Third Generation Reopens Iconic La Mesita
Family, friends and staff gather with new La Mesita owner Sean Ewy, center, to cut the ribbon Friday on the new restaurant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
New La Mesita owner Sean Ewy with his grandmother Barbara Stover Friday in front of the restaurant her husband Smokey started in 1951. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The grandson of La Mesita founder Charles Smokey Stover reopened the beloved restaurant at 11 a.m., Nov. 11 in the same location where it began more than six decades ago on NM 84/285 in Pojoaque.
Much reminiscing Read More
Meet Sweet ‘n Snarky Owner Cindy Boe
Sweet ‘n Snarky owner Cindy Boe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost,comBoomerang Grand Opening Party 4-8 p.m. Friday
Boomerang at 1247A Central Ave., is now open for business. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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The community is invited to the Boomerang Grand Opening Party 4-8 p.m., Friday.
The event at 1247A Central Ave., will include snacks and beverages provided by Marilyn Johns, live music by Cipriano Vigil and Heather Hinkle doing Henna tattoos.
Boomerang Thrift Boutique owner Anna Dillane and her team of volunteers painted and prepared her new store in a funky, fun and whimsical style. Dillane has lived in Los Alamos for eight years and founded the original Boomerang consignment Read More
Scenes From Small Business Saturday
Shoppers were out in force participating in Small Business Saturday across Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Shoppers fill out the wish list with a giant pencil at Village Arts on DP Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Village Arts on DP Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NU 2 U Consignment and Gifts at 15th Street and Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NU 2 U Consignment and Gifts at 15th Street and Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dave and Andy Fox of CB FOX Department Store on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Read More
LAPS Food Service Manager Wins Award
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Ian Tillotson of Summit Foods can add award winner to the menu as he rocks the school cafeteria each day.
The Los Alamos Public Schools food service manager served up a meal for Thanksgiving prior to the break, but he is the one who is thankful.
“I received the Client Recognition Award for exceptional service,” Tillotson said.
This was his second award in just three years with Summit Foods in Los Alamos. He was thankful because that award comes directly from a client. The company uses nominations and surveys sent to all 260 accounts to determine the recipients of the award. Read More
Utilities Board Strikes Down Net Metering Charge
Solar panels. Courtesy/PESIn a bold move for renewable energy, the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) struck down a controversial net metering surcharge for residents powering their homes with renewable energy proposed in the new rate ordinance.
The decisive action by the BPU sets an important precedent for renewable energy in New Mexico, and the BPU should be commended for preserving conditions for Los Alamos residents to pursue clean Read More
Don’t Forget To Shop Home-based Businesses At 170 Central Park Square Today
Betsy Raichur of Guanaco Adventures and Kevin Holsapple of Prime Passages will be at 170 Central Park Square 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today for Small Business Saturday. Courtesy photo
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Main Street Crowd Creates Local Economic Development
Marshall Neel of Main Street Crowd, left, and Nik Seet of LAVA. Courtesy photo
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In 2011, Marshall Neel and his partner Anthony Edwards were looking for a way to help businesses grow without relying on help from the government. After deciding to build a funding portal, like Kickstarter, they attended a crowdfunding conference in Los Angeles to learn everything about what worked and what didn’t work when raising money by asking for small donations from a lot of people.
Two takeaways they gathered at that crowdfunding conference were that there was “wisdom in the crowd”, and people Read More
Small Business Saturday Profile: KRSN
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KRSN is owned by David and Gillian Sutton who are natives of Los Alamos. The radio station has been serving this community since 1954 and has won numerous awards on the local, state and nation level for its continuous community service.
KRSN broadcasts Los Alamos High School sports with its hall of fame broadcaster Gene Mortensen.
The community is invited to visit the studio at 3801 Arkansas Ave, Suite E, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on small business Saturday. Have a tour of the station and pick up a small business Saturday tote bag with a broadcasting schedule.
Attach a KRSN bumper sticker to your Read More
Small Business Saturday Profile: Rhinestone Chameleon
Catherine Richmond at work in her bead studio making jewelry. Courtesy photo 
Beads available at Rhinestone Chameleon. Courtesy photo- Village Arts on DP Road is hosting the first sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29.
- Fuller Lodge Art Center is hosting the second sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Winterfest Saturday, Dec. 6.
Richmond’s handmade jewelry Read More
