Business

LAPS Wants To Put You In The Driver’s Seat

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LAPS News:

As the song goes, “the wheels on the bus go round and round,” and you could be the one in the driver’s seat.

Los Alamos Public Schools is hiring bus drivers and substitute bus drivers for the upcoming school year.

Starting pay is $25.45 per hour for route drivers, and $30.95 per hour for substitute drivers.

“Driving a school bus for LAPS is a very rewarding experience,” said Director of Transportation Keith Rosenbaum. “The students can put a smile on your face during every trip.” It is also a job that can easily fit into one’s schedule, especially someone who is retired or looking for Read More

Main Street America Designates Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District A 2025 Accredited Program

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The New Mexico MainStreet team, MainStreet Futures Committee, Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Board members and County Councilors gather for the state Los Alamos MainStreet Accreditation visit Dec. 11 in the conference room of 130 Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District News:

Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District has been designated as a 2025 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list Read More

Smoke Vibez Opens Shop In Los Alamos

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Smoke Vibez opened for business a couple of weeks ago in the former Daniel’s Cafe space at 800 Trinity Drive, Suite A, in Mari Mac Shopping Center. The owner is Nawaf Alkhawlani, also known as Alex. Smoke Vibz offers ‘Vapes • Tobacco • Glass • Wraps • Kratom • Cigars • All your smoke essentials in one spot.’ Visit the Smoke Vibez Facebook page. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
Interior view of Smoke Vibez in the former Daniel’s Cafe space in Mari Mac Shopping Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
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‘Dine Out For Hope’ Event Supports Esperanza Shelter

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Pig & Fig Cafe Chef and Owner Laura Crucet presents a $1,057 donation to Esperanza Shelter Community Outreach Director Tom Vimont. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The team behind Pig & Fig Cafe announced a partnership last month with Esperanza Shelter, a Santa Fe-based nonprofit committed to providing shelter, safety, and healing for survivors of domestic violence.

On Thursday, May 22, Pig & Fig Cafe joined its sister restaurants – Beef & Leaf Cafe and Sugar & Cream Cafe in downtown Los Alamos, for the annual “Dine Out For Hope” event. During this one-day initiative, 10% Read More

Beso Jewels Setting Up Shop June 20-21 At Village Arts

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Courtesy/Beso Jewels

Beso Jewels News:

The community is invited to visit Beso Jewels, setting up shop 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 20, and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at Village Arts at 216 DP Road.

Services:

  • Repairs of all types;
  • Custom design;
  • Gold and Silver jewelry;
  • Silver Coins;
  • Appraisals;
  • Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds; and
  • Layaway.

Beso Jewels also buys Gold, Silver, Jewelry in any condition, coins, gemstones, and diamonds. Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society Announces Fundraising Partnership With Enterprise Bank & Trust, Fundraising Phase Of Oppenheimer House Preservation Campaign

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The Oppenheimer House on Bathtub Row in 2023. Photo by Chris Judson

Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society announces a fundraising partnership with Enterprise Bank & Trust to support the Oppenheimer House.

This long-standing partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to preserving the unique history of Los Alamos—and now, they are taking it to the next level.

Thanks to Enterprise Bank & Trust’s generous lead gift of $500,000, the Los Alamos Historical Society is officially launching the fundraising phase of the Oppenheimer House Campaign. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of June 16, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.

For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note that the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. 

Piñon School Access Road Construction Begins

Construction crews with Jaynes Corporation began the Piñon Read More

Celebrating The Dedication Of Los Alamos Businesses … Chamber Honors ‘2025 Business Of The Year’ Recipients

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The 2025 Business of the Year winners include Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, Beef & Leaf, Blue Window Bistro, The Family YMCA, Flowers by Gillian, Los Alamos Co-op Market, Los Alamos County, Los Alamos Daily Post, Pajarito Environmental Education Center, Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse, and Zia Credit Union, selected after 527 votes cast by the public, gather for a group photo Friday on stage at the pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

During a special ceremony on stage at the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park, the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce honored Read More