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NNSA Announces Partnership With Los Alamos County To Power DOE Laboratories In New Mexico With Carbon-Free Solar Energy

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NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby

NNSA News:

A partnership with Los Alamos County will provide the Department of Energy’s two national laboratories in New Mexico with electricity produced from the County’s new Foxtail Flats solar and energy storage project, which is proposed to be operational by March 1, 2026.

This action, which represents the largest ever carbon-pollution-free electricity (CFE) procurement for DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s federal sustainability goals, catalyze America’s clean energy Read More

PEEC To Host Summer Family Evening Wednesday July 3

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Families are invited to a free Summer Family Evening at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos Mesa Public Library invite families to a free special Summer Family Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

This delightful event is generously sponsored by the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union.

Event Date:

  • Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Time:

  • 6 p.m.

Location:

  • Los Alamos Nature Center

Event Highlights:

Storytime:

  • Join the library
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EDD Awards Grants To Support Economic Capacity Initiatives

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Middle Rio Grande Economic Development Association (MRGEDA) Project Part Three (final phase): Continuation of improving/upgrading the Socorro Regional Commercial Kitchen. Courtesy/EDD

EDD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Acting Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper announced June 27 that 11 organizations and local governments have been awarded grants from the LEADS program to further economic capacity across the state and create jobs.

The Local Economic Assistance and Development Support (LEADS) initiative, targeted to local governments and qualified Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Financial Sales Representative Andrew Zauzig At Enterprise Bank & Trust

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On the job in Los Alamos is Financial Sales Representative Andrew Zauzig at his desk Thursday afternoon at Enterprise Bank & Trust. Zauzig has worked at the bank for one year at 1200 Trinity Drive. ‘I enjoy helping the community the way that I do here,’ Zauzig said in speaking about his job. To learn more about Enterprise Bank & Trust, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More

DOE Awards Contract For Continuous Monitoring, Tracking Of Active Shipments Of Radioactive Materials & Waste

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DOE News:

CINCINNATI — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to CCS-Ivory Cloud Joint Venture, LLC (CCS-IC JV, LLC) with a maximum value of $15 million over five years.

The contract is for DOE Transportation Tracking and Communications System (TRANSCOM) Technical Support Services, running July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029.

The primary purpose of this contract is to provide technical support services to the DOE TRANSCOM program focused on the continuous monitoring, tracking and communication with active shipments of radioactive Read More

Los Alamos Locksmith Wins National Award

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Herman Manzanares III

Business News:

Herman Manzanares III, owner of Los Alamos Lock and Key has been selected as an inaugural recipient of the Gale Johnson Memorial Legend of the Lock Industry award.

Manzanares is one of a select group of security professionals across the nation to win the prestigious award. The peer selected award is given to those who have made significant contributions to the locksmith industry as well as their local communities.

Los Alamos Lock and Key’s work has been nationally published by Endeavor Business Media, and Manzanares said they are proud to serve not only the Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Co-op Market’s BBQ & Vendor Fair

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Los Alamos Cooperative Market Consultant John Mabbott and friends holding baby goats during the Co-op Market’s BBQ and Vendor Fair held Saturday at 95 Intrada Drive. Courtesy/Stephanie Zielaskowski 

Flowers by Gillian Owner Gillian Sutton with her flower arrangements at the Los Alamos Co-op’s BBQ and Vendor Fair Saturday. Courtesy/Stephanie Zielaskowski 

Colorful Tie Dye T-Shirts were among the many items displayed at the Los Alamos Co-op’s BBQ and Vendor Fair Saturday. Courtesy/Stephanie Zielaskowski 

Scene from the Los Alamos Co-op Market’s BBQ and Vendor Fair Saturday. Courtesy/Stephanie Read More

Rooster Blackspur Headlines Summer Concert July 5

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Rooster Blackspur takes the Summer Concert stage Friday, July 5 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy image

Sancre Productions News:

Friday July 5, on the heels of the 4th of July Spectacular in White Rock, Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Services Department are bringing to the Ashley Pond Park stage  singer/songwriter Rooster Blackspur!

The fun starts at 6 p.m. with the always great and talented Eryn Bent, with the headliner coming on at 7 p.m., all FREE at Ashley Pond Park! Special thanks to show sponsor PPC Solar.

Rooster Blackspur, a captivating award-winning Singer-Songwriter, Read More

Candy Crate Of Red River Receives Prestigious Grant

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Candy Crate of Red River has received a prestigious 2024 Backing Small Businesses grant presented by American Express and Main Street America. Courtesy/RR

Receiving the 2024 Backing Small Businesses grant will allow Candy Crate of Red River to increase production of its  homemade fudge, brittle and other old-fashioned candies. Courtesy/RR

RED RIVER News:

The Town of Red River Office of Economic Development & Tourism has announced that Candy Crate of Red River, a beloved local candy store, has been selected for the 2024 Backing Small Businesses Grant Program, presented by American Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Ksenia Garbett At Boomerang

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On the job in Los Alamos recently is Clerk Ksenia Garbett at Boomerang Consignment and Resale and Gaia Gifts. Garbett has worked at Boomerang for one year at 1247-A Central Ave. ‘I love anything and everything people  related,’ Garbett said in speaking about her job. To learn more about Boomerang Resale and Gaia Gifts, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More