AVANGRID Agrees To Eliminate Some $1 Billion In Debt As Part Of Application To Merge With PNM
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — As part of its merger application before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC), AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) has agreed to eliminate 100 percent of the approximately $1 billion debt of 
PNM’s parent company PNM Resources, Inc (PNMR).
That debt will be assumed by AVANGRID, which has already fully funded the merger with $4 billion in additional equity capital.
The reduction in debt at PNM Resources will mean PNM will have stronger credit ratings, lower interest rates and more access to robust funding, that ultimately will benefit fees ratepayers pay.
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NMDVR Announces Rapid Hire Event July 28-30
NMDVR News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR) invites job seekers interested in pursuing an enriching career to attend an in-person Rapid Hire event at the Disability Determination Services office in Albuquerque.
DATE: July 28-30
TIME: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: 7421 Bartlett Street NE, Albuquerque
Candidates will have an opportunity to sit for an in-person interview and must bring a resume, transcripts, and the contact information (to include an email address) for three professional references to be admitted to the event.
NMDVR will be recruiting Read More
FBI Alerts New Mexicans Of BEC Scams
FBI News:
The FBI is alerting New Mexico businesses, school districts and government agencies to be on the lookout for business email compromise (BEC) scams, which so far has cost more than $1 million in the state.
A New Mexico county recently lost approximately $500,000 in a BEC fraud, while a small private school system in the state avoided being scammed out of more than $55,000 through quick action by employees.
So far in 2021 (January-June), 29 BEC incidents were reported in New Mexico with a loss of $1,025,317.
In a typical business email compromise (BEC) scheme, the victim receives an email Read More
County Council Hosts Business Town Hall Tuesday Aug. 3
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council invites the community to attend a business town hall at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The business town hall is focused on how planning and zoning revisions affect economic development in the County.
The owner of the former CB Fox building will give an update on that project. There will be a discussion on how property zoning changes such as the downtown pedestrian retail overlay affects local businesses.
This discussion will include the perspective of both property owners and small business Read More
State Cannabis Control Division Smacks Down Illegal Sales
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The Cannabis Control Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department for the State of New Mexico moved to shutdown illegal cannabis sales Tuesday with a cease-and-desist order against Speak Easy, a Las Cruces business that has been selling cannabis in violation of the Cannabis Regulation Act.
“At the Cannabis Control Division, we take the medical and adult-use cannabis industries very seriously,” RLD Deputy Superintendent John Blair said. “Cannabis production and sales are professional enterprises that must meet the highest standards to ensure customer safety Read More
Post News Site Undergoing Repair For Page Loading Issue
At the agonizingly slow pace new articles and photos are loading right now on the Post website, the news team is feeling a bit like a sloth. Sloths are considered the world’s slowest animal. They creep at such a slow pace that algae grows on their shaggy coat. Source: discovery.com. Courtesy/Juan Carlos Vindas
Post News:
The Los Alamos Daily Post news site is experiencing a technical issue at the moment.
New articles, photos and graphics published on the site are loading very slowly.
This issue is under repair and we hope to begin publishing new articles at a faster pace soon. Read More
Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts Perform At Pond Friday
Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts take the stage for the Summer Concert Friday at the pond. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
SUMMER CONCERT News:
Colorado outlaw country band Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts will take the stage in the third live concert back at Ashley Pond in the 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, presented by Toyota of Santa Fe and produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County.
This exciting country sensation will follow opening acts by Eddy & The Nomads, Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association and the Family YMCA. Festivities start at 6 p.m. Friday.
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Sullivan: LEDA Is Important For Local Retail Businesses
By PATRICK SULLIVAN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation
LEDA is important for local retail businesses.
On Tuesday, July 27, the County Council will consider amending its existing Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) ordinance to come into compliance with changes that were approved at the State level last January. The changes are brief, but impactful and focus on allowing municipalities to utilize LEDA to incentivize retail businesses.
LEDA is a mechanism that allows either the State or a municipality to directly contribute resources to a private sector Read More
Farmers Market: Great Time To Start Canning For Winter
