Small Business Profile: EDJ Werks & EDJ Ink: Simple, Creative, Significant
Patrick Brenner, the creative brains behind EDJ Werks and EDJ ink. Patrick Brenner is the man behind EDJ Werks and EDJ ink.
“My entire personal career has been in communications, public relations and printing,” Brenner explained. “Simple, creative, significant: three ideas incorporated into all of our projects. EDJ WERKS, the communications and public relations umbrella, develops the branding, identity Read More
Public Meeting On Small Modular Reactor Technology
COUNTY News:
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) invite the community to a presentation from NuScale Power, the developer of small modular reactors. The public meeting is 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 in the large meeting room at the Golf Course Building at 4244 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos.
Speakers include NuScale’s Chief Commercial Offcer Mike McGough, Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Director of the Office of Civilian Nuclear Programs DV Rao, and Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) CEO Doug Hunter.
At the direction of the Board of Public Utilities, DPU Read More
Small Business Profile: Village Arts Draws Out Community’s Artistic Side
Owner Ken Nebel inside Village Arts showroom at 216 DP Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos may be widely known as a scientific town but it has a whole other side … an artistic side.
Whatever artistic medium residents use to express themselves, Village Arts has the supplies for the job. Owner Ken Nebel has operated the framing and art supply business for seven years. He purchased the Read More
Small Business Profile: Bennett’s Fine Jewelry Sparkles With Great Products, Pricing And Service
From left, Alison Bennett, Melanie Bennett and Yasmin Acosta. Courtesy photo
The Bennett family moved to Los Alamos in 1998 and describe it as a “great place to live and a great community.
They officially opened Bennett’s Fine Jewelry Feb. 7, 2007. Melanie and Alison Bennett operate the jewelry store in the heart of downtown Los Alamos at 107 Central Park Square.
They are able to support the community
Deep-Frying Your Turkey? Be Safe
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency
First, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. And with it being turkey day I thought I would do an article on something I haven’t done personally, but is apparently quite popular.
One of the most popular ways of preparing that Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey is deep-frying. Unfortunately it is also one of the fastest growing causes of home fires resulting in millions of dollars in damage and numerous injuries and deaths. But if it’s done correctly and safely, a deep-fried turkey can be a delicious part of your holiday feast.
According to the National Read More
Small Business Profile: Atomic City Quilts And Warm Hearts Yarn Together Knit Strong Small Businesses
Shelly Kuropatwinski, left of Atomic City Quilts and Katie Brousseau of Warm Hearts Yarn inside their shared space. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comStaff Report
Nov. 26 is Small Business Saturday and an opportunity for the community to show its support by visiting and shopping at local small businesses.
Los Alamos is home to several gems in the small business community. One such gem is the pairing of fabric and yarn as Atomic City Quilts (owned by Shelly Kuropatwinski) and Warm Hearts Yarn (owned by Katie Brousseau); tow businesses together under one roof at 1247 Central Ave., Read More
Dream Of Home Ownership Comes True For Local Family
Ruben and Ivette Jimenez on the porch of their new home on Sunday, Nov. 20. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Well-wishers gather to dedicate the home of Ivette and Ruben Jimenez. Habitat for Humanity volunteers and the Jimenez family built the home, located on Questa Street in Los Alamos.Building materials were donated. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comBy BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
Habitat for Humanity volunteers, friends and neighbors gathered for the dedication of the new home of Ivette and Ruben Jimenez on Questa Street. in Los Alamos Sunday.
The Jimenez Read More
Small Business Profile: State Farm Agent Lou Santoro Takes Job As Risk Manager Very Seriously
Michelle Koller, Juan Martinez, Marcella Martinez, Lou Santoro, Augusta Dyson, Justin Mazuranich. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
Nov. 26 is Small Business Saturday and an opportunity for the community to show its support by visiting and shopping at local small businesses.
State Farm Agent Lou Santoro and his wife Pat moved to Los Alamos in 2004 after 21 years in management – retiring in 2003 as vice president of State Farm for the State of Minnesota.
“We were visiting Los Alamos with friends and discovered both previous agents had retired, Read More
2016 Thanksgiving Thankful List
TOM GARRISONSt. George, Utah
My wife, Deb, and I enjoy our life in red rock southern Utah and have many things for which we are thankful. I hope sharing them brings a smile and acknowledgement that even the seldom thought of can be a source of thankfulness.
1. I appreciate earth’s large moon. It is waaay larger in relation to the size of the earth than any other moon in the solar system. At about 2,159 miles in diameter, our moon is larger than Pluto. It moderates the tilt of the earth’s rotational axis which produces fairly constant seasonal changes over millennia. This in turn means once life gets started Read More
Small Business Profile: Blue Window Continues Serving Community At Current Location Until January
Blue Window Bistro owner Melissa Paternoster caters an event at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photoBlue Window Bistro owner Melissa Paternoster was born and raised in Los Alamos and she wouldn’t want to live anywhere else!
