Money IQ: Checks and Funds Availability
Money IQ
Have you ever wondered why a Financial Institution may delay availability of funds on your deposit? There are many different reasons why a Bank might choose to place a temporary “hold” on your deposit. Before we discuss these reasons, let us be clear on what exactly is a check.
Here are some definitions of common terms related to checks:
- Check: An order written by someone directing the bank to pay a specified sum to the order of a certain named person(s.) The check also directs the bank to debit the drawer’s account by the amount of
Council to Revisit Strategic Plan
In a Work Session Tuesday night, the Los Alamos County Council decided to revisit the Los Alamos County Strategic Plan. Adopted in July 2011, the Plan contains 10 focus areas and 16 goals. Councilors elected to office after the adoption of the plan said they would like to have more input into the stated goals. Several Councilors said that it would be useful to put the progress toward the goals into a more measurable format. Councilor Rick Reiss said not enough emphasis was placed on housing, while Councilor Kristin Henderson wanted to place more emphasis on culture, recreation and education, asReal Estate Round Table: Preparing Your House for Show and Sell
Real Estate Round Table: Preparing Your House for Show and SellIt’s all about first impressions. The best approach is to recognize and accept that “less is more” and the house should be “white-glove test” clean.
Ample storage space is a draw for most home buyers. If they see too-full cabinets or stuffed closets it gives the impression that the house doesn’t offer enough storage space. Closets and cabinets should be no more than half full. Nothing should be on the floor that isn’t essential (remove stacks and piles). Bookshelves should be sparse and decorative items should be minimal. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Haiku Poem Happened
By DYLAN PHILLIPS, 8Wind howls through the trees.
Rocks and logs piled crazily.
Boom! Another flood? Read More
Walk to End Alzheimer’s to Raise Awareness and Funds
Participants sign up for 2012 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Courtesy photoAlzheimer’s Association News:
The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter is inviting Los Alamos area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
The Walk takes place 4 p.m., Sept. 28 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center in Los Alamos.
This event will feature hot dogs and hamburgers as well as more than 50 raffle prizes. The raffle prizes include certificates from local businesses, Read More
Brave New Brass Opens Brown Bag Concert Series
Brave New Brass from left, Deniece Krozekwa, tuba; Dave Korzekwa, trumpet; Elizabeth Hunke, French horn; Mandy Marksteiner, trumpet; and Bruce Warren, trombone. Courtesy photoLAAC News:
Join the Los Alamos Arts Council in opening the new season of its Brown Bag Performance Series at noon Wednesday, Oct. 2.
The LAAC’s Brown Bag concerts showcase local preforming artists and are free and open to the public Performances are generally the first Wednesday of the month at noon in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.
Brave New Brass is a brass ensemble recently formed in Los Alamos, based on Read More
Free Flow of Information Act Advances to Senate Floor
NNA News:
The National Newspaper Association welcomes progress in the Senate on the Free Flow of Information Act, S 987, said NNA’s president, Robert M. Williams Jr., chair and publisher of the SouthFire Newspaper Group in Blackshear, GA.
The journalists’ first federal protection against having to reveal confidential sources, except in national security or similarly compelling circumstances, advances to the Senate floor. Similar protections are already afforded by the states.
“Community newspapers stand with our larger journalistic brethren in calling for Congress to recognize Read More
Little Forest Fall Fiesta Saturday
Festival fun last year at a previous Little Forest Playschool Fall Fiesta. Courtesy/Little Forest PlayschoolLFP News:
Little Forest Playschool Annual Fall Fiesta is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Everyone is invited to Little Forest for some great family fun.
There will be raffle drawings, a petting zoo, the popular Alpine Slide, bouncy houses, a bubble pit, crafts, tattoos and face painting.
The Fall Fiesta benefits Little Forest Playschool, a tax exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The money raised goes toward Little Forest’s operating budget.
UNM-LA Mil Levy Fails!
Voters failed to pass the UNM-LA Mil Levy by a 52.21 – 47.79 percent margin. The unofficial results from the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office show 2,662 ballots in favor of the Mil Levy and 2,908 against it. UNM-LA Business Director Lisa Wismer said, “I can’t tell you how hard we all worked … we all have a passion for education and had hoped the community would support this … we will have to take a look at our options… .” The crowd assembled in the lobby of the Municipal Building to hear the election results applauded Wismer for her efforts Read More
Black and White Dog Day Sept. 21
Letter to the Editor: Mil Levy Bad Idea
By GERALD ANTOSIm afraid I have to agree with Erika Gorman that the school levy is a very bad idea. We just learned today at the Lab Director’s talk that our health care costs are probably going to go up more then 11 percent and with the prospect of another 1 percent raise I’m sinking into a hole fast.
