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SBDC Welcomes New Center Director Sandy Jones

Small Business Development Center Director Sandy Jones in her office. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Sandy Jones is the new Center Director for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA).

Jones said she knew this was the perfect job for her the moment she read the job ad.

“I couldn’t believe it when I saw the position advertised … because it encompasses everything I love – helping people and business.”

She has served as Center Director since Feb. 1. As the Center Director, Read More

On The Job In White Rock: Workers Pouring Foundation

On the job is owner and contractor Ariel Rodriguez along with J and M concrete pumping company  pouring the foundation of a new home March 3 on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills

Another view of workers on the job pouring a foundation March 3 on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More

‘Take Out To Help Out’ … Support Local Restaurants!

––COUNTY News:

Los Alamos—where discoveries are made—is known for its groundbreaking science, rich history, and for being the Gateway to Three National Parks.

In addition to the area’s array of outdoor adventures and offerings for science and history buffs, Los Alamos is home to several acclaimed local dining and drinking establishments offering everything from craft brews to exceptional cocktails, fine dining, delectable sweets, and local twists on classic dishes.

With a theme of “Take Out to Help Out,” Los Alamos and White Rock restaurants are joining together with the Los Alamos Creative Read More

Meow Wolf One Of World’s Most Innovative Companies

Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe. Courtesy/Meow Wolf

MEOW WOLF News:

SANTA FE — Meow Wolf has been recognized in Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022 as #3 in the Live Events category.

This is the company’s second time being selected for the prestigious list in the past three years. 

This year’s selection honors businesses that are making the biggest impact on their industries and culture as a whole—ultimately thriving in today’s ever-changing world. These companies are creating the future today with some of the most inspiring accomplishments Read More

Kirtland Federal Credit Union Launches Support For Ukrainian Displacement Fund

Kirtland FCU News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Kirtland Federal Credit Union (FCU) is collecting donations to benefit the families and communities in Ukraine.

Credit unions are very tied into the communities they serve. Recent events in Ukraine are severely impacting families, and the credit union system in Ukraine has been challenged to continue the critical support services they offer to the communities they serve.

To aid in their fight, the Worldwide Foundation of Credit Unions and the World Council of Credit Unions have launched the Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund, a fundraising effort Read More

Scenes From Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At Satori Healing

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for Satori Healing now open at 3500 Trinity Dr. Ste C-3. Kevin Schoenberger PT, Tracy Martin PA-C, Patrick Martin, MD and Kristin Barnes, RN. Satori Healing is an infusion clinic that works very closely with a patient’s therapist and psychiatrist to tailor effective treatments. An environment that is private, discrete, safe and supportive with a hospital quality oversight. Private rooms designed for self-reflection and comfort. Learn more here. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Kristin Barnes, RN Read More

Sierra Club On Biden’s Ban On Russian Oil Imports

By MIYA KING-FLAHERTY 
Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter

Oil and gas supply and revenue are weapons used by Russian oligarchs and criminals, and our dependence on oil and gas is a threat to our national security.

It is long past time to take away these weapons, which are subsidizing the war and creating the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, by accelerating our transition to clean energy. Wind and solar energy don’t fuel wars and violence. 

U.S. fossil-fuel corporations are shamelessly profiteering on the tragedy in Ukraine. If the climate catastrophe isn’t reason enough, Read More

Scene From Women Winemaker Tasting At Pig+Fig Cafe

Scene from a special event this evening hosted by Pig + Fig Cafe to celebrate International Women’s Day and some of the most talented winemakers in the world – who just happen to be women. ‘Women Winemakers, A Food + Wine Tasting Celebration’  included the tasting of five different wines paired with different small plates. Pig + Fig Cafe is at 11 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock. Visit https://www.pigandfigcafe.com. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com.  Read More

New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM LEEP) Seeks Deep Tech Innovators For Second Cohort

Inaugural New Mexico LEEP Fellows, from left, Kam Wai ‘Cliff’ Chan, OAM Photonics; Kristina Trujillo, TNeuroPharma; and Srikanth Kodeboyina, Blue Eye Soft. Applications are open through April 25 for the for the 2nd NM LEEP cohort. Courtesy/LACDC

LACDC News:

The Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories, has opened applications for the second cohort of the New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (New Mexico LEEP).

The program is a two-year Fellowship aimed at attracting deep-tech Read More

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