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Governor Talks Education With Industry Leaders At New Mexico Oil And Gas Association Annual Conference

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

State News:

SANTA FE — During the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association’s (NMOGA) Annual Conference Monday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined Tracee Bentley, president of the Permian Strategic Partnership, and Missi Currier, president and CEO of NMOGA, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the state’s education system and the important role the oil and gas industry plays in advocating for long-term improvements to the education system.  

Gov. Lujan Grisham, Bentley and Currier discussed the administration’s education initiatives, Read More

County P&Z Commission To Meet Wednesday Oct. 9

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

The agenda packet for the Oct. 9 meeting has been published and is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Hard copies are also available during business hours within the Community Development Department lobby of the Municipal Building.

Note: Due to early voting, the meeting will be held in the Boards and Commissions Room #110. Read More

Scenes From LAMC’s Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic

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Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) Nurse Karen administers a free flu vaccine this morning as Vickie Martinez prepares a Band-Aid to apply afterward during LAMC’s Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic underway until noon today. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Vehicles line up this morning at LAMC’s Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic underway until noon today. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

RN Nurse James administrators a flu shot this morning during LAMC’s Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic underway until noon today. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Welcoming drivers this morning Read More

Governor Appoints Rob Black Secretary Of New Mexico Economic Development Department

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Rob Black

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Rob Black as Cabinet Secretary of the Economic Development Department, “ushering in a bold new era of leadership at the agency charged with spurring private investment and growing new jobs New Mexico”.

Black, a seasoned public policy and community relations expert with extensive experience in the private and public sectors, assumed the role Sept. 16.

With more than 25 years of professional experience in New Mexico and California, Black has a demonstrated track record of driving economic growth, Read More

Catch Of The Week: Wayne County, MI Cyber Attack

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Wayne County is the most populous county in Michigan. Per Wikipedia – “As of 2020, the United States Census placed its population at 1,793,561, making it the 19th-most populous county in the United States”. Reports are indicating that this week Wayne County fell victim to a cyber attack.

Details remain slim, but according to reports from local news they are investigating a cyber attack that has targeted “some internal systems”.

“The County Information Technology team is aware of a cyber incident targeting some internal systems. Read More

Village Arts Opens New Exhibit ‘About Face’

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Scene of the newest exhibit, ‘About Face’ at Village Arts at 216 DP Road. Courtesy photo

‘About Face’ exhibit open at Village Arts. Courtesy/Village Arts

VILLAGE ARTS News:

With 43 muscles the human face is capable of more than 10,000 expressions. Let ’s face it – that means the possibilities are practically endless – and that’s just in the human species. For Village Arts newest exhibit. artists were asked to start making faces at us in all their forms!

A face is the most recognizable part of a person, and most of our emotional cues come from reading people’s faces. That’s why when the staff at Village Read More

State OSI Announces 2025 Qualified Health Plan Rates … A Dozen Healthcare Plans For Less Than $10 A Month

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Alice T. Kane

From the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance:

SANTA FE – The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) completed its review of 2025 Qualified Health Plan (QHP) rates for New Mexico residents. 

The OSI reviewed Individual Market – Medical applications from Health Care Service Corporation (dba BCBSNM), Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Inc, Presbyterian Health Plan, Inc. and United Healthcare of New Mexico, Inc.

Overall, in 2025, New Mexicans will see a 10.2% rate increase in the individual market and 9% in the small group market. Despite these rate increases, subsidies Read More

Chamber Hosts Los Alamos Job Fair Thursday At UNM-LA

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CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Fall Job Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at UNM-Los Alamos, Building 2.
The Job Fair is open to all job seekers in the region, and sponsored by TechSource, Inc. and SMSI. Nearly 30 participating businesses will be in attendance.
For the full list of employers, visit the UNM-LA Job Fair webpage.
In addition to parking at UNM-LA, parking spaces will be available at First United Methodist Church, next to Sullivan Field, and in the upper parking lot at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. 
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Leadership Los Alamos Kicks Off 2024-2025 Class

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Members of the Leadership Los Alamos 2024-2025 class. Courtesy/LLA

LLA News:

The Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) program announces the commencement of its 2024-2025 class, which officially kicked off with an inspiring introductory session held Sept. 13-14. This year’s cohort, composed of enthusiastic participants from various sectors of the community, gathered for a weekend filled with team-building activities, insightful discussions and personal growth.

Facilitated by Matthew Maez and Lukas Cash from Art & Avenue Consultants, the session focused on the essential characteristics

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Exciting Week Of Films & Family Fun At SALA Event Center

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SALA News:

SALA Event Center is excited to bring the community an action-packed week of films and family-friendly events that promise something for everyone! From cozy pajama mornings to thrilling classics and the latest new releases, our lineup offers diverse entertainment for all ages.

Kick off your Saturday with our special PJ’s and Movies event at 9 a.m., featuring The Addams Family (2019). Bring the kids, wear your favorite pajamas, and settle in for a morning of fun and laughter. Watch as the eccentric Addams family faces off against a reality-TV host while preparing for an unforgettable Read More