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Economic Equity Working Group Sets Priorities To Advance Solutions To Housing, Employment, Community Support

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By JAMES WERNICKE
Economic Equity Working Group

The Economic Equity Working Group (part of the Los Alamos Inclusivity Task Force) has announced a set of priorities aimed at addressing persistent challenges in housing affordability, workforce participation, and community access to resources in Los Alamos County.

At its recent session, the group identified several areas for immediate action and long-term planning, focusing on solutions that can be implemented collaboratively with local organizations, landlords, and County officials.

Key Priorities Identified:

  • Rental Application
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Pages Of Our History: Ranch School Boy Robert Douglas Stuart Jr.

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Robert Douglas Stuart Jr.

By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos

Robert Douglas Stuart Jr. attended the Los Alamos Ranch School in 1923-1924. After leaving here, he was a member of the 1937 Class of Princeton University. From there, he went to Yale University Law School, but World War II was on the horizon.

At Princeton, Robert studied politics and then went on to law school at Yale where he joined classmates in founding the America First Committee. Along with him in the effort were future U.S. President Gerald Ford, future Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, and future Yale President Kingman Brewster. Read More

Lab Director Thom Mason Stresses Importance Of Education

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Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason participates in a Q&A session with LANL’s Community Partnerships Office Director Kathy Keith during Monday’s community conversation event at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

LANL Director Thom Mason, left, speaks with Collins Lake Ranch Founder Steve Smaby, center, and LANL Foundation Board Member Bill Wadt at Monday’s event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

During Los Alamos National Read More

Council Assesses Housing & Economic Development Efforts

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

So how are things looking for Los Alamos’ housing and economy? Great, according to County officials.

Los Alamos County Housing and Special Projects Manager Dan Osborn along with Economic Development Administrator Shanna Sasser provided updates to the County’s housing and economic development efforts during County Council’s recent work session.

As far as housing is concerned, Osborn ticked off a list of completed items including the affordable housing plan and the new contract with the Santa Fe Community Housing Trust Read More

Fiori e Sale Welcomes New Chef Jessica Martinez

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Chef Jessica Martinez

Restaurant News:

Fiori e Sale announces its new chef, Jessica Martinez, who is a talented and passionate chef whose love for cooking is rooted in creativity, care, and community involvement.

With more than 15 years of experience in beloved kitchens across Los Alamos and White Rock, Chef Jessica brings not only exceptional skill but a soulfulness that perfectly complements the spirit of the Fiori e Sale café.

From crafting thoughtful menus and delicate pastries to guiding her teams with kindness and grace, she has a gift for turning seasonal ingredients into beautiful Read More

Spotlight: Raymond Lujan-Paña ‘Enjoying Life At Enterprise Bank & Trust’

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Raymond Lujan-Paña is on the job Wednesday at Enterprise Bank & Trust at 1200 Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
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When Raymond Lujan-Paña sought employment at Enterprise Bank & Trust, he was following in his father Raymond Lujan’s footsteps.

“I was born and raised in Alcalde, and there are multiple things that brought me to Los Alamos. Having so much family working for Los Alamos National Laboratory and my dad having worked for Los Alamos National Bank before it became Enterprise Read More

State Treasurer’s Office Announces New Overhauled Website To Better Serve New Mexicans

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — With a new fiscal year comes a new look to the New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office (NM STO). STO is thrilled to unveil its fully reimagined website, now live and ready to better serve New Mexicans.

Maintaining the same familiar web address, nmsto.gov, the new site offers a fresh, modernized look and significantly improved navigation with simplified access to vital STO programs and resources. Key features include intuitive user interface, streamlined layout, mobile-friendly design, and dedicated ‘Reports’ and ‘Resources’ pages for simplified access to vital Read More

2025 4th Of July Spectacular, Drone Show & Summer Concert With Fortunate Son Friday At Ashley Pond Park

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Fortunate Son – a Creedence Clearwater (CCR) Revival Tribute band headlines Friday’s Summer Concert and 4th of July Spectacular and drone show at Ashley Pond Park. Check out: https://youtu.be/cVSeqWMdWIo and https://www.fortunatesontribute.com. Courtesy/Sancre Productions

By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions

The 2025, 4th of July Spectacular & Summer Concert is 4-10 p.m. Friday at Ashley Pond Park with headliner Fortunate Son – a Creedence Clearwater (CCR) Revival Tribute band. 

The day of entertainment begins at 4 p.m. with Los Alamos Community Winds – a staple of Read More

Business Coalition Unveils ‘Local Procurement Initiative’

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Courtesy/LALBC

From the Local Business Coalition:

The Los Alamos Local Business Coalition (Coalition) invites public review and input on its “Imagine: Local Procurement Initiative”, a proposal aimed at boosting the economic vitality of Los Alamos County by encouraging major local organizations and businesses to increase their purchasing from local businesses.

This initiative is one of six forward-thinking ideas detailed in the newly released “Coalition Idea  Book” now available as a PDF on the Coalition website. Each idea is summarized in a one-page idea paper.

The “Local Procurement Read More