreneurs and entities whose products / services will benefit New Mexicans,” said Drew Read More
Beso Jewels At Village Arts July 15-16
Vintage 14K Ruby Ring, $325. Courtesy/Beso Jewels
Village Arts News:
Beso Jewels will be at Village Arts 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 15 and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at 216 DP Road.
Ruby is the birthstone for July. They come in many colors. We call the blue ones Sapphires. Come by and see what’s new. Call or email with any special requests or questions.
Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver finished jewelry, including chain in Sterling and Gold
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
- I BUY Gold, Silver, Jewelry in any condition, coins, gemstones
DOE Awards WIPP Management & Operating Contract Estimated At $3 Billion To TBRS, Which Will Utilize Los Alamos Technical Associates As Small Business Teaming Subcontractor
DOE EM News:
Cincinnati – Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) awarded the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Management and Operating (M&O) Contract to Tularosa Basin Range Services, LLC (TBRS) of in Reston, Va.
TBRS is a single purpose entity comprised of Bechtel National, Inc. TBRS will utilize Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc. (LATA) as a Small Business Teaming Subcontractor.
This is a Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF) Management and Operating (M&O) contract with Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Contract Line Item Read More
Rotary Speaker: Local Businessman Allan Saenz
LA Net owner Allan Saenz, right, and assistant Eric Burnside spoke recently to the Rotary Club at Cottonwood on the Greens about his company’s 25th anniversary and his plans for SALA Los Alamos Events Center, which will occupy the former Reel Deal movie theater space. Photo by Linda Hull
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Allan Saenz, a local businessman and entrepreneur, spoke at the June 28 meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos at Cottonwood on the Greens, sharing the celebratory news of the 25th anniversary of his company Los Alamos Network.
The company began as Los Alamos Read More
