Employment

Chamisa Elementary School Principal Craig Washnok Retires

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Principal Craig Washnok and the coalition of Cheetahs at Chamisa Elementary School. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

Any educator worth their weight in salt deserves an article about their contributions to our children. A view at the end of that journey is especially meaningful when it has molded a portion of America’s future for 31 years. You see, salt was once the thing that allowed a civilization to expand for preservation. A good educator can expand a mind to further their own preservation or mold a mind, which could in turn mold the future itself.

On May 27, Chamisa Elementary Read More

Advanced Manufacturing Expansion Coming To Farmington

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Durango Machining Innovations’ new construction in Farmington. Courtesy/EDNM

EDNM News:

FARMINGTON — Colorado-based manufacturer Durango Machining Innovations (DMI) is expanding into Farmington, creating 22 high-wage jobs and supporting the growth of advanced manufacturing in the Four Corners region.

DMI secured a 16-acre property just north of Farmington last July to support the expansion. The project is backed by $250,000 in funding through the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA), the state’s primary economic development incentive program, and is projected Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Introduces Careworker Visa Act To Address Worker Shortage, Bring Down Costs

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U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 9, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the Careworker Visa Act to address the nation’s growing shortage of childcare providers, eldercare workers, and in-home caregivers and bring down care costs by creating a new legal visa pathway for qualified careworkers. 

This legislation recognizes a simple reality: America needs more caregivers to bring down rising costs, and our immigration system should reflect that.

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FBI Southwest Field Offices In Albuquerque & El Paso To Host Special Agent Recruitment Event June 26

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The FBI-Albuquerque and FBI-El Paso Field Offices will co-host an in-person recruiting event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, June 26 in El Paso.

This event is intended for individuals who are at least 21 years old interested in learning more about a career as an FBI Special Agent. Those who attend the recruiting event will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with FBI executives, special agents, intelligence analysts, and other FBI personnel.

In addition, many of the FBI’s Critical Incident Response components such as SWAT, Evidence Recovery Teams, Crisis Negotiations, Read More

Governor Appoints Rebecca Roose Natural Resources Trustee 

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Rebecca Roose

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the appointment of Rebecca Roose as New Mexico’s Natural Resources Trustee through the remainder of the governor’s term. 

Roose has served as the governor’s senior infrastructure advisor since fall 2023 and as acting Natural Resources Trustee since March. Roose’s term as trustee will end when the governor’s does on Dec. 31, 2026. 

The Office of the Natural Resources Trustee (ONRT) is the State of New Mexico’s natural resources watchdog. When contamination injures New Mexico’s land, water or wildlife, ONRT works Read More

County Council To Meet In Closed Session June 9

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to meet in a closed session at 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.

The purpose of the closed session is to discuss the performance evaluation of Los Alamos County’s contract employees.

The agenda has been published and can be found here. Read More

More Scenes From Community Mosaic Mural Workshop

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The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) summer campers build part of the new community mosaic Friday at Mesa Public Library. LAAC thanks the Arts in Public Places Board Staff Liaison Chelsea Ashcroft for helping coordinate 28 campers, eight staff members and recognizes the board for making community art a reality. To learn more about this project, visit: https://www.losalamosnm.gov/Community/Events/Mosaic-Assembly-Art-Workshop. To learn more about LAAC, summer camps, ongoing adult and family classes and other community arts programs, visit www.losalamosartscouncil.org. Courtesy/LAAC  Read More

IAIA Names Carin Silkaitis New Provost & Executive Vice President For Academic And Student Affairs

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Carin Silkaitis, MFA

IAIA News:

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), the University for Indigenous Creative Excellence, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carin Silkaitis, MFA, as IAIA’s Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, effective Aug. 1, 2026. 

Silkaitis brings significant experience as an academic leader, artist, educator, and administrator. They currently serve as Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Humanities at the University of Alaska Southeast. Silkaitis also recently served as Interim Provost, leading academic Read More

Enterprise Bank & Trust Welcomes New Branch Manager

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New Branch Manager Amanda Garcia in her office Tuesday at Enterprise Bank & Trust at 1200 Trinity Drive in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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

Amanda Garcia took the helm as new Branch Manager at Enterprise Bank & Trust in Los Alamos in May, following the retirement of Nadine Martinez.

“What drew me to this opportunity was the chance to make a positive impact,” Garcia said who is a resident of Los Alamos. “I enjoy leading teams, developing employees and building strong client relationships and I see this

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Sam Houston State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Receives Award To Bring Artificial Intelligence Into Residency Training

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SHSU News:

HUNTSVILLE — Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) has been awarded $25,000 through the Innovations in Graduate Medical Education (GME) Development Grant from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM).

The three-year award will support a new initiative, AI Across Residency, focused on bringing artificial intelligence training into residency programs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already showing up in healthcare, helping with diagnosis, patient communication and everyday clinical work. But while many Read More