Business

Op-Ed: The Best Way To Predict The Future Is To Shape It

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By SUZIE HAVEMANN
Los Alamos County Councilor

My friend Sharon Stover, who is a former and esteemed County Councilor, used to say, “There is always more to the story”. And I used to add “There are almost always two sides to every story”.

I thought about these sentiments during Tuesday night’s Council meeting as we heard presentations, questions, public comment, and staff’s answers on two important topics:  community wide broadband and the purchase of real property on Diamond Drive, across from the high school. The former ultimately passed on a 6-0 vote and while we must do better in giving reasonable Read More

Council Proclaims Nov. 30 ‘Small Business Saturday’

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At Tuesday’s meeting Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann, far right, presents a Small Business Saturday proclamation to, from left, Mesa Top Games and Toys/LA Bootery owner Carolyn Cowan, Los Alamos Family Eye Care owner Lisa Shin, Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly and Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones. Courtesy/LAC
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Get Ready For Small Business Saturday! Local Small Businesses Invited To Sign Up Now To Participate!

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By SANDY JONES
Director
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce

The holiday shopping season is always critical to our local small businesses. This year’s Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30 and will bring much-needed focus to our local small businesses.

Below are some of the activities happening around Los Alamos for Small Business Saturday:

Blue Bucks Promotion – Thanks to Enterprise Bank & Trust, our Blue Bucks Sponsor, we are able to offer this award-winning Blue Bucks Promotion, which will run from Friday, Nov. 29 through Saturday, Dec. 14. Shopping or eating at participating businesses will Read More

UbiQD’s Quantum Dot Technology Awarded Technical Assistance From Los Alamos National Laboratory Through New Mexico’s TRGR Initiative

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Scientist at work in onsite lab. Courtesy/UbiQD

Quantum dots glowing with various colors in vials. Courtesy/UbiQD

UbiQD News:

  • Technology Readiness Gross Receipts Initiative Provides Funding for Los Alamos National Lab to Help Companies like UbiQD Accelerate Deployment of Licensed Technology

UbiQD, Inc., the New Mexico-based leader in quantum dot (QD) technology and manufacturing, announced today a new technology assistance award with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) under the Technology Readiness Gross Receipts (TRGR) Initiative. This collaboration focuses on leveraging  Read More

NMSOP: Patient-Driven Report Reveals Corporate Takeover Playbook Of Healthcare In New Mexico

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NMSOP News:

          • Calls for transparency, accountability and patient-driven solutions to healthcare in New Mexico grow as data reveals dark underside of corporate-driven healthcare

ALBUQUERQUE – A New Mexico patient advocacy group named Safety Over Profits (NMSOP.org), released a powerful and first-of-its-kind report Monday on the healthcare crisis in New Mexico.

Ezra Spitzer, a patient advocate, explains, “Corporate interests are proposing corporate-driven solutions that harm patients in the name of increasing corporate and insurance profits. This report offers patient-driven Read More

New Mexico Unemployment Rate: 4.3% In October 2024

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NMDWS News:

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in October, up from 4.2 percent in September and up from 4.0 percent the previous year.

The national unemployment rate in October was 4.1 percent, unchanged from September and up from 3.8 percent in October 2023. Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 11,500 jobs, or 1.3 percent, between October 2023 and October 2024.

The majority of gains came from the private sector. The private sector was up 9,000 jobs, or 1.3 percent, while the public sector was up 2,500 jobs, or 1.3 percent. Within the private sector, Read More

Luján: USDA Programs To Strengthen Specialty Crop Sector

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement of new programs that will provide $2 billion to support U.S. specialty crop producers.

“Across New Mexico, specialty crop producers provide high-quality, nutritious produce to feed our nation and the world and support our trademark crops from pecans to chile. The Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops and Commodity Storage Assistance programs will Read More

Celebrate Small Business Saturday With PEEC Nov. 30

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PEEC News:

The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Saturday, Nov. 30 at Los Alamos Nature Center for Small Business Saturday!

This is a wonderful opportunity to support local businesses featured in the gift shop, find unique treasures for those nature-loving friends, and enjoy special discounts while celebrating everything the nature center has to offer.

PEEC is offering exclusive Small Business Saturday discounts. Members will receive 20% off all items, and non-members can enjoy a 10% discount off their purchases. From nature-inspired Read More

Happenings At SALA Event Center: Nov. 20–26, 2024

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SALA News:

SALA Event Center is gearing up for an action-packed week of entertainment and community engagement from Nov. 20–26, 2024. With a variety of events for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s happening:

Thursday, Nov. 21:

  • Community Conversations – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    This special evening is dedicated to fostering connections and building a stronger community. Family-friendly activities will be available for kids, while adults can engage in meaningful discussions. Dinner will be provided for all attendees.
    Register now at losalamosjjab.com/events
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Saenz: Fiber Optics And Transparency – A Need For Los Alamos (Part 2)

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By ALLAN SAENZ
Owner
SALA Event Center and LANet

In Part 1 of my letter, I addressed the sudden proposal for the County to spend nearly $10 million on properties on Diamond Drive without adequate public input or transparency. Today, in Part 2, I focus on another significant item on the County Council’s agenda: the Community Broadband Project.

Unlike the unexpected property purchase, the Community Broadband Project has been in development for over 20 years, with substantial public support. As someone deeply invested in the future of connectivity in Los Alamos, I have actively supported Read More