Council Chair Scott Provides Update On CARES Act Funds
By CHAIR SARA SCOTT
Los Alamos County Council
Today I’ll focus on providing as much information as we now have regarding the CARES Act funds that the County will receive – understanding that this information is incomplete and County staff are aggressively working to resolve some questions and changes associated with how these funds can be disbursed.
As always, I hope this note finds you, your families and friends well. We’ve been working together to limit the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our community – staying home and always wearing our masks and keeping our distance when we must be out Read More
Luján Hosts Roundtable With Farm To Table New Mexico
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
STATE News:
NAMBÉ — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, hosted a roundtable Tuesday with Farm to Table New Mexico and Sandoval County farmers to discuss their efforts to provide healthy, sustainable foods to New Mexicans and how New Mexico is utilizing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs to support local food systems.
Luján worked to strengthen these programs in the 2018 Farm Bill.
“New Mexico’s farmers do essential work, and we depend on them to ensure our state’s food security. That’s why one of my top priorities is making sure Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Seeking Chameleon
On the job in Los Alamos recently is owner Catherine Richmond who opened Seeking Chameleon in 2015 at 35 Rover Blvd. in White Rock. Richmond is seen here with a piece from the Pretty Angel line by Laura Solano, a local vendor who offers a variety of unique fashions at affordable prices. There is much to discover at Seeking Chameleon including antiques, resale, vintage, jewelry, and pendants, beads and charms for crafters. Richmond said she is seeing many mother and daughter shoppers coming in to explore her large inventory of crafting treasures. COVID-Safe practices are in place at the store. Read More
Scenes From Canyon Walk Apt. Construction On DP Road
Workers at the Canyon Walk Apartment Complex this morning pumping cement and smoothing out the foundation for the next building on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Workers at the Canyon Walk Apartment Complex this morning on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
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New Mexico Environment Department Cites O’Reilly Auto Parts On Airport Road In Santa Fe For Unsafe Workplace Conditions
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
…Management did not require employees to wear masks
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) cited a Santa Fe business for violations of the state’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, resulting in an unsafe workplace.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 4715 Airport Road in Santa Fe did not ensure employees wore face coverings during an NMED inspection in early July, in violation of state law, public health orders and COVID-Safe Practices and exposing the five employees working in close proximity to one another in the sales Read More
Scenes Of Patio Dining Underway All Around Los Alamos
As part of COVID-Safe practices, Los Alamos restaurants offer patio dining throughout the community including here Aug. 26 at El Parasol on Central Avenue and 20th Street. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Diners chatting on the patio under the shade of umbrellas at Blue Window Bistro Aug. 26 on Central Avenue. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Folks taking a coffee break Aug. 26 on the patio at Starbucks on Central Avenue. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
LANL Major Subcontractor’s Consortium To Dissolve Sept. 30
LANL Major Subcontractor’s Consortium News:
The executive board of the LANL Major Subcontractor’s Consortium (MSC) has voted to dissolve the organization effective Sept. 30, 2020 due to the changing business climate and a shift in regional community investment requirements from laboratory subcontractors.
Founded in 2004, the MSC is made up of 30+ major subcontractors to Los Alamos National Laboratory that pooled economic development investments to diversify the regional economy and reduce its dependency of federal dollars. The focus of the organization has been to improve economic Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At El Rigoberto’s Taco Shop
On the job in Los Alamos Aug. 26 are Carlos Florez and Martin Corona displaying carne asada fries, one of many specialties on the menu at El Rigoberto’s Taco Shop, 166 Central Park Square. The eatery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 505.661.9603. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
NMDWS Launches Financial Budgeting Tool ‘Why I Work’
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ (NMDWS), Economic Research & Analysis Bureau has developed a financial budgeting tool that estimates the minimum income needed for a person to cover their monthly living costs.
The tool, known as Why I Work, allows individuals to customize their expenses and leads them into career exploration for occupations with a salary that will meet and cover their selected living costs.
Developed specifically with New Mexico’s youth in mind, but available and helpful for all New Mexicans, Why I Work helps users understand Read More
Singer-Songwriter Elle King To Headline Grape Aid 2020
NMWINE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In the heat of the harvest, September 1985, a group of world-famous musicians united their talents under the Farm Aid banner and raised $9 million in relief funds for the American farmer.
This transpired at a time when small farmers across the U.S. were facing the loss of their land to the bank, and Farm Aid helped to keep them alive.
As the pandemic threatens our farmers today, the New Mexico Wine & Grape Growers Association has founded GRAPE AID 2020. This promotion is committed to providing relief to grape growers during the upcoming 2020 Harvest. It’s time to SAVE Read More
