Reagor: The UnQuarked Mess – You Get The Bill
By DAVID REAGOR
Republican Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
The UnQuarked business is a wine bar and restaurant that has operated in Los Alamos for a number of years. Last year they attempted to move to a new site on Central Avenue. Almost a year ago the county government stopped work on the site by red tagging their remodeling efforts. The owner states that he intends to file suit against the county. He alleges financial harm caused by the county government actions that are “unlawful, arbitrary, and capricious”.
The same space was open as a restaurant in the past, it was the former home of the Blue Read More
Renewal By Andersen Recognized By J.D. Power
BUSINESS News:
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. – Renewal by Andersen has been recognized for “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Both Window and Patio Door Retailers and Manufacturers,” according to the J.D. Power 2020 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study.
This is the second J.D. Power recognition in the last three years for Renewal by Andersen.
The company also achieved the highest scores in the “Operational Performance and Durability” and the “Appearance and Design Features” study factors for the Manufacturer category, and the highest rankings in the “Ordering and Delivery”, “Sales Read More
New Mexico Finance And Administration, Taxation And Revenue Secretaries Report To Key Legislative Committee On Improving Revenue Outlook
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The state administration’s top finance and revenue officials presented the latest state revenue forecast today to the Legislative Finance Committee, announcing an overall more positive outlook for New Mexico finances than was forecast in June – though significant unknowns remain, including the timing and substance of a prospective federal stimulus package and the continued spread and economic impact of COVID-19.
The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group, made up of state agency economists and economists from the Legislative Finance Committee, is forecasting Read More
New Mexico Securities Division Joins CFTC To Charge Precious Metals Dealers Metals.com And Barrick Capital Inc. In $185 Million Scheme Targeting Elderly Investors
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The Securities Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department announced Wednesday that it is participating in a consolidated nationwide enforcement action to halt a fraudulent precious metals scheme that has solicited $185 million from at least 1,600 seniors and other investors.
The New Mexico Securities Division has joined the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and 29 other states in filing a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alleging Metals.com and Barrick Capital Inc. defendants solicited $185 million Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Giving Flu Shots At Smith’s
On the job in Los Alamos today is Pharmacist Kelsey Hornsby administering a flu shot at the pharmacy at Smith’s Food and Drug, 31 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock. This pharmacy is now requiring people to make an appointment to receive a flu shot – due to high volume, they are no longer accepting walk-ins. To make an appointment, visit www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/flu or call 1.800.576.4377. The pharmacy at Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos, 751 Trinity Dr., said this evening that there is a 60 to 90 minute wait and recommends people also make an appointment at www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/flu or by callingPAC 8 Receives MainStreet Grant To Create Videos Featuring Local Farmers And How They Grow Their Produce
Farmer Esmerelda Orozco’s daughter Valentina talks about their farm in El Guique. Courtesy/PAC 8
COMMUNITY News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center has received a $1,000 MainStreet grant to create three videos featuring local farmers who sell their produce at the Los Alamos Farmers Market.
“I feel it is important for the public to see how the farmers grow their produce and where it comes from,” PAC 8 Executive Director Jean Gindreau said. It’s also nice to meet and get to know the farmers you buy food from.”
Gindreau added that she hopes these videos will encourage more people to go to the market.
The video Read More
NMDWS: Human Rights Bureau Launches Online Inquiry Form For Individuals Filing A Charge Of Discrimination
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) Human Rights Bureau (HRB) has launched a new online initial inquiry form for individuals who have complaints of discrimination and/or harassment in employment, housing, credit and or public accommodations.
The inquiry form located on the NMDWS website (https://www.dws.state.nm.us/Filing-a-Charge-of-Discrimination) is the first step an individual must take if they feel they have been discriminated against based on a protected class.
Federal and state anti-discrimination laws prohibit discrimination Read More
NMDWS: Online Spanish Accessibility Coming Soon For Individuals Filing Or Certifying For Unemployment Benefits
NMDWS Secretary Bill McCamley
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is in the process of updating the Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) to be fully available in Spanish.
Claimants who indicate Spanish as their preferred language will start to see system features, including filing an initial claim, available in Spanish starting Sept. 30.
The Spanish update to the system will be a phased-in process to ensure consistent, accurate, and grammatically correct translation. The first phase will include the Unemployment Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Selling Chile At Farmers Market
On the job in Los Alamos is Estela Alcantar selling chile and more at the Alcantar Farms booth Thursday at the Farmers Market at Ashley Pond Park. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
The Alcantar Farms booth Thursday at the Farmers Market at Ashley Pond Park. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Final Saturday Farmers Market Of 2020 Season Today!
The final Saturday Farmers Market of the 2020 season is 8 a.m. to noon today in the Justice Center parking lot on Central Avenue. The Thursday Farmers Market will continue at the pond. Courtesy/LAFM Read More
