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Enterprise Bank & Trust To Expand In Arizona And Kansas Through Acquisition Of Twelve Banking Offices From First Interstate Bank

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Enterprise Bank & Trust News:

LOUIS & BILLINGS, Mont.– Enterprise Financial Services Corp (“Enterprise”) (Nasdaq: EFSC) and First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (“First Interstate”) (Nasdaq: FIBK) have announced the signing of a purchase and assumption agreement by their respective wholly-owned subsidiaries, Enterprise Bank & Trust and First Interstate Bank, pursuant to which Enterprise Bank & Trust will acquire twelve branches from First Interstate Bank.

The acquisition consists of two separate franchises, with ten branches in Arizona and two branches

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NM Poetry Out Loud Champion Kaitlyn Lubega, Heads To The National Finals In Washington, DC May 5

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NMDCA News:

New Mexico Poetry Out Loud champion Kaitlyn Lubega, duels with the nation’s top poetry talent. Lubega, a 12th grader attending United World College (UWC-USA) in Montezuma, NM, will compete with all 55 state and jurisdictional champions. 

The national semifinals from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 6, with the top nine students advancing to the finals from 7-9:15 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 7.  Available for livestreaming through a one-time-only webcast at arts.gov. 

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, this poetry recitation competition for high school students Read More

Los Alamos County Parks And Recreation Awarded Finalist Medal In 2025 National Gold Medal Award Program

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COUNTY News:

LACEY, Wash. — The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announces, the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Parks and Recreation has received a Finalist Award in the 2025 National Gold Medal Award Program for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Musco LLC sponsors this nationally recognized award program.

Incorporated County of Los Alamos Parks and Recreation is one of four Finalist agencies in Class V, population 30,000 and under. One Finalist agency in Class V will Read More

National Work Zone Awareness Week: Ensuring Safety For Workers And Motorists

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is pleased to announce the observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 21-25, 2025. This year’s theme is, “Respect the Zone So We All Get Home,” and is a critical reminder to motorists to be cautious and attentive as they approach and navigate work zones.

As warmer weather approaches, work to maintain and repair our roads will increase. The Public Works Department would like to share some important work zone safety tips so we can all do our part to keep road workers safe and so that everyone can get to their destination safely:

  • Slow down! Speeding is one
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Posts From The Road: Rhyolite Ghost Town In Nevada

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Railroad Depot: An elaborate California-Mission style railroad depot was constructed in Rhyolite, Nev. The depot closed along with the town of Rhyolite but reopened as a casino, bar, and gift shop in the 1930s. The casino lasted until the 1970s before closing. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Porter Building: The Porter Brothers Store was the most popular retail establishment in Rhyolite. They offered a wide variety of items like many general stores did during the era. The building was built right in the middle of Rhyolite and was a go-to destination for almost any goods. However, the Read More

Celebrate Law Day, Tour Municipal & Magistrate Court

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By The Honorable Elizabeth K. Allen, Municipal Judge,
The Honorable Catherine E. Taylor, Magistrate Judge

We are hosting an Open Court House 10-11 a.m., May 1 in celebration of Law Day 2025. This year’s theme is E Pluribus Unum, a thirteen-letter Latin phrase meaning “Out of many, one”. It is more than just a motto—it is a powerful expression of unity and identity in American history. Originally proposed for the Great Seal of the United States in 1776, the phrase reflects the founding fathers’ vision of a single nation formed from a collection of diverse states and peoples.

The thirteen American Read More

DEA Recognizes 2025 National Fentanyl Awareness Day

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — DEA joins community organizations, law enforcement and public health partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day coming up on Tuesday, April 29. 

Fentanyl is the greatest drug threat facing the United States as drug-related overdoses remain the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18-44. [1]

DEA will recognize National Fentanyl Awareness Day with extended DEA Museum hours from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. this coming Tuesday. The Faces of Fentanyl memorial exhibit, located at the Museum at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA, displays more than 7,000 photos Read More

City Nature Challenge Showcases New Mexico’s Biodiversity From April 25-28

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NMDCA News: 

Starting April 25, three New Mexico communities have a chance to participate in the City Nature Challenge by photographing wildlife in their neighborhoods. The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), an environmental education center operated collaboratively by Albuquerque Public Schools and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS), is encouraging New Mexicans to show the world how much biodiversity their state has to offer.

City Nature Challenge, which runs from Friday, April 25-Monday, April 28, is a worldwide collaborative effort to Read More

DOE Awards $74.8 Million Contract For Oak Ridge Professional Support Services To ISMSolutions

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DOE News:

CINCINNATI — The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) announced today it awarded the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) Technical, Management, and Administrative Services contract to Independent Strategic Management Solutions, Inc., (ISMSolutions) a women-owned small business from Richland, Wash.

After a robust selection process, DOE determined the ISMSolutions is best suited to manage this contract based on key personnel, organization and staffing approach, past performance, and value to taxpayers.

The selected contractor Read More

TruGreen, Minor League Baseball Team Up On Partnership Designating Brand ‘Official Lawn Care Treatment Provider Of MiLB’

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TruGreen executives take the field with Minor League Baseball mascots to celebrate the company’s multiyear partnership with MiLB. From left to right: Louisville Bats mascot, Christine Belknap (TruGreen Chief Human Resources Officer), Memphis Redbirds mascot, Kurt Kane (TruGreen President & Chief Executive Officer), Chattanooga Lookouts mascot, Kevin Mann (TruGreen Chief Legal Officer), and Nashville Sounds mascot. Courtesy photo

TRUGREEN News:

FRANKLIN — TruGreen®, the nation’s leading lawn care treatment provider, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership Read More