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Creative Industries Announces First Round Awardees Of ACD Pilot Grant Program

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EDD News:

SANTA FE — Ten projects across New Mexico have been awarded Arts & Cultural District (ACD) Pilot Grants, powering economic growth and celebrating the cultural identities of local creative districts.

The pilot grants of up to $100,000 each will help ACDs implement creative programming, support local economies, and highlight the value of sustained investment. Many of these projects use “creative placemaking,” an approach that integrates art and culture into community spaces to boost connection, vitality, and economic opportunity. 

Developed by the New Mexico Economic Development Read More

Los Alamos County Continues To Ponder How Best To Reduce Single-Use Plastic Bags

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The debate continues on how to reduce single-use plastic bags in Los Alamos County. Courtesy image 

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

Los Alamos County has been tightly enwrapped and knotted in an ongoing question: should the County ban or enforce a fee for single-use plastic bags?

The question has been debated over the years, but it recently reappeared during the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) meeting Oct. 16 and then again at the Oct. 21 County Council work session.

Based on feedback during the Oct. 21 work session, council seemed to favor proceeding Read More

Recap From Council Meeting Approving GRT Increase

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Los Alamos County Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio discusses increasing the County’s Gross Receipt Tax during Tuesday’s Council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

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

It was time for a reality check, Los Alamos County Council learned during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Either the County’s Gross Receipt Tax (GRT) increases or significant reductions to the budget will be needed.

Ultimately, council approved 6-1 with Councilor David Reagor opposed to pass two ordinances to increase the Los Alamos’ GRT a total of 0.625 Read More

County Among Top Finalists For Best In Governance Awards

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Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent and Tobin McKearin, COO of POLCO celebrate Los Alamos County placing among the top finalists nationwide in Polco’s 2025 Best in Governance Awards. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Input from Los Alamos County residents in the 2024 National Community Survey (NCS) has placed the County among the top finalists nationwide in Polco’s 2025 Best in Governance Awards for Voice of the People in the Natural Environment category.
The County was also recognized as a top finalist for Transformational Improvement in both the Economy and Community Design categories,
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Los Alamos Chiropractic Center Announces Dr. Joshua Sinberg, D.C. Has Joined Its Team

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Dr. Joshua Sinberg, D.C.

HEALTH News:

Los Alamos Chiropractic Center, 557 Oppenheimer Dr., Suite 100, announces that Dr. Joshua Sinberg has joined its team. 

Sinberg is an experienced Doctor of Chiropractic with over 20 years of clinical expertise in musculoskeletal health, spinal rehabilitation, and integrative medicine. His background spans private practice, multidisciplinary medical teams, and the surgical device industry, allowing him to bridge chiropractic and medical perspectives in patient care.

Before joining Los Alamos Chiropractic Center, Sinberg served as Associate Read More

Council Approves 0.625 Percent Increase In GRT

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COUNTY News: 

In a 6-1 vote Tuesday night, Los Alamos County Council approved two ordinances to increase the Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) in Los Alamos by 0.625 percent. The increase goes into effect July 1, 2026.

The increase is in response to a substantial reduction in GRT revenue that the County will receive from its largest GRT contributor, Los Alamos National Laboratory, now that a portion of its operations is falling under the state’s GRT exemption for manufacturing.

Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio explained that the increase was necessary because without it the County Read More

New Mexico Manufacturing Organization To Host Workshop On Building A Stronger Cybersecurity And Information Technology Workforce In New Mexico Nov. 14

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NAIMI News:

The North American Intelligent Manufacturing Initiative (NAIMI), in partnership with the University of New Mexico (UNM) Los Alamos branch and the Regional Development Corporation, will be hosting a workshop on building New Mexico’s cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT) workforce in New Mexico. This free workshop is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, at the UNM-Los Alamos branch campus.

In late 2022, the North American Intelligent Manufacturing Initiative (NAIMI) was awarded a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to help advance a strong cybersecurity Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory Announces Two New Supercomputers … HPE, NVIDIA To Partner On New Mission And Vision Systems

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Operational in 2027, Mission will allow AI capabilities with a focus on national security science. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • HPE, NVIDIA to partner on new Mission and Vision systems

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has selected HPE and NVIDIA as partners on two new supercomputers to be built, delivered and installed in the coming years, with HPE selected as the prime contractor.

The supercomputers, named Mission and Vision, will support the critical modeling and simulation that underpins national security science as well as fundamental science research and artificial intelligence Read More

Local Realtor Isaiah Garcia Ranked #1 Buyer’s Broker In First Year On The Job

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Isaiah Garcia, RE/MAX First Realtor. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

Meet Isaiah Garcia, who just celebrated his one-year anniversary with The Maupin Group at RE/MAX First! Born and raised in Northern New Mexico, Isaiah carries a deep appreciation for the region’s rich culture and traditions—a foundation that continues to guide both his personal life and professional journey.

Isaiah graduated from Mesa Vista High School in 2016, where he distinguished himself as a dedicated player on the basketball team. The values of leadership, teamwork, and community have stuck with him ever Read More

Op-Ed: Former Los Alamos County Councilors Express Support For GRT Proposal

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By Former Los Alamos County Councilors:

We write to express our support for the nominal increase in Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) to be considered this evening by our County Councilors.

We are County residents and former Councilors whose service to Los Alamos and LANL spans decades and whose perspectives cover the spectrum of political positions.

Key responsibilities of our County government are the maintenance of basic governmental services and support for an enhanced quality of life, including public safety, housing, infrastructure, the local business community, and schools. Our property Read More