CHAMBER News:
2023 Los Alamos Chamber Business Awards voting closed this past Friday!
Award winners will be announced through local media Thursday, June 1 and the awards will be presented on stage on Friday, June 2 at the Friday Night Concert on stage at Ashley Pond! Thank you to Los Alamos National Laboratory – Community Partnerships Office for sponsoring this event! Good luck all!
Upcoming Chamber Events:
Chamber Business Breakfast – How to get the Most out of your Chamber Membership
7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, May 11 at SALA Event Center (2551 Central Ave) Register now.
AllerPops Launch Party Celebration
4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 11 at SALA Event Center (2551 Central Ave)
New Mexico Startup Expanding Worldwide! Join in to celebrate the Beginning of the End of the Allergy Era. Register to attend!
Metzger’s Do It Best Hardware White Rock Grand Reopening
8 a.m.-6 p.m. with 1 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Saturday, May 13
Join in to celebrate the Grand Reopening of Metzger’s White Rock location, after their renovation! Enjoy free hot dogs and brats at 11 a.m., while they last, and cake after the 1 p.m. Ribbon Cutting! Get ready for Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 14) and spring planting! Be sure to visit other White Rock businesses as well!
ChamberFest Registration OPEN!
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, downtown on Central Avenue
ChamberFest is the annual street fair where Chamber members are invited to set up booths and showcase their business! This event is a great way to tell the community about your business. Register here.
Funding & Grant Opportunities:
Regional Development Corporation’s Micro-Grant Application is OPEN
Grow Your Business – Small Scale Funding Can Bring Big Results
Grants up to $3,000: project based, made on a competitive basis
Applications close: May 12, 2023
Eligibility:
- For-profit business
- Headquartered in either Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe or Taos County
- In business for at least 6 months
- Business license, CRS# and Business-only bank account
- Award use examples: specialized business/manufacturing equipment, commercial food processor, storefront sign, woodworking/jewelry-making machinery and tools, marketing/advertising services, specialized training, and much more!
Recommended: Attend a Micro-Grant Information Session. For more information, visit: https://www.rdcnm.org/
Outdoor Equity Fund Grant
Applications for the Outdoor Equity Fund Grant will open May 15. (See newsletter below.) The grant is designed to ensure equitable access to the outdoors for all New Mexico youth. The grant section of the outdoor rec website contains last year’s grant guide but will be updated for 2023 shortly. Please be on the lookout!
Webinars, Training & Information:
StartNowNM
Central New Mexico Community College has put together a comprehensive list of resources for new and expanding small businesses, all in one place. From training to education, funding to facilities, you can find it all through this resource site.
- May 5 | How to Speak to The Media
- May 10 | Central New Mexico STEM and Manufacturing Hiring Event
- May 17 | Youth Financial Literacy (Session 4: Banking/Protecting Your Identity)
Promotional Opportunities:
Oppenheimer/ScienceFest Business Promotion
As we do for ScienceFest every year, we would like to promote your unique experiences, products, programming, or attractions. This year we will promote anything with an “Oppenheimer” twist! This can be as simple as a menu item, t-shirt design, or a one-time Oppie-themed Trivia Night, to an on-going tour or art program. But instead of just doing this for ScienceFest, we will promote these specials for a longer period of time. and then continue to build the offerings as this “Year of Oppenheimer” moves along. So, please send us your “Oppenheimer” offerings, with a photo if possible, to Sam at sam@losalamos.org. Contact us if you have questions!
SALA Event Center Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
SALA is offering 15, 30, and 60-second ad slots with limited spots available, which will allow businesses to reach a diverse and engaged audience. In addition to advertising, we are also introducing sponsorship opportunities, which can be added as an add-on to advertising or chosen independently for increased exposure and value. For additional information, please visit our website at https://sala.losalamos.com/
Attention all business owners and entrepreneurs! Ready to take your brand to the next level? By becoming a sponsor of an activity at SALA, you’ll not only promote your business, but also benefit the entire Los Alamos community! Our diverse range of movies and events attracts a wide variety of people, making it the perfect platform to showcase your brand to a diverse audience. And by sponsoring some of SALA’s programs, you’ll be supporting our mission to provide access to new entertainment and enrich the cultural landscape of Los Alamos. So why wait? Contact us today to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and start making a difference in our community while boosting your business! https://sala.