“Being the owner of the restaurant, and being a hands-on owner, I have been so fortunate over the last six years to get to know so many of our residents,” she said. “So many of our customers Read More
Small Business Profile: Los Alamos History Museum Grand Re-opening Dec. 30
Historical Society Board members, staff and Executive Director Heather McClenahan, center, in front of Historic Fuller Lodge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Nov. 26 is Small Business Saturday and an opportunity for the community to show its support by visiting and shopping at local small businesses.
The Los Alamos Historical Society preserves, promotes, and communicates the remarkable history and inspiring stories of Los Alamos and its people for our community, for the global audience, and for future generations.
We do this through the Los Alamos History Museum, Read More
County Council Chair Shares Thanksgiving Message
By RICK REISS, ChairI am thankful for so many things in Los Alamos. With beautiful surroundings, fabulous schools, involved citizens and just all around nice people, we all have so much to be thankful for.
This year was filled with opportunities to make our community even better. Concerned and participating citizens have worked hard to complete a long overdue Comprehensive Plan, to structure a capital improvement project list of recreational amenities and served on the many Los Alamos County Boards and Commissions.
Add to all of those efforts, the community Read More
Los Alamos National Bank Gives Thanks To First Responders … Particularly Los Alamos Fire Department
Los Alamos National Bank CEO John Gulas commends the Los Alamos Fire Department for its dedication to community safety. LAFD responded to the Bank Tuesday regarding a suspicious odor on the third floor of the building, which turned out to be a heating/ventilation system malfunction. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
The scene Tuesday outside Los Alamos National Bank as the Los Alamos Fire Department responds to a call regarding a suspicious odor on the third floor of the building, which turned out to be a heating/ventilation system malfunction. LANB commends the local fire department Read More
Westech International Opens Los Alamos Office
Dr. Betty Chao
BUSINESS News:
President and CEO Dr. Betty Chao of Westech International, Inc. (WESTECH) has recently announced the opening of a WESTECH Los Alamos office.
The office is located in the New Mexico Bank and Trust Building at 1475 Central. WESTECH is a woman-owned small business incorporated in New Mexico. Dr. Chao established WESTECH in 1995 for the express purpose of supplying quality services to Federal agencies and their prime contractors. Since then, WESTECH became an award-winning company that was recently named No. 39 out of 100 privately-owned New Mexico companies.
WESTECH Read More
LANL Employees Contribute Thanksgiving Turkeys For Families In Need
Ann Rafferty of LANL’s Communication Arts and Services Group hands a frozen turkey to a volunteer Tuesday at the main Vehicle
Former LANL employee Johnnie Martinez places a frozen turkey in a collection box at the TA-3 VAP. Photo by Brian Clayton/LANL
Math and Science Academy educators Zach Leonard and Randy Merker take turkeys from Rich Montoya, standing, left, of Los Alamos’ Engineering and Security Services (NIE-ESS) Group. Montoya and colleague Kim Lucero led an effort that resulted in 36 frozen turkeys from employees in two NIE-ESS teams. Photo by Brian Clayton/LANLSmall Business Profile: Free Hot Dogs And Gift Bags At Zia Realty Group On Small Business Saturday
Zia Realty Group owner/broker James Chrobocinski
Zia Realty Group is serving up hot dogs and giving out gift bags to community members who stop by the office at 15th Street and Central Avenue between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26. Zia Realtors Montoya Pegg, Pearl White and Amy Woods are hosts for this open house event.
Zia Realty Group owner James Chrobocinski Read More
Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair At IHM Dec. 10
Small Business Profile: PEEC Gift Shop At Nature Center Has Hidden Benefits
PEEC Gift Shop Manager Kate Barrere in front of the gift shop at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Sandra West
Staff Report
A major, undeniable benefit to life in Los Alamos is the outstanding scenery and unspoiled flora and fauna surrounding the community. For more than 10 years, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has strived to educate, celebrate, preserve and explore these natural wonders.
PEEC Marketing Manager Sandra West explained that the organization was founded in 2000 “by a group of dedicated citizens who had a vision of bringing a nature center to Los Alamos.” Read More
Brain Injury Alliance Honors Sen. Michael Sanchez
Sen. Michael SanchezSmall Business Profile: Papa Murphy’s Customers Are The Best!
Papa Murphy’s owners Gayle and Lyle Cunningham. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Nov. 26 is Small Business Saturday and an opportunity for the community to show its support by visiting and shopping at local businesses in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Papa Murphy’s opened in Los Alamos nearly 12 years ago at 3801 Arkansas, Ste. B. Current owners Gayle and Lyle Cunningham explain how they ended up buying the business.
“We moved to Los Alamos to buy the business almost two years ago now,” Lyle said. “We loved the high altitude, four distinct Read More