Earth Care, Area Leaders Info Session On Environmental Injustice In Santa Fe’s Southside Communities Tuesday
New Mexico Environmental Law Center News:
Earth Care and community leaders have led a challenge to air quality permits issued to polluting companies on Santa Fe’s Southside area, which is a densely populated area of predominantly low-income/immigrant people of color.
A coalition of local residents and families called the Santa Fe Southside Environmental Justice Coalition has appealed NMED’s decision, which resulted in an Environmental Improvement Board hearing in February.
As community members await the results of their appeal, they are informing community members and community Read More
New Mexico’s Unemployment Rate 5.3 Percent In March
NMDWS News:
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has announced that New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in March, down from 5.6 percent in February and down from 7.2 percent in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in March was 3.6 percent, down from 3.8 percent in February and down from 6.0 percent in March 2021.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 48,300 jobs, or 6.1 percent, between March 2021 and March 2022. The majority of gains came from the private sector, which was up 43,500 jobs, or 7.0 percent. The public sector Read More
Shin: An Easter Message
By LISA SHIN
Optometrist
Los Alamos
Dear Friends: As you gather today with loved ones, friends, and family, I wanted to wish you a joyful and blessed Easter! It was so wonderful to see the kids at the Elks Easter Egg Hunt yesterday morning at Ashley Pond! It has been 3 years since the last event, and I am relieved that we are returning to normal life.
I am amazed that we were able to keep the business going and take care of so many eye care needs following the NM Public Health Order. Other small businesses did not survive the lockdowns and restrictions. A nationwide problem, we have also experienced Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Hosts Free Workshop For Adults
Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos is hosting a FREE workshop for adults who are re-entering the workforce. The “Personalize Your Network” workshop will be held April 27.
Information about the location will be provided after registration.
Those who attend will get help updating resumes and learn how to fill in employment gaps with experience. They will also learn how to personalize networks, break down myths/fears, find tools, and map out trusted contacts.
Register online by visiting tinyurl.com/
Direct questions to UNM-LA Student Services Read More
Los Alamos Community Foundation To Host Volunteer Appreciation Event Thursday At Nature Center
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF), in partnership with local nonprofits, will host its first annual volunteer appreciation event 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, in-person at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This event is part of National Volunteer Week, April 17-23.
Nonprofits who serve Los Alamos County are invited to reserve a booth (free of charge) at this event, and to invite their volunteers and board members to attend and be celebrated. If you are a nonprofit organization interested in reserving a booth, contact Executive Director Rachel Kizielewicz (rachel@losalamoscf.org Read More
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Noon Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board (LTAB) will meet at noon Tuesday, April 19 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: April 19, 2022 LTAB Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here. Webinar ID: 823 4198 2711 Read More
New Mexico Attorney General Announces Embezzlement Convictions Of Former Cattle Baron Restaurant Employees
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Thursday the convictions of former Cattle Baron employees Brian and Tammy Casaus.
The married couple pled guilty to charges including racketeering, embezzlement, money laundering and tax fraud. They both face terms of incarceration, with sentencing to be held at a later date.
“New Mexicans are fed up with theft and corruption, and the defendants used their trusted positions to cheat a business and its employees,” Balderas said. “Our office will always assist law enforcement and intervene Read More
LAPD & FBI Conduct Training For Financial Institutions
LAPD Sgt. Chris Ross, right, and Det. Matt Lyon conduct training together with the FBI for several local and regional financial institutions Thursday at Century Bank in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene from training conducted by LAPD and FBI for several local and regional financial institutions Thursday at Century Bank in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
Thursday, April 13, officers from the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) conducted training for several local and regional financial institutions at Century Bank in Los Alamos. Most Read More
Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Announces Grand Opening Of New Business Which Participated In 2021 Retail Accelerator Program
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the opening of Los Alamos’ first retail cannabis store, Wheeed LLC, with a ribbon cutting at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 20.
Wheeed is located at 555 Oppenheimer, Suite 101A.
Wheeed will sell cannabis and related merchandise, such as locally sourced glass pipes, locally designed merchandise. The business will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Cannabis Regulation Act, passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor last year, called for sales of adult-use cannabis to begin Read More
Julie Heinrich Is New Foundation Lead At Meow Wolf
Julie Heinrich, the wife of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, will be the executive director of Meow Wolf’s new philanthropic foundation, the company announced Wednesday. Courtesy/Allyson Lupovich
MEOW WOLF News:
SANTA FE — Meow Wolf, the US-based arts and entertainment company, announced Wednesday that it welcomes Julie Heinrich as its founding Executive Director for the Meow Wolf Foundation.
Heinrich brings with her 25 years of experience in providing strategic counsel to leadership teams in corporate, philanthropy, government and mission driven organizations and will be heading Read More