County P&Z Commission To Meet Wednesday Aug. 13
COUNTY News:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The agenda packet is available online at: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Hard copies are also available within the Community Development Department lobby–window 3–during business hours. Read More
McQuiston: The Airbnb Neighbor – How Short-Term Rentals Are Secretly Affecting Your Insurance
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Council OKs New LEDA Program To Aid Small Businesses
Businesses in downtown Los Alamos and as well as throughout the County could use help to keep operating. To assist, Los Alamos County Council approved moving forward with a Retail LEDA program during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It goes without saying that local businesses could use some help. Los Alamos County is providing that assistance through a new version of the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA).
This addition, known as Retail LEDA, would not replace the current LEDA Read More
Scott Aragon Finds Niche In Wealth Management
Wealth Management Client Relationship II Scott Aragon in his office last week at Enterprise Bank & Trust, 1200 Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Sponsored content
The stars aligned that day six years ago when Scott Aragon began his career at Enterprise Bank & Trust.
“I was working in retail banking as a teller before shifting over to the wealth management division,” Aragon said. “I was personally investing in the cryptocurrency market and stock market, and enjoyed learning about all of the investment Read More
Josh Martin Performs Jemez Mountain Brewhouse Aug. 15
CHAMBER News:
School may have started, but summer isn’t over yet! Come over to Jemez Mountain Brewhouse on Friday, Aug. 15, to hear Josh Martin perform music from Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, and the great Western songwriters.
The show starts at 8 p.m., so come early to get a pizza dinner before the kitchen closes at 8 p.m. when the show begins.
This is the first show Jemez Mountain Brewhouse has scheduled after its regular hours. Get out of town for the night or maybe the weekend. Jemez Springs offers a variety of options to stay overnight; spas, hotels, Airbnb’s, and campsites.
For more information Read More
New Mexico Tourism Department Awards Second Round Of Route 66 Centennial Grant Funding
Courtesy/NMTD
NMTD News:
SANTA FE, NM – With the Route 66 centennial just around the bend, the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is revving up its Route 66 Centennial Grant Program for another year.
Thanks to a special appropriation allocated to NMTD during the 2025 Legislative Session, NMTD will be awarding a total of $1,306,097 to Route 66 communities in fiscal year 2026 for the purposes of marketing and promotion, special events and infrastructure.
NMTD awarded $752,538 in funding for marketing and promotion, $423,559 for infrastructure and $130,000 for special events.
“Promoting Read More
Pac 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 8-14, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Aug. 8-14, 2025:
Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 8-05–25
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
- 7 p.m. — Cerro Grande Fire –
307 Trainees Assisted Through State Job Training Program
Tumbleroot’s spirits are made from scratch, starting with the fermentation and distillation of organic base ingredients. Spirits and cocktails are certified “New Mexico True,” and the company is one of the largest distilleries in the state. Pictured: Co-owners Jason and Angel Kirkman. Courtesy/Tumbleroot Brewing.
Arcosa Wind Towers is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America, specializing in producing the essential steel towers that support wind turbines. Courtesy/Arcosa Wind Towers.
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Read More
Del Norte LOV Foundation: Community Generosity Breaks Records At 4th Annual Back-To-School Event
Del Norte LOV Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA — On behalf of the co-hosts, Del Norte LOV Foundation, LANL Foundation, Triad LLC, Operator of Los Alamos National Laboratory, Española Public Schools, and Del Norte Credit Union, this was a record-breaking annual community event, and a wonderful time with 15 generous sponsors, 43 gracious table resource partners, and 66 dedicated volunteers during the 4th Annual Back to School Event, Saturday, July 2, at Carlos F. Vigil Middle School Athletic Field in Española.
As a community, we gave out more than $16,500 worth of school supplies, and an estimated Read More
New Mexico State Grant Will Fuel Local Creative Economies
EDD Cabinet Secretary Rob Black
EDD News:
-
-
-
-
- Applications accepted through Aug. 29
-
-
-
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Arts & Cultural Districts (ACD) Pilot Grant Program is a one-time collaborative initiative organized by New Mexico Arts, EDD’s Mainstreet program, and the Creative Industries Division to demonstrate the economic potential and cultural impact of directly funding state-authorized Arts & Cultural Districts.
The grant offers awards between $50,000 and $100,000 to provide catalytic resources for ACDs. The program aims to implement high-impact creative industry programming, Read More
