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New Mexico State Land Office Confident Royalty Rate Hike Will Prevail With Senate Finance Leader’s Support

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State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard in her office in downtown Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark

By Alaina Mencinger and Margaret O’Hara
The Santa Fe New Mexican

State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is optimistic her yearslong effort to raise New Mexico’s oil and gas royalty rate on the top tracts of land is finally poised for success.

The current legislative session marks the fourth time in recent years her agency has advocated for royalty rate increases, which she says are falling behind private land leases and neighboring states like Texas — costing the state tens Read More

Wolf And Mermaid Enchanted Café Now Offering Wine, Beer, Cider And Small Plates In Central Park Square

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Courtesy/Wolf And Mermaid Enchanted Café

Courtesy/Wolf And Mermaid Enchanted Café

Wolf And Mermaid Enchanted Café News:

“We have brought in some delicious, special wines and beers that are affordable, approachable and unique,” said Owner Scott Baird (Wolf). “We are trying to do the same thing with adult beverages that we did with coffee – find enchanting, special flavor and taste profiles.”

Accompanying the wine, beer and cider is a new menu that includes flatbread pizzas, charcuterie plates as well as hummus, bruschetta and brie platters. 

“We want to expand our delicious croissants Read More

Los Alamos Daily Post Marks 13th Anniversary

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The Los Alamos Daily Post marks 13 years in business at its world headquarters, 1247 Central Ave. The news team takes this opportunity to thank our readers throughout the community, state, nation and world … it is a privilege to bring you the news each and every day! Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Hitting that launch button 13 years ago was exhilarating and scary. Newspapers were closing down across the country. Starting one in a small town with an established paper in place for more than 50 years was daunting … to say Read More

Los Alamos County To Hold Informational Session On Change Of Use And Occupancy Classification

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COUNTY News:

Property owners, managers, and business owners looking to repurpose or lease a space are invited to attend “Before You Sign Your Lease…”, an essential informational session on occupancy classification and change of use.

The session, hosted by Los Alamos County Community Development Department, is 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Boards & Commissions Room 110 at the Los Alamos Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The event is designed to educate property owners, property managers, and current and future business owners on the proper methods for changing the occupancy Read More

Beso Jewels At Village Arts Saturday, Feb. 8

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Diamond Pendant, .50ctw, 14k, $388. Courtesy/Beso Jewels

ART News:

Beso Jewels will be at Village Arts from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8.

Valentine’s Day is almost here! If you need a February birthstone, Amethyst is the traditional choice. If you have any special jewelry requests or questions, your phone call or email is always welcome. 

Services:

  • Repairs of all types
  • Custom design
  • Gold and Silver jewelry
  • Silver Coins
  • Appraisals
  • Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
  • Layaway
  • I BUY Gold, Silver, Jewelry in any condition, coins, gemstones and diamonds

Amethyst & Sugilite in Silver. Read More

Los Alamos Local Business Coalition Forum Feb. 13

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LALBC News:

The Los Alamos Local Business Coalition (LALBC) is organizing a series of Forums on Improving the Local Business Environment. All interested community members are invited. The first forum will occur at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the SALA Event Center. There will be an option to attend via Zoom for those unable to join in person.

This forum series is designed to bring together key players from the local business ecosystem to better understand local businesses’ challenges and explore solutions for strengthening economic growth in Los Alamos.

For the first forum, Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Greg Valdez At State Farm

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On the job in Los Alamos today is Greg Valdez assisting customers at State Farm Insurance Loren Valdez Agency at 1350 Central Ave., Suite 100. He has worked at the agency for two years and said one of the things he loves most is the family feel compared to working for a large firm. Learn more about the agency here. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Bills Seek To Bring Sunshine On Lobbyist Spending And Activities During Legislative Sessions

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From New Mexico State Ethics Commission:

SANTA FE – Today Sen. Harold Pope introduced Senate Bill 248 to shine light on the spending and activities of lobbyists during the legislative session.

The bill is one of two which would require lobbyists to disclose which specific legislation they are working on and the source of funds used to influence legislators through meals, special events and other expenditures.

The other is House Bill 143, sponsored by Rep. Sarah Silva and Sen. Jeff Steinborn.

Both are supported by the New Mexico State Ethics Commission, which, in its work enforcing the existing Read More

Governor Backs Bill To Create Cannabis Enforcement Bureau Housed In State Licensing Department

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Propagation technician Stacie Nichols trims the “mother” plants that define the genetic characteristics of cannabis strains at the Ultra Health cannabis production facility in Bernalillo in February 2024. The CEO of Ultra Health said his concern is House Bill 10 would, essentially, “create another group of people doing what law enforcement should already be doing.” Photo by Jim Weber/Santa Fe New Mexican

By CORMAC DODD
The Santa Fe New Mexican

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Mexico announced last week federal indictments of three people accused in a sprawling illegal cannabis cultivation Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Feb. 7-13, 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 Feb. 7-13, 2025:

Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 2-04–25
  • 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – Los Alamos County
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