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) Programs
Los Alamos Newcomers Meetup
First Monday of the Month (except holidays)
New to Los Alamos? Know someone who is? Join us on every first Monday at 5:15 p.m. at project Y cowork Los Alamos (150 Central Park Square) to get insider information from locals about living, working, and playing in Los Alamos. This event is sponsored by Zia Credit Union, hosted by project Y cowork Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, and we usually end this casual conversation at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op. Zia Credit Union always brings great freebies and the first drink is on us! The dates for the rest of the year are as follows: June 5, July 10, Aug. 7, Sep. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, and Dec. 4.
Los Alamos Farmer’s Market Announces Opening Day: May 4, 2023
53rd Year! At Ashley Pond Park, every Thursday 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
New Mexico’s Taste the Tradition! Sponsored by Los Alamos Main Street and Los Alamos County
Visit the Los Alamos Farmer’s Market Facebook page for weekly updates. For more information or newsletter signup, visit https://www.
Los Alamos Little Theater brings you Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville!
Opening this week!! Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Script adaptation by David Thompson. At the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar Street. Tickets for the event are available online.
Show dates/times are as follows:
- 7:30 p.m. Fri, May 5
- 7:30 p.m. Sat, May 6
- 7:30 p.m. Fri, May 12
- 7:30 p.m. Sat, May 13
- 2 p.m. Sun, May 14
- 7:30 p.m. Fri, May 19
- 7:30 p.m. Sat, May 20
CHICAGO is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com
ScienceFest Returns!
Each year, thousands typically participate in Los Alamos ScienceFest week and Discovery Day. Returning this July 7-18 for its 16th year, Los Alamos ScienceFest will feature a dynamic line-up of activities for all ages, celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) topics under the theme, “Energy.” Join us for Discovery 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos. Registration is open for ScienceFest Discovery Day exhibitors! See link for more information.
Los Alamos County:
COVID-19 Community Newsletter for April 28, 2023
The Epidemiology Corner – COVID-19 Update; “Ask An Epidemiologist” Q&A Link; News from the White House, CDC & NMDOH; COVID-19 data; and more. Click here: https://conta.cc/44fbtkq
County Clerk offers service to alert property owners of potential fraud
Los Alamos County property owners now have an additional tool to combat property fraud thanks to a new Fraud Notify system deployed by Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas’ office. Property fraud is a white-collar crime that is on the rise in the U.S. It is the unlawful attempt to transfer property ownership, typically through forged identity and property documents. It can go undetected for a long time and cause multiple problems for its victims. Fraud Notify from Tyler Technologies is a free online subscription service that alerts a subscriber anytime a document is recorded at the county clerk’s office that utilizes his/her name or property parcel information. While this system can’t prevent fraud, it does provide an early warning to potential victims, so they can take necessary steps to report the crime and protect other assets.
Property owners can subscribe to this service on the Clerk’s website at https://losalamosnm.us/clerk (look for “online services”) or at https://
Clerk Maestas said that by providing this service, free of charge, she hopes to add another layer of protection for Los Alamos community members. For additional information or enrollment assistance, please call or email the clerk’s office at 505.662.8010 or clerks@lacnm.us.
Chamber Member News:
Del Norte LOV Foundation
Join Us for the Second Annual Spread the LOV Gala!
5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13
The Del Norte LOV Foundation is excited to host its second annual, Spread the LOV Gala, a signature event to raise awareness and funds that benefit the Del Norte LOV Foundation, in support of youth and families in New Mexico.
