COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The agenda is available online and hard copies are available in the Community Development Department lobby (window 3) inside the Municipal Building during regular business hours. Read More
Since at least 1980, Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has celebrated the holiday season in a special way — by placing a Christmas tree on the top roof. Over the years, that tree became more than just decoration; it became a symbol of hope and comfort for the entire community. This year, LAMC is proud to announce that the tradition is back! The tree is once again shining from the rooftop, bringing warmth and joy to our community, patients, team members, and neighbors. The hospital hopes this simple gesture rekindles the spirit of togetherness and comfort that has always defined our community. Here’s Read More
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has released a strategic roadmap to turn the state’s world-class research strengths into long-term economic growth and high-paying jobs.
The New Mexico Science & Technology Roadmap, developed by the Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Technology and Innovation Office, in partnership with TEConomy Partners, identifies the specific technology sectors where New Mexico holds the strongest competitive advantages and outlines how to capitalize on them.
The roadmap identifies three “powerhouse” opportunity areas: quantum technologies, Read More
General Airframe Support, Inc. was founded in March 2013. In the fall of 2017, the company relocated to Roswell. Since 2021, the company has been approved for seven JTIP awards. Courtesy photo
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department committed nearly $1 million last month to help seven New Mexico companies train workers for up to 46 new jobs.
The approved positions will pay between $26 and $87 per hour, with most of the jobs exceeding the national average hourly wage of $31.48.
The positions are funded through the state’s Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP), a program Read More
Children are busy learning through play at the Little Forest Playschool. Courtesy photo
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com
New Mexico became the first U.S. state to guarantee no-cost child care starting Nov. 1, making services free for families of all income levels with children up to age 13.
The roughly $600 million-a-year program is funded largely by investment earnings from the state’s $10 billion Early Childhood Education and Care Fund, which has grown since its creation in 2020 using revenue from oil and gas taxes.
The state joins European countries such Read More
DNCU News:
RIO RANCHO — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its newest branch, the Southern Financial Center, located at 2518 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho. The branch is expected to open in early 2026.
“We’re excited to grow our presence in Rio Rancho,” John Molenda, President and CEO said. “At DNCU, our mission is to improve lives and serve our members with care and purpose. This expansion allows more people to experience the DNCU Difference.”
Del Norte Credit Union’s deep commitment to New Mexico communities continues to drive meaningful change across Read More
Enjoying the afternoon snowfall today in front of UbiQD at 134 Eastgate Dr., from left, Chief Financial Officer Tony Beams, CEO Hunter McDaniel and Chief Product Officer Matt Bergren. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
SBDC News:
Small businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks, but with preparation, small businesses can reduce risks and recover quickly.
This session will cover practical steps for protecting your business, recognizing threats, and creating an incident response plan that helps to make your business more resilient should a cyber incident occur.
Webinar details:
Andrew Buschbom
Guest Speaker
Andrew Buschbom works for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as the Cybersecurity State Coordinator Read More
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Please mark your calendars for our last Central Committee meeting of the year, 6 p.m. on Dec. 18, at Open Door Bible Church (2101 Trinity Drive). We will have a brief business meeting to review our 2026 budget, then celebrate Christmas and spread holiday cheer!
The Republican Party of Los Alamos (RPLA) has always supported our small business community, and thankfully, we have Councilor David Reagor. However, as Kevin Holsapple recently wrote, “Many of our local businesses continue to struggle with maintaining pre-pandemic cash flow and revenue Read More
