Business

NMDOT: Winners For 2025 Name A Snowplow Contest

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation is excited to announce the 2025 Name a Snowplow contest winners. Drumroll please. 

The Winning names are:

  • District 1: Snow Bueno, Snow Way, José!
  • District 2: Scoop Dogg, Chips & Que Snow. 
  • District 3: Alice Scooper, Taylor Drift.
  • District 4: Blizzard of Oz, Red Chilly Brrrr-ito.
  • District 5: Clear-o-Pathra, Blizzard Wizard.
  • District 6: Zia Later, Snow, En-CHILL-ada.

Thank you, New Mexico for the most unique, fun, and New Mexico-inspired names for our hardworking snowplows. These trucks play an important role in keeping Read More

ITC Announces Election Of 12 New Board Members

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ITC News:

International Trade Council (ITC), a leading global chamber of commerce representing 28,000+ corporations across 179 countries, is proud to announce the election of 12 new members to its Board of Directors. These newly elected leaders will serve for an initial term beginning Jan. 15 2025 through Dec. 1 2027, bringing invaluable expertise to further ITC’s mission of fostering foreign market entry, reducing technical barriers to trade, and enhancing international trade education.

Since its establishment in 1956, ITC has remained at the forefront of global trade, uniquely Read More

County Planning & Zoning Approves Site Plan For New Hotel

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A rendering of the proposed new hotel and conference space at 400 Trinity Drive. The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the hotel’s site plan Jan. 8. Courtesy/LAC

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

In 2022, plans for an extended stay hotel and conference center on 20th Street were terminated but the concept of offering these amenities in Los Alamos didn’t go away; in fact, they have reappeared in a new, separate project proposed for the entryway to downtown Los Alamos.

The Los Alamos Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to approve Read More

Enterprise Bank & Trust’s Liddie Martinez Of Los Alamos Named Among 2025 Women Of Influence In New Mexico

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Liddie Martinez

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Albuquerque Business First has selected President Liddie Martinez of the Los Alamos Region for Enterprise Bank & Trust as one of the 21st annual “Women of Influence” in New Mexico.

Martinez also serves as Director of Community Engagement for Enterprise Bank & Trust. As a member of the bank’s New Mexico Leadership Team, Martinez has helped grow the southwest region of the company by 17% since its merger with Los Alamos National Bank in 2019. Her market share in Los Alamos is 74.74%.

To have influence is to Read More

Lauren McDaniel Shares Highlights On LACDC, Los Alamos Chamber, MainStreet And Creative District

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By LAUREN MCDANIEL
Executive Director
LACDC

With the start of the new year, I would like to take the opportunity to highlight Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) and the role of some of its programs – namely the Chamber of Commerce and Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District (LAMSCD) – in the community.

LACDC actively engages on a variety of key small business issues, meets with local small businesses, County staff, regional economic development organizations and legislators, and serves as the overarching voice for small business in Los Alamos County.

Collectively Read More

Join The CYFD Team: Rapid Hire Event Jan. 23

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department, in partnership with the Department of Workforce Solutions, will hold a Rapid Hire event 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, offering qualified candidates the chance to apply, interview, and become a part of the CYFD team. The event takes place at EXPO New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE in the Manuel Lujan Jr. Building

The Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) event will take place at EXPO New Mexico in Albuquerque. Job seekers who are unable to attend in Albuquerque may interview at their local America’s Read More

NewBridge Expands Operations In Estancia Valley

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Vertically integrated CBD manufacturing facility in Washington State for embodygreen products. Courtesy of NewBridge Global Ventures Inc.

EDD News:

MORIARTY — The New Mexico Economic Development Department and NewBridge Global Ventures (NewBridge) announced that the Ag Tech company is planning a major expansion in the Estancia Valley to grow and integrate its farming, processing, manufacturing, and distribution businesses centered around industrial-scale hemp and CBD.

“The Economic Development Department supports this initiative that leverages local resources and New Mexico’s Read More

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Awarded $231 Million For Construction Of 104 MW Of Renewable Energy

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KCEC News:

TAOS — Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) has received $231 million in investment funding for green hydrogen-driven power generation. The new renewable energy facility will enhance power distribution system resiliency for the entire KCEC service area.

About the New Era Investment’s Expected Impact for KCEC

  • Funds a project that will generate 104 MW of energy from 100% renewable resources and provide a solution for long-duration energy storage
  • New power generation and storage facilities expected to power approximately 25,000 homes 
  • Construction expected to generate
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Los Alamos County Survey Responses Highlight ‘Key Challenges And Resilience’ Of Local Businesses

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COUNTY News:

A survey conducted last fall on local businesses in Los Alamos County reveals both resilience and significant challenges facing the community’s business sector.

Open from Aug. 14 to Sept. 30, 2024, the survey gathered 48 responses. The findings highlight a combination of economic pressures, staffing difficulties and infrastructure concerns that businesses must navigate to sustain and grow.

Business Outlook and Expansion Plans

The survey indicates 33% of businesses expect to expand in the coming year, while 46% foresee maintaining their current operations. However, a Read More