Business

NMDWS Kicks Off Business Webinar Series 

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NMDWS News:

  • First session focuses on immigration changes and business impact

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is launching a new monthly Employer Webinar Series to connect employers with expert insights, resources, and real-time answers on the issues that matter most to their business. 

The series will kick off with “Immigration Changes and Your Business: What You Need to Know” – a free virtual event at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17, hosted by NMDWS’s Office of New Americans. Recordings of this and future webinars will be available on the NMDWS website and Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 18-24, 2025

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for April 18-24 2025:

Friday, April 18, 2025

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 4-08-25
  • 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – Legislative Update
  • 7 p.m. — Fire Station
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Council Action: Green Lights Evaluating Permitting Process

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

When it comes to improving the process of starting a business in Los Alamos, County Council agreed it would be beneficial to bring in some fresh blood.

During its regular meeting April 8, council unanimously approved engaging  Cities Work to evaluate the County’s permitting requirements and processes.

The decision was met with almost universal support from council and representatives of the business community.

“I think that what you could bring would be a fresh set of eyes … I do not believe in reinventing the wheel,” Councilor Read More

Medical Associates Of Northern New Mexico Announces Appointment Of Doug Bishop As Practice Administrator

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MANNM News:

Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico announces the appointment of Doug Bishop as its new Practice Administrator. In this role, Bishop will oversee day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and practice management to ensure continued excellence in patient care and organizational growth.

With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare administration, Bishop brings a strong background in operational leadership, financial management, and team development. Most recently, he served as Practice Administrator at U.S. Oncology, where he led initiatives that improved Read More

County Accepting Applications For P&Z Commission

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COUNTY News:

 Los Alamos County is accepting applications for eligible candidates for appointment to a vacant seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

This vacancy is a three-year term, expiring 36 months from the date of appointment, and open to registered Republican or Independent candidates.

Interested Los Alamos County residents who do not hold public office and are not employed by the County may submit an online application by visiting the County’s Boards and Commissions webpage and selecting “apply”. Applications will be accepted now until the vacancy is filled.

The Planning and Read More

McQuiston: What It Really Costs To Go To The ER After A Car Accident In New Mexico

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Getting into a car accident is stressful enough — but an ER visit afterward can also hit you with some serious bills.

Here’s what you can actually expect if you need emergency care after a crash in New Mexico.

First: Just Walking Into the ER Costs Money

Even if your injuries seem minor, just stepping into an ER comes with built-in charges.

Triage and Facility Fees:

  • Most New Mexico hospitals charge around $1,200 to $2,500 just for evaluating you and using the ER.

Doctor’s Fee:

  • The ER physician will send a separate bill, usually
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New Mexico Supreme Court Broadens Legal Grounds For Civil Lawsuits On Outside Of State Businesses Or Individuals

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NMSC News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court Thursday issued an opinion broadening when a business or individual from outside of New Mexico can be sued for damages in the state.

In its unanimous opinion involving damage claims against law firms for a tobacco company, New Mexico’s highest court for the first time adopted “conspiracy jurisdiction” for civil lawsuits.

That legal theory allows defendants, who are alleged to be part of an unlawful civil conspiracy, to be sued in state court on the basis of their co-conspirators’ actions directed at New Mexico. 

“We hold that conspiracy jurisdiction Read More

Council OKs Completing Plan For Eastern Downtown MRA

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The boundary map for the MRA for the eastern portion of downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC

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

Work on the metropolitan redevelopment area (MRA) plan for the eastern portion of downtown Los Alamos will continue; Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved to see the plan through to its completion during its regular meeting Tuesday.

Council directed staff to present the finalized plan for consideration before the end of this summer.

During the discussion of the MRA, County Manager Anne Laurent reported that she estimates the Read More