Business

Perch Paperie Open All Day!

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The Perch Paperie will be open today from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. for shoppers in need of any last minute gifts. Stop by the shop at 13 Sherwood Blvd., around the corner from Jemez House Thrift Store in White Rock. Free paper butterfly demonstrations will take place all day today. This technique can be used to make ornaments, embellish cards or be placed on gifts. Courtesy/The Perch Paperie Read More

The Five Largest Landowners in America

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A ranch in Wyoming. Courtesy/MSNBC

REAL ESTATE News:

The five largest landowners in America include:

1. John Malone: The cable tycoon has 2.2 million acres stretching from Wyoming to Maine. One of his crown jewels is the Bell Ranch, a 290,100-acre cattle empire.

2. Ted Turner: The media magnate has 2 million acres in Nebraska, New Mexico and other states. He is a strong advocate of wildlife conservation.

3. The Emmerson family: This low-profile family holds 1.8 million acres through Sierra Pacific Industries, the nation’s second largest lumber producer.

4. Brad Kelley: The reclusive Read More

Column: Ending the Year Contemplating Growth

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By Harry Hertz, Director
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program

I always like to end a year with an optimistic view of the future. This year, MESA became the sixth two-time winner of the Baldrige Award; all six winners having experienced growth between the times they received the award.

That fact led me to contemplate factors leading to the sustainability and growth of any business or enterprise.

In a brief research study that the Baldrige Program conducted last year, we realized that the then five two-time recipients of the Baldrige Award represented very different industries, company Read More

Ruby K’s Offers Special Holiday Treats

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RUBY K’s News:

Ruby K’s has pumpkin and pecan pies, challah, fresh rolls and food platters available for holiday parties.  

To order catering items call 662-9866 or stop by the restaurant. 

Orders for Christmas Day food must be placed before closing at 3 p.m. today, Saturday, Dec. 22. Orders must be picked up before 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24.

Ruby K’s will be open until 1 p.m. Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For information, visit https:////rubykbagel.com/.

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LANB Treats Local Seniors to Holiday Feast

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Los Alamos National Bank treated local seniors to its annual ‘Holiday Lunch’ Friday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. LANB employees served the meals during two seatings. Senior Center staff prepared the lunch, which featured tender roast beef  and all the trimmings. LANB’s Karen Easton presented gifts and prizes to the seniors gathered for the event. She announced that LANB is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Local band Peace Meal provided holiday entertainment for the large crowd. Photo by Don Kendall Read More

Quaking Aspen Fine Art Holiday Artist Reception Friday and Saturday

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Moon Over Mesas. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
 
Fall View From Los Alamos. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
 
Staff Report
 
The community is invited to attend the Quaking Aspen Fine Art Holiday Artist Reception Friday, Dec. 21 and Saturday, Dec. 22 at the Dixie Girl Gallery & Restaurant in downtwn Los Alamos.
 
Chat with photographer Leslie Bucklin and browse her greeting cards, matted prints and gallery images. Goodies will be served!
 
Bucklin grew up in Los Alamos and after a few years in Colorado and California, she has returned to Los Alamos to raise her family in the
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‘La Fin du Monde Party’ Kicks Off Holiday Events at Dixie Girl

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DIXIE GIRL News

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

DIXIE GIRL News:

Dixie Girl owner Denise Lane announced four upcoming special parties open to the public:

“La Fin du Monde Party” (End of the World Party, Party like there is no tomorrow) 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21

  • Dinner Special: Stout Braised Brisket with Bourbon Peach Glaze, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vidalia Onion Rings
  • Bar Specials: $3 Martinis, $3 Mayan Mojitos and $3 La Fin du Monde or Maudite Belgian Ales
  • Appetizer specials: Retro Rumaki, Flatbreads and “Buffaleaux” Wings $3

Holiday Wine Dinner 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22
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Francine Mendoza Chosen 2012 Realtor of the Year

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Longtime Los Alamos resident Francine J. Mendoza, fifth from left, was chosen Realtor of the Year during the annual President’s Day Breakfast Dec. 13 at De Colores Restaurant. From left, Lauren Earles, Treasurer of the Los Alamos Association of REALTORS® (LAAOR) 2013 and past Realtor of the Year (ROTY); Michael Seivold, Director LAAOR 2013; Jon Bernard, Director LAAOR 2013; Mary Anne Beard, President LAAOR 2013 and Past ROTY; Mendoza, Past President LAAOR 2013, ROTY 2012; Pat Pipkin, National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Region 11 Vice President; Ardy Hafer Emce and Chairperson Read More

Money IQ: Small Business Loans

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Money IQ
By Al Hernandez
 
Small Business Loans

The challenges of obtaining a small business loan continue to frustrate budding entrepreneurs and as well as established small business owners alike.

Small business loans are generally defined as those seeking credit of $1 million or less. Financial institutions are less likely to lend in today’s environment and the reasons are many – a still weak but slowly improving economy, tightened bank underwriting standards, ever changing bank regulations, and or increased fear or skepticism with lending to newer firms or start-up businesses. Read More