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Introduction of Incorporated County Of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 765 An Ordinance Adopting A Local Economic Development Project For Public Support Of Nambé Pharmacare LA LLC, Dba Nambé Drugs Los Alamos, A Domestic Limited Liability Company Qualified To Conduct Business In The State Of New Mexico
Recommended Action
I introduce, without prejudice, Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 765 and ask the staff to assure that it is published as provided in the County Charter.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council introduce this Code Ordinance.
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Nambé Drugs Los Alamos is an established independent pharmacy currently operating in Los Alamos. The business provides retail pharmacy services as well as specialized health care services, including sterile and non-sterile compounding, vaccinations, and other clinical services. Nambé Drugs currently employs approximately 26 people and is seeking to expand its operations and the health care and retail services available to the community.
An initial LEDA Retail application was submitted by Nambé Drugs to support the expansion of its Los Alamos operations. Following discussions with the applicant to clarify the project scope, financing, and requested public participation, the project has been evaluated for consideration under the County's LEDA program.
The proposed project will relocate Nambé Drugs within its existing office complex and expand the pharmacy from approximately 1,800 square feet to 4,500 square feet. The build-out will include dedicated sterile and non-sterile compounding rooms, expanded clinical consultation and treatment areas, improved work flow and staff support spaces, enhanced patient service and vaccination areas, and an expanded retail showroom featuring New Mexico-made products.
The total project cost is approximately $1.3 million. Nambé Drugs anticipates providing approximately $900,000 in private investment through a conventional construc...
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