Employment

N3B Celebrates Opening Of New Occupational Medicine Clinic For Employees Inside Los Alamos Medical Center

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Robert Edwards, N3B Environment, Safety, Health and Quality program manager, and Ellie Gilbertson, EM-LA acting manager hold the ribbon today while Dr. Turnbo, CEO and medical director at HealthWorks Medical make the ceremonial cut in celebration of the opening of the new occupational medicine clinic for N3B. Courtesy/N3B

Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton addresses the crowd gathered today at the opening of a new occupational medicine clinic dedicated to serving employees working on the Los Alamos legacy cleanup contract. Operated by HealthWorks Medical, the new clinic Read More

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Needs Drivers!

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Atomic City Transit’s Stephanie Conrad takes part in this year’s Earth Day Festivities. County Council learned during its work session May 21 that ACT is need of more drivers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

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

During a previous fiscal year budget hearing, Los Alamos County Council approved an option for Atomic City Transit (ACT) to kick off a pilot project for a Saturday bus service.

The pilot project has yet to happen. The reason? The same one that so many other entities face: lack of employees.

Public Works Department Read More

New Mexico History Museum Invites People To Share Memories Of Notable New Mexico Restaurants

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Delgado Drug Store in Las Vegas, N.M. Courtesy/NMHM

NMHM News:

The New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) is asking people with stories about notable New Mexico restaurants to give them a call. Selected stories will become part of a new exhibition showcasing historic or iconic eateries across New Mexico. The exhibition will share firsthand accounts of memorable meals in places as varied as family-owned cafés and 1960s drive-ins to high end landmarks and everybody’s favorite hole-in-the-wall.

Stories will be collected by voicemail recordings.

This project is part of a multi-year initiative Read More

NMHED: GEAR UP New Mexico Sparks Career Aspirations For High School Students With Engaging College Tours

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Higher Education Department’s GEAR UP New Mexico program is providing high school students with insights into career opportunities through immersive college tours. Over the course of three days, nearly 40 students from across the state had the opportunity to explore a variety of cutting-edge programs and industries.

From Santa Fe Community College to KNME-NMPBS studios in Albuquerque, students actively participated in learning experiences designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. These tours showcased a range of career Read More

Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Announces Incoming Director Sandy Jones To Take The Helm In August

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Incoming Chamber Director Sandy Jones

CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce has announced the hiring of Sandy Jones as the new Chamber Director upon the retirement of Ryn Herrmann in August.

Jones worked as the New Mexico Small Business Development Center Director, and brings experience working with small businesses in Los Alamos, Cuba, Jemez Springs and Española. Jones has also been an enthusiastic participant in numerous Chamber and regional economic activities.

She began her career in R&D, as a bench chemical technician, and was part of a team that patented ink for ink jet Read More

New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Modest Means Helpline Will Host Free Small Business Webinar June 12

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SBNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Modest Means Helpline will be hosting a free small business webinar noon to 1 p.m. (MT), June 12.

The webinar is titled, “Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS) 101 for Small Businesses.”

This webinar is the third in the Modest Means Helpline’s FREE 2024 webinar series for New Mexico small business owners. The June 12 webinar will be presented by leadership from the Department of Workforce Solutions, including DWS Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair.

Topics will include issues pertaining to wage and hour laws, paid sick leave laws, Read More

MIAC Hires New Head Of Curatorial Affairs Elisa Phelps

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Elisa Phelps. Courtesy/MIAC

MIAC News:

SANTA FE — The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) has announced that Elisa Phelps has been named Head of Curatorial Affairs. Phelps brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Native American art and culture, and her leadership is set to enhance the museum’s mission of preserving and celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of Native American communities. 

Phelps is originally from Houston, Texas, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Southwest Studies focusing on Anthropology from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado and a Master of Arts Read More

New Mexico Offers $5 Million In Teacher Loan Forgiveness

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NMHED News:

          • Apply by Aug. 1, 2024

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is encouraging teachers with outstanding student loans to apply for debt forgiveness through the state’s Teacher Loan Repayment Program, which is now accepting applications until Aug. 1, 2024.

New Mexico licensed teachers working in high-need fields and schools statewide may be eligible for up to $6,000 per year for two years toward principal debt and interest on federal student loans related to teacher education.

The program received a record number of applications in 2023 for the second consecutive Read More