Lifestyles

Employers Gain Increased Productivity And Engagement With Culture Of Wellness

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HUMANA/EIU News:
 
LOUISVILLE, KY — Employers that establish a defined workplace culture of wellness can achieve widespread positive impact on the health and productivity of their employees while increasing engagement in company mission and goals, according to a study released today by Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) and The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
 
The study, entitled “The Wellness Effect: The Impact of Workplace Programs,” explored insight into the scope, reach and impact of workplace wellness programs as well as the challenges and opportunities
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Chamber Hosts Pig + Fig Grand Opening Feb. 25

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Pig + Fig Executive Chef/owner Laura Hamilton, left, with Sous Chef Jessica Martinez. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

The community is invited to the Pig + Fig Grand Opening celebration at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 at 35 Rover Blvd. in White Rock.

The bakery and café serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday as well as various food pairing dinners throughout the month.

Executive Chef/owner Laura Hamilton leads the kitchen with a menu that features sweet and savory dishes like their signature hot pig + fig, the triple pig quiche, assorted butter croissants, French-style macaroons, tarts, Read More

Barclay: A Good Home Investment Trend

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By PAULA BARCLAY
RE/MAX of Los Alamos
 
People often ask me what are good investments to make in their home.
 
One of the fastest growing trends I’m seeing is the installation of ductless, mini-split heat pumps. They’re quick and easy to install, offer room-by-room temperature control, good air filtration and are very quiet. They’re also energy-efficient. Compared to large, single-zone, ducted AC, these units are zoned so every room has a thermostat.

These systems are called ‘split systems’ because they consist of two components: an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor
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Los Alamos Chamber Hosts Business After Hours At Pig + Fig Bakery & Cafe Tuesday, Feb. 16

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CHAMBER News:

This month’s Business After Hours is 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the newest Chamber member’s establishment, the Pig + Fig Bakery & Cafe, 35 Rover Blvd., Suite G in White Rock.

Business After Hours is a monthly after-work-hours social that promotes interaction, friendship and identification of business opportunities for chamber members.

Reserve a seat online here or by emailing nancy@losalamos.org.

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is a program of Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation; a private, not-for-profit economic Read More

Food On The Hill: Sauced Burritos

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A pan of sauced burritos after baking. Photo by Felicia Orth

Sauced Burritos

This is another of my “best intentions” recipes; I set out to make chicken enchiladas and wound up with chicken and vegetable burritos drenched in enchilada sauce. The homemade red chile (chile colorado) sauce is the only critical element of the dish; everything else can be changed or made simpler by shortcut. Do not be tempted to save time by using canned enchilada sauce; this homemade sauce can be made quickly with items typically found in a New Mexican pantry and it is well worth the effort. If you have the sauce already Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Cool Stuff

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Cell phone charging pads and tables make life easier. Courtesy photo
 
By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

While researching the latest trends, I came upon technology items being brought to market that are the coolest things I have seen in a while. I thought I would share them before I move on to other design stories.

Transparent TV. Courtesy photo

Television

The first thing to catch my eye was a transparent television. The transparent TV designed by Michael Friebe is a marvelous piece of technology that combines conventional LCD and the latest TOLED display technology. This allows to create non-transparent Read More

Pastor Granillo: Crossing The River

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Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

“It is impossible for that man to despair who remembers that his Helper is omnipotent.” –Jeremy Taylor

God had rescued the Israelites from Egypt. To do this, He inflicted plagues upon Egypt, He had parted the sea for the Israelites to pass through, He provided manna in the morning and quail in the evening for them to eat, and He brought water out of the rock for them to drink. God had saved the people and become their provider; and He did this in order to take them into a land that was “flowing with milk and honey.”

The land of Canaan was the land God planned to give the Israelites, Read More

Victory For Veterans Enchilada Dinner March 4

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VFW News:

The community is invited to a Victory for Veterans enchilada dinner fundraiser 5-8 p.m. March 4 at the VFW Post 8874.

All proceeds from this dinner will go to buy headphone sets for the veterans in the PTSD ward at the VA hospital in Albuquerque.

For those interested in becoming a member for the VFW post 8874 and/or VFW auxiliary member onsite assistance to the VFW website with be available at the dinner. Hard copy applications also will be available. Watch for additional details coming the week of Feb. 28. Read More