Catch Of The Week: Paypal Trust Wallet Scams
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
PayPal is a great online tool for receiving and sending money, and likely most of us have used it. But did you know that this tool can be abused by cyber criminals and used to steal your money?
Next time you get an invoice from PayPal, think twice before paying it.
The latest wave of PayPal themed scams involves Trust Wallet, a crypto-currency wallet.
Crypto wallets are used to securely buy, send, receive, trade and store crypto currency.
In this latest phishing trend, users receive emails from PayPal showing payment due from “Trust Wallet” with a legitimate looking Read More
Ronchetti: Thank You
By MARK RONCHETTI
Former Gubernatorial Candidate
New Mexico
Unfortunately, things did not turn out the way we hoped on Tuesday night. After a long year on the campaign trail, the voters of New Mexico chose a different path than the vision our campaign laid out.
I got into this race last year for the same reason I ran for US Senate two years ago – I love this state & would do anything to try to make this a better place to live for New Mexican families. Safe streets, better schools, and more support for working families to make it to the end of the month should be the expectation, and for far too long Read More
McQuiston: Why Homeowners Insurance Premiums Are Rising And What You Can Do
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Most people can expect their homeowners insurance rates to go up this year — along with the cost of materials and supplies — in this economy. But why?
Extreme Weather Events and Catastrophes
Hurricanes, floods, droughts, wildfires and other severe weather events have become more frequent, destructive and costly. In 2021 alone, the United States sustained 20 weather events with losses exceeding $1 billion each. As weather-related damages go up, so does the cost of insurance overall. Insurers typically adjust rates Read More
Stradling: Thank You, Los Alamos
By GARY STRADLING
Former candidate
Los Alamos County Council
Thank you, people of Los Alamos County. The voice of the voters is and should be paramount.
It has been interesting and fun to run for a County Council seat.
I have really enjoyed the chance to interact with so many of you, to come to your homes, to meet you in the park, to observe your humanity, your variety of unique tastes and displays, your lovely homes, your families, and in other cases, your special needs and challenges. We are a diverse and wonderful community.
Confirmation bias is a natural part of being a candidate because we pay particular Read More
Hand: Thank You, Los Alamos … I Will Represent You With Transparency And Boldness
By MELANEE HAND
Newly elected
Los Alamos County Council
Thank you, Los Alamos County, for using your voice and your vote to choose me for continued service as a County Councilor.
It is an honor to be elected to serve alongside new Councilors Suzie Havemann and Theresa Cull and continue serving with Randall Ryti and the current seated Councilors Derkacs, Lepsch and Reagor.
This is a responsibility that I do not take lightly, and I will work to represent you with transparency and boldness as we tackle new challenges and continue to proceed with improvements that make this County such a special place. Read More
Cull: Thank You, Los Alamos!
By THERESA CULL
Newly elected candidate
Los Alamos County Council
I am so thankful for the support I received in my campaign for County Council from the voters, contributors, and Democratic Party volunteers.
I also appreciate the efforts of the many other volunteers and personnel in our County Clerk’s office who made sure this election happened in a safe and secure manner.
I thank the League of Women Voters and the Chamber of Commerce for hosting Forums to give all of the candidates an opportunity to express their views and get feedback from the community.
The greatest experience during the campaign Read More
Chandler: Thank You Los Alamos Voters!
By REP. CHRISTINE CHANDLER
NM District 43
Thank you, Los Alamos voters, for your incredible turn-out and your unequivocal support for democratic principles.
Our Clerk’s Office managed a smooth and professional election. Kudos to Clerk Maestas. You and your staff made us proud.
All our local candidates deserve credit for their willingness to serve our community. They campaigned hard and gave us clear choices with their visions for our future. Congratulations to those who prevailed.
Newly elected County Councilors, Suzie Havemann, Theresa Cull, Randy Ryti and Melanee Hand deserve our support Read More
