FBI: Man In Camouflage Robs Albuquerque Bank
Anyone who recognizes this thief is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300, Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505).843.STOP or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individual responsible for a bank robbery Friday, Jan. 14, 2022.
At approximately 3:22 p.m., an unknown male entered New Mexico Bank & Trust, 6201 Riverside Plaza Lane. The suspect presented a note to the teller demanding money from the bank. The robber received an undisclosed sum of Read More
Artico Taps New Mexico For Cold Storage Expansion
Artist rendering of the proposed Artico Facility in Las Cruces. Courtesy/Artico Cold Management
EDD News:
- Company to Invest $30 million in Las Cruces, Hire 60 Employees
LAS CRUCES – A company that is planning to make New Mexico one of its first locations for a chain of specialized refrigerated warehouses has been awarded economic assistance from the LEDA job-creation fund, Economic Development Department (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today.
Artico Cold Management was formed in 2021 and is planning several projects across the United States, with future plans to expand Read More
Latest Scenes Of Starbucks Construction On Trinity Drive
The lastest view of construction underway today on the new Starbucks at 1247 Trinity Dr. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Another view today of construction underway on the new Starbucks at 1247 Trinity Dr. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
La Fonda On The Plaza Postpones 100 Year Celebration
La Fonda on the Plaza 100 E. San Francisco St. Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
SANTA FE – In an effort to help curb the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and prioritize the health and safety of employees and guests, La Fonda on the Plaza is postponing its 100 Year Anniversary Celebration until March 26, 2022.
The 100 Year Anniversary Celebration, tabbed the “Party of the Century”, was originally scheduled for Jan. 22, 2022. The decision to postpone the event is intended to help alleviate further stress placed on New Mexico’s healthcare system by centering the health and safety of Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet And Chamber Programs Help New Businesses Transition To Community
County Councilor David Izraelevitz among shoppers at Inspired Jewelers. Courtesy/Mainstreet
Customers browse the wares for purchase at Little Studio on the Mesa. Courtesy/Mainstreet
MAINSTREET News:
Inspired Jewelers, Samizdat Bookstore and Little Studio on the Mesa, three local businesses that were temporarily located at 174 Central Park Square during the holiday season mid-November through December 2021, have now vacated the space for more permanent locations.
Little Studio on the Mesa will soon open a business in White Rock at 113 Longview Dr., with the exact date still to be announced, Read More
State, Los Alamos And Sandia National Laboratories Execute Agreement On Development Of Zero-Carbon Hydrogen
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, and Environment Department (EMNRD) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Sandia National Laboratories to build a zero-carbon hydrogen economy not only in New Mexico but across the United States.
The MOU leverages their respective areas of expertise to deliver timely, material and efficient transformation of energy systems to achieve economic prosperity, reach net zero emissions by 2050 economy wide, Read More
Morning Glory Closed Today For Employee COVID Testing
Morning Glory Bakery at 1377 Diamond Dr., announced this morning that it will be closed today. ‘With Los Alamos High School students testing positive, we are testing all employees…’ owner Kevin Albright said, adding that Morning Glory Bakery hopes to reopen Saturday. Courtesy photo Read More
Return-On-Investment Study Outlines Results For New Mexico True Campaign In Los Angeles
New Mexico True Billboard. Courtesy/NMTD
NMTD News:
SANTA FE — According to a return-on-investment study commissioned by the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD), New Mexico True advertising in Los Angeles influenced an estimated 80,000 leisure trips that generated $107 million in visitor spending in 2021.
New Mexico entered the Los Angeles market in spring 2021 when NMTD restarted its national advertising efforts. With an advertising investment of $1.9 million in the Los Angeles market, NMTD influenced $56 of visitor spending for every $1 spent on New Mexico True advertising. Overall, Read More
Senators Luján, Cassidy, Trahan Introduce TLDR Act To Inform Consumers And Increase Online Transparency
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) Thursday introduced the Terms-of-service Labeling, Design and Readability (TLDR) Act to require commercial websites and mobile apps to create a simple and readable summary of their terms-of-service agreements in order to make them more accessible, transparent, and understandable for consumers.
“Consumers deserve the ability to make informed decisions online for themselves and their families,” Sen. Read More
Family Friendly New Mexico Names Los Alamos National Laboratory Among 2022 Platinum-Level Employers
Courtesy photo
LANL News:
Albuquerque-based nonprofit Family Friendly New Mexico has just given Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) a 2022 Platinum Award for the Lab’s commitment to paid leave, health support, work schedules, economic support, pay equity, diversity/inclusion and community investment.
This year marks the third consecutive year LANL has received this honor.
Award selection is based on a businesses’ integration of several laws that aim to promote and protect the rights of women and mothers in the workplace, including the Job-Protected Leave, Domestic Violence and Read More
