Integrative Health Solutions Focuses On Natural Healing
Practitioner Nicole Hall
BUSINESS News:
Nicole Hall is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner who owns Integrative Health Solutions. She has been practicing in Los Alamos since 2013.
At Integrative Health Solutions, Hall said she believes that when the body is in balance, it can heal itself naturally. She uses a technique that Dr. Gary Storkan (Los Alamos) uses, called Total Body Modification (TBM). This method stimulates the body’s innate healing processes, promoting physical, emotional, and mental well-being through muscle testing (kinesiology) and the use of homeopathic vials Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Announces 2026 Board Elections
From Leadership Los Alamos:
Leadership Los Alamos has announced Jasmine Stephens as its new Board Chair and Martha Katko as Co-Chair for 2026.
Further, Carmen Kramer has graciously accepted her unanimous election as Board Chair for the program year 2026-2027.
Leadership Los Alamos, a 501(c)3 in its 23rd year of service in providing development, networking and support for today’s and tomorrow’s community leaders, is excited for all the opportunities that its new program chairs will bring.
Leadership Los Alamos provides a unique opportunity for individuals who live or work in Los Alamos Read More
Laurent Outlines Priorities In State Of The County Address
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presents her annual State of the County report during the Chamber Business Breakfast Jan. 15 at SALA Event Center. Photo by Marlene Wilden/ladailypost.com
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presented her annual State of the County address Thursday during the monthly Chamber of Commerce breakfast, reviewing the past year and outlining priorities for 2026 while portraying a busy but financially cautious government.
She told business leaders the County is balancing multiple priorities, Read More
Op-Ed: New Mexico Can’t Afford To Be Left Out Of Innovation & Opportunity
By DAVIN LOPEZ
NMIDEA President
New Mexico has always been a place of ingenuity. From agriculture and aerospace to energy and advanced manufacturing, we’ve built our economy by solving problems in tough environments. But too often, when the New Mexico Legislature talks about innovation, investment, and economic development, they forget about the importance of research and development (R&D). Passing the R&D tax credit bill is a chance to change that — and it’s a chance the Legislature should not miss.
The research and development tax credit is not a giveaway. It’s a proven tool used Read More
Local Marriage Enrichment Workshop Begins Jan. 31


COMMUNITY News:
Are you looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that lasts longer than chocolate or roses? Michelle Wilde of Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute suggests enriching your relationship this year for benefits that last a lifetime.
Mullein Leaf is once again offering the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work workshop in Los Alamos. Past participants have noted they have finished the class having become “better friends” and appreciate the opportunity to practice the skills with their partner/spouse with a knowledgeable guide.
Known worldwide for his research into what happy couples Read More
Houck: Your Real Estate Contracts … The Listing Agreement (Part 1 Of 3)
By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty, LLC
Generally, there are three main contracts a buyer and seller may use during a real estate transaction:
- Listing Agreement – the contract between the seller and the listing brokerage to market and manage the sale
- Buyer’s Brokerage Agreement
- Purchase Agreement
All terms in these contracts are negotiable, and buyers and sellers should carefully review and negotiate them before signing.
The Listing Agreement
The listing agreement outlines the services the broker will provide, the commission the seller agrees to pay the listing brokerage, Read More
NMOGA’s Nonprofit Arm Launches Website To Connect Students With Careers In Oil And Gas

NMOGA News:
SANTA FE — Energizing Our Future New Mexico, the nonprofit arm of the New Mexico Oil & Gas Association (NMOGA), today announced the launch of a new online resource designed to help students explore rewarding careers in the state’s energy sector.
The Student Success Pathways website, available at https://pathways.nmoga.org, provides tools, guidance, and connections for students interested in pursuing opportunities in oil and gas and related fields.
The platform offers:
- Career Pathways: Detailed information on roles within the energy industry, from engineering and
McQuiston: Why Multiple Small Claims Can Hurt More Than A Single Large One
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Most people assume insurance works like a scoreboard. One big claim feels like a major strike, while a few small claims feel harmless—almost expected. After all, why have insurance if you can’t use it for the little stuff?
That assumption is understandable. It’s also wrong.
In practice, multiple small claims often cause more long-term damage than a single large one. And the reason has less to do with dollars and more to do with patterns.
Insurance Doesn’t Just Measure Cost. It Measures Behavior.
From the outside, a claim Read More
Shelly A. Wiemann Named To 2026 Executive Council II
Shelly A. Wiemann
WIEMANN WEALTH News:
Shelly A. Wiemann, CFP®, Investment Management Consultant, Financial Advisor and Registered Principal at Wiemann Wealth, 2101 Trinity Drive, Ste T, has been named a member of the 2026 Executive Council II. This membership recognizes top advisors.
Wiemann affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services in 2020 and has 13 years of experience in financial services and represents the client-first values that the practice “proudly applies to every part of its business”.
Wiemann Wealth is an independent branch office that provides Investment Management Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan. 16–22, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Jan. 16-22, 2025:
Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 1-06-26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax”
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 8 p.m.