Home

James Auchampaugh Has Passion For Craft And Community

by

Owner James Auchampaugh of ABC Fine Cabinetry with kitchen cabinets he recently installed. Courtesy/ABC

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

  • ‘We need to step up and see people through the pandemic … we can all make it if we work together…’ –James Auchampaugh

James Auchampaugh, owner of Casa Hermosa Builders LLC, a lifelong resident of Los Alamos and award-winning designer and builder has taken over ABC Fine Cabinetry LLC (formerly ADC Kitchen and Bath Design) from longtime owner Alec Caspersen who retired in January.

Auchampaugh and Casperson have known each Read More

New Mexico Real Estate Market Continues To Be Bright Spot In New Mexico’s COVID-19 Economy.

by

NMAR News:

During October 2020, the state’s real estate market continued to be a bright spot in New Mexico’s COVID-19 economy.

“2,431 October sales were reported to the New Mexico Association of REALTORS (NMAR). This brings the 2020 year-to-date total sales to 21,663, just over 250 sales ahead of 2019’s January through October total,” 2020 NMAR President James Russ said. “October sales numbers were down less than 20 sales from September confirming the traditionally robust summer sales season has continued into fall.”

NMAR CEO Steven Anaya said, “Median prices continued their climb in October, Read More

Udall, Heinrich, Torres Small Applaud Over $300,000 In Federal Funding For Homeownership Assistance Programs

by

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep.  Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $318,694 in rural development grants for home construction and rehabilitation, and home repair preservation to three housing organizations in Las Cruces, Deming and Bernalillo. 

The Tierra Del Sol rural development investment will provide technical assistance to Mutual Self Help Applicants to assist 12 families in constructing their own homes; and 15 families in rehabilitating Read More

Schools, Council And Public Weigh In On Proposed North Mesa Housing Project During Special Joint Meeting

by

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

The question of whether to pursue a housing project on approximately 30 acres of land on North Mesa remains under consideration.

Los Alamos County Council and the Los Alamos School Board discussed the potential project Oct. 29 during a special joint work session.

The school district owns the property but previously asked the County to collaborate on the project, which could possibly benefit both entities. For the school district, the objective is that the housing project would provide a stable, reoccurring revenue and for Read More

New Home Lowered Into Place On Arizona Avenue

by

Ryan Conner was fascinated by the huge crane and all the large trucks that it took to deliver a new home Tuesday on Arizona Avenue. He is with his Mom Christy and Grandma Laurel and staying a safe distance from the action. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

One half of the new home is in place waiting for the second half. The homes were constructed in Albuquerque by Clayton Mfg. and transported to Los Alamos by JR Therouxs Mobile Home Service from Tijeras. The crane was provided by Crane Services of Albuquerque. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The second half of the home is on its way to be installed Read More

LAPS, Council Holding Virtual Joint Session To Set Next Steps For North Mesa Housing Thursday Oct. 29 

by

COUNTY News:

The North Mesa Housing Study will move to the next step at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, when Los Alamos County Councilors meet on Zoom with the Los Alamos Public School Board in a joint session.

The County’s consultant, Dekker Perrich Sabatini (DPS), will join the CDD project team to present the North Mesa Housing Study, a document first drafted pre-COVID pandemic and after several public workshops or open house meetings to discuss draft concepts for building homes on land just east of Los Alamos Middle School on North Mesa.

The purpose of the joint session is to gather feedback on the updated Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Monique Brown At Finishing Touch

by

On the job in Los Alamos Wednesday is Monique Brown at The Finishing Touch, 170 Central Park Square. The Finishing Touch has served Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico’s home decor and interior design needs for more than 37 years. For more information, call 505.662.3388 or visit www.tftlosalamos.com. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Monique Brown of The Finishing Touch in Los Alamos shares a variety of decorating ideas and options for homes and businesses. Discover more ideas and options at www.tftlosalamos.com. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Read More