Council Action At Dec. 7, 2021 Meeting
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Tempers flared Tuesday night but in the end Los Alamos County Council passed the code ordinance no. 02-321, which amends Chapter 16 of the County Code to adopt local regulations for cannabis retail sales as well as the text regarding home occupations.
In October, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a recommendation to the County Council that the retail sale of cannabis be regulated as stated in the proposed ordinance.
The ordinance passed 4-3 with Council Chair Randall Ryti, Vice Chair James Robinson and Councilor Sean Read More
New Mexico Innovation Triangle, LLC Installs Security Fence Around Condemned Former Hilltop House Hotel, Gas Station
In response to a resolution passed unanimously by the Los Alamos County Council, Hilltop House Hotel owner New Mexico Innovation Triangle, LLC, had a security fence installed Wednesday around the dilapidated property. The resolution condemned the former hotel as a hazard to public health and safety, ordered a security fence placed around the property and the building demolished by March 30, 2022. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department CCD Holding Public Hearing On Quality Control, Inspection, Testing Of Cannabis Today
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The Cannabis Control Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. today, Dec. 9, to gather input on new rules as well as amendments to existing rules involving quality control, inspection and testing of cannabis.
Specific topics include licensing and permitting requirements for testing laboratories, research laboratories, cannabis consumption areas, training and education programs, and cannabis server permits.
The amendments and proposed rules are available online for public review.
Members of the media Read More
WRA: New Mexico PRC Vote To Deny Avangrid/PNM Merger Means Damaging Consequences For Climate, Communities
WRA News:
SANTA FE — Western Resource Advocates (WRA) and other conservation and community groups voiced frustration and disappointment in response to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s (PRC) vote Wednesday to deny the merger of Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) with Avangrid, noting the commission’s decision means New Mexico loses hundreds of millions of dollars in jobs and climate change-fighting investments.
“This unfortunate decision by the NMPRC means our state will lose $300 million in benefits for ratepayers, communities, and workers, as well as the important Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Supports Kiwanis Club Event
Kristi Salazar of Del Norte Credit Union presents a $750 check to Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos members Chris Daniels, President Doug Hemphill and Roger Stutz as a donation for the Club’s recent Visit with Santa event. Courtesy/DNCU Read More
Business After Hours @ EXIT Advantage New Mexico Thursday!
T-Mobile Presents $22K Hometown Grant For Co-Op Park
Scene from T-Mobile Hometown Grant check presentation Friday at the Co-Op Park at 1010 Central Ave. Those gathered include representatives from T-Mobile, Keep It Co-Op, Los Alamos MainStreet, LACDC and the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A crowd gathers for the T-Mobile Hometown Grant check presentation Friday at the Co-Op Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
T-Mobile News:
Representatives from T-Mobile traveled to Los Alamos Friday to present a $22,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant at an event at the Los Alamos Co-Op Park at 1010 Central Ave.
Created Read More
Los Alamos Farmers Market Near Fuller Lodge Thursday
New Mexico House Appropriations & Finance Committee Chair Responds To Robust State Revenue Forecast
Rep. Patty Lundstrom
HOUSE DEMOCRATS News:
SANTA FE — House Appropriations and Finance Committee Chair Rep. Patty Lundstrom (D-Gallup) responds to revised revenue projections of roughly $1.6 billion in new revenue to the state of New Mexico:
“Strong revenue growth is projected for New Mexico. This presents an unparalleled opportunity to continue making responsible and deep investments in our communities while keeping robust reserves over 30 percent. Through economic diversification and the creation of good paying, family supporting jobs, needed tax relief for working families, Read More
New Mexico Veterans Invited To Learn How To Get Involved In State’s Film & TV Industry; Fast Track Union Membership
NMDVS News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (NMDVS) and New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) are hosting a re-scheduled Operation Sound Stage (OSS) “Lunch & Learn” online presentation today, Dec. 6.
The presentation will discuss ways New Mexico veterans can get involved in the state’s film and television industry.
Veterans can join this discussion 9-11 a.m. today via Zoom.
NMFO staff will provide an overview of OSS – a workforce development initiative through the NMFO’s Film Crew Advancement Program that may offer exciting and well-paying film and TV production jobs Read More
