New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Alicia J. Keyes Calls For Investment To Ensure Prosperous Future
EDD Secretary Alicia J. Keyes
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes told lawmakers Thursday that the vision for New Mexico’s economic future is to have a diverse and robust economy that engages local talent, cultivates innovation, and delivers prosperity for all New Mexicans through empowerment and collaboration.
In presenting EDD’s budget to the Legislative Finance Committee, Keyes reported that FY21 was a record-breaking year with the highest amount of job creation since FY08 – creating more than 10,000 jobs Read More
Los Alamos WinterFest Taking Place Dec. 3-5, With Holiday Lights Parade ‘TV & Film Holiday’ Gliding Downtown Dec. 4
Scene from the 2019 Holiday Lights Parade, featuring one of that year’s top entries, Allure Salon! Courtesy/LA MainStreet
Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District News:
Los Alamos WinterFest is running Friday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 5 this year, with the popular and festive Holiday Lights Parade taking place 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 along Central Avenue under the theme, “TV & Film Holiday”.
Those interested in contributing a float or entry to the parade may still do so by registering through the WinterFest website at LosAlamosMainStreet.com/WinterFest.
Other popular Los Alamos Read More
Muy Salsas Restaurant Opening In Los Alamos!
From left, Muy Salsas Co-owners Christine Martinez, Patricia Corral and Gisel Martinez along with Gisel’s 9-year-old daughter, Julia Martinez. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Christine Martinez along with her sister, Gisel Martinez and mother Patricia Corral have worked to improve the Los Alamos community since they moved to town five years ago.
Christine and Gisel are involved in social work. Christine works as a Resource Specialist for JJAB and Gisel is a caseworker for the First Born Program of Los Alamos.
All three women are nourishing Read More
Martinez: Enterprise Bank Again Sponsoring Award-Winning Blue Bucks Event In Honor Of Small Business Saturday
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC
After many months of market instability, this year’s holiday shopping season couldn’t be more important to Los Alamos small business owners. Enterprise Bank & Trust prioritizes assisting small businesses in their recovery process from the negative impacts of the pandemic and takes pride in our longstanding commitment to community development throughout the region.
This holiday season, Enterprise will be sponsoring the annual award-winning Blue Bucks event in honor of Small Business Saturday Read More
United Way Of NNM And Los Alamos Community Foundation Promote #GivingTuesdayNM For Local Nonprofits
County Council Chair Randall Ryti presents a proclamation to United Way of Northern New Mexico Executive Director Monica Griego, left, and Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Rachel Kizielewicz proclaiming Nov. 30 ‘Giving Tuesday’ in Los Alamos County. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The United Way of Northern New Mexico And Los Alamos Community Foundation are promoting #GivingTuesdayNM for local nonprofits.
The Los Alamos County Council has proclaimed Nov. 30, 2021 Giving Tuesday. Council Chair Randall Ryti presented the proclamation Nov. 16 to United Way of Northern
County Council Proclaims Nov. 27 Small Business Saturday
Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann accepts a proclamation from Council Chair Randall Ryti declaring Nov. 27 Small Business Saturday in Los Alamos County. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti presented a proclamation Tuesday to Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann declaring Nov. 27 Small Business Saturday in Los Alamos County.
The Proclamation:
WHEREAS: Small Business Saturday is an annual holiday that celebrates our small businesses and encourages consumers to shop locally at the start of the holiday season for unique products and experiences available only Read More
New Mexico Department Of Cultural Affairs Requests $37.25 Million In General Funds For FY23
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — During testimony Monday before the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC), New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego requested $37.25 million in general funds for the agency’s fiscal year 2023 operating budget.
These funds will ensure ongoing education, protection, and preservation of the state’s rich cultural resources. This represents a 10 percent increase over fiscal year 2022.
“Over the past fiscal year, and indeed over the past 18 months, I’m very proud of the Department’s accomplishments,” Secretary Garcia y Griego said. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: LAMC CEO Introduces New Marketing, Growth & Outreach Liaison
On the job in Los Alamos is Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside visiting the Los Alamos Daily Post Monday to introduce his new Marketing, Growth & Outreach Liaison Wesley Willlis. ‘Wesley is a vibrant, energetic and extremely professional addition to our team … a thorough leader in her field,’ Whiteside said. Willis told the Post that she recently moved to town from Texas to begin her new position at LAMC. ‘I’m excited to be a part of the LAMC family and the Los Alamos community as a whole,’ she said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Governor To Pursue Gross Receipts Tax Cut
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, speaking today at an economic development event, announced that she will pursue a statewide cut in gross receipts taxes.
This will be the first statewide cut in gross receipts taxes in decades, and part of signature legislative agenda items for the upcoming 2022 session, a measure that will save New Mexico families and businesses an estimated $145 million annually, or about $1.5 billion over 10 years.
The governor’s initiative will comprise a statewide 0.25 percent reduction in the gross Read More
New Mexico’s Outdoor Recreation Division Awarded $1.9M EDA Grant Targeting Outdoor Economy Recovery Efforts
In just over 2 years, the Outdoor Recreation Division has initiated programs to support outdoor recreation in New Mexico. The division has begun to tackle issues such as access equity, infrastructure deficits and provide assistance to help New Mexico businesses recover and thrive. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded $1.9 million to the State of New Mexico for targeted investments in the state’s outdoor recreation economy, according to Economic Development Department (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes.
The outdoor recreation Read More
