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DPU Offers Introduction To Induction

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) launched a new program this week to introduce customers to the concept of cooking by induction—an idea that could have a positive impact on the environment.

DPU’s Induction Cooktop Loaner Program puts portable induction cooktops into the hands of customers who would like to try out using induction as an alternative to gas or electric stoves. An induction cooktop uses electromagnets to produce heat through a high frequency oscillating magnetic field.

Eddy currents produced by this magnetic field encounter resistance in iron-based Read More

Construction Moves Along On The Bluffs Apartments

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Scene of construction underway Monday afternoon at The Bluffs Apartments on DP Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene of construction Monday at The Bluffs Apartments on DP Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene of construction Monday at The Bluffs Apartments on DP Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Crew Adds Third Story To Bluffs Apartments On DP Road

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Construction on the Bluffs Apartments is coming along as workers add the third story to the complex last Monday morning on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum

The Bluffs Apartment complex under construction last Monday morning on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum

The Bluffs Apartment complex under construction last Monday morning on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More

State Farm Urges New Mexico Property Owners To Make Safety Top Priority During Wildfires

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STATE FARM News:

State Farm’s hearts go out to those who have been affected by the wildfires in New Mexico, and State Farm’s greatest concern is for the safety of everyone in the impacted areas.

Their first priority is taking care of their customers’ needs as quickly as possible. State Farm encourage New Mexico customers who had to evacuate to save receipts for their living expenses like lodging, food and pet boarding as coverage may be available while the public are subject to mandatory evacuation orders. Residents with wildfire damage are encouraged to file a claim as soon as possible to begin Read More

MFA Annual Report Highlights Growing Impact Of And Need For Affordable Housing

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MFA Executive Director/CEO Isidoro Hernandez

MFA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) assisted more than 25,000 New Mexicans last year.

This is a nearly 46 percent increase from 2020, with housing services that ranged from down-payment assistance and affordable mortgages to homelessness assistance and prevention, weatherization and home rehabilitation, COVID-19 relief assistance, and programs that create new affordable housing units, according to figures from MFA’s 2021 Annual Report.

“The impact of, and the need for, safe, quality, affordable housing Read More

Prepare For Flames & Sparks Before Wildfire Season Hits

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In April prepare for flames and sparks before wildfire season hits. Courtesy/facnm.org

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — With wildfire season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to prepare homes and yards for wildfire.

The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The April message from the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and partners at other forests, agencies and non-governmental organizations is prepare for flames and sparks before wildfire season.

Historically, New Mexico’s fire danger is

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County Assessor Mails NOVs To Property Owners

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos property owners should receive a valuation notice from the Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office sometime this week.

Notices of Valuation (NOV) reflect the current ownership, legal description, applicable exemptions, and the valuation placed on the property. Upon receipt, property owners are encouraged to read and verify that all information is correct. 

The Los Alamos County Assessor’s office is on a one-year valuation cycle. Property assessments for the 2022 tax year are determined at 2021 market levels as established by law. The taxable status Read More

NM State Land Office Delivers Affordable Senior Housing

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Luminaria Apartments affordable senior project underway in Albuquerque. Courtesy/New Mexico Land Office

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Wednesday, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, joined with Luminaria Apartments, the Greater Albuquerque Housing Partnership (GAHP), and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller to celebrate the official ribbon cutting at Luminaria Apartments, the new affordable senior project on state trust lands.

The project came to fruition because of calls from the community to address legacy issues on East Central Avenue in Albuquerque, including dilapidated Read More

The Finishing Touch Participates In 2022 Santa Fe Home Show

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The Finishing Touch, 170 Central Park Square in Los Alamos and 3675 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe, participated in the 2022 Santa Fe Home Show Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Participants had the opportunity to check out the local business’ products and trends from Europe’s most style-forward manufacturers, which The Finishing Touch is now the state’s premium distributor. This includes XTONE, large format porcelain slabs that combine elements of stone and ceramic. The material is 100 percent natural and recyclable. For more information about The Finishing Read More