Fuller Lodge Art Center Craft Fair May 2018

November 15

Small Business Saturday & Season
The holiday shopping season is critical to our local small businesses. Get ready to support them during Small Business Saturday, on November 27 and all season long!

Start looking for the free Small Business Saturday highlights about participating businesses in the Los Alamos Daily Post online! Thank you to Enterprise Bank & Trust for sponsoring these highlights and the annual Blue Bucks promotion which begins this Saturday, Nov. 20-Dec. 11!

Listen for the promotional ads on KTAOS! They will be broadcasting live from Fuller Lodge on Friday, November 26, 6am-noon. Don't forget to be at Petree Garden Center Friday afternoon from 2-4pm for the Holiday Mixer where some lucky business will win $1,500 in free advertising with KTAOS!

Brought to you by Del Norte Credit Union, the Los Alamos Holiday Shopping Guide will be out soon!

View the 2021 Los Alamos Small Business Saturday video! Thank you to PAC8 for creating this and featuring so many of our small businesses!

Sign up for a FREE Interview with KTAOS Friday, November 26 at Fuller Lodge
KTAOS radio station will be broadcasting live from Fuller Lodge on Friday, November 26, 6am-Noon to promote Small Business Saturday and the participating businesses and organizations in Los Alamos. It's not too late to schedule your interview! It's FREE and you will be entered for a chance to win over $1,500 in Radio Advertising Packages! The drawing for the free advertising will take place at the business mixer which KTAOS is hosting at Petree Garden Center & Florist between 2-4pm that afternoon!

There is also still an opportunity to be a sponsor of the show and be promoted in their advertising leading up to the live show. The Los Alamos Small Business Package for the event week features radio spots, promotions & live reads for $150. For more information or to schedule your local business interview on Friday, 11/26, call or txt Tom Gatti at (607) 287-3870 or email: tom@ktaos.com

Blue Bucks Promotion Update
Enterprise Bank & Trust will again be sponsoring the award-winning Blue Bucks Promotion, which will run from Saturday, November 20 through Saturday, December 11.

An update to the program this year: each minimum purchase of $10 will receiveone ticket, instead of one ticket for every $25 spent. We hope this will level the playing field and allow smaller businesses to be competitive for a chance to win the big cash prize. So now when a customer makes a purchase of at least $10 at your business, you will give themone Enterprise Bank & Trust 'Blue Bucks' ticket to fill out with their name, phone number & your business name, which you will collect. Businesses can fill out the tickets for online shoppers or to-go diners. As in the past, purchases made in person or online on the actual Small Business Saturday, November 27, will be worth double tickets.

Your customers will have a chance to win these great cash and gift card prizes, courtesy of Enterprise Bank & Trust: (1) $1,000 cash prize, (1) $500 cash prize, (2) $250 cash prizes, and many gift certificates or merchandise from participating businesses! And of course, the business that gives out the $1,000 winning ticket will also receive $1,000! A Chamber representative will be visiting every participating business to purchase a gift card or merchandise to be included as prizes.

Social Media Notice For Small Business Saturday
Please note that it has been brought to our attention that you should NOT use the word "RAFFLE" in any social media posts regarding the Blue Bucks Promotion as this could be perceived as gambling and your ad account could be shut down!

Small Business Saturday Tax Holiday
Don't forget that Saturday, November 27, 2021 is also once again a New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Holiday! For this one day, the state suspends collection of gross receipts tax on sales of qualifying items at certain small businesses. Find more information HERE.

So get ready to SHOP SMALL and WIN BIG!

State extends booster eligibility to all New Mexico adults
Public Health Order, Indoor Mask Mandate Extended
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed an executive order expanding eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to all New Mexico adults as part of the state's strategy to address rising case numbers and hospitalizations, a trend being seen nationwide.

"As we have throughout this unpredictable and unprecedented global pandemic, we always stand ready to quickly implement new tools and policies in our fight against this terrible disease," saidGov. Lujan Grisham. "I strongly encourage every New Mexican to register for a booster today – we have appointments available and are ready to get shots in arms."

The Centers for Disease Control's eligibility criteria for boosters include adults 18+ who live or work in a high-risk setting.

New Mexico joins other states – including California and Colorado – that have made boosters available to all adults 18+.

"Case counts are significant, spread rates are far too high, and the Delta variant is far more transmissible than previous variants. In addition, our hospitals are well beyond capacity, and several have declared Crisis Standards of Care," said Department of Health Acting SecretaryDavid R. Scrase, M.D. "Those factors absolutely make New Mexico a high-risk setting."

New Mexicans aged 18 and over may now schedule a booster shot if:

They received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine more than two months ago OR
They completed the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series more than six months ago

"Providing boosters for adults will significantly increase levels of immunity protection across our state – and that's essential for all of us. COVID-19 is incredibly opportunistic – and it's our job to ensure that the virus has fewer and fewer opportunities to spread," saidSecretary Scrase. "If it's time for you to get a booster, please do so right away."

