On The Job In Los Alamos: At Enterprise Bank & Trust
On the job in Los Alamos crews shine the windows on the Enterprise Bank & Trust building Monday morning at 1200 Trinity Dr. Photo by Kathy Willcutt
Safety first at the site of the window cleaning project at Enterprise Bank on Trinity. Photo by Kathy Willcutt Read More
Balderas Leads Bipartisan Coalition Of 28 Attorneys General Urging Better Disclosure And Clarity From GoFundMe
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
Monday, a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General, led by General Hector Balderas (New Mexico), General Lynn Fitch (Mississippi), and General Jeff Landry (Louisiana), wrote GoFundMe to urge better disclosure policies and greater clarity in terms of service for consumers who use their platform.
“GoFundMe has a duty to its donors and charities to be transparent and accountable,” Attorney General Balderas said.
GoFundMe has become a popular crowdfunding platform. According to their website, they’ve served over 50 million donors and Read More
Chamber Grand Opening For Wheeed! LLC Wednesday
Yasmin Acosta Briefs Kiwanis On New Business
Yasmine Acosta discusses her new gift store at the April 5 Kiwanis meeting. Photo by Brooke Davis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
New Kiwanis member Yasmin Acosta spoke to the Kiwanis Club April 5 about her new businesses, Yas’ Elevated Jewelry and Gifts.
She founded the gift store at 107 Central Park Square in Los Alamos and continues to operate UPEX, the business next door.
Acosta is a Los Alamos native. She grew up, went to school, and is raising her son here. For sometime, Acosta had worked at Bennett’s Fine Jewelry. Many people were shocked and saddened when the Bennetts closed their Read More
Workforce Solutions Transitioning To More Secure Way2Go Card For UI Prepaid Debit Card Benefit Payments
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will be issuing new Unemployment Insurance (UI) Prepaid Debit Cards starting in April 2022.
“Upholding the integrity of UI claims through increased security features is extremely important to our department,” NMDWS Acting Secretary Ricky Serna said. “The new Way2Go Card will feature a chip that will provide additional security when claimants are making transactions.”
Claimants will still be able to use their Wells Fargo EPPICard until June 15, after which any remaining balance will automatically be transferred Read More
Fresh Eggs & Honey At Farmers Market Thursday April 21
Earth Care, Area Leaders Info Session On Environmental Injustice In Santa Fe’s Southside Communities Tuesday
New Mexico Environmental Law Center News:
Earth Care and community leaders have led a challenge to air quality permits issued to polluting companies on Santa Fe’s Southside area, which is a densely populated area of predominantly low-income/immigrant people of color.
A coalition of local residents and families called the Santa Fe Southside Environmental Justice Coalition has appealed NMED’s decision, which resulted in an Environmental Improvement Board hearing in February.
As community members await the results of their appeal, they are informing community members and community Read More
New Mexico’s Unemployment Rate 5.3 Percent In March
NMDWS News:
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has announced that New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in March, down from 5.6 percent in February and down from 7.2 percent in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in March was 3.6 percent, down from 3.8 percent in February and down from 6.0 percent in March 2021.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 48,300 jobs, or 6.1 percent, between March 2021 and March 2022. The majority of gains came from the private sector, which was up 43,500 jobs, or 7.0 percent. The public sector Read More
Shin: An Easter Message
By LISA SHIN
Optometrist
Los Alamos
Dear Friends: As you gather today with loved ones, friends, and family, I wanted to wish you a joyful and blessed Easter! It was so wonderful to see the kids at the Elks Easter Egg Hunt yesterday morning at Ashley Pond! It has been 3 years since the last event, and I am relieved that we are returning to normal life.
I am amazed that we were able to keep the business going and take care of so many eye care needs following the NM Public Health Order. Other small businesses did not survive the lockdowns and restrictions. A nationwide problem, we have also experienced Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Hosts Free Workshop For Adults
Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos is hosting a FREE workshop for adults who are re-entering the workforce. The “Personalize Your Network” workshop will be held April 27.
Information about the location will be provided after registration.
Those who attend will get help updating resumes and learn how to fill in employment gaps with experience. They will also learn how to personalize networks, break down myths/fears, find tools, and map out trusted contacts.
Register online by visiting tinyurl.com/
Direct questions to UNM-LA Student Services Read More
