Martinez: The Importance Of Teaching Financial Literacy To Young People
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC
As the new school year begins, it’s important to highlight the value of teaching young people about financial literacy.
From our student banking offerings, to our free Enterprise University: College Edition financial courses, Enterprise Bank & Trust strives to help younger generations understand the importance of managing and protecting their hard-earned money.
For more than eight years, members of Enterprise’s Community Development department have taught a variety of financial courses Read More
Video: Secret City Kitchen Founder & New Owner/Chef
Secret City Kitchen founder Jeremy Varela, left, and new owner/chef Robert Sayre discuss plans for the eatery in a brief video filmed Aug. 3 at the eatery on the UNM-Los Alamos campus. Chef Sayre is bringing his international experience to a special weekly family dinner service at Secret City Kitchen, which at the moment has a waiting list. Secret City Kitchen is hiring – to apply visit https://secretcitykitchen.com/secretcitycrew. To stay up to date with the latest news at Secret City Kitchen, visit https://secretcitykitchen.com/ or follow them on Facebook. Video by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Ripe Tomatoes At Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday … Saturday Market Is Back!
County Assessor’s Protest Board Meets Monday Aug. 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Assessor’s Protest Board will meet 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16 in Council Chambers inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
II. Formal Protest Hearing Schedule – Consideration and Deliberation, with the
option to close the meeting pursuant to §10-15-1(H)(3), of the Following
Cases:
A. 9 a.m. Protest #: LAC-NR-2021-020 Topvalco Inc, 751 Trinity Dr. # 100; Account R010673;
Agent: Paradigm Tax Group; UPC: 1-034-112-267-263-0001; and
B. 9:30 a.m. Protest Read More
Reagor: About The Pedestrian Retail Overlay Vote
By DAVID REAGOR
Los Alamos County Councilor
In your article about our Aug. 10 meeting of the county council the major issue was the PRO (Pedestrian Retail Overlay), an ordinance to create a pedestrian overlay of the downtown.
As discussed at length in our town hall and the pages of this paper, this ordinance will restrict the ability of a landlord to find tenants for ground floor spaces.
There are two arguments against this type of restriction. One argument is that courts have ruled that this is a taking of the property rights of the landowners and that compensation is owed. This is the argument made Read More
Kiersten Steck Celebrates Opening Of Farmers Insurance
Farmers Insurance Agent Kiersten Steck with daughter Ainsley, 9, son Ethan, 10, and husband Jered celebrate Friday afternoon the grand opening of her office at 1362a Trinity Dr., near Viola’s Restaurant. Steck said she officially took over the office July 1 following the death of her mother-in-law Kathy Steck who owned the business for many years and where Steck worked as a reserves agent. ‘I’m excited to be involved in the community,’ Steck said. ‘My biggest goal is to support the kids and support the community.’ One of the ways she said she would like to be active in Los Alamos is as a sponsor for Read More
NMDWS: Federal Pandemic Benefits Programs End Sept. 4
Acting NMDWS Secretary Ricky Serna
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) reminds New Mexicans that all COVID-19 related federal unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit programs as originally authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020, and extended through the Continued Assistance Act (CAA) of 2021 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021, will end Sept. 4, 2021.
“In the return to work transition for claimants, the Department of Workforce Solutions is here to support work search efforts and provide a tremendous Read More
Chamber Director Dresses As Katy P At Summer Concert
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann, left, in costume as Katy P poses with Katy P this evening at Ashley Pond Park. The summer concert featuring Katy P & The Business is underway and includes the first ever back to school costume extravaganza. The concert is sponsored by the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees and celebrates educators. Courtesy photo Read More
Morning Glory Closes For Approximately 10 Days To Make Sure All Staff Test Negative For COVID-19
Morning Glory News:
Morning Glory announced today that it will be closed for approximately 10 days starting today, Aug 13.
They are taking this precaution to make sure all staff test negative for COVID-19. Also to update staff training on maintaining a COVID-free environment to ensure customer safety.
“We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.” –Morning Glory Read More
Izraelevitz: Many Tools Are Available To Promote Retail In Los Alamos, But Require Conversation And Collaboration
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos County Councilor
There was vigorous debate at County Council Chambers last Tuesday night regarding a proposed Pedestrian Retail Zone. Although the proposal to prohibit non-retail activity on the first floor of certain downtown segments failed, those with the intestinal fortitude to attend (or watch remotely) the lengthy proceedings learned a lot about the problems and possible solutions to re-invigorating our county’s retail environment. This meeting was the culmination of many, many community conversations among local property owners, businesses, Read More
