Registration Open For NM Infrastructure Finance Conference
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE— Registration is now open for the 28th annual New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference (NMIFC), the state’s premier gathering for infrastructure funding, planning, and collaboration.
The 2025 NMIFC is set for Nov. 3-7 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
Building on the success of 2024’s largest conference to date, the 2025 NMIFC promises to be an even more dynamic and informative gathering for more than 600 expected attendees.
Centered on the theme “New Mexico Rising through Integrated Community Infrastructure,” this five-day event will feature Read More
Pig & Fig Opening For Breakfast & Lunch Only Starts Sept. 2
Pig & Fig Cafe at 11 Sherwood Blvd. to open for breakfast and lunch only starting Sept. 2. Courtesy photo
Pig & Fig Cafe News:
Pig & Fig Cafe, a local staple of nearly 10 years, is announcing the end of dinner hours after Labor Day weekend to tackle some long-overdue maintenance in the afternoons and evenings. Over the years at this location, the team has battled the costly maintenance of renting an old building with old bones and poor insulation, leading to constant maintenance and outrageous utility costs.
But recently, executive owner and chef Laura Crucet has been offered the Read More
Life After 50: What Did You Say…?
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA
I really wanted to start this column with “Just get over yourself” … but it sounded too aggressive. Let me explain.
Over the last three weeks, at the age of 57, I have been the proud owner of a brand-new pair of hearing aids. Whaaaat? The additional aaa in what are not what because I didn’t hear what I said – it is the what of disbelief – as in “you hear me correctly?”!
After I retired, I noticed tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in my ears. I was able to navigate it, but did so mostly because some doctors say you can do nothing about it. Then recently, I realized Read More
Shin: Questions Regarding County Sale Of 20th Street And A8A Properties
By LISA SHIN
Los Alamos
Tomorrow, on Aug. 26, 2025, the Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreements for the 20th Street Redevelopment and the Mixed-Income Workforce Housing on the A-8-A Parcel will be on the Council agenda.
As many already know, I am closely watching redevelopment in Los Alamos. There are both positive and negative consequences on small business owners like myself. All citizens should be concerned about the impact of high-density housing on existing utilities, our environment, open spaces, traffic, pollution, and crime.
Please attend to make your voices heard, or email Read More
Video: Councilor David Reagor Discusses LEDA Program
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor discusses the LEDA program. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Posts From The Road: J.C. Penney The Mother Store
The Mother Store: The Mother Store of J.C. Penney Co. opened in 1929 in Kemmerer, Wyo. The store still exists as a typical Penney’s store with several historical features from the early days of the company. The store was much like the store where I worked during high school in Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
J.C. Penney Home: The home of the Penney family has been restored and is furnished in early 1900s motif. The home is free to visit and contains a room of historical photos and items from the J.C. Penney Company. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Kemmerer Store: The Kemmerer Read More
SBA New Mexico Opens Nominations For 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
SBA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week, which recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small businesses, which make up 99% of all businesses in America, creates two out of every three new jobs, and employs about half of America’s workforce. Next year, National Small Business Week will take place May 3 – 9, 2026.
“During National Small Business Week, we honor America’s job creators and the vital role they play in making our country the greatest in the Read More
State Awards Grants To Five New Mexico Tech Companies
Visualization of Perf-Alert® detecting gastrointestinal tract gases, indicating a bowel perforation has occurred. Photo courtesy of Sentiré Medical Systems, Inc.
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — Five New Mexico technology companies received up to $100,000 in state matching grants to accelerate innovations in space communications, advanced energy, aerospace, and bioscience.
The grants were awarded by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Technology and Innovation Office through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Matching Read More
Town Of Red River Receives 2025 Excellence In Economic Development Gold & Silver Awards From IEDC
IEDC News:
RED RIVER —The Town of Red River received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Gold & Silver Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The gold award was bestowed for the organization’s work in the Special Purpose Website category that impacted rural residents. Additionally, the Town of Red River received the Silver Awards in the Multimedia Promotion and Special Event categories. Town of Red River’s Director of Economic Development & Tourism, Max Khudiakov, CEcD, will be honored at the IEDC 2025 Annual Conference in Detroit, Michigan, Read More
