Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist Update Oct. 31
NMED News:
…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico establishments that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 103 establishments as of today on the Watchlist. The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist is posted here.
A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction Read More
FBI: Man Robs Northwest Albuquerque Credit Union
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are looking for a man who robbed Nusenda Credit Union in northwest Albuquerque Thursday afternoon.
The suspect is described as a white Hispanic male in his mid-20s with dark hair, approximately 5’7” tall, and weighing about 130 pounds.
He wore blue jeans, a white mask, a black hoodie that has “Seattle” and a logo on the front, and white shoes.
At approximately 2 p.m., the suspect walked into the credit union at 6125 4th Street NW. He handed the teller a note that demanded money and implied the suspect had a weapon.
The teller handed over an
Halloweekend 2020 Pet Costume Photo Contest Underway
Sen. Tom Udall Presses CEOs Of Twitter, Facebook, Alphabet, Inc. On Commitment To Preventing Foreign Interference And Disinformation In U.S. Elections
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, questioned Chief Executive Officers of Twitter, Facebook, and Alphabet, Inc. (Google) Wednesday on the role and responsibility of their platforms to protect American users from foreign interference and disinformation campaigns.
VIDEO LINK: Udall’s questions can be found at 3:00:54 here.
“The U.S. Intelligence community has found that the Russian government is intent on election interference in the United States. They did it Read More
Century Bank And LAPD Round Up Escaped Jail Birds
Century Bank Los Alamos VP / Branch Manager Karen A. Easton thanked Cmdr. Oliver Morris today for sending Cpl. Boe and Cpl. Smith to assist her in rounding up a group of escaped jail birds in front of Century Bank. From left, Patrick Metzger, Lizette Erives, Cpl. Boe, Missy Smith, Tim Branch and Cpl. Smith.‘On behalf of Century Bank Los Alamos we wish the community a safe and fun filled happy Halloween!’ Easton said. Courtesy photo
Three community members, also dressed as jail birds, joined in the fun today outside Century Bank in Smith’s Marketplace shopping center. Courtesy photoSouthwestern New Mexico Business Finance Fair Connects Businesses To Funding Resources
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — In an effort to assist businesses in obtaining the financial resources they need, and to help lenders find projects they wish to finance, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) is hosting another finance fair – completely online – but geared toward businesses and lenders located in Southwestern New Mexico, EDD Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced Thursday.
The event is 12:30-2 p.m. Dec. 9.
Business Finance Fair events are part of an EDD initiative which seeks to connect funding entities with local projects. The Finance Fair debuted July 17, 2019 Read More
LACDC Blue Bucks Program Earns International Economic Development Council Excellence Award
From left, Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann, Enterprise Bank LA Region President Liddie Martinez and Los Alamos MainStreet Director Lauren McDaniel hold up the Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council for their Small Business Saturday Blue Bucks Raffle Promotion. Courtesy/LACDC
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) recently won a Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its Small Business Saturday Blue Bucks Raffle Promotion.
The program, sponsored by Enterprise Bank & Trust, was recognized Read More
Sheehey: How To Request County Funding
By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Councilor
Los Alamos is fortunate to have organizations that serve many needs of our citizens, as well as creative entrepreneurs developing new businesses.
As these operations grow, additional funding may be needed. In some cases, the County can supply such funding through the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA), or the County can potentially contract with and compensate a business for providing needed governmental services, if the budget allows.
Los Alamos Resolution No. 10-18 (July 20, 2010) “Policy for Use in Consideration of County Funding Requests Read More
Los Alamos Halloweekend 2020 Runs Oct. 29-31
Text the phase during the days of the Monster Hunt event to win, after finding seven of the clues downtown. Courtesy/Creative District
Local Businesses Receive Helping Hand From County
Deputy County Manager Steve Lynne
KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
With the pandemic, quarantines and changing public health orders, it isn’t any surprise that businesses need help.
Los Alamos County was able to assist local businesses as well as individuals through grants totaling more than $1.7 million.
“We’re just grateful that funds were provided and that we have a mechanism to do this,” County Deputy Manager Steve Lynne said. “And we expect it will definitely help the small businesses that have been impacted.”
In September, the state awarded the County Read More
