On The Job In Los Alamos: Ronnie Jaramillo At Viola’s
On the job in Los Alamos is Ronnie Jaramillo working the cash register Wednesday at Viola’s Restaurant at 1360 Trinity Dr. Viola’s is open 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Monday through Friday for dine in or take out. The popular eatery has been serving customers in Los Alamos since 1988. For additional information, visit www.violasnm.com or call 505.662.5617. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.comNBCUniversal Opens New Mexico Production Facility
The new NBCUniversal Studios near Downtown Albuquerque. Courtesy/A. Pierre-Louis/Journal
SANTA FE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, NBCUniversal executives, and other civic and industry leaders cut the ribbon Thursday on NBCUniversal’s New Mexico production facility.
“I am thrilled to formally open the NBCUniversal’s New Mexico production facility,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Despite the pandemic, we’ve had one of our best and most productive years — if not our very best year ever — with the Read More
New Mexico Unemployment Rate 8 Percent In May 2021
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.0 percent in May, down from 8.1 percent in April and down from 10.0 percent in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in May was 5.8 percent, down from 6.1 percent in April and down from 13.3 percent in May 2020.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 39,900 jobs, or 5.2 percent, between May 2020 and May 2021. All gains came from the private sector, which was up 43,000 jobs, or 7.4 percent. The public sector was down 3,100 jobs, or 1.7 percent.
All private sector gains were in the private service-providing Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Reaches Settlement With Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has reached a settlement agreement with Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) for alleged violations of New Mexico’s Radiation Protection Act dating back to 2017.
LBRI is in Albuquerque on property accessed through Kirtland Air Force Base. NMED alleged the facility failed to provide financial assurance sufficient to cover the cost of decommissioning radioactive materials at the facility.
In addition, NMED alleged LBRI failed to maintain critical radioactive material Read More
Chamber Hosts Opening Of New Mexico Real Estate Group
NMREG News:
The Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the newest real estate offering in Los Alamos: New Mexico Real Estate Group | Los Alamos with a ribbon cutting 4-6 p.m., Thursday, June 24.
The actual ribbon cutting is 5 p.m. and refreshments will be served. There might even be a little surprise!
New Mexico Real Estate Group | Los Alamos is at the Small Business Center at 190 Central Park Square, Suite 101, behind the Los Alamos Post Office. The franchise is co-owned by long-time Los Alamos residents Paula M. Glover and Suzette Fox.
Combined, Glover and Fox have more than 20 years Read More
JTIP Supports 64 New Jobs Averaging $33.48 Per Hour
The vineyard at New Mexico Wineries. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced that the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) Board approved nine companies for training funds totaling $1.1 million at its June meeting.
The companies all fall into three of the nine target industry sectors chosen by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham – aerospace, intelligent manufacturing, and value-added agriculture. Both of the value-added agriculture companies are located in rural communities.
JTIP, a program of the EDD, covers a portion of trainee Read More
Tickets No Longer Required For Los Alamos Summer In-Person Concert Series Beginning In White Rock July 2!
Summer Concert Series News:
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday that the state will fully re-open Thursday, July 1, which means that the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series will NOT be requiring attendees to have tickets.
More than 400 people had already signed up to attend since last Thursday!
So – everyone is now invited to attend with tickets no longer being necessary. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, food and drinks and get ready to have a great time rocking out to:
- July 2 … Austin Van, and
- July 9 … Dusty Low.
There will be no vending at the first two shows, but vending Read More
Cherries And Strawberries At Farmers Market Thursday
DOE/NNSA Hosting Virtual Job Fair For Nuclear Security Enterprise Wednesday June 23
DOE/NNSA News:
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will host a virtual job fair for the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EDT) Wednesday, June 23.
The NSE is looking for the next generation of nuclear security professionals and working to hire over 2,500 new employees to join its exceptional workforce in 2021.
The virtual job fair will include hiring officials from NNSA and its National Laboratories, Plants, and Sites including:
Read MoreNew Mexico Human Services Department Announces Primary Care Council Members
NMHSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announces the names of the 22 individuals selected to serve on the HSD Primary Care Council.
The nine council members are:
- Eileen Goode, RN: CEO, New Mexico Primary Care Association
- Jennifer K. Phillips, M.D.: Professor & Associate Chair, Family Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine
- Kathy R. Fresquez-Chavez, NP: CEO, Bella Vida Health care
- Lori Zink, M.D.: Physician, BCA Pediatrics
- Matthew Probst, PA: Chief Quality Officer, El Centro Family Health
- Valory Wangler, M.D.: Family Medicine Program Director,
