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Los Alamos Fire Department Management & Union Express Appreciation For Community’s Support

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During a visit last week to the newsroom at the Los Alamos Daily Post, Los Alamos Firefighters Union Sergeant at Arms Andres Madueño, left, a driver/engineer, and Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova expressed gratitude for the special appreciation dinner at Christmastime that Enterprise Bank & Trust provides annually to firefighters and their families, as well as the County and community for its ongoing support. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
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Local Innovation Driving Breakthrough In Space Defense

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Space Kinetic co-founders Ryan Sullivan, left, and Scott Ziegler. Courtesy photo

LANL News:

  • Originating from a garage-built prototype and with a springboard from NM LEEP at Los Alamos National Laboratory, the company is now a venture-backed deep tech leader redefining what’s possible in national security innovation.

Space Kinetic, a startup founded in 2022 by UC Berkeley alumni Scott Ziegler, M.Eng, Principal Inventor, and New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM LEEP) fellow, and Ryan Sullivan, MBA, U.S. Peace Corps participant, just secured investment from CerraCap Ventures Read More

Brain Health Boom: Los Alamos Wellness Practices Expand To Meet Rising Demand

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Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on technique used to release tension in the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The treatment is often used to improve nervous system function and support overall brain health. Courtesy/Los Alamos Integrative Health Center

By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com 

From sharper memory to steadier moods, brain health is becoming the new cornerstone of wellness. Defined as the ability to sustain cognitive performance and emotional balance over a lifetime, it is drawing unprecedented attention nationwide not Read More

State Revenue Projected To Grow By $485 Million For FY27

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STATE News:

LAS CRUCES — New Mexico’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) is projecting $14.11 billion in General Fund revenue for fiscal year 2027, an increase of $485 million over the current year budget. 

The estimate, announced at a meeting of the Legislative Finance Committee in Las Cruces on Tuesday, projects healthy FY26 reserves of $3.94 billion or 36.4% of recurring appropriations. The CREG also projects $390 million in additional revenue from FY25 that lawmakers may appropriate during a special session. 

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U.S. Small Business Administration Opens Nominations For 2026 National Small Business Week Awards

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SBA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, Aug. 19, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small businesses – which make up 99% of all businesses in America, create two out of every three new jobs, and employ about half of America’s workforce. Next year, National Small Business Week will take place May 3 – 9, 2026.

“During National Small Business Week, we honor America’s job creators and the vital role they play in making our country the greatest Read More

County Council To Hold Work Session Tuesday Aug. 19

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council is set to hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

NOTE: This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994

Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 346 248 7799 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + +1 669 444 9171 US or + 1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699

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Hatch Chili Roasting Underway At Smith’s In White Rock

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Tony the chili roaster was on the job today, filling the air with that distinctive aroma of Hatch roasted chilis outside Smith’s at 31 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock. Hatch chilis are special due to their unique flavor and growing conditions in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico. The combination of high altitude, rich volcanic soil, and a distinctive climate contributes to their earthy, buttery, and smoky flavor. This flavor profile, combined with the tradition of roasting them, makes Hatch chilis a sought-after ingredient, particularly during their late summer harvest season. Photo by Margaret

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County Procurement Meet & Greet For Local Businesses

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County will host a workshop focused on procurement/purchasing by the County with local businesses, 6-8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.

This event will provide an overview of the County’s procurement process and will be an opportunity to hear from the local business community.

The event is open to all local business owners and interested individuals.

Event goals:

  • Define the types of goods and services the County buys – to deliver needed goods and services to our residents, the County contracts with a wide variety of vendors.
  • Describe the
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