JTIP Funding Supports 182 More Jobs in November
Economic Development Department News:
SANTA FE – The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) Board allocated $1.95 million in November to support 180 trainees and two interns, Economic Development Department Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced Tuesday.
The most recent awards went to companies in Albuquerque, Moriarty, Roswell, and Santa Fe, supporting positions in solar energy, intelligent manufacturing, imaging, and even pet food processing.
Thirteen companies received JTIP funding with salaries ranging from just over $14 to $52.50 per hour.
“Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and lawmakers Read More
Scenes From Small Business Saturday In Los Alamos
Today is Small Business Saturday and while not many people were out and about due to the governor’s health order, a few shoppers were spotted including here at Pet Pangaea in Central Park Square. Many people planned to shop online today to support local businesses. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A boy makes friends with a turtle today at Pet Pangaea. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A dog has its eye on some tasty treats today at Pet Pangaea. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Shoppers today at Metzgers at 15th and Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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Small Business Saturday Underway In Los Alamos & White Rock … Shop Now And Show Local Businesses They Matter!
MainStreet/Chamber News:
- It’s Small Business Saturday and local businesses need the community’s support more than ever!
There are so many unique gift ideas right here in Los Alamos! Don’t know where to start?
Los Alamos MainStreet and the Chamber of Commerce have compiled gift ideas, a list of businesses that sell gift cards, and those also participating in the Blue Bucks raffle.
Many local businesses are offering items online, phone orders and curbside pickup (due to the Public Health Order).
Today, shoppers can earn double raffle tickets for every $25 spent at a participating local Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Selling Christmas Trees
On the job in Los Alamos is Andrew Alire busy this afternoon setting up his Christmas Tree Lot at the corner of Trinity Drive and DP Road. This year marks the 18th year that Alire has served the community with Christmas trees, which he cuts in the Carson National Forrest near El Rito. The lot is open 7a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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Boomerang Celebrates 6 Years In Los Alamos Saturday!
The before shot of Boomerang 6 years ago at 1247 Central Ave. Courtesy photo
The after shot of Boomerang 6 years ago at 1247 Central Ave. Courtesy photo
Boomerang owner Anna Dillane working on the interior of her shop six years ago. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Six years ago, on Small Business Saturday, Boomerang first opened its doors in Los Alamos at 1247 Central Ave. Boomerang had been in operation in Española since 2002.
When asked how she came to open a second store in Los Alamos, owner Anna Dillane said, “A number of converging events led to the decision. I had lived here since 2005, but was terrified Read More
Albertsons Pledges To Regularly Test Every Employee At All 34 New Mexico Locations Under New State Agreement
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment announced a new initiative Tuesday that offers greater public health protections to employees and customers of essential businesses while avoiding closure requirements.
The agreement requires proactive COVID-19 regular testing and contact tracing of essential workers.
Albertsons is now adopting this program to increase protections for its employees at all 34 New Mexico locations. All New Mexico Albertsons locations are now open for business.
“We are pleased to reach this agreement with the state that allows us to welcome Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 25, 2020
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 299 establishments on the Watchlist as of Wednesday.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are currently required to be closed, are posted here.
Note: that the Watchlist and other rapid response data maintained on NMED’s site will not be updated Thanksgiving Day.
The state initiates a rapid response Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Provides Annual Thanksgiving Meals To Los Alamos, Española And Santa Fe Firefighters
Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) Community Engagement Specialist Kristi Salazar makes a special delivery Wednesday afternoon to Los Alamos County Firefighters at Station 1 on West Jemez Road. Salazar delivered a Thanksgiving feast for the firefighters complements of DNCU. She explained that each year the credit union provides this meal to the firefighters at each station in Los Alamos as well as Española and Santa Fe. The annual event was originally started by a DNCU employee who delivered holiday meals personally before DNCU took it over four years ago, she said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos WinterFest ‘Home For The Holidays’ Dec. 4-6
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Los Alamos WinterFest 2020, with the theme “Home For the Holidays,” will be different this year and run Friday, Dec. 4 to Sunday Dec. 6.
Due to COVID-19 and the current Public Health Orders, the popular Holiday Lights Parade will be replaced with a Holiday Lights Display 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. This is a drive-through event where cars can safely view some festive floats and decorated cars parked in the Central Park Square North Parking lot, for a “reverse parade” concept.
No pedestrians will be allowed. Float and decorated auto registration is available through Read More
Governor Signs $330M Relief Package For New Mexicans
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signing House Bill 1 today at the state Capitol upon its arrival to her office. It takes immediate effect. Courtesy/Governor’s Office
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law today a significant relief package for New Mexicans that will deliver grants to small New Mexico businesses, supplemental payments to the unemployed and other emergency food and housing relief.
“I know this stimulus will mean so much to so many New Mexicans as we enter the holiday season,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “But our work isn’t done. The pandemic Read More
