Leadership New Mexico Kicks Off 2025 Connect Cohort This Week In Los Alamos
By DIEGO ESPINOZA
President
Leadership New Mexico
Leadership New Mexico is launching the 2025 Connect New Mexico cohort this week in Los Alamos, bringing together a talented group of emerging leaders from across the state for the program’s opening session.
Connect New Mexico is a statewide, five-month leadership development program designed for professionals aged 25 to 40. Through immersive, place-based learning and hands-on sessions, participants gain a deeper understanding of the systems shaping New Mexico—while building leadership skills and long-lasting relationships that Read More
This Week At Los Alamos Farmer’s Market Aug. 7
BLM Announces Nov. 2025 Sale Of Oil And Gas Leases In New Mexico And Oklahoma
BLM News:
SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov. 6, 2025, to offer 21 oil and gas parcels totaling 8,843 acres in New Mexico and Oklahoma.
The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in March 2025 and held a public comment period that closed in May 2025 on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input opened today and will close Sept. 3, 2025.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development Read More
Scenes From Beef & Leaf’s First Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating the first anniversary of Beef & Leaf Cafe with a ribbon cutting Thursday, from left, Owner Laura Crucet’s son William Hamilton, her father Fernando Crucet, Owner/Executive Chef Laura Crucet, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones and Crucet’s son Julian Hamilton, at 3801 Arkansas Ave. Suite G. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Diners gather on the patio of Beef & Leaf Cafe to celebrate the first anniversary of the eatery on Thursday at 3801 Arkansas Ave. Suite G. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Owner/Executive Chef Laura Crucet chats with diners Read More
California Coastal Wine Dinner At Pig & Fig Café Aug. 9
Courtesy image/P&F
COMMUNITY News:
Owner, Executive Chef & Sommelier, Laura Crucet, will host a California Coastal Wine Dinner starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at Pig & Fig Café at 11 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock.
Menu:
Aperitif Cocktail
- San Francisco Smash
- botanical gin | shiso leaf | ginger-yuzu syrup
First Plate
“Apricot Burrata”
- poached apricot | burrata | basil-tomato confit | crostini
- 2023 Bedrock Wine Company “Ode to Lulu” Rose, Sonoma County
Second Plate
“Baja Ceviche”
- lime-marinated shrimp | smashed avocado | pickled jalapeño | blue corn tostada
- 2023 Ridge Vineyards
100+ Women Who Care To Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Dinner & Giving Event At Beef & Leaf Aug. 7!
The five founders of 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos, from left, Carol A. Clark, Stephanie Garcia Richard, Dr. Marvel Harrison, Debbie Shelton and Kristy Ortega will attend a special event being held to highlight the group’s 10th anniversary, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Beef & Leaf. Photo by Joy Freymiller
100+ Women Who Care News:
It’s hard to believe, but this month, 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos is marking its 10th anniversary of providing philanthropic giving to local non-profit organizations. Each person attending the group’s quarterly dinner and giving events donates $100 Read More
Venusto Salon In Los Alamos Expands Services
Venusto Salon Founder/Owner Diana Rascon in the entry area of her salon at 555 Oppenheimer, Suite 102. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos resident Diana Rascon opened her Venusto Salon, which means “to be beautify, adorn and make lovely”, in 2013 at 555 Oppenheimer, Suite 102. She is maintaining her Los Alamos salon and now expanding her services as a licensed and experienced cosmetic tattoo artist, on Mondays in Santa Fe at Glow House of Beauty and Pain.
Services include:
- Lash Line Enhancements;
- Combo Brows;
Marlene Wilden Joins Los Alamos Daily Post News Team
Marlene Wilden
Staff Report
Marlene Wilden has joined the Los Alamos Daily Post as a general assignment reporter.
Wilden draws on a career spent navigating boardrooms, brand crises and big-picture strategy. She worked in Corporate Affairs for a number of major companies, including Nielsen and Thomson Reuters. Recently, she has been operating her own firm, which includes a portfolio of growth-stage clients.
Wilden said her experience ranges from private equity transactions and post-merger integrations to high-stakes communications planning, giving her a deep understanding of how Read More
Gessing: New Mexico And The Film Industry Recession
By PAUL GESSING
Executive Director
Rio Grande Foundation
Since the days of Bill Richardson’s Administration, the Rio Grande Foundation has opposed New Mexico’s generous film subsidies. Back in Richardson’s day, the primary subsidy was a 25 percent “refundable” tax credit, meaning that anyone filming in New Mexico received up to 25 percent of what they spent to film in the Land of Enchantment (courtesy of New Mexico’s taxpayers).
Gov. Susana Martinez attempted to rein in the subsidy program. Along with the Legislature, she placed a $50 million annual spending cap on film subsidies. When Lujan Read More
Los Alamos Local Business Coalition Invites Community To Summary And Action Planning Forum Today
LALBC News:
The Los Alamos Local Business Coalition (Coalition) invites all community members, business owners, and local leaders to attend Forum #5, Summary and Action Planning: Takeaways and Lessons Learned, at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2025, at SALA Event Center, with a live Zoom option for remote attendees.
This forum will include an update from Cities Work, an independent non-profit organization that studies communities and makes recommendations for improving local business environments, and a lessons learned report from the Coalition Steering Team.
“We are hoping for Read More
