Catch Of The Week: UMC Ransomware Attack
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Nobody likes going to the hospital, but what if you became seriously ill or injured and the hospital had to turn you away at the door?
That’s exactly what happened at University Medical System (UMC) in Lubbock, Texas after they recently suffered a ransomware attack and had to divert incoming patients to other hospitals.
What is ransomware?
Ransomware is a malicious software designed to block access to computer systems until a sum of money is paid. The first documented ransomware attack occurred in 1989 when attendees of the World Health Read More
Denish: Abortion, A Personal Story
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
On August 8 in a press conference, Donald Trump said he believed abortion has become “much less of an issue” and that it would be a “very small issue” in the general election. He is wrong.
Just a reminder: Donald Trump appointed justices committed to ending a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions. He is proud of getting Roe v. Wade overturned. As a result, almost half the states now either ban or severely restrict women’s right to abortion and reproductive care.
Trump has forgotten about the women of my generation who were Read More
Holsapple: What I Wish For In Our County Councilors
By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
Los Alamos
With an election coming up, I am thinking about who to vote for, for the open County Council seats. I encourage every voter to have some criteria in mind when choosing who to vote for. It isn’t clear to me how the available candidates (or our current Councilors) match up to what I wish for in our County Council, but I would sure welcome hearing from them all on the following criteria as I decide who to vote for and talk to other people who ask what I think. All of the current councilors and candidates are good, nice, community-minded people who mean well, but voting for friends Read More
Fr. Glenn: The Beauty Of Marriage
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
I’m privileged to have been asked to officiate at a wedding next weekend—one of the greatest joys for any minister. And so thoughts have been in that direction the last few days.
Marriage and children…two of the greatest blessings that God gives mankind while we are here on earth. We read in scripture: “My soul takes pleasure in three things, and they are beautiful in the sight of the Lord and of men; agreement between brothers, friendship between neighbors, and a wife and a husband who live in harmony.” (Sirach 25:1)
In the divine plan, the coming together of Adam and Eve at the Read More
All Shall Be Well: Change Is Just A Part Of Life
Clergy from left, Pastor Deb Church, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA
Autumn is my favorite season in Los Alamos. It doesn’t last long enough, but to see the leaves change color is an annual treat. The hottest days of summer are behind us. And, unless we are into winter sports, we aren’t looking forward to winter temperatures or icy sidewalks. Whatever our preferences, the changing of the seasons is inevitable. Read More
McQuiston: What Is Flood Insurance … What Does It Cover?
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
With the devastating damage coming from Hurricane Helene, I thought I would provide some of the insurance challenges these folks will be dealing with. Most will probably not have proper insurance to deal with the flooding and those that do may not actually get enough to replace their home and contents. Here’s why.
Most home insurance policies don’t cover flood damage, which can cost you tens of thousands of dollars even if there’s just an inch or two of water. To protect yourself financially, consider buying separate Read More
Hampton: Vote YES On UNM-LA Bond
By DAVID HAMPTON
Los Alamos
Can you imagine not having UNM-LA? I can’t, and strongly encourage a YES vote on the UNM-LA General Obligation Bond.
These funds will be used for projects including roof leak repairs, bringing UNM-LA up to ADA standards, modernizing IT, and modernizing energy efficiency of the buildings. Remember, many of UNM-LA’s buildings were constructed in the 1940s. Heck, they’re even older than me!
It is essential that our science based town have an institution of higher learning, and we cannot continue to successfully offer programs, such as our 4 year Mechanical Engineering Read More
