Employment

Military Order Of World Wars To Feature Presentation By LANL AOT Deputy Division Leader Mark Gulley July 15

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AOT Deputy Division Leader Mark Gulley

MOWW News:

The Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) will meet Tuesday, July 15, and feature a presentation by Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Accelerator Operations and Technology (AOT) Deputy Division Leader Mark Gulley.

Gulley became AOT Deputy Division Leader in September 2019 after having served as acting DDL since late 2018. Previously, Gulley was the Accelerator Operations Group Leader in AOT for about 8 years. Before that, he held several positions within the LANL AOT Division and its predecessor, LANSCE Division.

Overall, Gulley has Read More

United Food And Commercial Workers Union Local 1564 Members Ratify New Contracts With Albertsons And Smith’s

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UFCW News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 1564 announced that members at Albertsons and Smith’s Food and Drug Stores voted by overwhelming majorities to ratify new contracts with both employers.

UFCW Local 1564 President Greg Frazier released the following statement:

“I’m proud of all UFCW 1564 members for ratifying this strong new contract. They held tough and stayed united throughout our negotiations with Albertsons and Smith’s. By using their voices and power, they won the wage increases and benefits that they deserve. 

“Our hard-working members Read More

State Fair Accepting Applications For Seasonal Positions

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Fair is now accepting applications for seasonal positions in preparation for the 2025 event, slated to take place September 4-14, 2025. The application is available for download on the State Fair’s website under the “General Info” tab.

Applicants are encouraged to fill out the application online, print it and drop off the completed application at the Fair’s employment trailer located on the fairgrounds. The employment trailer is located inside Gate 4 located on San Pedro, just north of Copper Avenue. The trailer will be open from 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Read More

State Urges Flood-Affected Workers To Apply For Unemployment Benefits

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is awaiting federal approval and guidance to offer Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to workers whose jobs were affected by the flooding in Ruidoso. In the meantime, individuals may apply for standard Unemployment Insurance benefits, which is the first step in the process. 

“We are closely monitoring the impact of the recent flooding and are prepared to act quickly to support New Mexicans whose employment has been affected,” NMDWS Secretary Sarita Nair said. “Individuals who have lost work due to the flood Read More

New Mexico Supreme Court Clarifies State Law Limiting Attorney Fees In Workers’ Compensation Cases

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New Mexico Supreme Court News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled today that people hurt in a workplace accident may qualify for separate awards of attorney fees for subsequent injuries stemming from their initial injury.

In a unanimous opinion, the Court concluded that a state agency worker was entitled under the Workers’ Compensation Act to recover up to $22,500 in attorney fees – a cap imposed by the law – on other injuries suffered after a slip-and-fall at the workplace. Treatment for the initial injury resulted in multiple surgeries and a brain injury.

The justices ordered a Workers’ Read More

From The Depths To The Desert: Three Submarine Veterans Resurface At LANL Immersed In Mission-critical Work

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From left, Will Graves, Ted Fan and Andy Felton, proudly display the U.S. flag at the Lab. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • After serving in the same vessel, they are now immersed in mission-critical work

In the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, three Navy officers once patrolled the seas aboard Ohio-class submarines, ready to deploy the nation’s ultimate strategic deterrent should the order ever come. Years later, those same men — Ted Fan, Andy Felton and Will Graves — find themselves on land but still immersed in mission-critical work. This time, their theater of operation is the Laboratory.

The connection Read More

Children Invited To Read With A Fish Hatchery Crew July 9

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COUNTY News:

Children are invited to “Read with a Fish Hatchery Crew”, 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the White Rock Branch Library, 10 Sherwood Blvd.

Every Wednesday, which began in June and runs through July 23, the White Rock Branch Library is hosting its second annual “Read with a Ranger” series.

Special guests from the community – physicists and firefighters, police officers and garbage truck drivers, a nurse and a construction worker, a fish hatchery manager and an animal control officer – have been and will read picture books and lead activities focused on their areas of expertise. Some Read More

Economic Equity Working Group Sets Priorities To Advance Solutions To Housing, Employment, Community Support

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By JAMES WERNICKE
Economic Equity Working Group

The Economic Equity Working Group (part of the Los Alamos Inclusivity Task Force) has announced a set of priorities aimed at addressing persistent challenges in housing affordability, workforce participation, and community access to resources in Los Alamos County.

At its recent session, the group identified several areas for immediate action and long-term planning, focusing on solutions that can be implemented collaboratively with local organizations, landlords, and County officials.

Key Priorities Identified:

  • Rental Application
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Lab Director Thom Mason Stresses Importance Of Education

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Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason participates in a Q&A session with LANL’s Community Partnerships Office Director Kathy Keith during Monday’s community conversation event at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

LANL Director Thom Mason, left, speaks with Collins Lake Ranch Founder Steve Smaby, center, and LANL Foundation Board Member Bill Wadt at Monday’s event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

During Los Alamos National Read More

Fiori e Sale Welcomes New Chef Jessica Martinez

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Chef Jessica Martinez

Restaurant News:

Fiori e Sale announces its new chef, Jessica Martinez, who is a talented and passionate chef whose love for cooking is rooted in creativity, care, and community involvement.

With more than 15 years of experience in beloved kitchens across Los Alamos and White Rock, Chef Jessica brings not only exceptional skill but a soulfulness that perfectly complements the spirit of the Fiori e Sale café.

From crafting thoughtful menus and delicate pastries to guiding her teams with kindness and grace, she has a gift for turning seasonal ingredients into beautiful Read More