Rainbow Ryders Recap 40 Years Of Hot Air Ballooning
RAINBOW RYDERS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Company held a 40th anniversary celebration with business and community leaders, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta leadership as well as Visit ABQ leadership to look back on 40 years of hot air ballooning in Albuquerque and the impact the company has had on Albuquerque and New Mexico as a whole.
As Rainbow Ryders has grown, so has hot air ballooning in the region; and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta continues to be the largest event in New Mexico.
Rainbow Ryders founder Scott Appelman started the company in 1983 after Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department To Launch Two New Science And Tech Grant Opportunities
EDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced Thursday that the department’s Office of Strategy, Science & Technology (OSST) will launch two new grant opportunities this fall, focused on driving technology growth and commercialization in advanced energy and encouraging innovation and commercialization in higher education.
Speaking at the “Building an Advanced Energy Ecosystem in New Mexico” conference in Albuquerque, Clark announced that the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) will partner with University Read More
White Rock Toys & Gaming Now Art’s Place Toys & Gaming!
CHAMBER News:
White Rock Toys and Gaming, a local gem for gamers, is getting a new name. Over the next couple of months, “Art’s Place Toys & Gaming” will take the place of White Rock Toys and Gaming, but solely in name. The mission, owners and products will remain intact.
In March 2019, owner James Nelson set out to create a community space for like-minded individuals to gather together, share in tabletop games, and find their people. The goal was realized when he took over a consignment business at the 108 Longview Dr. location in White Rock, and his dream has grown into more than simply a place Read More
Del Norte LOV Foundation Announces Fall Grant Cycle
Del NorteLOV Foundation News:
SANTA FE — The Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation, an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization associated with Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), has announced the opening of its fall 2023 grant cycle.
The Community Grant-Making program charitably contributes to organizations that support youth and families in New Mexico. The fall 2023 cycle of the Community Grant-Making program will evenly distribute a total of $15,000 among six recipients.
To be eligible for the fall 2023 grant cycle, applicants must:
- be a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
New Mexico MainStreet Awards Certification To Seven Leaders Including Jacquelyn Connolly Of Los Alamos
NMMS 2023 Certified Executive Directors, from left, Nolan Ojeda (Alamogordo), Jacquelyn Connolly (Los Alamos), Ilka Villarreal (Mora), Eyenid Manzo (Carlsbad), Morgan Fox (Artesia) and Daniel Gutierrez (NMMS). Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
CARLSBAD — New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) announced Wednesday seven MainStreet leaders have earned Executive Director Certification, marking the completion of a comprehensive training and skills development process. Certification is granted to affiliated NMMS leaders who successfully complete training on the Main Street Approach™, fundraising Read More
Meow Wolf: New Mexico Skies To Get A Whole Lot Weirder
MEOW WOLF News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico skies are about to get a whole lot weirder. Meow Wolf, the Santa Fe-based art and entertainment company, presents “Skyworm” the company’s artist-designed hot air balloon taking its inaugural flight at the grandest ballooning event on Earth, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Save the date! Meow Wolf will unveil “Skyworm” at a press conference at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 at Balloon Fiesta Park. Additional information will be provided the week of Sept. 25.
“We are thrilled to be part of Balloon Fiesta, the beloved New Mexican tradition,” Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Andrew Holsapple At Hilltop Spa
On the job in Los Alamos is front desk employee Andrew Holsapple welcoming customers Monday to Hilltop Spa at 1789 Central Ave. #6. To learn about the many services available at the spa, visit hilltopspa. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Jemez Mountains Internet To Celebrate $5.9 Million Grant With Community Event In Ohkay Owingeh Today
JMI News:
ESPAÑOLA — Jemez Mountains Internet (JMI), a division of Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Inc., (JMEC) announced that it was awarded a $5.9 million grant from the second wave of the Connect New Mexico Pilot Program.
JMI will match the grant for a total of nearly $12 million in funding to launch its buildout of high-speed internet services.
There will be a celebration event with JMI and the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 14, at the Ohkay Casino and Resort in Ohkay Owingeh.
“We are thrilled to receive this grant which will enable JMI to begin construction Read More
Happening This Week At SALA: Sept. 14-16, 2023
SALA News:
SALA Event Center is thrilled to present a week jam-packed with captivating events that cater to diverse interests in our community.
Thursday, Sept. 14:
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem: This is your last chance to catch this popular show, scheduled at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Mental Health Matters: At 6:30 p.m., join us for a crucial series in recognition of suicide prevention month. This series is a collaborative effort of the LAPS Prevention Program, Los Alamos JJAB, the Los Alamos County Municipal Court, and the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation. On the same day, we will
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Sept. 15-21, 2023
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Sept. 15-21, 2023:
Friday, Sept. 15, 2023
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live;
- 1 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program;
- 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 8-29-23;
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates;
- 6 p.m. Adult Vaccines in Primary Care: Impact on Disease Prevention
