Business

Wheeed! Celebrates Fourth Birthday April 20

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By JONATHAN LEDUC
Wheeed!

What does a snail say on the back of a turtle??

“WHEEE!”

Wheeed! will be celebrating our 4th Birthday and would like to invite anyone aged 21+ to join us from 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday April 20, 2026, at 555 Oppenheimer Dr. Suite 100.

We will have birthday presents, pastries and coffee from Wolf and Mermaid, enchiladas and tamales from El Parasol, plus huge discounts and giveaways!

As our birthday approaches, we take this time to reflect on the year that has been. We share this info because these numbers are publicly available, and we would like to provide some context, but we are Read More

Kiwanis Club Hears About Los Alamos Farmers Market

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Cindy Talamantes, Manager of Los Alamos Farmers Market

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club

On April 7, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos was treated to a talk from Cindy Talamantes, Manager of the Los Alamos Farmers Market. She was introduced by Main Street and Creative District Communications Manager Jennifer Armstrong and discussed the history, operations, and challenges of the Market and its importance to the community.

The Los Alamos Farmers Market has been in operation since 1970 and is the oldest continuous Farmers Market in the state. It has resided in many locations over the years, such as the Read More

‘Reverse Demo Days’ At Los Alamos Makers Spark Early Product Ideas And Momentum For Regional Creative Entrepreneurs

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Participants introducing themselves during a roundtable session at the recent ‘Reverse Demo Days’ event at Los Alamos Makers. Courtesy photo

Dr. Prisca Tiasse, second from right, speaks with County officials during the recent visit by Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to Los Alamos Makers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Makers News:

Los Alamos Makers has announced the successful completion of its recent “Reverse Demo Days”, a hands-on, exploratory event designed to introduce creative entrepreneurs to the tools, workflows, and opportunities shaping the future Read More

Los Alamos Medical Center Publishes 2025 Community Benefit Report

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LAMC News:

          • Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of Los Alamos County, the surrounding region, and Northern New Mexico

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) this week published its community benefit report for the 2025 calendar year. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Los Alamos and the greater region as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.

“Always striving to advance our mission is how we succeed as a community leader. We are dedicated to supporting those who Read More

Economic Development Session Hosted By LLA Last Week

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Scene from recent Economic Development session hosted by Leadership Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Small group discussions at recent Economic Development session. Courtesy photo

By MARTHA KATKO
Leadership Los Alamos

Leadership Los Alamos held their Economic Development session on April 10 beginning the morning at the Research Park. Breakfast burritos from Hot Rocks were sponsored by Los Alamos Commerce and Development (LACDC). Following a short tour of the building, Dan Osborn, Los Alamos County Housing Program Coordinator, joined the class for a discussion on the housing challenges Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Watch Alert: 153 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 69 Resolved In March 2026

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.

By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability and regulatory compliance statewide.

Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly Read More

RDC To Host Business Booster Workshop At SALA April 14

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From Regional Development Corporation:

Los Alamos and surrounding area businesses—we hear you! Join us from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at SALA Los Alamos Event Center for a free Business Booster Workshop Intensive & Networking Lunch to boost your business.

Workshop topics:

  • Getting Seen: Marketing Workshop
  • Business Chops: Business Workshop
  • Success Stories: How Did They Make It Happen?
  • Networking Lunch with Key Resource Partners

Registration: www.rdcnm.org/events-1

More information: www.rdcnm.org/business-booster-workshops Read More

2026 Los Alamos Film & Culture Festival April 17-19

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

After Mikheil Gabadize went on from the 2025 Los Alamos Film and Culture Festival to win two additional awards, it demonstrated that a small, local event had inspired people in several countries.

The volunteer-run and lead non-profit hopes to set the same good fortune in motion for 2026, once again at the spectacular SALA Los Alamos Event Center April 17-19.

SALA’s owner Allan Saenz  is honored to be hosting it at the event center and excited to partner with Sandy Jones again for this third-year festival that brings films from many different countries.

“What Read More

Op-Ed: Criticizing Government For Not Having More Small Businesses Is Totally Misguided

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By BILL ENLOE
Santa Fe

I read the letter written by Lisa Shin (link) criticizing the current County Council for not addressing the wishes of the community for more local businesses and a more vibrant downtown. It is not a surprise that Los Alamos residents would like to see those things happen. Criticism of the local government for not having them is totally misguided. I don’t believe government should or can successfully subsidize private businesses. Which ones do they pick to support? How long will the government continue to support the businesses? What about the local businesses we currently Read More

Battle Tested Fitness, Nutrition & Body Contouring Opens At 555 Oppenheimer In Los Alamos

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Battle Tested Fitness, LLC, owners Orlando and Gina Martinez, with Dexter, in their business at 555 Oppenheimer Dr., Suite #103. Courtesy photo

SBDC-Los Alamos News:

A new local wellness business, Battle Tested Fitness, Nutrition & Body Contouring, has officially opened in Los Alamos, offering fitness coaching, nutrition support, non-invasive body contouring, and fresh meal prep options—all designed to help people build healthier, more sustainable lifestyles.

Gina Martinez, a long-time local fitness trainer, and her husband Orlando Martinez, started the business to help people Read More