Local Officials Share Thanksgiving Wishes For Community
A Thanksgiving centerpiece by floral designer Gillian Sutton of Flowers by Gillian at 3801 Arkansas Ave. Flower bouquets are available for $50 each until 7 p.m. today or sold out. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
LOS ALAMOS DAILY POST
kirsten@ladailypost.com
To say this has been a difficult year is an understatement. Even now with Thanksgiving approaching, it may be hard to feel thankful and see blessings during such a turbulent time.
But despite the pandemic, there are still things to celebrate and embrace. Officials across all areas of Los Alamos provided the Los Read More
County Council Proclaims Nov. 28 Small Business Saturday
LAPD Expresses Appreciation For Zia Credit Union Donation
Cmdr. Oliver Morris with local Special Olympics Athlete Addie Montoya who enjoys competing in golf. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department would like to thank Zia Credit Union in Los Alamos for its generous donation to Special Olympics New Mexico!
Zia Credit Union donated $500 to Special Olympics to sponsor a month within the 2021 LETR Heroes Calendar, which features a different New Mexico police officer and a Special Olympic athlete for each month.
LAPD will be featured within the calendar for the month of September. All proceeds from the calendar sales go toward Special Read More
Los Alamos County Places Two Parcels Up For Sale
Community Development Director Paul Andrus
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
They may only total less than half an acre, but two Los Alamos County-owned parcels off Trinity Drive offer a lot of potential to the community.
These two parcels at 3691 and 3689 Trinity Dr., off 35th St. and Trinity Drive near the future site of Hill Apartments, are up for sale.
Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus said the County started advertising the sale of the parcels Oct. 15 and proposals for their solicitation were due Nov. 6. A walk-through of the site also was Read More
Creative District: WinterFest ‘Ugly Holiday Sweater’ Contest
Creative District News:
Los Alamos Creative District is hosting a WinterFest “Ugly Holiday Sweater” Face Mask Decorating Contest and giving away cloth face masks that serve as blank canvases for creativity.
It is free to participate, and awards will be given out to the top three winners in three categories:
- Adult (age 18+)
- Teen (age 13-17)
- Youth (12 & Under)
Prizes for each category:
- Gift card to Village Arts
- 1st – $30
- 2nd – $20
- 3rd – $10
Artists must use the mask provided, which may be picked up 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday (except Thanksgiving) through Dec. 6, while Read More
A Message From Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann: This Is Not Your Normal Small Business Saturday
By RYN HERRMANN
Director
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce
As the holiday season approaches, I can’t help thinking about last year’s Small Business Saturday in Los Alamos and White Rock. The county was bustling with people doing their holiday shopping, taking advantage of the many special deals that Small Business Saturday always offers and getting their Blue Bucks raffle tickets, hoping to be the big winner.
This year, as the current two-week shutdown “reset” continues, some of those businesses we shopped at last year are closed, and many are now struggling to stay open. Small Business Saturday Read More
State Of New Mexico Releases Spaceport Investigation
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes said today the state is already acting on key findings from an investigative report regarding Spaceport America by asking the Spaceport Authority to implement procedures that fix long-neglected transparency and oversight concerns.
The report was released today by the Office of the State Auditor Brian Colón. The review indicates “a severe breakdown of internal controls that resulted in possible waste and abuse of taxpayer funds,” according to the Auditor’s Government Accountability Office.
Former Read More
2020 Tribute To Local Small Businesses Appearing In Special Section Of Los Alamos Daily Post Print Edition Today
Community support for local businesses is critical this Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. Courtesy/SBA
Staff Report
2020 Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28 and the Los Alamos Daily Post is featuring a 6-page special section in today’s print edition, which includes business listings, maps, websites and more, to help shoppers make the most of this day, which due to the global pandemic is vitally important this year to our local businesses.
The Los Alamos Daily Post print edition is delivered every week to every home and business in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Below is a tribute to Los Alamos small Read More
Coaches Greg Jackson And Mike Winkeljohn Announce Monster Energy Sponsorship Of JacksonWink Academy
Coach Greg Jackson is a mixed martial arts trainer/co-owner of Jackson Wink Academy. Courtesy photo
Jackson Wink Academy co-owner Coach Mike Winkeljohn is a 5th Degree Black Belt. Courtesy photo
JACKSONWINK News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Coaches Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn announced a new sponsorship deal with Monster Energy for the interior of JacksonWink Academy in Albuquerque.
When entering JacksonWink Academy, fighters, media, visitors, and millions of viewers from around the world will be surrounded by Monster Energy equipment and logos. The first phase of the sponsorship implementation Read More
Century Bank In Los Alamos Marks 1st Year Anniversary
Century Bank Vice President and Los Alamos Branch Manager Karen Easton cuts the ribbon as staff and friends shout for joy at the bank’s opening last year. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
October marked Century Bank’s first anniversary of the opening of its Los Alamos branch. Century Bank is grateful to the community and citizens of Los Alamos for their warm welcome and providing the opportunity to serve their financial needs.
Century remains invested in its communities through support of local organizations and a focus on philanthropy that impacts health, education, Read More
