Business

Los Alamos Food Co-op Hires New GM

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Thomas Salazar is the new General Manager of the Los Alamos Cooperative Market. Courtesy/LACM

LACM News:

  • Local retail veteran accepts position

Los Alamos Cooperative Market (LACM) has hired Thomas Salazar as their new General Manager. Salazar served as LACM Pricing Manager and Grocery Manager under former LACM GM, Andre Chavez, and has been interim GM since June 2024.

“We are fortunate to have found a capable, energetic, and dedicated GM for LACM, moreover, to have found a GM with roots in town and in Northern New Mexico,” said LACM Board of Directors President Robi Mulford.

Salazar, a graduate Read More

State OKs $2.4 Million Job Training Funds For September 

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EDD awarded Geobrugg North America in Algodones funding for 25 trainees at an average wage of $29/hour. Geobrugg was founded in Santa Fe in the late 1990s and moved to its Algodones location in 2011 with an additional expansion in 2018 and is now expanding further. Courtesy/Geobrugg North America

Paseo Pottery in Santa Fe is run in part by six employees and 30 volunteers, residents and interns who get to use the studio in exchange for sharing their passion for clay with the community. Pictured here is a Rufina Street Block Party. Courtesy/Paseo Pottery

STATE News:

  • Job Training program to assist
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SFCC Selects Laurie Saylor As Dean Of School Of Trades, Advanced Technologies And Sustainability & School Of Business, Professional Studies And Education

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Laurie Saylor

SFCC News:

SANTA F – Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) has selected Laurie Saylor, as the new Dean of the School of Trades, Advanced Technologies, and Sustainability and the School of Business, Professional Studies and Education. Saylor, who began her role on September 30, previously served as the Associate Dean and most recently held the position of Interim Dean of both of those Schools.

“SFCC is excited to continue working with Laurie Saylor in her role as dean,” SFCC President Becky Rowley said. “Laurie has a strong track record of promoting student success and fostering faculty Read More

LAMC’s Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Coming Up Saturday

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LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is once again hosting its annual free drive-thru community flu shot clinic, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 5 at the hospital at 3917 West Road.

The flu vaccine will be administered in a drive-thru configuration that will not require people to get out of their vehicle. This clinic is for ages 18 and older only; children will not be inoculated. High-dose vaccines will be available for those 65 and older, as supplies last.

Attendees are asked to follow the signage at the hospital and follow instructions to receive their free vaccination. While this is a first-come, Read More

CHESS Receives Workday Technology Trendsetter Award

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SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) has announced that its Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS) Inc. was selected to receive the Technology Trendsetter Award from Workday for its pioneering efforts to build a community of support and collaboration, while streamlining hundreds of business processes, and supporting member colleges’ communities in New Mexico.

The award is a result of CHESS’s work to implement the Workday Human Capital Management, Finance, and Payroll Platforms with its six member colleges – Central New Mexico Community College Read More

Chamber Reminds Businesses In Los Alamos To File BOIR

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CHAMBER News:

Note: This notice is not meant as legal advice, but rather news about a fairly new law that will affect many business owners.

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was passed in 2023 and is now in effect. It may affect any entity, including small LLCs, that were formed through a Secretary of State. There are very steep fines for non-compliance, ($500 per day), so please check to be sure your organization is in compliance with this law. Any entity in operation as of Jan. 1, 2024, has until Jan. 1, 2025 to submit a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR). Non-compliance can result Read More

LACDC Staff Complete Narcan Training

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LACDC News:

Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) has announced that its staff has just finished Narcan training and is now a Narcan distribution center at its office within the Small Business Center at 190 Central Park Square.

Anyone in need of Narcan is welcome to stop by the LACDC office to pick some up for free, no questions asked.

Anyone or their staff who would like to be Narcan certified as well may contact the Los Alamos Social Services Division at 505.662.8068 to schedule an in person or zoom class.

These classes are free and open to anyone. Read More

McQuiston: 5 Steps To Create Home Inventory Checklist

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

After a fire, burglary or another event in which you lost possessions from your home, it may be difficult to remember the details of every one of the belongings that you have accumulated over the years. In this situation, having a current inventory of your possessions, including make and model numbers, may help you with any potential insurance claims. Taking the time to document your belongings now can help you recover faster after a loss.

Here are some steps to help build a home inventory checklist:

  • Step 1: Take the time to
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