UNM-LA Officials Clarify Mil Levy Misconceptions
UNM-LA News:
UNM-LA Executive Director Cedric Page and Dean of Instruction Cindy Rooney today addressed misconceptions surrounding the use of funds from the mil levy.
Cindy Norwood Rooney: “Just for clarification, the UNM-LA request does not involve construction projects, nor will the county control the use of the funds. The funds will be used to continue programs in fire science, EMS, robotics, and other programs that were initially funded with grant money. The additional funds will also allow UNM-LA to improve dual credit opportunities for high school students.”
Cedric Read More
Trails Throughout Los Alamos Remain Open
COUNTY News:
Trails status after Friday’s flooding: Open Space Specialist Craig Martin reports that nothing is closed, but there are lots of repairs needed, particularly on the Forest Service trails along West Jemez Road.
By Wednesday evening, volunteers hope to have the hazardous sections of Forest Service trails re-routed. Volunteers will be working on Water Canyon trails starting Wednesday evening and hope to have most of that trail fixed by early next week.
The only major effect on the County network of trails is the road in Pueblo Canyon – for mountain biking fans, be advised Read More
Eastern Area Sound Wall Public Meeting Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The County is holding a 90 percent design public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the airport terminal building for Eastern Area Sound Wall. Once the design is complete, the project will be advertised for bids with completion anticipated in November.
Project Description:
Design and construction of a sound wall along the north side of N.M. 502 south of East Drive, between Tewa Loop and Airport Road. Budget: $655,000.
Review the Noise Analysis Neighborhood Meeting Summary from the June 11 public meeting. This document addresses most of the concerns and questions Read More
Bandelier Plans to Re-Open Frijoles Canyon Thursday
Trail Debris: The high water left stacks of tree trunks, branches, and rocks; here the debris blocks a trail from the main parking lot. Photo by Sally King/NPS
Road: The force of the water eroded away the shoulder from a section of the park entrance road. Photo by Sally King/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Thursday morning Sept. 19, unless there is another flood in the meantime, the Frijoles Canyon area of Bandelier National Monument will re-open after being closed for a week.
Visitors will finally be able to catch the shuttle bus in White Rock and see the results of the recent record-breaking Read More
Electric Pole Safety Inspections Underway
DPU News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is conducting its scheduled electric pole safety audit with the help of contractor, Osmose, Inc.
“The good condition of each electric pole in the local distribution network is essential to improving reliability and preventing failures,” said Deputy Utilities Manager for Electric Distribution Rafael del La Torre.
The DPU’s contractor, Osmose, Inc., can be seen beginning the week of Sept. 23 in the Barranca Mesa neighborhood of Los Alamos. Inspection work will continue for the next six weeks or so as the team works their way through Read More
Today Last Chance to Vote in UNM-LA Mil Levy Election!
COUNTY CLERK News:
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover reported this morning that her office has received 5,075 ballots for the UNM-LA Mil Levy election as of Monday night.
Registered voters still have until 7 p.m. today to cast their ballot at the County Clerk’s Office. All ballots must be physically inside the County Clerk’s Office by 7 p.m. today.
The lobby and Council Chambers at the Municipal Building will be open today at 7 p.m. when voting closes to allow community members and media to await the results, which will be posted in the lobby.
Los Alamos County Election Manager Read More
New Mexico Corrections Organizes Water Drive
NMCD News:
The New Mexico Corrections Department is collecting bottled water to provide to residents affected by last week’s floods. Water donations will be accepted through Friday.
Residents can drop off water at any Probation and Parole Office in the state. Inmates in NMCD custody will be utilized to transfer the water from the offices to the affected towns and cities. During this difficult time, NMCD wants to do its part to help these communities rebuild.
“Governor Martinez has stated that we must now move toward recovery and we are going to make sure that the New Mexico Corrections Read More
Letter to the Editor: Voting Against Latest Tax Levy
By ERIKA GORMANI went to the County Building today to drop off my ballot, voting against the latest tax levy. It seems like every year we are asked to support yet another levy, for worthy causes such as school building upgrades, UNM-LA and the like. My husband and I work very hard for our money and are not upper-echelon labbies that bring home the big bucks…these tax hikes have a real impact on our budget. In the past five years, my taxes have increased $616. The latest levy would increase that another $168.
We do not have unlimited funds, and even if we did, I do not trust the County to use my tax Read More
Volunteer Trail Repair in Water Canyon 5:30 p.m. Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Volunteers are needed to help repair trail damage from last week’s storms in Water Canyon on the Santa Fe National Forest.
