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Heinrich Spotlights Economic Growth At Central New Mexico Manufacturing & Innovation Expo

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) speaks at the Central New Mexico Manufacturing & Innovation Expo, March 6, 2026. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

LOS LUNAS — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) spoke at the Central New Mexico Manufacturing and Innovation Expo, highlighting how his work to pass the Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, helped create the foundation for exponential economic growth in the region.

“Today is kind of a full circle moment for me, because six years ago, Congress hadn’t fully touched industrial policy in probably 50 years, Read More

State Accepting Applications To Support New Mexico Business Incubator Certification

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EDD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico business incubators have until April 2 to apply for grants of up to $150,000 through the New Mexico Incubator Certification Support (ICS) Grant program. 

Administered by the Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Technology and Innovation Office, the competitive grant helps non-certified incubators meet the requirements of the New Mexico Certified Business Incubator program.

Grants are open to all sectors, not just those in tech and innovation. All grantees are required to use these funds to pursue meeting certification requirements through the State’s Read More

SBDC-Los Alamos Introduces Chefs For You … Come Taste The Comfort, One Sangwich At A Time!

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Chefs for You, LLC family includes Jesus, Patsy, Louie and nephew. Photo by Janice Krish/SBDC-Los Alamos

BUSINESS News:

Chefs for You, LLC, a family-owned gourmet food truck founded by brothers Jesus and Louie and mom Patsy, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its newest mobile kitchen serving the breakfast and lunch crowd throughout Los Alamos County. Offering more food options for residents and visitors!

The family goes way back with food knowledge and experience from when grandma sold tamales. Both brothers have deep experience in the food industry, most recently at the Food Read More

New Mexico Economic Development Department Announces Call For Creative Industries’ Public Development Projects

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EDD Cabinet Secretary Rob Black

EDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces that local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations and Pueblo governments across New Mexico can now apply for a new state-backed creative industries initiative designed to help communities build arts and cultural economy projects before competing for formal grant funding this fall.

The pre-application window runs at 6 p.m. MST, March 2 through June 30, 2026. Eligible applicants include local governments, counties, municipalities, Tribal Nations Pueblo governments Read More

Bathtub Row Brewing To Hold Community Gathering To Discuss New Golf Course Establishment

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By DOUG OSBORN
General Manager
Bathtub Row Brewing

Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op has been selected by Los Alamos County to move forward with a proposal to operate a food and beverage concept at the Los Alamos Golf Course.

As promised, we want to begin sharing additional information and create an opportunity for our members and the broader community to learn more, ask questions, and provide input.

To this end here is the proposal document that Bathtub Row submitted to the County earlier in the process. A great many of our early thoughts and ideas about the project are contained in that document.

The proposal Read More

Del Norte Credit Union Announces Community-Wide Grand Opening Celebration Of Southern Financial Center March 24

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A community-wide Grand Opening celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 24, at the new Southern Financial Center, 2518 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho. Courtesy/DNCU 

DNCU News:

RIO RANCHO — Del Norte Credit (DNCU) Union announced today the grand opening of its Southern Financial Center, the credit union’s ninth branch location, marking another milestone in its continued growth across New Mexico. A community-wide Grand Opening celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 24, at the new Southern Financial Center, 2518 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho.

This expansion Read More

Del Norte Credit Union Launches New DNCU LOV Initiatives Scholarship Program

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DNCU is offering four scholarship opportunities, totaling $47,000, to help students pursuing higher education. Courtesy/DNCU

DNCU News:

SANTA FE – As part of its mission of improving the lives of youth and families across New Mexico, Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is launching its newly expanded DNCU LOV Initiatives Scholarship Program.

This year, DNCU is offering four scholarship opportunities, totaling $47,000, to help students unlock their full potential.

Scholarships Available:

  • General Scholarship Fund administered by Scholarship America®
  • Technical Trade Schools Scholarship
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Hideout Café Opens At UNM-Los Alamos Campus, Marking Second Restaurant For Local Owner

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Victor Castillo stands at newly opened Hideout Café at UNM-LA campus. Courtesy photo

SBDC News:

Hideout Café is now open at the University of New Mexico–Los Alamos campus, offering students, staff and the broader community a new on-campus, mountain view, dining option featuring New Mexican favorites and a fresh salad bar. 

The cafe is owned and operated by Victor Castillo, who also owns Señor Tortas, located at Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos. Hideout Café is Castillo’s second restaurant in town and takes the place of the former Secret City Cafe.

“We’re excited to bring something new and Read More

State Workforce Solutions Announces 2,800 New Mexicans Trained For Climate, Infrastructure Careers

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Nearly three thousand New Mexicans have been trained for infrastructure and climate-ready careers – far surpassing the statewide target of 2,000 by the end of the year.

The numbers surpass targets outlined in the Governor’s Building New Mexico’s Workforce to Foster the Clean Energy Transition, Infrastructure Investments, and Resilient Communities, Executive Order 2024-152, which required a strategic and unified approach to enhance infrastructure and clean energy workforce training across 11 state agencies and offices.

“Without a skilled workforce, we Read More