While the vaccines remain highly effective at preventing hospitalizations and deaths, new data suggests that immunity protection can wane over time – leading to more vaccine breakthrough cases. As immunity protection wanes, the immunized become more susceptible to infection – though their infections are typically much milder than those among unvaccinated individuals.

Health officials also strongly recommend that children 5-17 receive vaccinations.

New Mexicans can sign up for initial vaccinations and booster shots atVaccineNM.org. Instructions for scheduling children's vaccinations are also available here.

Mask Requirement Extended
The statewide requirement that face masks be worn in all indoor public spaces, with only limited exceptions and regardless of vaccination status, will also be extended, effective through at least December 10.

Staffed hospital beds remain in dangerously short supply, as primarily unvaccinated individuals continue to spread a more infectious variant of the virus, and several New Mexico hospitals have implemented crisis standards of care.

Health officials, including at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, continue to recommend tight-fitting face masks be worn in indoor spaces as they are effective in limiting the spread of the more transmissible Delta variant.

The state reported 21 new COVID-19 fatalities over the two-day period of Thursday, November 11 and Friday, November 12. During the same two-day period, the state reported 3,524 new cases, a daily average of 1,762 cases. To date, more than 5,100 New Mexicans have been killed by the virus.

The governor, acting upon the counsel and analysis of the state Medical Advisory Team and state health officials, may decide to extend or lift the mask requirement as necessary.

A separate public health order – requiring health care workers to be vaccinated and implementing vaccinate-or-test protocols for school workers – remains in place.

The executive order expanding booster eligibility is attached to this release, as is the operative emergency public health order, issued by Acting Health Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D.

The Department of Health also advises all New Mexicans aged 6 months and older toget a flu shot; many providers of the COVID-19 vaccine also provide a flu shot.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT VACCINENM.ORG or CV.NMHEALTH.ORG.

Route Modifications Beginning November 15
Due to a shortage of transit operators, the North Central Regional Transit District will modify five RTD Blue Bus routes beginning Monday, November 15.
The 180 El Rito route and the 400 Los Alamos route will be suspended until further notice. Service on the 320 Questa and 310 Red River routes will be converted to a Demand request service between 6 AM to noon and 2 PM to 6 PM Monday through Friday. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis and must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling toll-free 866-206-0754 ext. 2. All pickups and drop-offs will be made at designated RTD bus stops only.
The 290 Edgewood route will be cancelled from Monday, November 15 to Friday, November 19. Service will resume Monday, November 22.
The District is actively recruiting and will advise as service on the routes are reinstated. For more information, visit RidetheBlueBus.com or call toll-free to 866-206-0754, ext. 2.

Grants, Funding Opportunities & Information

$1,500 Incentive Payments for Childcare Workers
New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department will issue one-time incentive payments of $1,500 to childcare professionals – including teachers, administrative staff, cooks, and bus drivers. This grant recognizes the unique challenges that these essential workers face during the pandemic, while caring for and nurturing children. Deadline: December 1.

Business Recovery Grant
The LEDA Recovery Grant is now called the Business Recovery Grant. These grants are tied to job creation, must be used as reimbursements of rent, lease, or mortgage payments, and are prioritized based on revenue decline. All industry sectors are eligible. Deadline: December 7.
NMFA Small Business
Recovery Grant

Register and Apply for PPP Forgiveness
PPP Forgiveness Portal Open for Most Loans Under $150,000
The purpose of the portal is to make it easier for small business owners who took out PPP loans to apply for forgiveness. Over 90% of PPP loans are eligible for forgiveness through the portal.

Webinars & Training

UNM Rainforest Innovations November Training
Rainforest Mentoring Office Hours with Stacy Sacco
Nov. 19th https://rainforestscoreofficehoursnovember.eventbrite.com

For more information contact Cecilia Pacheco, Economic Development & Project Specialist, UNM Rainforest Innovations, Economic Development at The University of New Mexico, Email: cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu. Web: innovations.unm.edu

NM Small Business Development Center
November webinars, online trainings and events listing
Note: Registration Closes 24 Hours in Advance. Register early!

NM Recovery Series: Small Business Recovery Grant Program
November 17 at 10 am
NMFA will be giving an overview of the Business Recovery Grant Program: eligibility requirements, grant amount calculations, and eligible uses for funds. Application deadline is December 7.

Empower and Collaborate: NM's Economic Path Forward
November 22 at 10 am
Join in for an overview of the Statewide Strategic Plan as we continue the discussion of recovery and resilience.

