Small Business Profile: Pilates Helps People Do Everything Better
Blue Sky Pilates owner Mary Lutes, left, with trainer Sabrina Svard. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comBlue Sky Pilates owner Mary Lutes moved to Los Alamos in 1982.
“Everyone has a reason for coming to Los Alamos. Mine is I ‘married’ into the town,” Lutes said. “I met my first husband at New Mexico State University, we got married and decided to move to Los Alamos because that is where he was from.”
Lutes opened her Blue Sky Pilates studio in April 2011 at 2101 Trinity Dr, Suite A.
“Pilates is the most amazing type of exercise. It strengthens literally Read More
Small Business Profile: Fusion Multisport Gets Shoppers To The Next Level In Outdoor Adventure
Brad and Rose Nyenhuis in the shoe department of Fusion Multisport. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypostFusion Multisport owners Brad and Rose Nyenhuis arrived in Los Alamos Aug. 27, 2013.
“We came to Los Alamos to live close to mountains and open up a sports store,” Brad said. “We opened Fusion Multisport Nov. 21, 2013 at 106 Central Park Square.”
She’s a runner and he’s a cyclist. Rose a national class masters competitor who has an infectious love of running, outdoor sports, and fitness in general. She is a RRCA certified running coach and has been Read More
Small Business Profile: Laura Parker Of Mary Kay Cosmetics Has Products For Everyone
Holiday gifts from Mary Kay. Courtesy photo
When Mary Kay started her business in 1963, it was in a small store in Dallas, Texas. According to marykay.com, she sold five products.
Things have certainly changed; now Mary Kay is a global cosmetic brand that employs millions of consultants. One of those consultants is Laura Parker of Los Alamos.
Parker is a long-time Mary Kay beauty consultant. She started selling the cosmetics in September 1983.
“I began selling Mary Kay while I was in college because I recognized it was a fun and easy way Read More
UNM-LA’s Sheri Lopez Proves Perseverance Does Pay Off
Sheri Lopez jokes with U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján during Luján’s last visit to the UNM-LA campus to discuss STEM programs. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
2003 Pojoaque High School graduate Sheri Lopez’s college experience exemplifies the non-traditional student trajectory to success that UNM-LA believes can be the norm.
The young, single mother is attending New Mexico Tech in Socorro for mechanical engineering with a minor in aerospace, and as a pre-engineering student at UNM-LA, Lopez was one of five students selected nationally for the Great Minds in STEM scholarship. She was also awarded Read More
Float Los Alamos Opens Today!
Float Los Alamos opens today at 927 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos.
The new business provides floatation therapy a.k.a. Floating, or R.E.S.T (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy), which involves lying in a spacious, dark tank floating atop a super saturated Epsom salt water solution. The goal of floatation therapy is to limit sensory input and allow the body to shift into a parasympathetic state to achieve rest, relaxation and restoration of normal function and behavior.
R.E.S.T reduces…
Sound: Your ears (with earplugs in) stay just below the water;
Small Business Profile: Teddie Sue Mooday Builds Relationships One House At A Time
RE/MAX Associate broker Teddie Sue Mooday at a home she has listed at 155 Kimberly in white Rock. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comTeddie Sue Mooday is a native New Mexican who grew up in Albuquerque, graduated from Sandia High School and the University of New Mexico, and ran track and cross country.
Mooday moved to Los Alamos in 2000 when her husband accepted a position at Los Alamos National Laboratory
“I really love the outdoors and low key lifestyle in Los Alamos,” she said. “It is a wonderful environment in which to raise a family or retire.”
Mooday Read More
Los Alamos Co+op Market Formed By Community For Community
The Community’s New Favorite Brunch Spot: Deli Manager Chris Laino is setting up shop in the café again this weekend. Laino has been preparing made-to-order omelets for the past several weeks, an effort that has been wildly successful. ‘The omelet bar runs every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Courtesy photoThe Los Alamos Food Co+op was a long time in the making. In 2006 a collective of local Los Alamos residents came together to form a food co-op. The following year, the collective created a board of directors that worked to open a Read More
Small Business Profile: Village Arts Supplies Artistic Expression
Owner Ken Nebel inside Village Arts 216 DP Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comLos 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 six years. He purchased the business from former resident Marilyn Warren. With new ownership came a new location. The business moved from Central Park Square to 216 DP Road.
“Village Arts has Read More
Giving Tuesday Celebrates Nonprofit Work
The Y’s Fall ‘Leaf’ campaign. Courtesy photo
YMCA News:
There is a movement being promoted across the country called Giving Tuesday that was created by the 92nd Street Y, a cultural center in New York City that since 1874 has been bringing people together around the values of service and giving. Its purpose is to celebrate and encourage giving.
“We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals,” says the Giving Tuesday website, “Now we have a global day dedicated to giving back.”
