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This Week At SALA: National Theatre Live: Prima Facie

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SALA News:

This week, SALA Event Center invites the community to enjoy an incredible lineup of events, movies and dining experiences. From powerful performances to thrilling family-friendly films, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

National Theatre Live: Prima Facie

  • 4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 26

Don’t miss Jodie Comer’s riveting performance in Prima Facie, a critically acclaimed one-woman show exploring the challenges of a young barrister’s journey through the legal system. Written by Suzie Miller and directed by Justin Martin, this is a must-see for fans of impactful drama.

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Chamber: Rural Business Development Grants Open

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CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce would like to meet with anyone in the community planning a redevelopment project that will result in helping or creating multiple businesses and/or jobs.

Below is a grant that could possibly be applied for:

Rural Business Development Grants

Application Window:
Open

Program Application Period:
Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. local time on February 28, 2025, in the USDA RD State Office for the State where the project is located.

What does this program do?
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Lost Your Medicare Coverage? Here’s How To Regain It!

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By BEVERLY NEAL-CLINTON
Loreen and Lane Retirement Answer Agent
Los Alamos

If you’ve recently lost your Medicare coverage under Aetna, Humana 341, Presbyterian PPO, Wellcare, United CSNP, or simply due to a plan discontinuance, you may qualify for a Special Election Period (SEP), allowing you to make changes to your plan outside the regular enrollment windows. Beginning in January.

This SEP can be a lifeline for those who’ve experienced a qualifying event such as marriage, divorce, the death of a spouse, an employer settlement payment, losing employer-based insurance, changes in income, Read More

New Mexico Unemployment Rate 4.4% In November 2024

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NMDWS News:

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in November, up from 4.3 percent in October and up from 4.0 percent in the previous year.

The national unemployment rate in November was 4.2 percent, up from 4.1 percent in October and up from 3.7 percent in November 2023.

Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 12,400 jobs, or 1.4 percent, between November 2023 and November 2024. The majority of gains came from the private sector. The private sector was up 9,400 jobs, or 1.4 percent, while the public sector was up 3,000 jobs, or 1.6 percent. Within the private Read More

State Awards $2.2 Million In Job Training Funds To Support Up To 122 New Mexico Employees

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Broken Arrow Glass Recycling Company is creating a closed-loop system for glass waste in New Mexico. Among the many uses for recycled glass is its application in commercial and residential landscaping. Courtesy/BAGRC

EDD News:

SANTA FE — For the final month of 2024, the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board approved $2.2 million in reimbursement funds to support up to 122 trainees and interns, announced New Mexico Economic Development (EDD) Cabinet Secretary-Designate Rob Black.

Each month the JTIP board convenes to review applications from businesses looking to expand operations Read More

Call For Art: Deadline Extended For Security Gate Art Installation At Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board (APPB) has again, extended the submission deadline for its call for art to create a functional, artistic security gate for the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

Artists now have until 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, to submit their proposals. This will be the final extension.

This commissioned piece will enhance the beauty of the space while meeting the safety and functionality needs of the location. Artists are encouraged to bring their unique vision to the project and may take inspiration from “Odetta” the artistic gate by K.R. (Cricket) Read More

Village Arts Hosts Newest Exhibit: ‘The Same As Yesterday’

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Scene from ‘The Same As Yesterday’ exhibit underway through Jan. 10, 2025 at Village Arts. Courtesy/VA

Scene from ‘The Same As Yesterday’ exhibit underway through Jan. 10, 2025 at Village Arts. Courtesy/VA

VILLAGE ARTS News:

As the year comes to a close, Village Arts asked artists to look to the past for their present inspiration, and to find motivation in the repetition of the every day and ordinary. This prompt resulted in more than 30 pieces of work with such a variety of responses, all of which are on exhibit at Village Arts through Jan. 10, 2025.

Pastel Artist Phyllisha Hamrick took a personal Read More

Robinson: Faceless Flunkies Making Dangerous Decisions

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

“Live your life in such a way that half the world isn’t dancing in the streets when some hero puts you in the forever box.”

This meme, with a photo of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, isn’t circulating in public – it’s on websites for medical professionals.

Debates over Thompson’s assassination and the capture of his accused killer are still blazing on social media and even at Christmas parties and show no sign of letting up. The consensus is the shooting reveals a seething anger against health insurers, although most of us stop Read More

Los Alamos Local Business Coalition Launches Survey On East Downtown MRA And County Priorities

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LALBC News:

The Los Alamos Local Business Coalition (LALBC) is inviting all Los Alamos business owners, residents and stakeholders to participate in a survey regarding the East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) and County priorities.

This survey aims to gather a broader perspective to inform LALBC input to the County. Results will be put to use and reported promptly.

This survey seeks to understand:

  • Perspectives on the East Downtown MRA Plan and Process.
  • Community priorities for future development and investment in commercial areas, including the MRA.
  • Priorities
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