Traffic Alert: N.M. 502 Closed Between 4th & Arroyo May 2
Traffic Alert:
Saturday, May 2, Century Link’s contractor Kelly Cable will install a Fiber Optics Manhole at 4th Street and Central Avenue.
N.M. 502 will be closed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 4th Street and Arroyo Lane.
Eastbound traffic will be detoured to 4th Street to Canyon Road and back onto N.M. 502.
Westbound traffic will be detoured to Canyon Road, 4th Street, Central Avenue to Knecht Street and back onto N.M. 502.
Detour signage will be in place. Read More
Classic Air Medical Thanks LAMC Frontline Workers
LAMC CEO John Whiteside welcomes Classic Air Medical crew member Eric Parker, RN, who along with fellow crew members delivers lunches Tuesday to frontline healthcare workers at the hospital, to thank them for their service to the community. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Classic Air Medical crew members deliver lunches Tuesday to LAMC Human Relations Director Jacqui Carroll for distribution inside the hospital. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Classic Air Medical thanks the LAMC staff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAMC Chief Nursing Officer Lori Coffelt, left, Read More
Daily Postcard: Lou Santoro’s State Farm Shares Message
Daily Postcard: Lou Santoro’s State Farm Agency in Central Park Square shares heartwarming message: We’re All In This Together … Stay Safe and thanks doctors and nurses … our heroes! Photo by Victoria Rygh Read More
Kind Gesture From Community For Zia Credit Union Workers
A member of the community anonymously left this painted rock at the drive thru of the Los Alamos Zia Credit Union branch. Courtesy/SCU
COMMUNITY News:
A member of the community anonymously left this painted rock at the drive thru of the Los Alamos Zia Credit Union branch.
Zia Credit Union employees, who are considered essential workers, were touched.
“This made my day, nice to know that we are appreciated,” an employee said.
Another Zia employee added, “It’s amazing how something so small and thoughtful can have a dramatic effect on people’s spirits.” Read More
Roundtable Discussion With U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Friday
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
EDD News:
A roundtable discussion is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, with U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.).
Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte and Economic Development Department (EDD) Secretary Alicia J. Keyes also will participate on the panel for the roundtable.
Roundtable topics include:
- Rep. Lujan will discuss the latest COVID-19 CARES legislation that just passed last week, including updates to the federal SBA loan program and other federal monies flowing to New Mexico.
- Secretary Witte will provide information about support available through NMDA and
Española Community Market A Resource For Healthy Food
Española Community Market Natural Food Co-op at 312 S. Paseo De Onate. Courtesy photo
Pizzas are delivered on Saturdays at the Española Community Market. Courtesy photo
Fresh bread is sold at the Española Community Market. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Española Community Market Natural Food Co-op serves as a local resource for Organic/Non-GMO-Produce/Grocery along with natural hygiene and cleaning products.
Española Community Market also serves low-income individuals through SNAP (EBT) as an alternative of nutrition considering the health of the community.
The store carries organic Read More
Los Alamos Farmers Market Kicks Off 50th Season May 7
Los Alamos Farmers Market opens 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 7 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet
Los Alamos Farmers Market News:
The Los Alamos Farmers Market, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020, will kick off the summer market season at a new location and also feature an additional Saturday market throughout the summer.
New Thursday markets will take place 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park near Central Avenue May through October, and Saturday markets will be held 8 a.m. to noon at the Judicial Parking Lot and run June through September.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Read More
Social Distancing Volunteering Sought At The Tub
The Tub News:
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op (the Tub) in Central Park Square is sprucing up and making improvements and could use some volunteers.
Beginning today, the Tub is hosting “Social Distancing Volunteering at the Tub”, limited to five members at each work session.
This week volunteers will sand and stain tables.
Upcoming projects include landscaping and staining the back fence.
To volunteer, email clgoettee@gmail.com. Read More
Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Business Messages
CHAMBER News:
Businesses that haven’t already applied payroll protection loans and are interested, the Chamber encourages you to move fast.
This money will again go quickly. If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Chamber and they will help you navigate these resources.
Also, a reminder that the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) became available for self-employed New Mexico yesterday. https://www.dws.state.nm.us/COVID-19-Info. Access the SBDC’s training on PUA here: https://nmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/12507 which is at 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 25. Read More
Local Parks Generate $166 Billion In Economic Activity
NRPA News:
ASHBURN, VA — A new report issued by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) demonstrates the vast economic impact of our nation’s local park and recreation professionals and the agencies they manage.
According to the report, local parks generated more than $166 billion in U.S. economic activity and supported more than 1.1 million jobs in 2017 from their operations and capital spending alone.
Developed in partnership with the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University, the report also includes a state-level analysis that highlights the economic impact Read More