NMED Clarifies COVID-19 Rules For Employers
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — In light of the U.S. Supreme Court stay on the federal OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is clarifying requirements for all employers of their obligation to protect employees from workplace hazards including COVID-19.
Employers must protect workers against COVID-19 by following COVID-Safe Practices including social distancing where possible, using face coverings, isolating positive employees, and cleaning or disinfecting areas where positive Read More
Board Of Appeals Closed Session Deliberation Underway
The Los Alamos County Board of Appeals moved into closed session shortly after 8 a.m. today to continue its deliberation of the Sirphey LLC case. Post screenshot
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Appeals began meeting at 8 a.m. today in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
Shortly after opening the meeting, the board entered into closed session to continue its deliberation of the Sirphey LLC case. Sirphey owner Prashant Jain brought a complaint against Los Alamos County Council and Building Official Michael Arellano after the new business space he was renovating Read More
Blue Window Bistro Announces Family Meals To Go
Blue Window Bistro News:
Blue Window Bistro announced today that week night meal planning just got easier with Family Dinners To Go.
Order by noon for pickup between 5-6 that evening. Order online or over the phone. Menu changes weekly. No modifications please. Available while supplies last.
Family meals Jan. 24 through Jan. 28:
- Starter – Greek Salad;
- Entrée – Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan served over bowtie pasta, tossed with mushrooms, tomatoes, green onions and charred tomato cream sauce; and
- Dessert – Tiramisu.
Each package serves 4-5 people and comes hot and ready to eat. $85 / package. Read More
Sunland Asphalt To Conduct Sidewalk Work Along Longview
Sunland Asphalt News:
Sunland Asphalt is going to remove and replace concrete sidewalk panels along Longview Drive on the south side of Smith’s Food and Drug in White Rock.
The sidewalk will be closed Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 in order to complete the work, which is scheduled to take place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Direct questions to Project Manager Marty Zimmerman at 505.449.8942.
Sunland Asphalt thanks the comunity for its cooperation. Read More
DVS: ‘Boots To Business: Reboot’ Two-Day Online Seminar For Veterans, Others Feb. 1 & 2
DVS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)—the veterans business development division of the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) and San Juan College are hosting a two-day online Boots to Business: Reboot” seminar Feb. 1 & 2 for anyone interested in starting or growing a small business.
Though the VBOC typically presents these seminars just for veterans and transitioning active-duty personnel, an invitation is extended to any entrepreneurial-minded person for this two-day seminar—which will run four hours each day, from 8 a.m.-noon. Read More
Beef, Yak & More At Curbside Farmers Market Thursday
Chandler: There Is A Problem With Code Ordinance 02-323 Registration Of Vacant Commercial Buildings, Etc.
By GEORGE CHANDLER
Los Alamos
Here is another example of taking a sledgehammer to a problem that requires finesse and diplomacy. The vacancy of commercial properties downtown is something I take seriously. I have followed its genesis, followed it with interest partly because it is literally a block from my home. There is a problem.
Purported solutions to county problems surface regularly in the beer halls of Los Alamos. What’s missing in these venues is expertise, interested parties, and balanced, nuanced discussion. Nevertheless these “solutions” seem to be regularly making their way Read More
New Mexico Science/Tech Companies Receive SBIR Grants
Alexander Ukhanov PhD of Actoprobe LLC of Albuquerque. Courtesy/EDD
Emerging Technology Ventures, Inc. of Alamogordo. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Economic Development Department Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced that five New Mexico companies will receive New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research (NMSBIR) Matching Grants to help their businesses grow.
The NMSBIR Grant Program provides recipients additional resources to commercialize the technology developed using Federal SBIR funding. The NM SBIR Matching Grants are designed to support local science and Read More
New Mexico Delegation Welcomes Over $1 Million To Support Economic Development Initiatives Across State
Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are welcoming more than $1 million in grant funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) across New Mexico.
These EDA planning investments support the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for each of the awarded entities. The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation Read More
Cannabis Control Division Calls For Additional Funding
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A lot is riding on the state’s new Cannabis Control Division.
Created when New Mexico legalized recreational marijuana for adults last year, the fledgling agency has been handed the responsibility of standing up a new industry elected officials sold as being a boon for the state, from creating jobs to raising revenue.
A question from the start — and one that has resurfaced at the Roundhouse — is whether the agency has enough money to carry out the work.
Competing budget proposals have thrust the issue Read More