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Interested in sponsoring, purchasing a ticket, being a donor, or donating towards the auction? Contact Connie Tooker Nuñez, Del Norte LOV Foundation Director at 505.455.5456 or ctookernunez@dncu.org. Together, let’s improve lives!
Kite Festival Returns
Kite Festival returns to Los Alamos County the weekend of May 19-21. Los Alamos Arts Council and Enterprise Bank and Trust are proud to bring Kite Festival back to our community after a multi-year hiatus due to Covid restrictions and last year’s fire emergency. This is the largest Kite Festival in New Mexico, bringing in hundreds of local families to build and decorate kites, learn about kite history and artistic design, watch demos and just have fun in the spring sun! We have three fabulous days for our Los Alamos County families and neighboring communities. Festivities kick off Friday night with a private event at Fuller Lodge Art Center for Members, Sponsors, and volunteers.
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kite building, demos, vendors, food! If your kiddo built a kite in one of our workshops or partner workshops, make sure to bring it! We have 300 FREE tee shirts for the first kiddos to bring us their kite or check-in and build a kite on site. Demonstrations from beloved Kite Artists from around the state will take place throughout the day and we have a lot of cool arts and crafts vendors as well. Don’t forget to stop by PEECs Kite Workshop; they will be demonstrating how to build compostable kites!
To volunteer at Kite Festival please email: Info@laac-flac.org
To Donate to keep Kite Festival Free, click HERE
A huge thank you to our donors and sponsors: Enterprise Bank and Trust, Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry, Los Alamos Main Street, Century Bank, WHEED!, Del Norte LOV Foundation, McCune Charitable Trust Foundation, Janet Lovato and Becca Jones of Exit Realty, and multiple private donors. The Los Alamos Arts Council is a 501c3 Non-Profit Uniting the Community Through the Arts since 1967.
Dance Arts Los Alamos
We are very excited to announce our first ever Spring Gala this May! We would like to invite you to attend to support DALA and all of our programs. The Gala will take place 5:15-6:30 p.m. May 19 at Fuller Lodge, directly before the Giselle Ballet performance at 7 p.m. at the Duane Smith. Tickets for the Gala are $50, which includes the Gala event and tickets to the Giselle performance. At the Gala, there will be drinks, appetizers, information about DALA’s presence and involvement in the community, and a presentation from Jonathan about our 2023-2024 season. Participants will receive a special ticket to Giselle that allows them to sit in the reserved seating for the performance at 7 p.m. We hope this will be a fun opportunity for our community members to dress up, enjoy the ballet, and support DALA. Facebook event information. Tickets.
SAN Graduation Event Needs Volunteers, Donations
Volunteers for late shifts are still needed to chaperone for the community-sponsored, all-night high school graduation celebration known as Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) on Saturday, May 27. Donor-sponsors are also still needed.
Late shift volunteers are asked to email volunteer coordinator Diana Martinez at dmartinez@laymca.org and indicate which shift desired (number of volunteers needed in parenthesis):
- (2) 8:45-11 p.m., Limbo Game at Ruby K’s;
- (9) 9:45 pm-12 a.m., Carnival Games at the YMCA;
- (6) 11:45 pm-2:20 a.m., at SALA Movie Theater to monitor movies;
- (1) 2:30-3:30 a.m. May 28, at Fuller Lodge, lottery ticket helper.
SAN costs about $12,000 each year to produce and is mainly funded by parents, community businesses and organizations. As the Y is the fiscal sponsor, checks can be made out to The Family YMCA, notation on memo line for SAN, and mailed c/o The Family YMCA, 1450 Iris St., Los Alamos, NM 87544. People may donate online here or at https://www.paypal.com/donate/
SAN was created in 1984 by community volunteers and business as a fun, safe alternative to dangerous celebrations for graduates. The event typically serves 350+students. SAN is sponsored by Los Alamos County Recreation Department, The Family YMCA, the DWI Planning Council, Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos, Los Alamos Public Schools, Atomic City Transit, First United Methodist Church, and some 40 other organizations and local businesses.
PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
Starting May 30 and openings remain for students aged 9-14.
Students have opportunities to learn videography, editing using Premiere Pro, drone flying with photography and videography, music composition, lighting, special effects, GoPro Video and more.
Some new classes have been added this year: During ScienceFest on July 8, students will record interviews and events and edit video about ScienceFest. A free lunch for the students will be provided by MainStreet. Also, students in another class will create a documentary on SALA.
Class size is limited to six students per teacher. Session cost $125. Scholarships are available for families with two students in the same class.
Visit the PAC 8 website at https:////pac8cmc.com/classes.
To sign up, call PAC 8 at 505.662.7228, email pac8@losalamos.com or text 505.920.5845 and indicate which sessions you would like.
Manhattan Project Film Series Coming to SALA
The Manhattan Project remains one of the most intriguing and controversial events in modern history. It was a time when a group of brilliant scientists came together in Los Alamos and elsewhere to develop the world’s first atomic bomb. It was a time of secrecy and intense pressure, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Decades later, the story of the Manhattan Project is still being told and retold from different perspectives. Witness the much anticipated upcoming July release of Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer scheduled to play at SALA beginning in late July. Leading up to that release, SALA’s’ Manhattan Project Film Series is a must-see for history buffs, science enthusiasts, people who appreciate great storytelling, and anyone interested in this pivotal moment in history. Audiences will experience a variety of filmmaker perspectives from the last 75 years of films telling stories about the Manhattan Project.
“We believe that this will be the first Manhattan Project Film Series that has ever been put together anywhere”, says Allan Saenz, owner of the SALA Los Alamos Event Center.
The Manhattan Project Film Series is being sponsored by Suzette Fox and Paula Glover, co-owners of New Mexico Real Estate Group – Los Alamos. “Their sponsorship has made it possible for 100 percent of the proceeds from series ticket sales to go to four Los Alamos non-profit history organizations”, says Allan. Says Suzette, “Paula and I loved the idea when we heard about it, and sponsoring a community event to benefit multiple local non-profits is a natural for us. We both have deep roots in the community and its history.” New Mexico Real Estate Group – Los Alamos is a locally-owned, full-service real estate company with offices located in the Small Business Center.
Beneficiary organizations are the Los Alamos Historical Society, the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee, Friends of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park, and the Bradbury Science Museum Association. “All of our organizations are so appreciative to New Mexico Real Estate Group – Los Alamos for their sponsorship and to SALA for organizing and hosting the series,” says Leslie Linke of the Historical Society. “It is a great example of a couple of local businesses figuring out how to support non-profits in our community.” Series passes are available from the four organizations and 100 percent of the proceeds from their sales stays with the organization you purchase from.
Series passes for admission to all films are $70. 100 percent of the proceeds from series pass sales stay with the organization that the pass is purchased from.
You can purchase passes from:
- Los Alamos Historical Society – Visit the Los Alamos History Museum just north of Fuller Lodge (9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday – Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday). One complimentary guided walking tour ticket will be included with the purchase of your series pass from the Los Alamos Historical Society, a value of $25.
- J Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee – contact JJ Mortensen at jj.mortensen@gmail.com
- Friends of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park – contact Dave Miko at 505.709.8229
- Bradbury Science Museum Association – Visit the Gadget gift shop at the Bradbury Science Museum (10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday and 1-4:45 p.m. Sunday)
Hiring:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC)
$25,000.00 Sign-On Bonus for Bedside Nurses
FT RNs in L&D, FT/PT ED, OR Circulator
OB Supervisor, RN
PRN Nursing Positions – all areas
New Competitive Rates for 2023!
