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Los Alamos Medical Center Announces Retirement Of Vicki Martinez And Honors Her For 20 Years Of Dedication

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On her retirement Los Alamos Medical Center’s Vicki Martinez with Interim CEO Tony Young. Courtesy/LAMC

LAMC News:

After more than 20 incredible years at Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), the hospital has bid a heartfelt farewell to Vicki Martinez as she begins her well-deserved retirement. Martinez has been a cornerstone of the LAMC hospital family, serving as the Executive Assistant in Administration for most of her tenure.

If you’ve ever walked into the administration suite, chances are her warm smile was the first to greet you. Known as the gatekeeper to the executive team, Martinez balanced Read More

Route 66 Centennial Passport Spotlights Businesses In Ten New Mexico MainStreet Districts

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EDD News:

SANTA FE — Ten New Mexico MainStreet districts along the iconic Route 66 highway invite travelers to visit local businesses and collect stickers as part of the Route 66 Centennial Passport program.

Throughout 2026, visitors can collect all ten stickers in their passport rack card from Gallup to Tucumcari as a memorable keepsake during the historic Centennial celebration.

“New Mexico’s iconic stretch of Route 66 is home to many welcoming small businesses,” said Cabinet Secretary Rob Black of the New Mexico Economic Development Department. “We invite all travelers, international Read More

Advanced Space Awarded Phase II Contract For Space Debris Tracking With IARPA

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ADVANCED SPACE News:

WESTMINSTER — Advanced Space, with partners Orion Space Solutions and ExoAnalytic Solutions, was recently awarded a Phase II contract with the IARPA Space Debris Identification and Tracking (SINTRA) program to continue the development of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and other novel approaches for the detection, tracking, and characterization of currently non-trackable space debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO). During Phase I, Advanced Space and partners found compelling evidence for using unique phenomena to Read More

Local Love Holiday Contest Announces Week 6 Winner: Laurie Glascock For Village Arts Post

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Image of the sixth winning entry in the Local Love Holiday ‘Snap, Tag, and Share’ contest, submitted by Laurie Glascock, for which she has won the Week 6 $100 Local Love Gift Card for showing her Local Love at Village Arts. Courtesy/Places & Spaces Los Alamos

From Places & Spaces Los Alamos:

Places and Spaces Los Alamos is excited to announce the Week 6 winner of the Local Love Holiday “Snap, Tag, and Share” contest! Congratulations to Laurie Glascock, who has won the Final Week $100 Local Love Gift Card for showing her Local Love at Village Arts. This gift card may be used for Read More

Shin: Thank You Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann

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By LISA SHIN
Los Alamos Family Eyecare PC

Dear Councilor Herrmann:

I am extremely grateful that you have requested a discussion about the option of creating a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Commission for the upcoming Jan. 13, 2026, meeting. Currently, the County Council serves as the decision making governing body having authority over the two MRAs in Los Alamos – White Rock and Los Alamos Downtown East.

As you know, I have been a strong advocate for Los Alamos following NM State Statutes governing MRAs and neighboring communities to form a citizen-led MRA Commission.

As in Counties Read More

Posts From The Road: ‘Old Town Palestine’ In Texas

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Oxbow General Store: The Oxbow General Store is home to Oxbow Bakery. Pies and other pastries were the stars of the store, which also featured a selection of antique items. We learned that the Oxbow Bakery was named one of the best places in the state for pie by Texas Highway Magazine, a hidden gem by Texas Monthly Magazine, and was featured on the cover of Southern Living Magazine. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Hambones: Hambones Cajun Grill was a perfect stop for lunch the day we discovered Old Town in Palestine, Texas. The casual diner served some of the best seafood and fish, which we always Read More

Thanks To Community Support, The Future Of Our Local Independent Bookstore May Be Bright

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Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse at 174 Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

By LACDC Executive Director Lauren McDaniel
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District’s Jacquelyn Connolly
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce’s Sandy Jones

The Los Alamos community has shown an outpouring of support for Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse over the last week since owner Jill Lang’s letter earlier this month about her probable closure. This support, not only through words of encouragement but also through active consumer spending, hasn’t gone unnoticed by the owner. Please, keep this momentum going Read More

GreenPower Motor Company Chooses New Mexico For Advanced EV Manufacturing Facility

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EDD News:

SANTA FE — Electric vehicle manufacturer GreenPower Motor Company (NASDAQ: GP) announced they have reached an agreement with the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) to establish operations in Santa Teresa, NM. 

Internationally headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with current operational facilities in southern California and West Virginia, GreenPower is a leading manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space, and school bus sector. Read More

LewAllen Galleries Unveils Latest ‘Feature Of The Week’

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Tom Palmore, Proud as a Peacock, 2026, Oil & acrylic on canvas, 30 x 36 inches. Courtesy/LewAllen Galleries
Tom Palmore, Northern Beauty, 2026, Oil & acrylic on canvas, 24 x 18 inches. Courtesy/LewAllen Galleries 

LewAllen Galleries News:

LewAllen Galleries at 1613 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe unveils its latest “Feature of the Week”.

For more than 50 years, artist Tom Palmore has captivated audiences with his wry and humorous portraits of animals, birds, and other wildlife subjects. His evocative and amazingly detailed paintings playfully upend the traditions of portraiture, Read More

Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Announces Nominations Now Open For 2026 Chamber Awards

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CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce has announced that Chamber Members may now nominate their own organizations and other Member organizations for the annual Chamber Awards.

The process is starting earlier this year. Only Chamber Members are eligible to vote and eligible to be nominated. If you are a Member and did not receive the voting link in the email message that went out today, please contact the chamber via email at sandy@losalamos.org, and the link will be sent to you.

Two people from each Member organization may vote. If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber. Read More