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‘Ignite Talks’ Debuts In Los Alamos June 16

By Los Alamos Makers

“Ignite Talks” described as “a fast-paced geek event” is making its Los Alamos debut June 16 at Los Alamos Makers on Orange Street.

Ignite talks first started in Seattle, Wash., 12 years ago and is now a global phenomenon with events around the world from New York City to Paris, France … and now Los Alamos.

Most of us have heard of TED talks. Unlike TED talks, Ignite talks have a very specific format and are designed to be very inclusive: Ignite’s official mission is “Everyone Speaks”.

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Scenes From Pig + Fig Ribbon Cutting Saturday

Co-owners Chef Laura Crucet and her father Fernando Crucet cut the ribbon Saturday morning at Pig +Fig Cafe’s new location, 11 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock. Her sons, Julian,left, and Will hold the ribbon. They are joined by staff and well-wishers. The restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Pig+Fig co-owner and chef Laura Crucet with her sons Will, left, and Julian. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Pig+Fig created refreshments for the grand opening. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Pajarito Brewpub & Grill Hosts Beer & Burger Bash

A crowd gathers Saturday for food, drink and music at the second annual Bands, Burgers & Beer Bash at Pajarito Brewpub & Grill in Mari Mac Plaza. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Family fun Saturday at the Bands, Burgers & Beer Bash at Pajarito Brewpub & Grill. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Santa Fe band Escape on a Horse entertains the crowd. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
About 10 kinds of beer and cider were available for tasting and purchase at the event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Tourism Implementation Task Force Meets May 23

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Tourism Implementation Task Force meeting is noon Wednesday, May 23, in Room 330 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

Agenda:

I. Call to Order
II. Introductions
III. Review of Task Force Charter
IV. Overview of Tourism Strategic Plan
V. Discussion of format, date, time for future meetings
VI. Public Comment
VII. Next Meeting Scheduled: TBD
VIII. Adjourn Meeting
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Scenes From Farmers Market Thursday

Los Alamos High School sophomores on a ‘New Mexico History’ field trip, which included a scavenger hunt taking them around to various farmers where they learned more about the farming history in New Mexico. The Los Alamos Farmers Market is part of the Los Alamos MainStreet program and open every 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday through October. Photo by KayLinda Crawford

Gonzalez FarmsPhoto by KayLinda Crawford

Art in Public Places Board members seeks community input about upcoming art projects. Photo by KayLinda Crawford

Photo by KayLinda Crawford

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Comcast, Attorney General, Albuquerque Mayor, Teeniors, And Adelante Join Forces

STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Wednesday, David L. Cohen, Comcast Corporation’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer; New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas; and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced a new Internet Essentials partnership to educate seniors, parents, and children across New Mexico about some of the most serious challenges they may face online.  
 
This innovative, multi-dimensional effort will combine public service announcements, free in-person training programs, and free educational resources including videos,
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State Economic Development Department: $250,000 To Assist Small Science & Technology Companies

EDD Secretary Matt Geisel
 
EDD News:
 
SANTA FE Economic Development Secretary Matt Geisel announced Thursday that three New Mexico companies will receive New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research (NMSBIR) Matching Grants to help their businesses grow.
 
The NMSBIR program is designed to support science and technology companies by assisting them in business development, technology commercialization and entry to market.  
 
“Since 2011, we’ve cut taxes and created a business-friendly environment in New Mexico to help our homegrown companies
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Wiemann: You Can Still Gain Tax Benefits From Charitable Donations

By SHELLY A. WIEMANN
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones

Like most people, you probably know several organizations worthy of your philanthropy, and you may well have contributed to them, perhaps on an annual basis. In the past, when you’ve made charitable donations, it’s been a win-win: You were able to provide support to a worthy organization and you received some valuable tax benefits. But with the passage of the new tax laws, things may have changed considerably for many people. Are there still tax benefits to making a charitable donation?

Here’s some background: Previously, you may have been

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Opioid Companies Try Dirty Trick; AG Battles Back

Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

The opioid companies are trying to remove New Mexico’s lawsuit from Santa Fe to a federal court causing unnecessary delays

SANTA FE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas issued an update Tuesday on his ongoing litigation against more than two dozen opioid manufacturers and distributors.

The lawsuit seeks reimbursement of state funds that have been spent as a result of the opioid epidemic, as well as civil penalties for violations of state law, money needed to treat citizens suffering from addiction, punitive damages, and permanent changes to the way

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