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Century Bank Unveils Relief Effort For Furloughed Workers Alongside Strong Q3 Results

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President/CEO John E. Brichetto

CENTURY BANK News:

Century Bank announced today its initiative to aid furloughed employees affected by the current government shutdown. The Bank’s Program will include low or no-interest rates on personal unsecured loans, Certificate of Deposit secured loans, a payment deferral program for consumer loans, and no penalties for early withdrawal from Certificates of Deposits. Each need will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“New Mexico is such a beautiful state, and it is the people who make it vibrant. It is our duty as a community bank to support our neighbors. Read More

Reminder: County’s MRA Q&A Session 5:30-7 Tonight

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County will hold a question-and-answer session to discuss Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas (MRAs) in Los Alamos and White Rock from 5:30-7 tonight, in the Boards and Commissions Room of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

This session is open to the public and a hybrid option is available for remote participation via Zoom.

Staff from the Community Development Department will provide an overview of MRAs, explain the designation process, and answer questions about opportunities for property owners and the broader community. MRAs are districts where public Read More

The Family YMCA’s Española Teens Keep ‘Low And Slow’ Rolling At ‘Cruzin’ 2 Success Community Day’

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Enterprise Bank & Trust President – Los Alamos Region & Director of Community Engagement Liddie Martinez, receives the 2025 Community Builder Award from The Family YMCA CEO Chris Daniels. Daniels presented the award in appreciation for the significant investment in the Lowrider Art Program from Enterprise Bank & Trust of Los Alamos, which teaches local youth to modify RC cars, study electric and nitro power systems, and apply math and physics. Photo by Donavan Price

Scene from the ‘Cruzin’ 2 Success Community Day’ event Saturday at the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum Read More

Enforcement Watch Alert: 175 Enforcement Actions Initiated & 45 Actions Resolved In October

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.

By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability and regulatory compliance statewide.

Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly updates Read More

Crucet – Food Is Our Love Language: Help Us Help Our Neighbors

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From Restaurateur & Chef Laura Crucet:

Dear Los Alamos Community,

Many of our neighbors are facing food insecurities and financial struggles due to government furloughs, layoffs and the reduction of food benefits. Pig & Fig, Beef & Leaf, and Sugar & Cream Cafes are partnering with NM Junior Foodies to collect grocery store gift cards and direct donations for LA Cares.

We will match every dollar donated up to $5,000. Donors will receive a restaurant e-gift card of 10% of their donation as a thank you for their contribution. You can drop off grocery gift cards at any of our locations Read More

New Mexico Association Of REALTORS® Appoints David Saavedra As Chief Executive Officer

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David C. Saavedra, MPA, CEO of NMAR. Courtesy photo

NMAR News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Association of REALTORS® (NMAR) has announced the appointment of David C. Saavedra, MPA, as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive national search and selection process.

A native of Grants, New Mexico, Saavedra represents a new generation of leadership in real estate — one that combines fresh perspective with proven experience in policy, advocacy, and organizational management. He has served as NMAR’s Interim CEO since July 2025, and previously led the Association’s Advocacy and Read More

State Job Training Program Poised To Support Up To 252 Jobs In New Mexico

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B.PUBLIC Prefab is a woman-owned Public Benefit Corporation founded in 2019 and based in Santa Fe. This round of JTIP funding will enable them to expand their team at the Santa Fe office to meet the increasing demand. Courtesy/EDD

STATE News:

  • October funds surpass the last 3 months combined in dollars awarded

SANTA FE—The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) job training program has approved up to $4.6 million in funding for 12 companies to help train 252 workers.

October Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) approvals surpass the last three months combined in terms of dollars Read More

Los Alamos Real Estate Market Report: 3rd Quarter 2025

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By RYAN MAUPIN
REALTOR
RE/MAX First

Greetings, Los Alamos! The third quarter of 2025 is in the books, so it’s time for our latest real estate update for Los Alamos County.

Overall, this year’s market activity has been very similar to last year. From January – September 2025, we had 220 reported sales in Los Alamos County, compared with 221 reported sales during the same time period last year. 

As with most of the country, we have seen home prices drop slightly this year. The 2025 average sales price has dropped from $624,512 in 2024 to $597,783 from January – September 2025.  Similarly, Read More

New Mexico State Investment Council, Educational Retirement Board Vote Against Tesla CEO $1 Trillion Pay Package

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From the Office of New Mexico State Treasurer:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Investment Council (SIC) announced that it has directed its proxy, Northern Trust Asset Management, to vote against Tesla’s $1 trillion pay package proposed for CEO Elon Musk and against the reelection of board members Ira Ehrenpreis, Joe Gebbia, and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson.

The decision comes as SIC uses its authority as Tesla shareholder to vote against internal Tesla proposals that are not in the economic or financial interest of Tesla shareholders.

New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya, an ex officio Read More