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Senators Heinrich And Luján Address Equal Pay Day

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) recognized Equal Pay Day on Tuesday and called on the Senate to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act.

Paycheck Fairness Act is a bill that would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963 to improve transparency and accountability measures for employers and protect women from retaliation if they challenge wage discrimination based on gender.

“Women in New Mexico and across the country deserve equal pay for equal work,” said Sen. Heinrich, vice chair of the Joint Economic Committee. “The persistent gender

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Of New Mexico Urges Internet Service Providers To Take Action To Protect User Privacy

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, sent a letter Monday to internet service providers regarding their use of costumer data, and questioning their troubling practices of collecting, sharing, and profiting from Americans’ private and sensitive information.

“Currently, broadband providers operate in a gray area, free from oversight,” Sen. Luján said. “American families expect a level of privacy when they use the internet to go to work, to school, or to visit Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 18-24, 2022

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for March 18-24:

Friday, March 18, 2022

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 3-08-22
  • 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Senior Center – “Chair Yoga with Jacci”
  • 7 p.m. — Stanford Stem Cell
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Farm And Nature-Based Education Coming To White Rock

Worms & Wildflowers Farm and Nature School at 113B La Senda Road in White Rock Courtesy photo

By DENISE MATTHEWS
Director and Lead Educator
Worms & Wildflowers Farm and Nature School

The Special Use Permit for Worms and Wildflowers Home Daycare was approved Feb. 23, at the County’s Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. This in-home residential daycare will operate as a farm and nature-based school at my three-acre residence in the La Senda subdivision of White Rock.

As the daycare owner and lead educator, I can attest that it has been an arduous process and I am immensely thankful Read More

Latest Construction Scenes At The Hill Apartments

Scene of construction underway Friday at The Hill Apartments, a 149-unit complex at 121 and 141 35th St. Photo by Ed Birnbaum

Scene of construction underway Friday at The Hill Apartments at 121 and 141 35th St. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Pot Of Gold Dinner At Pig + Fig

RESTAURANT News:

Pig + Fig Cafe will be closed for a large-scale catering event this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and reopen to the community at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 17 for a special St. Patrick’s Day Dinner:

Traditional Irish Corned Beef
Traditional salt-cured and braised corned beef brisket
(gluten free, nut-free, dairy-free)

Braised Cabbage
Shredded green cabbage braised with apple cider, bacon and onions
(gluten free, nut-free, dairy-free)

Roasted Red Potatoes
Olive oil and rosemary roasted red potatoes
(vegan, gluten free, nut-free, dairy-free)

Lucky Brownies
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Longtime Pet Groomer Diana Norwood To Retire

Diana Norwood with former client Tyrone Clark (May 24, 2009 – June 7, 2022)

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Longtime local pet groomer Diana Norwood of Yours Truly Diana’s Pet Grooming at 2453 35th St. has announced her retirement.

“The lights are going out at Yours Truly Diana’s Pet Grooming,” Norwood said. “I’ll be finishing up the remainder of my scheduled appointments and then riding off into the sunset for a much-needed rest. Thank you to all of the wonderful folks that have allowed me to share in the love and care of your pets … for so many years. Read More

Scenes From Yas’ Elevated Jewelry & Gifts Grand Opening

Family, friends and members of the business community turn out for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony hosted by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce at noon today for Yas’ Elevated Jewelry & Gifts at 107 Central Park Square. Co-owner Yasmin Acosta cut the ribbon with assistance from her husband/co-owner Marcos Erives and their son Ayden and her parents Eliverio and Edith Acosta. Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann and Interim LACDC Executive Director Lauren McDaniels assist at the special event. To celebrate today’s event, the first 25 attendees in the store received a gift basket. Read More

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