Special Incentives for fully trained LDRP RNs
Tech to RN program for New Grad Nurses
Many other Sign-On Bonuses Available for Specific FT Positions
FT RVT/US Imaging Techs
FT & PRN Rad Techs; Rad/Nuclear Med Tech
FT & PRN CT Techs
Medical Staff Coordinator, 30 hrs/wk
FT HIM Tech (Medical Records)
FT & PRN Housekeeping Specialists
Part Time & PRN Patient Access Reps
FT & PRN Cook
FT Plant Ops Engineer
FT Nutrition Services Aide
PRN Lab Assistant
PRN Respiratory Therapists
PRN Certified Nursing Assistants
PRN Courier
PRN Materials Mgt. Specialist
PRN OR Techs
Physician Practices
FT Medical Assistant/Clinic Service Rep, LAFP Clinic
PRN Medical Assistant/Clinic Service Rep, Urology Clinic
PRN Medical Assistant/CSR OB Clinic
PRN Medical Assistant/Clinic Service Rep, LASA Clinic
FT Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Tuition reimbursement program available in all areas for Full & Part Time Employees
*Housing Allowance for specific positions
To apply please go to: losalamosmedicalcenter.com
For more information call LAMC Recruitment Line 1.505.661.9187
Dragonfly Playhouse Daycare
We are hiring:
Full time director $20-$25 an hour
3 full time lead teachers
3 part time flexible hour teachers
For more information, visit.
Zia Credit Union
Join the Zia Credit Union team! Zia is hiring for the following positions:
- Member Service Representative (MSR) for its Los Alamos branch. Serve as a liaison between the member and the credit union. Provide account information by phone or in person, as well as information on the full range of credit union products and services. Resolve issues, and professionally handle the member’s daily needs. Provide a variety of transactional services to members.
- Call Center Representative. This position is primarily work-from-home. The representative serves as a liaison between the member and the credit union. They provide account information by phone or in person, as well as information on the full range of credit union products and services. Representatives assist members with transactions such as consumer loans, mortgage loans, deposit accounts, and eServices such as online and mobile banking.
Zia offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. More information at https://www.ziacu.org/about#JoinTheZIATeam9
The Family YMCA
Multiple full-time and part-time positions.
Please go to www.laymca.org/careers for more information, to view job descriptions, rate of pay, and print out an application, you may also pick up an application in person at 1450 Iris Street in Los Alamos, or you can apply online.
Home Instead
Home Instead is hiring! Part-time and full-time schedules available. Paid training available. Sign-on bonuses! See flyer for more details or go to ApplyWithHomeInstead.com
Los Alamos Cooperative Market
Los Alamos Cooperative Market is immediately hiring for cashiers and deli positions. Everyone Welcome: Entry Level & Experienced. FT/PT. The co-op is Los Alamos’s only mission driven grocery store and deli serving the community and growing the local economy. Full job description and application can be found at: https://losalamos.coop/
Century Bank
Hiring Tellers (open to part-time tellers) and Universal Bankers.
Job descriptions can be found at the Los Alamos Chamber – Jobs page. Link to Century Bank application process: Employment Opportunities › Century Bank (mycenturybank.com)
Self Help, Inc.
Hiring Part-time Bookkeeper (remote position).
The Bookkeeper shall manage the financial bookkeeping of Self Help, Inc., maintain appropriate records, and generate reports for the Board Treasurer to discuss at each Board meeting. This position will also coordinate with the Executive Director and Treasurer to prepare the annual budget. The Bookkeeper will make financial information available to Board members, Executive Director, auditors, and the public, as necessary. The position shall have a dual reporting responsibility to the Board Treasurer and Executive Director. For responsibilities, qualifications, and salary, see full job description HERE.
What can the Chamber do for you?
Business After Hours
Business After Hours is an after-work-hours social that promotes interaction, friendship, & identification of business opportunities. Chamber Members have the opportunity to host events and meetings at their place of business in order to bring more awareness to their business location, products/ services and staff. Business After Hours is typically hosted during the week around the hours of 4-6 p.m. or 5-7 p.m., but different schedules are possible to match the desires of the member business.
Ryn Herrmann, Chamber of Commerce Director, (505).661.4807, ryn@losalamos.org Sam McRae, Chamber Member Services Manager, 505.661.4816, sam@losalamos.