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New Mexico Breaks All-Time Visitation & Domestic Visitor Spending Records In 2021

Cabinet Secretary Jen Paul Schroer

NMTD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico tourism is officially back on track and realizing record growth.

According to the New Mexico Tourism Department’s (NMTD) annual economic impact study, New Mexico welcomed a record 39 million visitors in 2021. The 2021 visitor volume generated an estimated $7.2 billion in direct spending in 2021, including a record $7 billion in visitor spending by domestic travelers.

In 2021, New Mexico surpassed the 2019 totals for domestic visitors by 1.5 million and domestic visitor spending by $159 million. The estimated spending per Read More

Los Alamos Business Accelerator Completes Phase I

Participants in the Los Alamos Business Accelerator, run by Los Alamos MainStreet and the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, meet at projectY cowork space in Los Alamos. Sixteen individuals were accepted into the program this year, which is the second cohort, and just completed Phase I of the coursework. A few of these entrepreneurs will move on to a Phase II of the program, a pop-up to test their concept, thanks to generous sponsors including New Mexico Economic Development Department through a LEADS Grant, LANL Foundation, New Mexico Resiliency Alliance, LANL CPO, New Mexico MainStreet, Enterprise Read More

Martinez: Special Gratitude For Our First Responders

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC

In honor of National First Responder Appreciation Day Oct. 28, I would like to personally thank all of our firefighters, police officers, nurses, doctors, military personnel and other healthcare workers for their service.

These individuals put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve the Los Alamos community—this bravery does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.

Enterprise Bank & Trust recently expanded the eligibility of our Liberty Checking account for clients 50 and older to now Read More

New Mexico Fully Expends $1.25 Billion Allocated Through Coronavirus Relief Fund Under 2020 CARES Act

STATE News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) has announced the final Coronavirus Relief Fund expenditure report, an allocation under the 2020 CARES Act.

The entire $1.25 billion was distributed across the state with zero dollars reverted back to the U.S. Treasury.

These funds covered costs that were necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency for the period beginning March 1, 2020, through Dec. 30, 2021. 

The Coronavirus Relief Fund provided funds to state, territorial, local, and tribal governments to respond directly to Read More

Scenes From LAMC’s Community Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) hosted a Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic for the community from 8 a.m. to noon today in the parking lot behind the hospital. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from today’s Community Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic At LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from today’s Community Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic At LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com  

Sign announcing today’s Community Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic At LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Local Businesses, Organizations And Individuals Make New Trailer Possible For American Heritage Girls And Trail Life Troop NM1412

Ryan Wolking and the folks at American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Troop NM1412 wish to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the following sponsors for making their new Troop Trailer possible: Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry, Los Alamos Daily Post, Joshua and Heather Muck, Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe, Karen Easton of Century Bank, Victor’s Landscaping, Republican Party of Los Alamos, Barbara Clements of First National 1870, David Hampton, Safe Haven Homestead, Brian Clayton of Main Gate Media LLC and ZIA Credit Union. Courtesy/Ryan Wolking

Another view of the American Heritage Girls and Trail Read More

Minions Disguised As Scarecrows Are Spotted On Central

Minions evolved from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time are spotted this morning disguised as scarecrows on Central Avenue. In collaboration with the Mainstreet and Creative District Office, Los Alamos Arts Council brings a bit of autumn fun to downtown Los Alamos with the annual Scarecrow Contest. Scarecrows created by local businesses, clubs, organizations, schools, families and individuals are gracing the walkway lamps along Central Avenue through Nov. 1. Community members are invited to start voting for ‘Fan Favorite’ at Fuller Lodge Art Center, participating businesses Read More

New Mexico September Unemployment Rate 4.2 Percent

NMDWS News:

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in September, down from 4.4 percent in August and down from 6.2 percent in the previous year.

The national unemployment rate in September was 3.5 percent, down from 3.7 percent in August and down from 4.7 percent in September 2021.

Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 31,500 jobs, or 3.8 percent, between September 2021 and September 2022. The majority of gains came from the private sector, which was up 28,900 jobs, or 4.5 percent. The public sector was up 2,600 jobs, or 1.4 percent. Most private sector Read More

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