Business Scholar Luncheon ‘Beyond Expectations: Delivering Exceptional Customer Experiences’ Sept. 18
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Title V PASE grant, Small Business Development Center at UNM-LA and Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Business Scholar Luncheon.
The topic is Beyond Expectations: Delivering Exceptional Customer Experiences presented by Beverly Hughes, professional certified coach and business consultant, and owner of Empowered Pathways Coaching from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Sept. 18, at the SALA Event Center. Lunch will be provided.
Learn crucial elements to creating outstanding customer experiences that go above and beyond simple customer satisfaction. Read More
Los Alamos Farmer’s Market: Sept. 4, 2025
Los Alamos School Of Gymnastics Closes Its Doors
Loui Janecky, left, with members of her 2018 LASG Diamond Competitive Gymnastics Team. Courtesy/LASG
By MILES BEAUX
President
LASG Board
After 50 years of service to the children and families of Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos School of Gymnastics has closed.
The organization began in the late 1970s. Maureen Hudson (a Los Alamos Public Schools PE teacher) ran a tumbling class in her backyard with a strip of mats, inspiring the love of gymnastics. After a year and significant growth in her program, Myrna McDonald joined her. As the enthusiasm grew, some of the gymnasts’ parents created a support Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos County Procurement Meet & Greet
Los Alamos County Chief Purchasing Officer Annalisa Miranda, far right, walks local business owners through the County’s procurement process during a meet & greet event Monday night in the Municipal Building. The process includes identifying a business need, determining specifications and requirements, setting a budget, sourcing and researching vendors, making the purchase, and finally paying the invoice. Miranda explained that to make the process more accessible and to help notify businesses when the County is issuing a request for bids or proposals, a new e-procurement program Read More
Quantum Week In The “Quantum State” Aug. 31-Sept. 5
NMEDD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico will step into the international spotlight as the “quantum state” next week, showcasing its growing momentum in science, technology, and innovation during IEEE Quantum Week in Albuquerque.
The IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE), or Quantum Week, is a premier international gathering of quantum researchers and industry members that brings together quantum science and innovation. The conference will include keynote speeches from industry leaders representing tech giants such as IBM, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. Read More
Los Alamos County Council Approves Selling 20th Street Land … Paving Way For Multi-Use Development
Rendering of a multi-use development on County-owned land on 20th Street. The County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to sell the 3-acre property to RBMM during Tuesday’s meeting. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos County-owned land located on 20th Street has been vacant for a long time but perhaps that will now change; the for-sale sign is being removed in hopes that in its place there will be a mixed-use development.
During its meeting Tuesday night, County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to sell the 3 acres of Read More
Cheryl Vigil Returns To ‘Where Community Feels Like Family’
Cheryl Vigil returns to manage the Enterprise Bank & Trust branch in White Rock, which she describes as ‘the community that feels like family’. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
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Cheryl Vigil is returning to manage the Enterprise Bank & Trust branch in White Rock after a stint at the Cerrillos location in Santa Fe since 2023.
“I missed the community in White Rock and the customers – it feels like home here,” Vigil said. “I will be back in White Rock permanently within the next couple of weeks.”
Vigil has Read More
NMED Warns Public Of Risks Of Purchasing Goods From Unregulated Online Food Vendors
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is warning the public about health risks from unlicensed food vendors selling enchilada plates, meal preps, and other cooked foods through social media platforms like Facebook Marketplace.
Foods that require a permit include:
- Cooked meals, enchilada plates, meal preps
- Dairy-based products
- Meats, including jerky
- Any item needing temperature control for safety
These foods can support harmful bacterial growth and cause foodborne illness without proper handling.
While New Mexico’s Homemade Food Act allows individuals to prepare Read More
Los Alamos Co-Op: A Letter To Our Community
By Los Alamos Co-op
We’re writing to you today with transparency and urgency. Our community-owned grocery store is once again facing serious financial strain. While we are not at the point of immediate closure, we want to be honest: without increased support from our members—and renewed leadership from the community—we’ll be at risk.
Last spring, in 2024, when we shared the possibility of closing our doors, the response was powerful. Sales rose and member engagement surged. For the first time in years, we filled all eight seats on our Board of Directors. That groundswell of support gave Read More
$15,000 In Prizes Offered To Outdoor Rec Businesses
Daniel Cederberg runs Moonrock Outfitters, a community-focused bike and skate shop in Roswell. Courtesy/NMEDD
Wolfhorse Outfitters is an Apache-owned horseback guide business based in Arenas Valley. Courtesy/NMEDD
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — Outdoor recreation businesses in New Mexico are invited to apply for the newly expanded Adventure Pitch Fest, where companies will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes for innovative business ideas.
Formerly part of the Outdoor Economics Conference, the Outdoor Recreation Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) has reimagined Read More
