State Of New Mexico Receives $7.9 Million Grant To Accelerate Travel And Tourism Recovery
Cabinet Secretary Jen Paul Schroer
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico will be receiving a $7,939,998 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to accelerate travel and tourism recovery, the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) announced Saturday.
New Mexico is one of 34 states to receive an American Rescue Plan State Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Grant from the EDA. Investment through this grant will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce and other revitalization projects for New Mexico’s hard-hit tourism industry.
Owner Wraps Caution Tape Around Hilltop House Hotel
Hilltop House Hotel owner New Mexico Innovation Triangle, LLC, has wrapped caution tape around the perimeter of the property at 400 Trinity Dr., after appealing a resolution passed Oct. 29 by Los Alamos County Council declaring the property ‘a menace to public comfort, health, peace and safety’. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
As a safety precaution, Hilltop House Hotel owner New Mexico Innovation Triangle, LLC, has wrapped caution tape around the perimeter of the property at 400 Trinity Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Tesla Drives Through Loophole To Bring First Service Center To New Mexico
Five Teslas parked Tuesday at the golf course belong to owners attending the Nov. 9 Rotary Club meeting where Tesla Owners Club of New Mexico founder Brian Dear was the featured speaker. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladilyost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
How Tesla came to New Mexico says a lot about Tesla and even more about a plucky group of Tesla owners, the Tesla Owners Club of New Mexico. Club founder Brian Dear explained how it happened at a Nov. 9 Rotary Club Meeting.
Tesla and New Mexico have quite a history, Dear said. Tesla signed off on a deal with state Read More
PMRG Opens For Business In Los Alamos!
PMRG owners and crew members gather for a photo recently near Fuller Lodge, from left, co-owners Jim Hall and Luis Ontiveros, crew members Jezer Chavez and Cesar Bejarano and co-owner Jennifer Heineman. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark/ladailypost.com
Three longtime Los Alamos residents have joined together to open a new business called Property Management And Repair Group (PMRG).
Jim Hall has lived in Los Alamos since 1976 and is deeply involved in the community.
“My wife Janet and I have owned rental property in town until recently and Read More
Tibbar Plasma Technologies Hires Large Bear For Security
A camera mounted on the exterior of Tibbar Plasma Technologies recently captured the image of a large bear patrolling the building’s perimeter at 274 DP Road for several nights. Impressed by the bear’s dedication, Tibbar President Rick Nebel decided to hire it for security. Inspired by this opportunity, the bear formed the TIBBEAR Security Agency. Nebel stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom Thursday to share this story and let the community know that his ‘Patrolled by Bears’ signs are available to homes and businesses by emailing info@tibbartech.com or stopping by the Tibbar office. Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Awarded Additional $1 Million To Recover; Diversify State’s Economy
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The State of New Mexico, through the Economic Development Department (EDD), has been awarded an additional $1 million by the U. S. Economic Development Administration to further initiatives underway to recover and diversify the state’s economy, Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today.
In Sept. 2020, EDD was awarded $1.5 million from the EDA under the CARES Act for statewide recovery. That grant included money for a 20-year strategic plan and the hiring of economic relief coordinators to help rural communities and small businesses connect with technical and Read More
Shoppers Flock To Bennett’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts Mega Sale
Shoppers flocked to Bennett’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts massive going out of business sale today in Central Park Square. The sale continues through Sunday. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Shoppers line up outside Bennett’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts today waiting their turn to enter and take advantage of the massive sale underway through Sunday at the store in Central Park Square. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
LAMC CEO John Whiteside To Lead Hospital In Wyoming
LAMC CEO John Whiteside
Staff Report
John Whiteside will be leaving his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Los Alamos Medical Center (CEO) and transitioning to the role of CEO at SageWest Health Care, a LifePoint system in Wyoming, effective Dec. 6.
“John’s transition is a bittersweet one,” Western Division President Sandy Podley said. “While we are happy to keep him within the LifePoint family and welcome him to SageWest, we are sad to see him depart LAMC, where he has served since 2016. He has done an excellent job of leading this hospital, contributing richly to its culture, growth Read More
Save Date For Small Business Saturday/Blue Bucks Event!
CHAMBER News:
The holiday shopping season is critical to our local small businesses. This year’s Small Business Saturday is Nov. 27 and there is a lot planned!
More than ever the Chamber, MainStreet and the Creative District will promote small businesses for Small Business Saturday and how shoppers can safely make purchases.
The Chamber, MainStreet and Creative District are trying to spread the shopping period out to capture and incentivize the early shoppers. Businesses can participate in as much, or as little, of Small Business Saturday as they like, but please plan ahead to be included Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Bennett’s Fine Jewelry
On the job in Los Alamos Wednesday morning is owner Melanie Bennett of Bennett’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts at 107 Central Park Square. Bennett is preparing for her big 4-day sale, which runs Thursday Nov. 11 through Sunday Nov. 14. Bennett is going out of business after 14 years and placing her entire stock on sale at up to 70 percent off. Sale hours are noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Saturday and #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Owner Melanie Bennett of Bennett’s Fine Jewelry
