USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
USDA News:Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post Honors Local Contractors, Businesses And Individuals For Support
Bruce Armstrong, second from left, and Duane Armstrong, far right, of D&P Lock were among those presented with a certificates of appreciation by VFW representatives Senior Vice Commander Art Brown, far left and Chaplain/Facilities Manager Victor Valenzuela at a recent reception. Courtesy photo
VFW News:
Veterans of Foreign Wars recently hosted a reception to honor the many local contractors, businesses and individuals who have routinely supported the VFW Post. The event was planned by Post Chaplain and Facility Manager Victor Valenzuela and hosted by Valenzuela and Senior Read More
Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program Given $9,000 Grant
Students and tutors meet two hours per week in a public location. Courtesy photo
Courtesy photoFilm Office Announces ‘Messiah’ To film Season One In New Mexico
NMFO News:Dispennette: Thank You Los Alamos!
By ABE DISPENNETTEIt is with both excitement and sadness that I announce that Thursday, May 31, I turned my Agency back over to State Farm. Recently I was offered a corporate position to manage multiple agency locations and I couldn’t say no to the leadership challenge and professional development opportunities that come with the new position.
Unfortunately, the position is not in New Mexico and will require me to move my family to Wisconsin (I have already bought my wife a huge warm coat as an apology!).
What does this mean for my policy holders? Fear not! State Farm already has a pool Read More
Chamisa Elementary Receives $5,000 Teachers And Technology Grant From CenturyLink Foundation
EDUCATION News:
Albuquerque – CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) recently announced the winners of the CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation’s Teachers and Technology grant program. The program, which began in 2008, awards grants of up to $5,000 to schools in CenturyLink’s local service areas on behalf of teachers who have developed specific plans to innovatively implement technology in their classrooms.
“The grant applications we received this year were creative, innovative and outlined a definite need for technology in the classrooms throughout the state Read More
Zia Credit Union Presents Annual Music Festival
ZIA CU News:
For the third consecutive year, Zia Credit Union is celebrating the start of summer by hosting the Summer Music Fest. The event, which honors Northern New Mexico’s public safety heroes, takes place 5-10 p.m. on Friday, June 15 at the Plaza de Española at 706 E. Bond St., Española.
Designed to highlight the credit union’s commitment to community and collaboration, the music festival is also sponsored by KYBR – Real Country 92.9 FM, KDCE- ¿Que Dice? Radio, the City of Española, and the Española Valley Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free, and the event is open to the general public. Read More
Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Supports Local Artist At Los Alamos Makers
Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Rachel Kizielewicz with the handmade wooden sculpture she purchased at Los Alamos Makers. Courtesy photo
LOS ALAMOS MAKERS News:
When touring the local makerspace, Rachel Kizielewicz noticed a wooden sculpture that grabbed her attention. Kizielewicz immediately asked about the sculpture and its story. She then asked for a price. The local artist and Los Alamos Makers member agreed to sell his art, created in the makerspace’s wood shop.
Kizielewicz mentioned her wish to display the art at the Los Alamos Community
White Rock Artist Market Saturday
Art work for sale at a previous White Rock Artist Market. Courtesy photoART News:
The White Rock Artist Market will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the lawn of the White Rock Visitor Center at 115 NM State Road 4.
The Markets feature new and returning artists and artisans from Los Alamos County and Northern New Mexico and includes items such as fused glass works, paintings, handmade gift cards and bags, natural beauty products, handmade flowers for the home and various types of beautiful jewelry.
The White Rock Artist Market will continue on the first Saturday of the month through Read More
Claire Roybal Wins CoolSculpting Certificate
Dr. Carmen Solano, right, gives a CoolSculpting Certificate to winner Claire Roybal of Los Alamos, who won four cycles of CoolSculpting worth more than $2,000 during a drawing at the Los Alamos women’s conference ‘Bloom’. The conference was hosted this month by the New Beginnings Fellowship Church of Los Alamos. The Hilltop Spa at 1789 Central Ave. #6, has partnered with Solano, owner of Infinity Wellness, in a joint venture to bring Coolsculpting to Los Alamos. CoolSculpting results are permanent, Solano said. Courtesy photo