Business

Los Alamos Chamber Manager Talks Business at Governor’s Mansion

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Los Alamos Chamber Manager Katy Korkos, left, with Gov. Susana Martinez who is holding a guest’s 9-month-old John Marie Mason who fell asleep in her arms during Tuesday night’s Christmas Party at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Area business people and educators were invited to attend the event, which included dinner and piano music. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, Gov. Susana Martinez’s Chief of Staff Keith Gardner, Los Alamos Chamber Manager Katy Korkos and Cabinet Secretary Ed Burckle of the General Service Department at a Christmas Read More

MainStreet Center Releases Findings of Economic Impact on New Mexico

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Los Alamos MainStreet Executive Director Suzette Fox with National President/CEO Patrice Frey at the Chamber in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost

MAINSTREET News:

The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s New Mexico MainStreet program hosted a visit by Patrice Frey, President and CEO of the National MainStreet Center.

Frey took time during her visit to tour downtown Los Alamos and meet with Los Alamos MainStreet and local officials to discuss economic impact of the New Mexico MainStreet program on 27 accredited downtown programs, of which Los Alamos Read More

Yang: Having Bitten Off More Than I Planned…

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Having Bitten Off More Than I Planned…
By ELENA YANG

I don’t understand why people complain about the “shorter” period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It matters little to me since I don’t shop for stuff or go into all-out decorative mode. I like minimalism; a couple of bare branches (with lights and a few ornaments) and pretty lights in the front yard do just fine … when I get to them. However, I do like making goodies as a “thank you” gesture for some friends and a few acquaintances. So I have been cooking and baking up a storm. In that regard, time does feel short.

I am stating these points to deliver Read More

Storefront Revitalization Underway on Longview Drive

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Workers were busy painting the exterior walls of Lee’s Chinese Restaurant this afternoon on Longview Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Fresh paint, newly installed windows and colorful trim brighten up these spaces for lease on Longview Drive near Bonnie View Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Pajarito Brewpub Features Comedian Steve Sabo

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Co-owner Patrick Mockler-Wood of the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill at 614 Trinity Dr., prepares for comedian Steve Sabo to take the mic Friday night. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Comedian Steve Sabo delivers his comedy routine Friday night at the Brewpub. Courtesy photo

Comedian Chris Hegedus opened Friday’s show for headliner Steve Sabo at the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill. The Brewpub will host weekly Karaoke Nights beginning the first Tuesday of January 2014. Courtesy photo Read More

Holiday Open House at Village Arts 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Holiday gifts from Village Arts. Courtesy photo

Business News:

Village Arts and Framing will hold a Holiday Open House 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Dec. 14. Everyone is invited for light refreshments, hourly door prizes, Beso Jewelry, Michael Harvey glass demonstration, discounts on custom frame orders and more!

Today is the deadline for custom frame orders for Christmas delivery. Custom Frame orders of $100 or more receive 5 percent discount. Read More

First Ever Native American Food Hub Helps Farmers Find Markets

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SDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner, center, presents a certificate of obligation honoring the successful application of funds to create the first ever Native American food hub in the nation to the Ten Southern Pueblos Council at Sandia Pueblo. Courtesy photo.

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner presented a certificate of obligation to the Acoma Business Enterprise, LLC to develop a business plan to expand the marketing the produce grown by Native American farmers through a food hub at the Southern Pueblos Council monthly meeting. Read More

Anna Casperson Elected LAAOR President

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Longtime Los Alamos Realtor Anna Earlene Caspersen, left, was elected president and received the gavel from Past President Mary Anne Beard at Wednesday’s Los Alamos Association of Realtors (LAAOR) 2013 President’s Breakfast at the Fusion Cafe & Coffee Roasters in Mari-Mac Plaza. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Qualifying Broker/Owner Kendra Henning of RE/MAX of Los Alamos, left, was honored with a special ‘Above and Beyond’ award for her extra efforts this year for LAAOR. Past President Mary Anne Beard presented Henning with a gift during Read More