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CDD Director Discusses Building Permitting Process

Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The process a commercial property owner needs to maneuver through to receive a building permit and ultimately a certificate of occupancy isn’t always easy.

The ability to be open for business may involve additional expenses, hiring contractors and architects and sharing design plans and work scopes with building officials.

The process can feel aggravating and lengthy but one piece of advice Community Development Department (CDD) Director Paul Andrus offers for any Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Renting Car At Enterprise

 

On the job in Los Alamos Monday at Enterprise is customer Nataliia Makedonska, a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, working through car rental details with Management Trainee Aaron Fisher. Enterprise is at 1040 Airport Road and open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

Tesuque Pueblo Eyes Film Production Facility To Meet What State Says Is Rising Demand

By JENS ERIK GOULD
New Mexican

Tesuque Pueblo is actively pursuing plans to turn its old Camel Rock Casino into a film production facility after the space was used last year for the movie production of News of the World, starring Tom Hanks. 

The Pueblo of Tesuque Development Corp. is in talks with scouts for film and television companies about using the location for future productions, said Timothy Brown, the entity’s president and CEO. The former casino, located off U.S. 84/285, could be used on a short- or long-term basis or rented to a major production company, he said. 

“We feel it’s a Read More

Enterprise Bank & Trust Marks Final Step In Conversion

Workers with San Juan Signs complete installation of the new Enterprise Bank & Trust sign Tuesday afternoon on the building at 1200 Trinity Dr., marking the final step in the conversion from LANB to Enterprise. New signage also is now installed at the White Rock branch and will soon be switched out at the other Enterprise branches in the region. ‘It’s the same familiar faces,’ Los Alamos EB&T President Liddie Martinez said. “Our commitment to this community – its people, businesses and organizations – remains the same even when the sign changes.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Cyndi Wells At Pet Pangaea

On the job in Los Alamos Monday afternoon is owner Cyndi Wells of Pet Pangaea at 158 Central Park Square. Pet Pangaea is filled with a wide variety of pet food and supplies. The store is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 505.661.1010. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com. Read More

Laura Loy Joins Team At Zia Credit Union

Laura Loy

BUSINESS News:

Zia Credit Union has announced that Laura Loy joined its team this week as its marketing and business development manager.

Loy comes to the position from the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation, where she served as executive director since April 2017.

Loy has a bachelor’s degree in business economics from UC Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in international business from UC San Diego. She has 20 years of experience in marketing, business development and related fields.

Loy began her career as a marketing analyst at Cheap Tickets, Inc. Since then, she has mostly worked Read More

More Homes Built In Mirador Subdivision On NM 4

View of the growing number of homes under construction Monday in the Mirador Subdivision (A-19-A) under development along N.M. 4 in White Rock. The developer is Site A-19-A-1 Acquisition Group LLC with Principal Adam Thornton, a Los Alamos native, his RayLee Homes partners and their representatives. Photo by Jennifer Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At Time Out Pizzeria

On the job in Los Alamos Monday afternoon is General Manager Tony Colletti of Time Out Pizzeria. Time Out Pizzeria offers a plethora of lunch and dinner options and an expansive salad bar to assist with those healthy New Year’s resolutions. The eatery at 157 Central Park Square is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and closed Sundays. For information, call 505.662.7261. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jennifer Bartram/ladailypost.com

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