Five New Mexico Companies Awarded $1M+ Federal Grants For Climate Tech Development
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Five New Mexico small businesses have been awarded grants of over a million dollars each from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science to further technology innovation and commercialization in climate tech, New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Acting Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper announced today.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants are competitive federal grants that support small businesses engaged in research and development with a potential for commercialization. The DOE recently Read More
State Legislators Give Briefing On 30-Day Session
Rep. Christine Chandler and Sen. Leo Jaramillo discuss the 30-day Legislative Session, which ended Feb. 15, during the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Feb. 29 at SALA Event Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Participants at the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Feb. 29 at SALA Event Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The 30-day New Mexico legislative session, which ended Feb. 15, may be primarily for passing the budget and other revenue issues, but a variety Read More
LAHS Student Andy McBride Joins Post News Team
LAHS Junior Andy McBride at his desk in the Daily Post world headquarters on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. He joined the Post Feb. 5 as a part-time staff reporter. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
It started with a field trip last fall with his Sports Lit class that Los Alamos High School (LAHS) junior Andy McBride felt drawn to join the Los Alamos Daily Post news team.
“I really liked how the discussion about journalism went during the field trip and I have always wanted to be a writer,” McBride said. “When I was really Read More
LACDC, Chamber, MainStreet And Discover Los Alamos Train At Bankens Martial Arts
Full-time staff with Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) recently participated in a team building exercise with local business Bankens Martial Arts. They learned about situational awareness and self-defense techniques in a class led by instructors and owners Kevin and Evelyn Bankens. Courtesy/LACDC Read More
LAAC Prepares For 2024 Kite Festival
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Heinrich Releases Report On Taking On Corporate Greed
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), and the JEC Democrats released a report titled, “Democrats are Taking on Corporate Greed and Fighting for American Families.”
Data shows that big companies have raked in abnormally high profits, driving up prices. Typically, company profits account for only 13% of price increases. However, between April 2020 and December 2021, company profits accounted for 54% of overall price increases and remained above normal levels through 2022. This was especially Read More
Cannabis In New Mexico Officially A Billion-Dollar Industry
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that cannabis sales in New Mexico have topped $1 billion in adult-use and medical sales.
The sales record comes a month prior to the second anniversary of legal adult-use cannabis sales in New Mexico.
Cannabis consumers have purchased more than $678.4 million worth of adult-use cannabis products and $331.6 million in medical products since April 1, 2022. To date, the state has recorded more than 21 million transactions with $75 million in cannabis excise taxes going to the state Read More
Sancre Productions And Los Alamos County CSD Announce Headliner Artist For 4th of July Spectacular In White Rock
Sancre Productions News:
Congratulations Los Alamos! The best 4th of July celebration in Northern New Mexico just got even better with the announcement of Prince Again, a Los Angeles-based tribute to the late great Prince, will be headlining this year’s 4th of July event, thanks to presenters Merrick and SMSI.
Last year’s 4th of July event brought 11,500 attendees to Overlook Park in White Rock, complete with vendors and the best inflatables zone in the state, making the event fun for the whole family. DJ Optimistic will open for the headliner to get the party started, beginning at 4 p.m., with Read More
Happening This Week: Events March 4-10 At SALA
SALA News:
SALA Event Center has announced a week filled with captivating events that cater to diverse interests and passions.
From cinematic adventures to coding workshops, SALA invites the community to partake in a series of enriching experiences from March 4-10:
- CoderDojo Sessions at 4 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday, March 5 & 6.
- Tech enthusiasts and aspiring coders are invited to join us for CoderDojo sessions, starting at 4 p.m.
- Dune Part Two Screenings at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Thursday – Saturday, March 7-9.
- Following the tremendous success of Dune Part One, SALA continues the
Encanto Bistro Opens Today In Central Park Square!
Encanto Bistro co-owners Ufemia Bernal, left, and Mayra Suarez hold a soft-opening today at 149 Central Park Square. They are assisted by Saurez’s sister Marina. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Encanto Bistro, 149 Central Park Square, opened for business today and serves Mexican cuisine and will offer Italian in the future. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos residents have a new option for dining – Encanto Bistro at 149 Central Park Square, which is holding a soft opening today. The bistro, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read More