Business

Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute Launches Mobile Market Season With Community Partnership Event

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SFFMI News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute is launching its 2026 Tianguis Mobile Market season in partnership with the Tierra Real Neighborhood Association, bringing together residents, volunteers, and local organizations for a day centered on service, food access, and community connection.

From 1–3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, the Tierra Real Mobile Home Community will host a free public community meal and “Tianguis Fiesta” launch celebration, marking the start of the 2026 Tianguis Mobile Market season. This event is free and open to the public and offers a chance for the broader Read More

Ten New Mexico Companies Share $245,000 In Grant Money To Fuel State’s Creative Business Economy

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NMEDD News:

SANTA FE — Ten creative businesses in New Mexico will share nearly $245,000 in state grant money aimed at helping them improve operations, expand their reach and build long-term stability. Creative businesses use creative means such as design, production, culture or crafts to turn original ideas, artistic talent and innovation into products or services that create economic value.

These Business Development & Expansion Grants, awarded by Economic Development New Mexico Creative Industries Division, are the second batch of awards during fiscal year 2026. Grant applicants Read More

New Mexico Governor Leads Trade Mission To Japan

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham arrived in Tokyo Tuesday to continue discussions launched in 2025 about economic partnership opportunities between New Mexico and Japan.  

The governor aims to advance potential trade deals in energy technologies, computing and natural gas exports during the official trade mission to Japan. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is joining Lujan Grisham on the trade mission this week.  

“From abundant and clean natural gas to advanced technologies, New Mexico has a lot to offer Japan and other markets around the world,” Lujan Grisham said. “This mission Read More

Los Alamos County Hires Max Khudiakov To Serve As Economic Development Administrator

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Newly hired Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov. Courtesy/Max Khudiakov

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County announces Max Khudiakov as Economic Development Administrator. He will begin on June 8, 2026.

The Administrator plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, supporting existing businesses while attracting new businesses.

Khudiakov has a wealth of economic development experience and knowledge. He comes from the Town of Red River, where he was the Director of Economic Development & Tourism for more than four years and implemented many award-winning Read More

U.S. Senators Luján, Markey, Schumer And Cantwell Urge FCC To Stop First Amendment Attacks

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr urging it to rescind last week’s order requiring Disney to file early license renewals for its eight ABC broadcast stations.

The FCC order, at Chairman Carr’s directive, came just one day after President Donald Trump publicly demanded Read More

Planning & Zoning Commission To Meet Wednesday May 13

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The agenda has been published and can be found here.

Hard copies can be found in the Community Development Department lobby during regular business hours. Read More

Scenes From 2026 Los Alamos Arts And Crafts Fair

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Scene from the 2026 Arts and Crafts Fair hosted by the Los Alamos Arts Council today on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. The event drew more than 100 vendors from across the region. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Young visitors Alexander Wong and Vincent Wong enjoy cotton candy at the 2026 Arts and Crafts Fair hosted by the Los Alamos Arts Council today on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Vincent Wong is shown here offering the photographer a bit of his cotton candy. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the 2026 Arts and Crafts Fair hosted by the Los Alamos Arts Council today on the lawn at Fuller Read More

SALA Event Center Celebrates Business Recognition, Honors Key Team Member, Announces Beer & Wine Service

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SALA received the 2026 ‘Small Service Business of the Year’ and a nomination for Family-Friendly Business of the Year from the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce. Courtesy/SALA

SALA News:

 SALA Los Alamos Event Center owner Allan Saenz welcomed community members to a special presentation on Wednesday evening at SALA, where he shared several important announcements celebrating SALA’s growth, team, and continued service to the Los Alamos community.

Saenz announced that SALA was recognized by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce as the 2026 “Small Service Business of the Year”. SALA was also nominated Read More

University Of New Mexico Receives Largest Gift In Its History

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UNM received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. Courtesy/UCAM

UNM New:

The University of New Mexico has received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. A $30 million commitment from Gail and Jim Ellis will transform the University’s business school, expand access and opportunity for students, and strengthen New Mexico’s economic future for generations to come.

In recognition of the gift, the Anderson School of Management—which has shaped the business education of New Mexico students since Read More

SF Airport Expansion Brings Los Alamos Closer To World

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Fly Santa Fe News:

The Santa Fe Regional Airport recently reached a major milestone in its multi-year modernization plan. With Phase I of the terminal expansion complete, the airport now offers a modern alternative to the 200-mile round trip to the Albuquerque Sunport.

For the scientists, engineers, and professionals at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)—for whom time is a valuable commodity—a closer commercial hub means more efficient travel, while facilitating the high-level collaboration and federal oversight essential to the county’s national mission.

Beyond its professional Read More