Carol A. Clark

McQuiston: Advantage Of Local Agent Vs 1 800 Number

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

On the surface, insurance can feel like a simple transaction. Call a number, get a quote, move on.

But where people start to see the difference is not at the beginning. It is when something actually matters.

The Advantage of a Local Agent vs a 1 800 Number   

  • Someone Who Knows You vs Someone Who Knows a Script 
    • A 1-800 agent is trained to handle volume. They follow systems, prompts, and timelines.
    • A local agent works differently. They recognize your name, your situation, and how your needs may have changed over time. That familiarity
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Letter To The Editor: Endorsing David Izraelevitz

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By MORRIS PONGRATZ
Former County Councilor

I am writing to endorse my friend, David Izraelevitz, for election to Sheriff.

I have known David for many, many years and I even served with him on the county council.

David has been a real leader in our community. Besides his many years of service on the council, he was a founder of the Los Alamos Community Foundation, and he served on the Charter Review Committee.

David is a bright, kind, and generous person.

We are fortunate that he has volunteered to renew his service to Los Alamos County!

Please vote for David Izraelevitz for Sheriff! Read More

New Mexico Governor’s 2026 Litter Prevention Campaign Marks Largest Organized Cleanup Effort In State History

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at the Breaking Bad Habits cleanup event in Española with Luis, left, and Daniel, far right, Moncada, known as the Salamanca Cousins in the hit TV series, Breaking Bad. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

  • More than 7,000 volunteers collected 60,046 pounds of litter held on April 17-18 just ahead of Earth Day during the largest organized cleanup effort in state history.

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s statewide litter prevention campaign, Breaking Bad Habits, mobilized more than 7,000 volunteers who collected 60,046 pounds of litter during the largest organized cleanup effort Read More

BPU To Hold Work & Closed Sessions May 6

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities(BPU)  will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, in the 3rd Floor Conference Room #330 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

Members of the public may attend in person and provide public comment or view proceedings online via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87563449773.

The complete agenda packet is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Watch BPU meetings at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings.

Following the work session, the BPU will hold Read More

Los Alamos Little Theatre Seeks Passionate, Dedicated Individuals To Apply To Serve On Board Of Directors

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The  Los Alamos Little Theatre’s Performing Arts Center at1670 Nectar St. Courtesy/LALT

LALT News:

It’s been a long year with the Performing Arts Center undergoing renovations, and the Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) is looking forward to a full and exciting season—and needs a full board of directors to make it happen.

“LALT is officially seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our board of directors,” LALT Board President Terry Turton said.

LALT is seeking community-minded businesspeople and theatergoers to help shape the future of theater in Los Alamos.

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LANL: New Docs Added To Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

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Los Alamos Community Foundation Announces New Executive Director Alison Watkins

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Alison Watkins
Samantha D’Anna Photography

LACF News:

After a broad search, Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) has announced longtime community resident Alison Watkins as its new executive director. She is scheduled to start in the position on May 27.

Watkins grew up in Los Alamos and re-transplanted from Fort Worth in 2011, was most recently employed as the assistant director of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce.

“I hope to strengthen the relationships I’ve already built within our community while forming many new ones along the way,” Watkins said.

Watkins replaces Liz Martineau Read More