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Governor Signs Into Law Increase To Top Oil And Gas Royalty Rate On New Mexico’s Best State Lands

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Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard pushed for legislation to increase the top royalty rate offered for new oil and gas development on the best state lands will be signed into law today by the governor. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

STATE News:

  • Offering market rate for premium tracts would generate over a billion dollars in additional value for public schools, universities and hospitals 

SANTA FE – Legislation pushed by New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard to increase the top royalty rate offered for new oil and gas development on the best state Read More

Secret City Esports Sends Six Teams To NMAA State Championships

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos High School Esports Team, Secret City Esports, is sending six teams to the NMAA State Championships being held April 10-12. 

The team was recently ranked the number three program in the United States by USA Today. This is the second year in a row making the top 25. Last year, they came in third overall at the state finals.

Esports became a New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) sanctioned activity in 2019.

That year, teams from Los Alamos placed 2nd at the state competition. In 2021, they were named 4A state champions.

LAHS teacher Libbi Lovejoy is the sponsor of the Esports Read More

Chamber Career Fair 3-6 PM Thursday Fuller Lodge

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CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Spring Career Fair is taking place 3-6 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at Fuller Lodge.

The Fair is hosted by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by TechSource, SMSI and Century Bank.

There will be live on-air interviews with employers who are hiring, and the opportunity for job seekers to receive free unedited headshots on site. Read More

Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op Celebrates 10th Anniversary!

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Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op at 163 Central Park Square in the heart of downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/BRBC

Tub News:

The community is invited to join the Tub as it turns 10! This year marks the 10th anniversary of Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, one of only eight brewing co-ops in the country.

The Tub opened its doors April 22, 2015 at 163 Central Park Square after several years of planning and fundraising. Just over a month later, on May 24, 2015, the first Tub beers were released.

What started with just 100 original members has now grown to more than 1,200 lifetime members. Last year the Tub was able to pay off Read More

Senators Luján, Hawley Introduce Legislation To Make Car Repairs Easier, Expand Options, Increase Transparency

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

  • Senators Champion Efforts to Improve Car Repair Processes, Offer More Repair Choices, And Make Information About Repairs More Transparent For Car Owners And Repair Shops

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the REPAIR Act, legislation that would give car owners expanded options for automobile repairs.

The REPAIR Act ensures vehicle owners, independent repair shops, and aftermarket manufacturers have secure access to vehicle repair and maintenance data, which is critical to the independent Read More

National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Appointments Dr. J. Mark DelGrande To Board Of Trustees

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Dr. J. Mark DelGrande

NMNSH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, a nonprofit, congressionally chartered Smithsonian Affiliate, announced the appointment of Dr. J. Mark DelGrande, Chief Technology Officer at Verus Research, to its Board of Trustees.

Dr. J. Mark DelGrande brings award-winning experience developing and executing diverse scientific and engineering programs across numerous multi-disciplinary settings. 

Dr. DelGrande is the Chief Technology Officer of XL Scientific, LLC, where he develops corporate strategies to align technology Read More

Los Alamos Locksmith Wins Second National Award

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Herman Manzanares III

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos Lock and Key LLC has announced the selection of owner Herman Manzanares III into Marquis Who’s Who of America Emerging Leaders, a national publication award that provides unmatched coverage of the lives of today’s leaders and achievers from the United States and around the world, and from every significant field of endeavor.

Manzanares will be included in the Marquis Who’s Who 2025 induction ceremony and receive a personalized award.

“The staff of Los Alamos Lock and Key would like to congratulate its leader on his continued hard work and community Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 11-17, 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, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for April 11-17, 2025:

Friday, April 11, 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 – “Importance
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Happening This Week At SALA Event Center

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SALA News:

SALA Los Alamos Event Center is bringing another exciting week of entertainment, community engagement, and innovation to the heart of Los Alamos.

From classic films and family-friendly screenings to interactive discussions and wellness activities, there is something for everyone. Guests can also enjoy SALA VR, an immersive virtual reality experience that transports visitors into digital worlds of entertainment and exploration.

Experience SALA VR

SALA Los Alamos continues to offer SALA VR, a cutting-edge virtual reality experience that allows guests to explore new worlds, Read More

North Central RTD To Improve Service For Tribal Communities And Restore Service To Los Alamos County

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NCRTD Blue Bus. Courtesy/NCRTD

NCRTD News:

ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) is announcing key service improvements to its Blue Bus™ routes, effective Monday, April 14. The changes include the reinstatement of three dedicated routes that will enhance connectivity for tribal communities and restore service to Los Alamos County, which had been suspended due to labor shortages in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“These route restorations are a vital step forward in reconnecting communities across the region,” NCRTD Executive Director Anthony Mortillaro Read More