Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Weekend Kicks Off With Friday Night Summer Concert & The Brandon Saiz Band
By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
SANCRE Productions
Exit Advantage Realty, Title Guaranty, and Bell Bank Mortgage have teamed up to bring us the 10th show of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series featuring The Brandon Saiz Band. This Friday, Aug. 1, come out to the free event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and enjoy a multitude of food vendors, kids’ activities, information booths, non-profit row, and most importantly, great music!
This event officially kicks off the annual Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo weekend festivities. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with our fantastic opening talent act, the students Read More
EEOC Sues Scalo Restaurant In Albuquerque For Managers Harassing And Retaliating Against Female Workers
EEOC News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Scalo Restaurant, an Albuquerque restaurant located in the city’s Nob Hill neighborhood, violated federal civil rights laws when its male managers sexually harassed female employees and then retaliated against those female workers who spoke out against the abusive conduct, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.
According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, two male managers subjected female employees to relentless sexual harassment, including: vulgar comments about female customers and employees; physically Read More
Neal-Clinton: 2025 Annual Enrollment Update On Humana, UnitedHealthcare & Aetna
By BEVERLY NEAL-CLINTON
The Retirement Answer Team
Editor’s note: Beverly Neal-Clinton is sharing this information in her role with The Retirement Answer Team and not as a Los Alamos County Councilor.
Los Alamos County is announcing its 2025 health benefit annual enrollment period, set for Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. This year’s enrollment is accompanied by major industry changes, including Humana’s withdrawal from the Los Alamos area, and multiple lawsuits against Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna involving federal investigations, “steering” practices, Medicare Advantage ratings, and Read More
Co+op Market Thanks Community For Feedback & Support
By THOMAS SALAZAR
General Manager
Los Alamos Cooperative Market
Dear Community,
Last spring, in 2024, when we announced the possibility of shutting our doors, the response was powerful. Sales increased. Member energy surged. That collective support gave us the momentum to keep going through the summer and early fall.
In response to your feedback last year, we made a number of improvements aimed at increasing accessibility, community connection, and revenue.
These improvements include:
- Opening the store earlier in the morning to better serve commuters and early shoppers;
- Expanding our
SaxAtomix Performance At Beef & Leaf July 31
COMMUNITY News:
The SaxAtomix will helping the Beef & Leaf cafe celebrate their first birthday this Thursday evening July 31, 2025. The group will be performing on the patio and presenting a mix of music including big band classics, Latin favorites, jazz standards, ballads, and more.
The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. We have been playing together since 2017. Our group includes Bryan Fearey, Wendy Keffeler, Adolfo Meana, Joyce Guzik, and Paul Lewis. You can find them on the web at saxatomix.org. Read More
Livestock Shows Highlight Bernalillo County 4-H Fair At Expo New Mexico
NMSF News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Bernalillo County 4-H Fair is underway at Expo New Mexico with large animal shows and the livestock sale highlighting the final days of the show. This event is open to the public and runs through Friday, Aug. 1.
4-H is the largest youth development organization in America, helping kids find their spark, build real world skills, and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners. In 4‐H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult Read More
Local Business Coalition Unveils ‘Professional Services Assistance’ Idea To Strengthen Our Community’s Economy
LALBC News:
The Los Alamos Local Business Coalition (“Coalition”) invites public review and input on its “Professional Services Assistance” idea, a proposal aimed at boosting the economic vitality of Los Alamos County by providing local businesses with easier access to timely, experienced professional services important for compliance with Los Alamos County requirements. This initiative is one of six forward-thinking ideas detailed in the newly released “Coalition Idea Book,” now available as a PDF on the Coalition website.
The “Professional Read More
Los Alamos County Issues Email Scam Warning
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials are warning residents and vendors to be on alert after discovering a sophisticated phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that appeared to be from Los Alamos County.
A contractor working with the County recently received one such email, which falsely claimed an overdue balance and included instructions to submit payment via wire transfer. Although the message appeared legitimate, referencing real details about the contractor’s relationship with the County, it was determined to be fraudulent.
Officials emphasize that Los Alamos County will Read More
Beef & Leaf Cafe Turning 1! Community Celebration July 31!
Beef & Leaf offers reimagined and elevated comfort food, a curated wine selection, and a commitment to seasonal fresh ingredients. Courtesy/Beef&Leaf
Beef & Leaf News:
Beef & Leaf Cafe is marking its first anniversary this Thursday, July 31, with an evening of celebration and gratitude. From 5-7 p.m., guests are invited to the Beef & Leaf patio for live jazz, champagne cocktails, and cake, as a thank you to the hardworking team behind the scenes and the community that has supported the restaurant from day one.
Since opening its doors one year ago, July 31, 2024, Beef Read More
North Central Regional Transit District: Temporary Service Reductions Due To Ongoing Driver Shortage
NCRTD News:
ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) announced Thursday a series of temporary service reductions affecting several Blue Bus routes and services, beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, due to a continued shortage of transit operators.
Effective Aug. 4:
- The MyBlue™ Española Zone will continue to operate Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., but with reduced trip availability. Passengers are encouraged to book in advance or use NCRTD’s free fixed-route Blue Bus service.
- Route 110 Westside/Crosstown service will be temporarily suspended until further
