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Community Invited To Branding Briefing Today

The IDEA GROUP News:

The community is invited to attend a briefing by The Idea Group of Santa Fe, LLC, at 5:30 p.m. today in the meeting area of the American Legion on Trinity Drive.

The County has contracted with The Idea Group to help “brand” the County. This effort is to help increase tourism and bring a cooperation from all citizenry in this effort. Read More

Governor Enacts Small Business Tax Relief

Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation Thursday to provide as much as $3 million or more in tax relief for New Mexico families and small businesses.
 
“Since taking office, helping New Mexico families and small businesses keep more of their hard-earned money has always been one of my top priorities,” Martinez said. “While I am disappointed legislative leaders once again failed to deliver on their promises to tackle the comprehensive tax reform our state needs to continue competing for jobs and investment, this legislation
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NMEDD: Application Period Opens For Opportunity Zone Designation

NMEDD News:
 
SANTA FE  Friday, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) announced that the Department is soliciting applications for Opportunity Zone designations from each County through March 21.
 
NMEDD will then submit a list of priorities to the Governor for her nomination. Designation as an Opportunity Zone aims to encourage investment and grow the economy in lower income areas of the state with tax advantages. 

“We’re excited to move forward with the designation process as we look for opportunities

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DNCU Sponsors Lego Competition

Courtesy photo
 
 DNCU News:
 
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), Northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is again the title sponsor for the LEGO® Competition at the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association Home Show March 10-11 at the Santa Fe Convention Center.
 
DNCU believes this event enhances the attendance of the annual Home Show with families of the participants—while filling the convention center with excitement from the participating children.  Visit SFAHBA.com for the competition sign up link. Registration is on a first come first
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NMTC 2018 Women In Technology Honors Prisca Tiasse Yoder And Caitlin Kontgis Of Los Alamos

Prisca Tiasse Yoder, Ph.D, owner of The Community Lab, LLC

BUSINESS News:

New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) will recognize eight women in multiple tech industries at its 2018 Women in Technology Celebration March 8 at the Sandia Casino.

Two of the eight honorees are from Los Alamos:

  • Prisca Tiasse Yoder, Ph.D, owner of The Community Lab, LLC; and
  • Applied Scientist Caitlin Kontgis of Descartes Labs.

They join women being recognized at this annual event from the fields of aeronautics to biotechnology and information technology in large organizations to startups.

All of the honorees have Read More

Council Approves Rezoning Oppenheimer Commercial Property Lots To Mix Use Residential And Office Space

Ryan Markey of Los Alamos Professional Investment Partnership speaks Tuesday night to Los Alamos County Council about the plan to transform lots at 555 and 557 Oppenheimer Dr. from office space to a mix of residential and office space. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
 
The commercial property at 555 and 557 Oppenheimer Drive is in the process of getting a whole new look. Los Alamos County Council approved an ordinance to rezone the two lots from professional office to mixed use during its regular meeting
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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Cosponsors Legislation To Preserve A Free And Open Internet

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) announced that he cosponsored legislation introduced by Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) to preserve a free and open Internet and overturn the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) recent action to repeal existing net neutrality protections.
 
“A free and open Internet is essential to a free and open society, which is why we must protect net neutrality,” Luján said. “The Internet has revolutionized the way we do business, promoted entrepreneurship and innovation,
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McQuiston: Carbon Monoxide … The Invisible Killer

By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency

More than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 20,000 visit the emergency room, and more than 4,000 others are hospitalized.

Where Does Carbon Monoxide Come From?

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that often goes undetected, striking victims caught off guard or in their sleep.

This “silent killer” is produced by burning fuel in cars or trucks, small engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, portable generators or Read More

100 Days Of Winter Grand Prize Winner Announced

COUNTY News:

 
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department wrapped up their collaborative 100 Days of Winter program Feb. 26. 
 
Over 1,000 programming guides were distributed throughout Los Alamos County between November and February, encouraging residents and visitors to get out and active during the winter months. With just under 200 online participants, and over 260 entries for the Grand Prize, many shared photos of the wide variety of ways they were inspired to stay
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