Business

New Mexico Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 2-4

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CHAMBER News:

New Mexico participates in an annual sales tax holiday, known as the “Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday”. During this event, certain items, including clothing and footwear priced at less than $100 per item, are exempt from GRT. 

This means that businesses selling qualifying items during the tax holiday do not need to collect GRT on those sales. Keep in mind that there are specific guidelines for what qualifies as exempt clothing and footwear, so it’s essential to review the rules provided by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.

Sales tax holidays are put in place to encourage Read More

New Mexico Consortium: Geology Lecture And Field Trip With State Geologist Nelia Dunbar July 18 & 19

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State Geologist Nelia Dunbar

New Mexico Consortium:

Want to learn more about the incredible geology of the Los Alamos area? Join the New Mexico Consortium 6 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at SALA Los Alamos Event Center, for a lecture on the geology of Northern New Mexico. The event is free and open to the public.

The “Your State of Science Series”, hosted by the New Mexico Consortium and ScienceFest/Los Alamos MainStreet, is bringing Professor Nelia Dunbar, State Geologist, New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources, New Mexico Tech to Los Alamos. After the lecture, at 7 p.m. on July 18, the Read More

Catch Of The Week: CDK Global Ransomware Attack

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Trying to buy a car from a dealership or get repair work done at a dealership? If you tried within the past two weeks, you might have been told they were unable to provide services … CDK Global, a provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing to the automotive, heavy truck, recreation, and heavy equipment industries, was hit by a massive ransomware attack in June.

What is CDK Global? They are a major provider of “computer-driven” dealership management systems, basically the auto dealership version of the EHR (electronic Read More

LANL Foundation And Northern New Mexico Integrated Security Celebrate 2024 Excellence In Teaching Awards

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Third grade teacher Caitlin Cleary is celebrated with a 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award with her students at Chama Elementary School. Cleary was nominated by her colleagues and students for her notable and impactful work as an educator. Courtesy/LANL Foundation

Pojoaque High School teachers Marc Martin, Randy Martinez and Kathleen Gentry (bottom), receive 2024 Excellence in Teaching Awards and $1,000 each during a celebration featuring students at Pojoaque High School. Three Pojoaque teachers receiving awards in the same year is a first in the program’s eight year history.

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ProjectY Cowork Los Alamos And Zhennovate To Host Leadership Development For Technical Managers Workshop

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projectY cowork News:

projectY cowork Los Alamos has announced a collaboration with Zhennovate to bring a free opportunity to managers of hybrid and remote teams. Graduate students, postdocs and nontechnical managers are welcome to attend as well. Typically, this workshop is offered exclusively to premium clients and organizations but is being offered to the Los Alamos community at no-cost for just one night, July 10 at 150 Central Park Square.

In the workshop, participants will learn about leveraging coaching techniques to create a safe  environment, listen actively, and provide specific, Read More

Happy Independence Day From Encanto Bistro!

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Courtesy/Encanto Bistro

By Ufemia Bernal Rios
General Manager
Encanto Bistro in Central Park Square

From Happy Independence Day to all our wonderful patrons! As we gather to celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity on this Fourth of July, we are reminded of the diverse flavors and rich traditions that make our nation great.

Today, we raise a toast to the courage and vision of those who paved the way for our independence and to the vibrant community that continues to thrive in its light.

At Encanto Bistro, we believe in the power of good food to bring people together. As you enjoy our special Independence Read More

‘Hungry Bear’ Food Truck Debuts At July 4th Spectacular

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CHAMBER News:

After successfully completing the Los Alamos Business Accelerator program, local entrepreneurs Christa Tyler and Leah Frazier are unveiling their new venture, the “Hungry Bear” food truck. The debut will take place today at the 4th of July Spectacular at Overlook Park in White Rock.

After the 4th of July premier and beginning Wednesday, July 17, Hungry Bear will be conveniently located at 118 N.M. 4, across from the Visitor Center in White Rock. The food truck will be open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Hungry Bear will specialize Read More

New Mexico Financial Institutions Division Settles With Abra To Return Cryptocurrency Assets

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NMRLD News:

SANTA FE —The Financial Institutions Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department has joined 24 other state financial regulatory agencies in taking collective action against Plutus Financial, Inc., Abra Trading, LLC, Plutus Financial Holdings, Inc., Plutus Lending, LLC (collectively known as “Abra”), and CEO and largest equity owner William “Bill” Barhydt for operating a cryptocurrency company without receiving the required state licensing.

A multistate investigation found that Abra operated a mobile application for buying, selling, trading, and Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At Smoothie & Milkshake Shop

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On the job in Los Alamos is Cafe Specialist Gwen Koetter at the Smoothie & Milkshake Shop inside Mesa Top Games & Toys at 1247B Central Ave. Koetter has worked at the Smoothie & Milkshake Shop for two weeks and said, ‘I like the low stress environment and varied type of job where I am doing different things on different days.’ To learn more, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More