Breaking News: Hilltop House Hotel Goes Into Foreclosure
Hilltop House Hotel. Courtesy photo
The financially troubled Hilltop House Hotel at 400 Trinity Dr., has gone into foreclosure.
Court documents obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post indicate that Los Alamos National Bank filed for foreclose proceedings on its mortgage with the hotel Oct. 19.
Defendents named in the case include the Hilltop House LLC, Hilltop House Hotel Inc., Ronald Selvage, Hilltop House Spa LLC and Kim Selvage.
Attorney James Jurgens filed the civil complaint in Los Alamos District Court for “debt and money due, for foreclosure, Read More
Fake Online Banking Security Alert Advisory
LANB News:
Los Alamos National Bank DID NOT send out a “security alert” email that arrived in people’s In Boxes this morning.
LANB Chief Technology Officer Paul Cook said the email is fake and has a fake address.
“We never send out an email asking customers for their email and password – we would never do that,” Cook said.
Cook advises anyone receiving the email to simply ignore it and delete it.
The bogus email sent to local addresses this morning is as follows:
Online Banking Security Alert
Dear Customer,
During our regularly scheduled account maintenance and Read More
Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting at Title Guaranty Today
CHAMBER News:
The community is invited to join the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Denise Terrazas and her business Title Guaranty, LLC, with a Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m. today, Nov. 8.
Also, Terrazas will host an Open House 4-6:30 p.m. today with refreshments catered by the Blue Window and drinks catered by the Hilltop House.
Stop by the Los Alamos National Bank branch at 1200 Trinity Dr. to congratulate her and enjoy the hospitality. Read More
Money IQ: Avoid Holiday Shopping Surprises – Know Your Debit Card Daily Purchase Limit
Money IQAvoid Holiday Shopping Surprises – Know Your Debit Card Daily Purchase Limit
During the holiday season, it is not uncommon to spend more on a daily basis than usual.
If you are planning on using your debit card to pay for purchases, it is a good idea to be familiar with your financial institutions daily debit card purchase transaction limit.
You have probably witnessed (or have experienced it yourself), a shopper’s debit card being declined at the check-out stand.
The shopper insists that they have money in their checking account but the cashier is unable to get authorization Read More
The CoffeeHouse Cafe’ Spices Up Menu
The Coffee Booth and the CoffeeHouse Cafe’, 723 Central Ave. in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Courtesy photo
By Bernadette Lauritzen
The Coffee Booth and the CoffeeHouse Cafe’ are known for three things; “Exceptional People, Outstanding Coffee and Tremendous Conversation.”
So, if election night will have you up until the wee hours of the morning, stop on by for a freshly brewed cup and a scone.
Owner, Brian Booth knows his crew is ready to stimulate your mouth and your mind as staff members fuse passion and craftsmanship, in starting your day off just right.
“We have some good reliable Read More
Letter to the Editor: Otowi Station, This Town Will Miss You!
Otowi Station Bookstore and Science Museum Shop closed its doors a few days ago having served Los Alamos/White Rock residents and visitors for almost 20 years.
Before that, its parent store, Ojo de Dios Bookstore, served our community many more years.
Bart and I purchased Ojo de Dios in 1990 from Harold Burnett and expanded it to our brand new Otowi Station site in 1993.
We owned Otowi until late 2005, when Peggy Durbin and Michele Vochosky took over – encountering a very rough business climate.
The store is enveloped in memory. For Read More
Free Workshop: ‘How to Captivate an Audience in Two Minutes’
LAEN News:
The Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network will host a free workshop on “How to Captivate an Audience in Two Minutes” at its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
BETSY BAILEY
Betsy Bailey, certified Dale Carnegie trainer in presentations, will present the workshop on how to increase listening levels and motivate others to action.
Baily’s presentation is made available by the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network (LAEN) and is open to the public on a first come basis. And it’s free.
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Fuller Lodge Art Center Offers ‘Tax Free’ Shopping Day
FULLER LODGE ART CENTER News:
- Celebrate our Freedom to Vote
Come by the Art Center after you vote for a Tax Free Shopping Day
To help you take a break from thinking about the government (after you vote), the Art Center
is offering a “tax free” shopping day. We’ll even serve sparkling cider! On Tuesday Nov. 6,
we will cover the tax on any purchases you make here. Say “I voted!” and we’ll even offer
you a sticker:
YOU WON’T LEAVE EMPTY HANDED! Read More
Column: A Positive Portrayal – Level-5 Leadership
A Positive Portrayal: Level-5 LeadershipIs it precisely because one does not regard oneself as a leader, or even a potential leader, that one has the real possibility to become a leader?
If true, this is the paradox of true leadership. I am not going back to discuss leaders or managers, but instead discuss the powers which a manager applies to build and sustain an organization. Besides, I owe you some positive examples, don’t I?
The funny thing is that pinpointing the specific achievements of really effective leaders, the achievements that Read More
Hilltop House Hotel Manager Resigns
Hilltop House Hotel Manager Denise Smith. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comThe longtime manager of the Hilltop House Hotel and Conference Center has resigned.
Denise Smith ran the 79-room hotel at 400 Trinity Dr. for the last seven years.
On Friday, she discussed with the Los Alamos Daily Post her experiences in Los Alamos and her decision to leave.
“I don’t want anyone to think it’s the hotel – the hotel is fine – I miss my family and I miss my home,” Smith said.
Home is New Orleans. Smith lived through Hurricane Katrina in 2005
