Attorney General Balderas Demands Swift Federal Action To Protect Children From Toxic Metals In Baby Foods
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general in calling on the heads of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take swift action to eliminate toxic metals from baby food.
In a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannis, and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, the coalition outlines key strategies for the federal agencies that would allow them to take immediate and widespread action that would drive Read More
On The Job In White Rock: ACT Bus Driver Terry Burge
On the job in White Rock is Atomic City Transit (ACT) Driver Terry Burge waiting for a bus to take him to work Wednesday at a bus stop on N.M. 4. Burge has worked for Los Alamos County for 15 years. #worklosalamos #wherediscvoriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Initiative Will Lower Small Business Health Insurance Premiums By 10 Percent Beginning July 1
OSI News:
New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal announced that a new initiative will reduce small business health insurance premiums by 10 percent beginning July 1.
“Small businesses are the backbone of New Mexico’s economy,” Superintendent Toal said. “This premium relief comes at a critical moment in our state’s economic recovery. I applaud Governor Lujan Grisham and the Legislature for prioritizing assistance to small businesses.”
The Small Business Health Insurance Premium Relief Initiative, which is available to businesses with 50 or fewer employees that offer health Read More
On The Job In White Rock: Library Mgr. Veronica Encinas
On the job in White Rock Wednesday is Branch Manager Veronica Encinas receiving stuffies from Lora Stupka, 5, and Evelyn Stupka, 9, at the White Rock Library. The stuffies were dropped off until 6 p.m. and spent the night with the librarians at the library. At 9 a.m. Thursday the children returned to pick up their stuffies, have a little breakfast treat, hear stories and see a slideshow of the shenanigans their fluffy friends got into overnight. The White Rock Library is at 10 Sherwood Blvd. For information on the White Rock Stuffed Animal Sleepover call 505.662.8265. #worklosalamos, #wherediscoveriesaremade. Read More
Martinez: Small Businesses In Los Alamos Are Integral To Our Town’s Foundation
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC
One of my favorite parts about working in Los Alamos is visiting and supporting the small businesses that are integral to our town’s foundation.
The past few years have proven to be challenging for every industry, especially local small businesses.
Ongoing market instability has made it increasingly difficult for business owners to attract and retain employees. According to a 2022 Alignable Small Business Labor Poll, 60 percent of the 6,367 small businesses surveyed said that the labor shortage is Read More
LAMC Issues 2021 Community Benefit Report
LAMC News:
Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and well-being of Los Alamos
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) today issued its community benefit report for the 2021 calendar year.
This yearly report outlines specific ways the hospital is positively contributing to Los Alamos and spotlights the various ways it is working to support the health and well-being of the community it calls home – an investment which has become increasingly essential in recent years.
“Our mission of Making Communities Healthier has always been a fundamental part of succeeding as a community leader Read More
New Mexico Ranked As State With Most Crypto ATMs
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Clarify Capital News:
Crypto’s future growth is inevitable as the industry gains momentum.
Now, it’s possible to take a look at where in the country that growth will take place.
By synthesizing data from several sources and ranking in terms of accessibility including job search interest in crypto, the prevalence of crypto ATMs, open market regulations, and crypto-friendly business, here are the best and worst states for crypto business:
- New Mexico, Texas and New Hampshire are becoming more accessible to DeFi companies;
- New Mexico has the most crypto ATMs per capita of any state
County Procurement Officials Discuss Purchasing Process
Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypostcom
When it comes to procuring goods and services for Los Alamos County, local businesses are utilized but there are challenges.
One challenge is that often there is not a business in town that provides the goods or service being sought by the County, Chief Purchasing Officer Annalisa Miranda said.
“We get responses from Los Alamos businesses that are in that business (the County is looking for) but probably the biggest challenge for Los Read More
NNSA Job Fair For Nuclear Security Enterprise June 29
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will host a virtual job fair for the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET), Wednesday, June 29.
The NSE is looking for the next generation of nuclear security professionals and working to hire over 3,500 new employees in 2022 to join its workforce of over 50,000 strong.
The virtual job fair will include hiring officials from NNSA and its National Laboratories, Plants, and Sites including:
Read MoreOn The Job In Los Alamos: New GM Stephanie Workman
On the job in Los Alamos Tuesday is new General Manager Stephanie Workman of the Los Alamos Cooperative Market. The Coop is running a Red Dot Sale with 50 percent discount on select discontinued items while supplies last to make room for new products. The Coop is at 95 Entrada Dr. For information call 505.695.1579 or visit www.losalamos.coop. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
The Coop is running a Red Dot Sale with 50 percent discount on select discontinued items while supplies last to make room for new products. The Coop is at 95 Entrada Dr.