Quality New Mexico November Events:
FREE Quality New Mexico (QNM) Leadership Series
Wed. November 17, Noon-12:45
Presenter, David Shaw, Chief Executive Officer, Nor-Lea Hospital District, Lovington, NM
Topic: Using the Baldrige framework to evaluate and adjust to COVID Surge. 2018 Winner of Quality New Mexico Level 4; New Mexico Performance Excellence Zia Award!
Sign up by emailing ghammer@unmmg.org

FREE National Partnership for Excellence Third Thursday Event
November 18, 9am
Topic: Engage, Align and Accelerate Performance (Health Care Excellence)
Register https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3160383857654329104

Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) Program News:

Registration Open for WinterFest Holiday Lights Parade
WinterFest will take place December 3-5 with the Holiday Light Parade marching up Central on Saturday, December 4 at 6pm. For more information or to register for the parade, visit: https://www.losalamosmainstreet.com/winterfest

Also, if your business or organization is planning an activity or event that you would like to add to the WinterFest schedule, please let us know by emailing lauren@losalamos.org.

New Retail Pop-up Stores Coming to Downtown Los Alamos This Holiday Season
Los Alamos MainStreet and the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce have announced the first cohort of the Los Alamos Retail Accelerator Program will be moving into a pop-up retail storefront location this Fall and Winter.

The new storefront, located at 174 Central Park Square across from Boese Brothers Brewpub, will temporarily house three entrepreneurs who completed the first portion of the 7-week Los Alamos Retail Accelerator Program.

The entrepreneurs who successfully transitioned to the pop-up portion of the program:
Jill Lang – Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse
Joanne Kozuchowski – Little Studio on the Mesa
Kevin & Michelle Talley – Inspired Jewelers

There will be one more entrepreneur, Jonathan LeDuc, opening another local pop-up shop soon as well. Details to come soon!

Hours and opening day details of the Los Alamos Retail Accelerator Pop-up will be announced soon, but the public may keep updated by visiting www.LosAlamosMainStreet.com/Retail-Accelerator. The program was made possible through a partnership with New Mexico MainStreet and HatchForm, as well as grants from the New Mexico Economic Development Department LEADS program and Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Partnerships Office.
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TONIGHT! Los Alamos Creative Districts Presents: Nature On Tap: Mountain Lion Ecology in the Jemez Mountains — Large Mammal Monitoring Project
Mon, Nov 15, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Los Alamos Nature Center
2600 Canyon Rd
Admission: Free.
Register
Join Mark Peyton of Valles Caldera National Preserve and Sarah Milligan of Bandelier National Monument for a Nature On Tap to learn about the Large Mammal Monitoring Project. The Large Mammal Monitoring Project is an ongoing collaborative effort between Bandelier National Monument and Valles Caldera National Preserve to simultaneously monitor the responses of mule deer, elk, black bear, and mountain lion to forest restoration treatments. This talk will focus specifically on what researchers have learned so far regarding mountain lion ecology in the Jemez Mountains, and the presenters will share some of our unique observations while working with this cryptic species.

Chamber Member News

Del Norte Credit Union
Hoodies for the Holidays Winter Clothing Drive
DNCU is taking donations of NEW winter clothing items at their branches, including new warm hoodies/zip-ups, beanies, gloves, wool socks, scarves, and all winter clothing items for all ages and sizes, through December 10. All NEW donated items will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region in Los Alamos county. Flyer attached.

Yoga with Jacci
Stress happens. Try this short meditation to handle any stress you might be experiencing: Stress Happens Meditation

Please visit www.yogawithjacci.com or her YouTube channel for more information and practices.
Jacci Gruninger, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500, RPYT
Email: athomeyogaandwellbeing@gmail.com

The Karen Wray Gallery
Announcing the Winter 2021 Group Art Exhibition
November 19, 2021 – January 7, 2022
Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 19, 4:30-6:30pm
1247 Central Ave Ste D

Pig + Fig Café Owner Laura Crucet Announces Expansion To Downtown Los Alamos
Pig + Fig Café Owner and Executive Chef Laura Crucet has announced that she will be expanding to downtown Los Alamos in the MainStreet district with a new restaurant concept. The new café will eventually occupy the corner property where Starbuck's plans to vacate, but the popular Pig & Fig Café that specializes in gourmet comfort food and traditional French style desserts will remain in its flagship White Rock location. Read more

Los Alamos Arts Council & Fuller Lodge Art Center
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday, November 20, 9am-3pm @ Los Alamos Middle School

Hiring
Check out all job postings at http://losalamoschamber.chambermaster.com/jobs

Let us know how the Chamber can help you
As always, please keep us updated on anything your business is doing and we will help communicate this to the public. Ryn Herrmann, Chamber of Commerce Director, (505) 661-4807, (505) 660-1191 or ryn@losalamos.org. Ufemia Bernal Rios, Chamber of Commerce Membership Coordinator, 505-661-4816 or ufemia@losalamos.org

Fuller Lodge Art Center Craft Fair May 2018

Source: https://losalamoschamber.com/