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NMEDD: Application Period Opens For Opportunity Zone Designation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 4, 2018
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

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 4, 2018
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

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 3, 2018

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

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 3, 2018
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

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 2, 2018
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

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 2, 2018

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

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2018

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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ADV Insurance Hosts Business After Hours Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 28, 2018

ADV Insurance will host Business After Hours 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at 1475 Central Ave., Suite 150. Courtesy photo

 

CHAMBER News:  

 

The Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the Grand Reopening of the new ADV Insurance Agency offices.

 

The community is invited to join the celebration 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the new offices located at 1475 Central Ave., Suite 150. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Business After Hours receptions are a benefit of being a Los Alamos Chamber Member. For more information about Chamber membership, please visit losalamoschamber.com Read More

Comments Sought On State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 27, 2018
NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s second amendment to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).  
 
The program will serve as a four year plan for the state’s federal aid highway program.
 
The STIP contains proposed road and bridge projects and is required under the federal legislation. Projects on the list are on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or NM designations).
 
The NMDOT has posted the 2018-2023 STIP amendment on the internet asking for public comment until March
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meets Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 27, 2018
COUNTY News:
 
Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
 
The public is invited to attend the meeting.
 
Agenda:
 
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
 
2. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
 
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
4. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BUSINESS
  • A. Minutes from the Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting(s) on January 10, 2018
  • B. Planning and Zoning
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