The idea is in its fourth year nationally, but this will be the first year The Family YMCA Read More
Two Acorn Woodpeckers Spotted At Nature Center
Two Acorn Woodpeckers feeding on suet Wednesday afternoon at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Morgan Williams of Albuquerque Read More
Where’s Oppie? He’s Hanging Out At Local Small Businesses
J. Robert Oppenheimer is hiding out at local small businesses to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Find this picture of Oppie at Los Alamos businesses Nov. 28 to Dec. 6, take a selfie with him and win gift cards from local merchants. Courtesy photo
CHAMBER News:
Find Oppie and win gift cards from local merchants
Where’s Oppie? He’s shopping local in downtown Los Alamos for Small Business Saturday!
Support your local businesses by participating in the Where’s Oppie Instagram/Facebook Contest.
Between Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Dec. 6 each participating business will have a photo Read More
Small Business Profile: Sweeten Your Holidays With Rose Chocolatier
Owner Marguerite McClay of Rose Chocolatier at 991 Central Ave. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comMarguerite McClay and her husband Andy Fraser moved to Los Alamos more than 11 years ago when he accepted a position at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
“I have always been drawn to the Southwest. Traveling through here in my youth I fell in love with the whole area – the dry desert, the colors, it all stuck with me and I jumped at the opportunity when it arose,” McClay said.
She started in the chocolate business in 2010, sharing kitchen space with Read More
Small Business Profile: CB FOX Is A Shopper’s Dream
CB FOX employees, from left, Viviana Najera, Lucy Gerrish, Elizabeth Bailey, Allison Collins, co-owner Andy Fox and Shayna Valdez. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comCB FOX co-owner Dave Fox arrived in Los Alamos July of 1979. He explained that his predecessor, Clement & Benner Department Store, was for sale and its relationship to the community was rock solid.
The large department store is at 1735 Central Ave., in the heart of downtown Los Alamos.
“Our uncommonly broad range of merchandise, plus non-stop dedication to creating more and Read More
Small Business Profile: Experience A Great Meal At Morning Glory
From left, Morning Glory Baking Company General Manager Charles James, employee Brianna Tarantello and owner Kevin Albright. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comThe highest goal for owners Kevin and Melinda Albright is that everyone who comes to Morning Glory has a great meal, whether breakfast or lunch.
“All of our staff work hard to achieve your satisfaction, from taking your order to cooking and presenting your meal at your table,” Kevin said.
The Albrights moved to Los Alamos in January 1984 from West Branch, Iowa. Kevin accepted a position Read More
Small Business Profile: Big Smiles At UPEX & Bennett’s Fine Jewelry
Melanie Bennett behind the jewelry counter ready to serve customers. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com“We saw a great community, great people, beautiful blue skies, green trees and a great, safe place for family,” Melanie said.
“We wanted to own and operate our own business and saw Los Alamos as an ideal place to do so. We just love the kick back, comfortable life style.”
The couple opened UPEX IN 1998 and Bennett’s Fine Jewelry Read More
Small Business Profile: Ruby K’s Serves Breakfast And Lunch 7 Days A Week
Ruby Alexander opened Ruby K’s in 2005 and serves breakfast and lunch 7 days a week and offers a variety of catering services. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comRuby Alexander met her husband Mike, who is from Los Alamos, while they were attending college at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. They married in July 1985 and moved to Los Alamos.
She opened Ruby K’s Bagel Café at 1789 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos in 2005.
“Ruby K’s provides a local and lively hang out spot in Los Alamos where the community can get together and enjoy great food, Read More
Small Shopper Spots Perfect Hat At Local Store
Small shopper, Julia, 5 months old, found this great hat Shopping Small Wednesday afternoon at CB FOX, which together with other local stores will be open today, Saturday and Sunday with some fantastic sales. This is a great opportunity to show the Los Alamos business community you care … shop local today, Small Business Saturday and throughout this holiday season. Photo by Jennifer Bartram Read More
TALES OF OUR TIMES: Why Hazy Days Are Hazy
Tales of Our TimesBy JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
Why Hazy Days are Hazy
This Week At The Reel Deal
By JIM O’DONNELLThe Good Dinosaur opened Wednesday and Creed, Mockingjay, Part 2, The Night Before and Spectre will hold for another week.
I originally was not going to open Creed as I was thinking “what another Stallone boxing movie!” Then I looked a little deeper, read some reviews and watched some trailers. This film might just rival the original Rocky (well almost). The critics are going wild over it and it’s getting a 95 percent rating. Warner Bros. made us open it Wednesday and messed up our schedule so be sure and look to our website for the most updated version.
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Column: What I’m Thankful For In 2015
Column By TOM GARRISON
Special to the Los Alamos Daily Post
Each holiday season I compose and send to relatives and friends a “Thanksgiving Thankful List” for the preceding year.
My wife, Deb, and I enjoy our life in Utah’s red rock country 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.
This is my 2015 list:
- Deb and I are in debt to the Roman god of lists—Listus (well, I made that up). We are inveterate list makers. How can one get through a week without your “to do list?” Fairly often people