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Chamber Leaders Join Udall for Economic Development Meeting on Capitol Hill

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Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., center, met with President/CEO Alex O. Romero of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce and CEO Laura E. Sanchez of the NM Green Chamber of Commerce Wednesday to talk about growing the New Mexico economy. Courtesy photo
 
U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., hosted two New Mexico chamber of commerce leaders Wednesday on Capitol Hill for a discussion on job creation and economic recovery.

President/CEO Alex O. Romero of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce and CEO Laura E. Sanchez of the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce Read More

Money IQ: True Stories – A Credit Card Dispute Lost and Won

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Money IQ

True Stories: A Credit Card Dispute Lost and Won
By Fidel Gutierrez

Note: This column is a real-life example of a credit card dispute commonly referred to as a “dispute of quality.” This is a dispute about the quality of goods and services received. The other type of dispute is a billing error dispute. Billing error disputes are fairly straight forward and are regulated by the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA.) The FCBA rules and rights do not apply if you are disputing the quality of goods and services. Over the years, I have spoken with people that have a false sense of security when using their Read More

Don Quixote Distillery Ranks Among ‘Top Five Distilleries Worth the Road Trip’

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Staff Report:

Los Alamos Country attracts visitors every year because of the natural beauty, historical sites and innovative laboratory, but there is now another reason for tourists to make a visit.

Don Quixote Distillery and Winery was recently ranked in the “Top Five Distilleries Worth the Road Trip,” by The Boys Club, an online cocktail resource and publication.

Joining Don Quixote on the must-visit list include legendary distilleries such as Maker’s Mark, Journeyman, Corsair and FEW Spirits.

“It is an honor that this distillery critic considers our spirits to be on the same level as these Read More

Hive Brown-bag Lunch Thursday

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HIVE News:

The Hive will hold its brown-bag networking lunch at 11 a.m. Thursday (late is never a problem.) 

One item of discussion will be the Sumo Robot Competition held July 13. See details, photos and a video of the comptetition at https://ladailypost.comcontent/el-matador-wins-mini-sumo-robot-competition-see-video.

More such events are planned at the Hive for the future.

For information on the Hive and its activities, email Hive Steward Dave Jones at ferljones@yahoo.com. Read More

Del Norte Credit Union Launches ‘Great Credit Race’

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Del Norte Credit Union Launches “Great Credit Race”

  • Partners with Filene Research Institute to Investigate Credit Score Genesis and Consumer Finance Education

SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union has partnered with Filene Research Institute, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to scientific and thoughtful analysis about issues affecting the future of consumer finance and credit unions, to launch a visionary study to investigate the establishment and trajectory of a credit score—starting from an initial FICO score of zero.

The Great Credit Race will follow the use of a VISA credit card Read More

Yang: A Summer Fantasy – This One Involves Goats and Bureaucracy

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A Summer Fantasy: This One Involves Goats and Bureaucracy 
By ELENA YANG

Author’s note: Since this is a fantasy, let’s pretend that you don’t know where I live and what organization I refer to in this piece.

A nearby community college recently purchased two goats, mother and kid, to handle the landscape maintenance on their 60+ acre campus. The groundskeeper could not keep up with the invasive trees, shrubs, and weeds. He didn’t want to use herbicides for fear of contaminating the running water. While the president of the college was unaccustomed to farm animals – he’s from a major city – he Read More

5-Steps To A Clutter Free House

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5-Steps To A Clutter Free House (that’s easier to sell)
By James Chrobocinski

Decluttering is one of the first things to do before you list your home, but the process of decluttering can be frustrating for many.

Follow these five clutter-tackling steps to increase the value of your home (and enjoy your space.)

  • Start with a small area.

Closet, shelves and cupboards are good starting points. By marking of a small and well-defined area you make it possible to finish the job in less than a half-hour and gain the satisfaction of seeing your results.

If you get frustrated with, put off dealing with or simply Read More

LACDC Plans Artist Market in White Rock

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LACDC News:

Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation is seeking interest from local artists and artisans to participate in an outdoor Artist Market located at the White Rock Visitors Center, Saturday July 20.

The Visitors Center is at 115 N.M. 4. This market will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every other Saturday until Sept. 28.  

For more information or to become a part of the market, contact Melanie Peña at 505-661-4807 or melanie@losalamos.org.

You can also register for the market at: https:////www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=LACC&evid=11017231 Read More

Performance Excellence Workshops Offered

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QNM News:

Quality New Mexico offers two “Performance Excellence” workshops in July. Registration is available at www.qualitynewmexico.org.

“Create Your Organizational Profile,” will be offered 8:30 a.m.to noon, July 17 at Cooperative Educational Services, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE in Albuquerque. The “Profile” is about your organization’s “environment, its relationships, and its strategic situation.”

“Leadership Tools for Leaders, Managers, and Supervisors” will be offered 8:30 a.m. to noon, July 31 at Del Norte Credit Union, 3586 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe. Participants will Read More

Nine Area Businesses Receive $340,000 in LANS, LLC Venture Acceleration Funds

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Michael Ham and Molly Cernicek are co-founders of SportXast, LLC, a mobile app startup that enables fans, parents, athletes, and coaches to broadcast photos and video highlights from local sporting events. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Nine local businesses receive $340,000 in LANS, LLC Venture Acceleration Funds

  • Unmanned solar aircraft manufacturers, app developers among recipients

Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS) awarded $340,000 to nine local businesses this year to help them grow and develop in Northern New Mexico.

The grant awards are under the auspices of LANS’ Venture Acceleration Read More