Del Norte LOV Foundation Announces $25,000 Grant-Making Project Aimed At Improving Lives Of Youth And Families
DNCU News:
SANTA FE – The Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation, a nonprofit organization run by Del Norte Credit Union employees, announces a new grant-making project aimed at directly improving youth and family programs from 501(c)3 organizations in New Mexico.
The Community Grants project will be compromised of two award cycles on an annual basis and will distribute a total of $25,000 among 10 grantees for the 2021 year.
Nonprofit organizations and partners of the credit union are invited to fill-out and submit the online application by April 15, 2021 for consideration in the spring Read More
UNM-LA Hosts Virtual Career Fair Wednesday March 10
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, in collaboration with the UNM Office of Career Services, is hosting the UNM-Los Alamos Career Fair virtually March 10, using the Handshake platform.
This is a great opportunity for organizations interested in hiring UNM-Los Alamos students and alumni for their jobs and internships.
Registration Free for Employers!
Handshake Registration: Click Here!
Event Agenda:
- 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. : Recruiter Log onto Handshake and Test Video/Audio
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. : Virtual Fair Open to Students & Alumni
Gov. Lujan Grisham Applauds Economic Security Measures
Downtown Las Vegas, N.M. The New Mexico Economic Development Department mission is to improve the lives of New Mexico families by increasing economic opportunities and providing a place for businesses to thrive. Courtesy/NMEDD
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes applaud key legislative initiatives that will grow the economy, create jobs, and provide for a new layer of economic security for New Mexico families and businesses.
The stimulus and relief measures are significant in reach,
DOE/NNSA Awards $57.5 Million Phase 1 Contract To Nuclear Fuel Services For Uranium Purification And Conversion
DOE/NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA) efforts to modernize capabilities and facilities at the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12), on Feb. 26, 2021, DOE/NNSA awarded a $57.5 million Phase 1 contract to Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) for the design and pilot demonstration of highly enriched uranium (HEU) conversion and purification services.
This contract serves as a bridging strategy to enable Y-12 to develop and implement more modern technologies with improved efficiency and safety to carry Read More
Pre-Order For Pick-Up Curbside At Farmers Market
Fleming: Let’s Make Our Town Cohesive!
Photoshop image of Central Avenue reimagined. By purchasing CB Fox, the county could rent it affordably to retail and restaurants that already exist in this town but desperately need better locations, so they are visible and accessible! Courtesy/B. Fleming
By BRENDA FLEMING
Los Alamos
The county is accepting recommendations on whether to buy the CB Fox building and the Real Deal theater, and if they do purchase them – what to do with them.
We have great small businesses in this town. We have a beautiful, walkable, bikeable mainstreet – our beloved Central Avenue. Yet, there is a major Read More
HB 268 Adding COVID-19 To New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Act Heads To House Floor
HB 268 Co-sponsor Rep. Christine Chandler
State News:
SANTA FE – Essential workers who contract COVID-19 will qualify for Workers’ Compensation benefits under new legislation advanced Friday by the House.
Passed by the State Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee on a party-line 5-3 vote, House Bill 268 will head next to the House Floor.
Sponsored by Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D-Albuquerque), Rep. Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos), Rep. Meredith A. Dixon (D-Albuquerque), Rep. Daymon Ely (D-Corrales), and Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero (D-Albuquerque), the bill adds Read More
New Mexico House Of Representatives Approves Financial Relief Opportunities For Eligible Businesses
U.S. Rep. Marian Matthews
By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM
A bill extending financial relief opportunities to those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic is on its way to the governor’s desk for a signature.
The House of Representatives on Thursday voted 51-17 to approve Senate Bill 3, which offers long-term, low-interest loans up to $150,000 to eligible New Mexico businesses and nonprofits.
The loans can be used for capital expenses, including making alterations to property to adapt to the challenges of the pandemic, such as building an outdoor dining area at a restaurant.
The money will go to businesses Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Fights For Revitalization Fund To Support Hard-Hit Restaurants Across New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) is fighting to support New Mexico restaurants by cosponsoring the Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed to Survive (RESTAURANTS) Act of 2021.
“New Mexico’s restaurant industry has been dealt too many unfair hands throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” Heinrich said. “It’s not just business owners that are hurting, it’s also the servers, bussers, hosts, kitchen staff, and dishwashers that have seen their hours reduced and wages cut as result of decreased Read More
Educational Turkey Vulture ‘Beauty’ Lands Role In New Mexico Film Production ‘Cop Shop’ In Albuquerque
‘Beauty’ and her handler Maggie Stein on the set of ‘Cop Shop’ in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NMFO
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico film industry makes a positive impact both on and off the screen for New Mexico. Take the story of “Beauty”, a regal Turkey Vulture, under the care of New Mexico wildlife non-profit Hawks Aloft. The New Mexico production Cop Shop partnered with New Mexico wildlife non-profit Hawks Aloft to utilize Beauty in the production while agreeing to raise awareness for the vulture species.
Beauty recently made a guest appearance on the set of the contemporary action-thriller
