Business

Enterprise Bank & Trust Continues Legacy Of Local Investment With $30,000 Commitment To United Way Northern New Mexico In 2026

United Way NNM Director of Corporate & Community Engagement Donna Milanovich, Enterprise Bank & Trust President, Los Alamos Region & Director of Community Engagement  Liddie Martinez  and United Way NNM Executive Director Cindy Padilla. Courtesy/UWNNM

United Way Northern New Mexico News:

When a bank chooses to invest locally, it does more than fund programs—it strengthens the fabric of the community itself.

In 2026, Enterprise Bank & Trust reaffirmed its commitment to Northern New Mexico with a $30,000 investment in United Way Northern New Mexico. This contribution Read More

Sweet Charity Exhibit At Village Arts Ends Feb. 28

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ART News:

What do hats knitted by Melissa Alexander, a watercolor pencil portrait of Bubo the Great Horned Owl by Lydia Marshall, and abstracted collages by Jacci Gruninger have in common?  Each of these artists care! 

The common theme of the current exhibit at Village Arts follows the title “Sweet Charity”, where artists were invited to submit artwork that, if sold, would go to the charities of their choice. Nearly 2 dozen artists submitted over 40 pieces to the exhibition in the hopes of giving back to potentially over different 20 causes that are close to their Read More

Los Alamos Makers Launches Creative Workforce Development Program

3D-printed ice cream cone and Oreo cookie storage boxes, laser-cut wood carving and personalized laser-engraved cutting board are a few of the many fabricated products showcased by Los Alamos Makers at last year’s Science Fest. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Makers News:

  • Sponsored by New Mexico Creative Industries Division to strengthen creative industry clusters and diversify the state economy

Los Alamos Makers launched today, Feb. 23, its new Creative Workforce Development Program, a hands-on training initiative designed to expand economic opportunity within New Mexico’s creative Read More

Enterprise Bank & Trust Announces 2026 Enterprise University Spring Course Lineup 

From Enterprise Bank & Trust:

          • Register for No-Cost Career Development Courses Starting Today

Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched the spring semester of Enterprise University, its innovative and highly acclaimed series of virtual business courses designed to help professionals better their businesses and careers.

The live, interactive webinars are available at no cost, with the semester coursebook and registration available at enterprisebank.com/eu.

In Enterprise University’s more than 20-year history, business professionals have returned year after year to attend Read More

Los Alamos County Assessor Reminds Business Owners Of Personal Property Reporting Requirements Due By Feb. 28

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Assessor would like to confirm for local business owners that their annual Business Personal Property Declaration (BPP) forms were mailed out the last week of December 2025.

The purpose of these forms is to notify business owners of their current depreciated assets on file and to remind them of the statutory requirement to report to the Assessor any personal property they might be depreciating through the course of their business.

All required filings must be submitted no later than the last day of February per Section 7-38-8 NMSA 1978 of the state statute. Read More

A Free Little Pantry Opens In White Rock

Dragonfly Playhouse Owner Lauren Lippiatt stands by the new free pantry at Rover Boulevard and Meadow Lane in White Rock. The free little library is at right in the background. Courtesy photo

This free pantry at the Dragonfly Playhouse on the corner of Rover and Meadow in White Rock. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

It only takes one person, okay, maybe two, to make a difference, and then it is our job to share the good news.

Lauren Lippiatt, owner of Dragonfly Playhouse, was having a simple conversation with Kate Hall, an employee of The First Born Program in Los Alamos, Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society Thanks Enterprise Bank & Trust For Contributions To Oppenheimer House Fundraiser

From left, Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Todd Nickols, President Liddie Martinez of the Los Alamos Region for Enterprise Bank & Trust, Los Alamos Historical Society Associate Director Kristin Hollis and Enterprise Bank & Trust Administrative Assistant Donavan Price hold up a check from Enterprise Bank & Trust that will go toward renovating the Oppenheimer House. Courtesy/Historical Society

From the Los Alamos Historical Society:

The Los Alamos Historical Society staff thanks Enterprise Bank & Trust for its commitment to the Los Alamos community Read More

Legislation To Eliminate Surprise Facility Fees For Routine Medical Care Heads To Governor’s Desk

NMHCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate passed a bill today to eliminate facility fees—extra charges separate from doctors’ bills—for routine outpatient services, sending the measure to the governor’s desk for signature.

House Bill 306, sponsored by House Majority Leader Reena Szczepanski, and Sen. Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics, both Santa Fe Democrats, cleared the Senate on a bipartisan 39-0 vote.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the bill would prohibit hospitals and health systems from charging facility fees directly to patients for preventative outpatient care, outpatient vaccination Read More

LAnet To Host Second Virtual Community Broadband Update 6 PM Wednesday Feb. 25

By ALLAN SAENZ
Owner
LAnet – Los Alamos Network

As Los Alamos County’s broadband is scheduled to begin rolling out in April, and following our last broadband meeting and the strong interest from the community, we will be hosting a second virtual broadband update at 6 p.m. next Wednesday.

This session will provide important updates on what to expect as construction begins and answer detailed questions from residents and businesses.

This will be a virtual meeting open to the community. We encourage residents and business owners to attend, stay informed, and ask questions as these projects move Read More

Girl Scout Cookie Booths Launch This Weekend Across NM

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GSNMT News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails invites cookie lovers across northern & central New Mexico to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, taking place Feb. 20–22.

This celebratory weekend also marks the official kickoff of community booth sales, as local troops begin setting up shop at storefronts and locations throughout the region. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is an annual event where Girl Scouts nationwide promote their sales and flex their entrepreneurial spirit through the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program®. Every purchase makes Read More