New Mexico Unemployment Rate In March At 8.3 Percent
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.3 percent in March, unchanged from the rate in February and up from 5.4 percent in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in March was 6.0 percent, down from 6.2 percent in February and up from 4.4 percent in March 2020.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment fell by 65,600 jobs, or 7.7 percent, between March 2020 and March 2021. Most losses came from the private sector, which was down 49,900 jobs, or 7.5 percent.
The public sector was down 15,700 jobs, or 8.2 percent. Losses were reported in both components of the Read More
2020 Chamber Business Award Winners Unveiled
Awards to be presented to the 2020 Los Alamos Chamber Business Award winners. Courtesy photo
CHAMBER News:
The 2020 Los Alamos Chamber Business Award winners were announced late this afternoon at Ashley Pond in a Facebook live event sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union.
The event was emceed by Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann and Del Norte Credit Union Marketing Director Diego Munoz.
2020 Chamber Business Award Winners Announced At 4 PM!
Courtesy/Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber Business Award winners will be announced 4 p.m. today, April 16 in a Facebook live event sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union.
This event is open to the public.
On The Job In White Rock: Serving Wine & More At Pig+Fig
On the job Thursday at Pig+Fig Cafe in White Rock, and taking a brief break for a photo, from left, Server Phyllis Smith, Front House Manager Holly Robinson, Wine Stewart Dustin Lippiatt, Server Alysia Dahlby and Executive Sous Chef Jessica Martinez. Pig+Fig Cafe is now serving wine, beer, wine based cocktails, hard ciders and hard seltzer, all of which pair perfectly with selected menu options. Pig+Fig Cafe is working to get a new liquor license to expand the bar menu. Keep an eye out for the patio expansion and new landscaping taking place the first week of May at the Pig+Fig Cafe property at 11 Read More
Spotlight: Village Arts … The Little Store That Could
Ken Nebel helps customers Frank Tarantello and Shelly Wiemann choose the right frame Monday, while Kathy Nebel helps Kathy Gursky, find the perfect frame and matte for her needlework. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Petra Fajardo puts years of framing to good use Monday at Village Arts. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Ken Nebel helps Frank Tarantello and Shelly Wiemann choose a frame. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Village Arts has been a Los Alamos mainstay for many years. It started in Read More
DNCU Sponsors 2021 Online LEGO® Creations Contest
DNCU News:
SANTA FE – Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) announces its title sponsorship for the annual LEGO® Creations Contest hosted by the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association (SFHABA) and DNCU.
The annual LEGO® competition normally takes place during the Santa Fe Home Show and Expo, but that is now an online event due to the pandemic. The contest will be held virtually for the second year in a row.
The contest is open to area kids 12 and under (and their parents or guardians) that live under the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association service territories. These counties include Los Alamos, Santa Read More
Martinez: Banking With Enterprise From Home
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC
Over the course of the pandemic, online banking transactions have risen as people looked for alternatives to in-person banking.
According to consumer data company Statista, 46% of baby boomers in the United States are using new digital channels for their banking since the outbreak of COVID-19. Although all New Mexico Enterprise Bank & Trust lobbies are now reopened, online and mobile banking continue to offer many practical and efficient features that you can take advantage of.
Banking from personal Read More
DNCU Garners Five 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards
DNCU News:
ESPAÑOLA — As part of its annual recognition of outstanding organizations and businesses in northern New Mexico, the Journal North has announced its 2021 Reader’s Choice Award recipients.
Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is a first place winner in five categories related to financial products and services.
DNCU Reader’s Choice Awards Include:
- Best Credit Union
- Best Bank
- Best Mortgage Lender
- Best Auto Loan
- Best Financial Planner
DNCU President and CEO Chuck Valenti said, “this recognition is extra special for a year like no other, and I appreciate the many front-line staff that continued Read More
State Tourism Department Unveils New Mexico True Brand Refresh In Preparation For Industry Renewal
As the state prepares to revitalize tourism, New Mexico True unveils refresh of brand. Courtesy/NMTD
NMTD News:
The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) unveiled a refresh of the New Mexico True brand today as the state prepares to revitalize tourism for the state.
A major feature of the brand refresh is a modernized logo and the inclusion of “The Land of Enchantment” as the tagline for New Mexico True.
The logo refresh will improve legibility and will offer more flexibility of usage across different channels. In order to retain a fresh and unique voice for New Mexico True and stay ahead of the competition, Read More
