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Meet Elise Koskelo Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour

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Los Alamos artist Elise Koskelo. Courtesy photo

ART News:

This year’s Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour is Oct. 11-12 and the Los Alamos Daily Post is featuring a “Get to Know Your Artist” series leading up to the annual event.

Each of the 16 artists participating in the tour will be showcased prior to the beginning of the tour to allow our readers an opportunity to learn about them and their work.

Meet Los Alamos artist Elise Koskelo:

I am a Los Alamos High School student and owner of a retail business called Blueprint Wraps here in Los Alamos. 

My art is rooted in my love of architecture Read More

Central’s 15th-20th Street Opening Celebrated

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Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard is among the officials who spoke at Saturday’s opening of Central Avenue between 15th and 20th Street following a summer of construction. The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted the event. Courtesy photo

Community members turned out to celebrate the opening of Central Avenue Saturday and support the businesses impacted by its closure this summer. The Los Alamos Hill Stompers entertained the crowd at the Chamber hosted ‘Cash Mob’ Block Party. Photo by Chris Judson Read More

Entrepreneurship Students Prepare To Roll Out Crowdfunding Campaigns

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Students taking the Financing the Entrepreneurial Enterprise course at the LACDC are about to take the first step raising money for their businesses. Courtesy photo

By Mandy Marksteiner

Students taking the Financing the Entrepreneurial Enterprise course at the LACDC are about to take the first step raising money for their businesses; launching crowdfunding campaigns.

The crowdfunding campaigns will support a diverse group of new business start-ups. They include Los Alamos Atomic Play, Gag Gifts for Dads, a Triathlon training center with an endless pool, a video that will educate adoptees Read More

Central Avenue Is Open … Celebrate 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday!

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Motorists are once again traveling along Central Avenue between 15th and 20th streets after a long summer under construction. The community is invited to come down to Central Avenue 10-11 a.m. Saturday for a celebration and show support for the shop owners. Dignitaries will speak at the event sponsored by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

ADV Shares Insurance Solutions During Open House

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Hosting Thursday’s open house at ADV Insurance from left, Laurie Gallegos, her husband ADV Insurance Owner Vincent Marciano, ADV Office Manager Patricia Marciano and Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Manager Nancy Partridge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
ADV Insurance at 557 Oppenheimer Dr., Suite #101 hosted an open house Thursday sponsored by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce.

ADV Insurance Agency Owner Vincent Marciano began offering insurance solutions in Los Alamos six years ago. His family-operated independent

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Lujan Grisham Statement On Negotiations Between Smith’s And Employee Union

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U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on negotiations between the Smith’s Food and Drug grocery chain and its employee union:

“I am deeply concerned about the stalled labor negotiations between Smith’s grocery stores in New Mexico and the employee union – UFCW Local 1564 – representing more than 2,000 workers who continue to work without a new contract.

“New Mexico is struggling to break out of a double-dip recession and it is more important than ever that those who have jobs Read More

Join The Cash Mob For Central Avenue Ribbon Cutting Block Party

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Chamber News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting block party Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the completion of the road construction on Central Avenue between 15th & 20th Streets.

“We would like to invite the public to be part of a ‘cash mob’ to show support of the downtown businesses by filling the stores and doing some Saturday shopping as soon as the ribbon is cut,” said Nancy Partridge, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Manager.

Immediately following the ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m., the cash mob is invited to charge through the cut tape Read More

New Missile Defense Work Coming To New Mexico

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Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. announced Wednesday that IEC-SoCal Braiding and Continental Machine were awarded contracts to manufacture missile defense components in Albuquerque.

The contracts are part of a $149 million contract awarded to Raytheon by Rafael for the Iron Dome Weapon short-range rocket defense system. 

“New Mexico plays a pivotal role in our national security and defense,” Heinrich said. “This work is a good start and reflects our state’s unique capabilities. I am hopeful that Read More

New Subway Opening ‘Any Day Now’

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Subway owner Larry Singh, holding sign from roof, told the Los Alamos Daily Post today that he is not sure of the exact date but is opening his new restatuant near 15th Street and Central Avenue ‘any day now.’ The interior has tables, chairs and booths as well as large food posters on the walls. The kitchen equipment, counter and drink machine also are installed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Final Day To Rename Los Alamos Apartments For Chance To Win $250 In Chamber Bucks

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Staff Report

The contest underway to rename Los Cerros Apartments at 3000 Trinity Dr. and 40 apartment units in the Gold Street subdivision ends at 5 p.m. today.

Topper Ridge, Pajarito Pines, Normandy, Plateau Pines, Mesa Ridge, Canyon Oak and Canyon Crest, The Manhattan Projects, The Cottonwoods and Vista del Sol are just a few of the many names suggested to date.

The winner of each complex will receive $250 in chamber bucks and the honorable mention winners will receive $50 in chamber bucks.

Email name suggestions for Los Cerros Apartments and the Gold Street units to ladailypost@gmail.com Read More