Business

Op/Ed: MRA And Tools In The Toolkit

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By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
Los Alamos

The current MRA discussion about adding another “tool” to the “toolkit” for encouraging development to satisfy community needs and desires and the call for citizen input prompted me to provide input to the County.  Several friends encouraged me to share the input in an Op-Ed in our local media.

Three tools already in the County toolkit are the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA), the Los Alamos Creative District, and the White Rock MRA. All of these provide paths for the County to help projects that will help our community achieve our plans and goals without violation

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Shin: Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Commission Necessary For An Open And Transparent Government  

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By LISA SHIN
Los Alamos Family Eyecare

On May 9, 2024, our County Council voted to approve the boundaries of a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA). Now, it is time for our Council to establish an MRA Commission which complies with the New Mexico Redevelopment Code. This Commission should not include County Councilors or County employees, but rather key members from the community with experience in commercial property development, affordable housing, finances/banking and environmental sustainability. Additionally, there should be representatives from the small business community Read More

Places & Spaces Launches Los Alamos Video Series

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Places & Spaces in collaboration with the Los Alamos Daily Post has launched its first video series episode featuring the Co-op Park at 1010 Central Ave. Watch the video here. Courtesy/P&S

Staff Report

Places & Spaces in collaboration with the Los Alamos Daily Post, has launched a video series with a focus on Los Alamos and White Rock. The program features bite-sized episodes providing firsthand information from the owners and leaders of places and spaces important to local community life. Some episodes feature the work and projects of places and spaces. Others are used for panel Read More

Tripadvisor Names Meow Wolf Santa Fe Its Choice Awards Winner 2024

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Meow Wolf News:

SANTA FE — Meow Wolf Santa Fe has announced that it has been honored with the prestigious Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner 2024.

This recognition places Meow Wolf Santa Fe among the top 10% of attractions worldwide, as determined by traveler reviews and ratings on Tripadvisor.

The Travelers’ Choice Awards celebrate the best in travel, recognizing the experiences and destinations that consistently deliver outstanding service and quality. Meow Wolf Santa Fe’s immersive and interactive art installations have captivated visitors from around the globe, earning Read More

Scenes From Summer Concert With Headliner El Gozao

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Members of NB3 Los Alamos, which sponsored Friday’s Summer Concert speak to the crowd before headliner El Gozao takes the stage at Ashley Pond Park. The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is produced by Sancre Productions and the Los Alamos County Community Services Department. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com 

Scene of El Gozao performing at the Summer Concert Friday Night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene of El Gozao performing at the Summer Concert Friday Night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

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 Santa Fe Selected As Finalist For Prestigious Sundance Film Festival Location Search For 2027

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NMFO News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) has announced that Santa Fe has been selected as one of the finalist cities being considered by the Sundance Institute as a potential new home for the renowned Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027.

“This is exciting news and a tremendous opportunity to showcase Santa Fe’s vibrant cultural scene, stunning landscapes and thriving film industry,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Santa Fe is perfectly suited to host the legendary Sundance Film Festival and you can bet that my administration will work as hard as possible to make that a reality.” Read More

Hungry Bear Food Truck Opens In White Rock!

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Owner Leah Frazier, center, prepares to cut the ribbon on her new business, Hungry Bear Food Truck, Wednesday at 118 N.M. 4, hosted by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce. Gathered for the ribbon cutting from left, County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull, Co-Owner Timoteo Martinez of ‘The Rock’ coming soon to White Rock, Incoming Chamber Director Sandy Jones, Frazier, County Economic Development Program Manager Janice Krish and ‘The Rock’ Co-Owner of Janet Lovato. Courtesy/Chamber

Hungry Bear Food Truck Owner Leah Frazier assists a customer Wednesday at 118 N.M. 4. Courtesy/Chamber

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Three Los Alamos Companies Among Eleven In New Mexico Awarded State Job Training Funds In July

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Installed above plants in a greenhouse, UbiGro®, UbiQD’s first commercial product, is a layer of light that uses fluorescence to create a more optimal light spectrum for crops, converting under-utilized portions of sunlight to more photosynthetically efficient orange light that plants crave. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.

EDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) approved its monthly allocations of job training funds at the July 2024 Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board meeting.

EDD Acting Secretary Mark Roper announced that 11 companies applied for nearly Read More