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EPA And NMED Find Potential Air Quality Violations At 60% Of Permian Basin Oil And Gas Facilities Inspected

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED or the Department) Wednesday announced the results of a six-month inspection initiative done in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

It found 75 of the 124 facilities investigated had emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and could be subject to monetary penalties and other actions necessary to comply with requirements pursuant to federal Clean Air Act and state Air Quality Control Act.

During this time, EPA and NMED analyzed data from satellites, regulatory reports and other sources Read More

ScienceFest At SALA: A Day Of Immersive STEM Exploration

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SALA News:

The SALA Events Center announces ScienceFest at SALA, a day dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities, taking place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 13.

This event promises a day full of interactive and immersive experiences suitable for all ages.

STEMarts Activities:

  • VR Exploration: Participants can explore the cosmos with Oculus headsets, diving into the wonders of the universe.
  • 3D VR Painting: Attendees can unleash their creativity by creating and projecting 3D art in real-time.
  • AR Sky Hunt: An augmented reality adventure
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Los Alamos Restaurants Open This Weekend!

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CHAMBER News:

Sticking around Los Alamos for the 4th of July and throughout the weekend and wondering where to eat?

Many local restaurants will be open.

See the list below.

Bathtub Row Brewing Coop

  • CLOSED July 4
  • OPEN 12-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 12-10 p.m. Sunday

Blue Window Bistro

  • CLOSED July 4, 5, 6, 7

Boese Bros Brewpub

  • CLOSED July 4. Regular Hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Cafe Sushi

  • CLOSED July 4, 5, 6, 7

Chili Works

  • OPEN Regular Hours

China Palace

  • OPEN July 4, 5, 6 CLOSED Sunday

Cottonwood on the Greens

  • CLOSED July 4. Regular Hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Domino’s Pizza

  • OPEN Regular
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Public Weighs In On MRA Plan For Downtown Los Alamos

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A scene from the public meeting on the MRA plan for the eastern portion of downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

It was explained during a public meeting Thursday that a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area plan (MRA) is one tool in a toolbox to build vitality into an area.

But what is this tool and how does it work? Amy Bell from Groundworks Studio, the consultant assisting with developing a MRA plan for the eastern portion of downtown Los Alamos, discussed the MRA during the meeting, which was held at Fuller Lodge. Read More

Atomic City Commercial Cleaning Helps Clients Sparkle

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Atomic City Commercial Cleaning Owner Sarah Scammell-Downs, left, and Jennifer Scammell on the job Monday shining up businesses on Central Avenue. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Sarah Scammell-Downs seeks every opportunity to help commercial clients sparkle through her business, Atomic City Commercial Cleaning, LLC.

“We are a local, woman owned business with a mission to beautify the spaces our clients occupy.

All of our cleaning products are environmentally friendly,”  Scammell-Downs said. “We are licensed, Read More

Los Alamos Commerce And Development Corporation Elects New Officers For Board Of Directors

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LACDC Board Chair Carol A. Clark

Staff Report

The Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) Board of Directors has elected new officers including Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark as Chair of the Board. She has served on the LACDC Executive Committee since 2018. Retired Los Alamos National Laboratory manager Bill Wadt is Immediate Past Chair and a founding member of the non-profit organization. Los Alamos Landscaping and More Co-owner Craig Wehner was re-elected Vice Chair, Los Alamos Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Tracie Stratton elected Secretary Read More

East Downtown Los Alamos MRA Survey Open Until July 11

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is seeking community input through an online survey available until July 11, 2024, to help shape the East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Plan.

Residents can also watch the recording of the town hall meeting held on June 27, 2024, at Fuller Lodge to learn more about the project and its next steps at lacnm.com/EDLAMRATownHall. 

The MRA Plan aims to address issues such as vacant properties, low commercial activity, and deteriorating infrastructure. It will identify community-supported projects, programs, and policies to revitalize Read More

Maupin: Santa Fe Association Of REALTORS® To Comply With National Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement

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By RYAN MAUPIN
REALTOR®
The Maupin Group at RE/MAX First

Greetings, Los Alamos!

I wanted to get the word out to our community that we’re about to enter a new era of real estate and to help you prepare for some big changes on the horizon.

Beginning July 10, 2024, our local Santa Fe Association of REALTORS® (SFAR) will begin complying with the terms of the recent National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) class-action lawsuit settlement (“The Settlement”). NAR has required all local associations who opted into The Settlement to be in full compliance prior to NAR’s final implementation date of Aug. 17, Read More