Chamber Members Hear From BeWellNM At Breakfast
Scene of Paul Pérez with BeWellNM speaking this morning with Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce members about Health Insurance for Small Businesses, during the monthly Business Breakfast at UNM-Los Alamos. Courtesy photo Read More
Co-op Scavenger Hunt Continues With $800+ In Prizes
COMMUNITY News:
With the Grand Opening of the Co-op Park rescheduled for noon Saturday, Sept. 25, the Co-op scavenger hunt deadline also has been extended.
The six Los Alamos co-ops are sponsoring the Scavenger Hunt, which encourages community members to visit all the co-ops to receive a stamp. Completed scavenger hunt forms will be entered into a drawing at the Grand Opening Saturday for a chance to win one of eight $100 gift cards, as well as other fun prizes.
The new Co-op Park is the initiative of the six cooperatives in Los Alamos: Bathtub Row Brewing, Del Norte Credit Union, Little Forest Playschool, Read More
Chamber Business Breakfast In Person & Via Zoom Sept. 23
CHAMBER News:
This month’s Chamber Business Breakfast is being held in person and via zoom, 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 at UNM-LA/
The breakfast is sponsored by the Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Partnerships Office and the topic is the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange & Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses.
Register to attend in person.
Register to attend via Zoom (note this starts at 8 a.m.) Read More
Construction Underway At Smith’s Parking Lot In White Rock
Workers are removing old asphalt this morning from the parking lot at Smith’s in White Rock. A Smith’s employee said the project should end by Sept. 29 and will cover the front and rear lots. Photo by Dave Lannen
Construction underway this morning at Smiths parking lot this morning in White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen
Scene of construction this morning on the parking lot at Smith’s in White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Installing Sign At LASCU
On the job in Los Alamos Thursday is a worker installing a sign on the exterior of the newly constructed Los Alamos Schools Credit Union building at 1010 Central Ave. The sign reads ‘Los Alamos Schools Credit Union For People, Not Profit’. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
The Times They Are A-Changing Presentation Sept. 30
FSN Announces Local Businesses Participating In Rubber Ducky Week Event Sept. 20-25
FSN News:
Family Strengths Network thanks local businesses for supporting its Rubber Duck Hunt, Sept. 20-25.
The businesses listed above will place a rubber duck jpg image at their businesses, and/or on their websites. The community goes on a Rubber Duck Hunt to find the ducks, scores points for finding them, purchases at participating local businesses and shares on social media about businesses where they find ducks.
A winner will be announced Sept. 25 and will receive a $150 gift card to local businesses.
FSN is incredibly grateful for what local businesses bring to the community and for Read More
Los Alamos Farmers Market: Eggs, Apples, Veggies & More!
New Mexico Unemployment Rate 7.2 Percent In August
NMDWS News:
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in August, down from 7.6 percent in July and down from 9.3 percent in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in August was 5.2 percent, down from 5.4 percent in July and down from 8.4 percent in August 2020.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 32,800 jobs, or 4.2 percent, between August 2020 and August 2021. All gains came from the private sector, which was up 35,900 jobs, or 5.9 percent.
The public sector was down 3,100 jobs, or Read More
Strength Pose Of The Month: Plank Pose (Khumbakasana)
When done correctly, plank pose is a safe and effective way to strengthen the spinal muscles, abdominal muscles, arms and legs. Courtesy photo
Jacci Gruninger, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
Plank pose is often called high push-up although unlike a traditional start for a push-up, the hands are under the shoulders. However, you might also see a plank variation done on the forearms/elbows if you have touchy wrists or hands. Plank pose can also be done on the knees, against a wall or on a counter or chair. How about that? All versions benefit the body.
When done correctly, plank pose is a safe and effective Read More
