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Natural Gas Pipeline Extension To Bring 80 Jobs, New Development To San Juan County

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EDNM News:

AZTEC — A 13-mile natural gas pipeline extension to the San Juan County Industrial Park near La Plata, New Mexico, is now complete, marking a major infrastructure milestone for economic development in northwest New Mexico.

The pipeline, supported by a $3.9 million Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) investment through Economic Development New Mexico (EDNM) in partnership with San Juan County, delivers reliable natural gas service to the industrial park and to homes and businesses along the route.

Industrial tenant Process Equipment and Service Company (PESCO) is now connected Read More

Thank You To Los Alamos Co-op Market

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Local photographer Mike Brake of BrakeTime Photography was the featured artist during the last two months in the Los Alamos Co-op Market Artist Cafe. Courtesy/Mike Brake

By MIKE BRAKE
Los Alamos

Over the past two months I had the opportunity to be the featured artist at the Los Alamos Co-op Market Artist Cafe through my landscape photography business, BrakeTime Photography. It was my first ever experience with this type of opportunity and I walked away far more encouraged by the people than the photography.

From day one the Co-op staff and managers were unbelievably kind, welcoming, and supportive. Read More

New Mexico Opens Applications For Trade Port Designations

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NMEDD News:

SANTA FE — Economic Development New Mexico (NMEDD) is accepting proposals for Trade Port District designations under the Trade Ports Development Act (HB 19), a new state initiative to build large-scale logistics and industrial hubs that move goods faster and create high-quality jobs across New Mexico.

Trade Port Districts are hubs that enable goods to move efficiently by truck, rail and air, supporting industries like manufacturing, distribution and advanced logistics.

Local governments, tribal nations, economic development organizations and private partners are encouraged Read More

Posts From The Road: Big Texan Steak Ranch

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Big Texan: The Big Texan Steak Ranch can not be missed as you travel through Amarillo on I-40. The big bright yellow building is the first thing you see but several other ‘attention getting’ features await visitors as they arrive at the Big Texan. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

World Famous: The entrance to the Big Texan is flanked by a stretch limo with Texas Longhorns mounted on the hood and a big Route 66 Shield painted on the walkway into the facility. In Big Texan fashion, the door handles to open the front doors are pistols mounted at an angle to create door handles. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet At Noon Tuesday

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board is scheduled to meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., and via Zoom.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meetings and provide public comment either in person or over Zoom.

About the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board:

The Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board is established to advise the County Manager and Council on the expenditure of funds authorized by NMSA 1978, § 3-38-22 for advertising, publicizing, and promoting Read More

Bueno Foods Marks 75 Years As New Mexico Staple

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Bueno Foods News:

            • Family-owned company celebrates decades of sharing authentic New Mexican cuisine

ALBUQUERQUE — Bueno Foods, one of New Mexico’s most iconic family-owned brands, is proud to announce its 75th anniversary on May 18, 2026. The company has remained a cornerstone of the Southwest’s culinary landscape, transitioning from a local neighborhood grocery store into the region’s premier producer of authentic New Mexican cuisine.

Founded in 1951 by the Baca brothers, Bueno Foods has spent decades perfecting the flavors of the Land of Enchantment. In the past, New Mexico green chile Read More

Q&A Series With LAMC’s New Providers: Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Tania Pence

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Dr. Tania Pence
Orthopedic Surgeon
Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

          • Editor’s note: This is part of a Q&A series featuring new providers at Los Alamos Medical Center:

Dr. Tania Pence is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. She brings 20 years of experience and expertise to her practice at Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine inside Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), where she began working on Dec. 1, 2025. She is affiliated with organizations such as the American Read More

New Mexico True Program Influences $2.3B Visitor Spending

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s flagship tourism marketing campaign delivered its highest return on investment since launching nearly 15 years ago, influencing $2.3 billion in visitor spending, according to an independent report.

The findings, from Strategic Marketing & Research, Inc., show that the New Mexico True campaign directly influenced nearly 1.2 million trips to the state in 2025, producing $169 million in state and local tax revenue—meaning that for every one dollar spent by the New Mexico Tourism Department on the New Mexico True campaign in 2025, New Mexico received Read More

Visit Beso Jewels At Village Arts This Saturday

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BUSINESS News:

Visit Beso Jewels at Village Arts from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, May 16. Check out “The Other Room” and a fine selection of jewelry, coins, and this month’s birthstone, Emerald.

Services:

  • Repairs of all types
  • Custom design
  • Gold and Silver jewelry
  • Silver Coins
  • Appraisals
  • Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
  • Layaway
  • I BUY Gold, Silver, & Jewelry in any condition as well as coins, gemstones and diamonds.
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