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Catch Of The Week: Apple Store Text Scams

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos 
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Nothing gets your attention more than a text or email letting you know an unauthorized purchase has been made on your account, am I right?

Well, scammers know that too and they are actively taking advantage of it in a recent text scam I observed on my own phone.

Check it out, what do you think? Gets your attention, right?

 

 

Image of scam text message

So at first glance, you might freak out a little, the text is saying there’s an unauthorized charge, and at first glance you can see it’s directing you to go to a legitimate apple domain, Read More

Saenz: Fiber Optics And Transparency – A Need For Los Alamos (Part 1)

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By ALLAN SAENZ
Owner
SALA Los Alamos Event Center and Los Alamos Network

This Saturday morning, many of us woke up to some surprising news. Two significant items have suddenly appeared on the agenda for the upcoming County Council meeting, set to be approved with barely any notice. The first is a proposed $9.8 million purchase of three properties on Diamond Drive—a decision that seems to have come out of nowhere.

The second is about the Community Broadband Project, which has been in development for over 20 years and has already consumed millions of taxpayer dollars. Both items are being pushed Read More

Holsapple: Council Agenda Item Regarding Broadband

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By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
Los Alamos

I wrote the Council today (Saturday) to express my objection to the recommended approval of the project (Broadband) without adequate public input and engagement.

The proposed project involves undertaking $35 million in public debt and entering into a business arrangement that will affect the daily lives of businesses and households for decades to come. A Friday afternoon partial document dump with a recommendation for a rubber stamp decision four days later may meet “the letter of the law” but is inappropriate if the County seeks to be perceived as transparent Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Consider Two Key Broadband Agreements For Community Network At Nov. 19 Meeting

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will review and vote on two key Broadband agreements during its regular meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19.

The agreements will support the design, construction, and operation of the Community Broadband Network (CBN) for Los Alamos County, a major step toward improving broadband infrastructure and connectivity for residents and businesses.

The meeting will be held in person in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave., with a remote option available via Zoom.

This has been a two-year effort, conducted Read More

County Council To Consider Purchase Of Diamond Drive Properties During Nov. 19 Meeting

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will consider a potential purchase of three properties at 1183, 1377 and 1399 Diamond Drive during its meeting on Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave.

The proposed purchase, valued at $9.85 million, is intended to advance several Council-adopted strategic priorities to enhance economic vitality and quality of life.

One such strategic priority is to improve access to behavioral, mental and physical health and social services and amenities to address identified issues and promote wellbeing in the region.

Several Read More

Central Asian Officials Learn About New Mexico’s Broadband Expansion Initiatives During Visit To Albuquerque

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Representatives from Central Asian countries meeting Friday in Albuquerque with the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) to learn about New Mexico’s broadband expansion and deployment. Courtesy photo

Business News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Representatives from five Central Asian countries visited Albuquerque Friday  to meet with members of the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) to learn firsthand about New Mexico’s broadband expansion and deployment.

Twelve entrepreneurs and representatives of organizations encouraging commercial and social entrepreneurship Read More

Elk Ridge To Replace Natural Gas – Not Install Propane

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Rather than replacing the natural gas system at Elk Ridge Mobile Home Park with propane tanks, a new natural gas system will be installed, BPU learned during its Nov. 6 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Elk Ridge Mobile Home Park residents seemed to breathe a sigh of relief after learning the mobile home park’s proposed propane conversion project has been abandoned. The news was shared during the Nov. 6 Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities meeting.

Representatives from Yes! Communities, which owns the Read More

Catch Of The Week: Facebook Scams

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Who doesn’t love art, and particularly, hilarious art? One of my favorite artists is Tommy Siegel, of “extremely accurate birds” fame. Tommy Siegel is a cartoonist for the New Yorker.

I love art, especially weird art, and I find his work hilarious. You can purchase his calendars here at his official website.

Unfortunately he, and other artists, are now being ripped off by fake ads on Facebook.

Below is an ad for an Extremely Accurate Birds calendar knockoff that has nothing to do with Tommy Siegel, and will not benefit him at all:

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This Week At SALA Event Center: Nov. 12-16, 2024

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SALA News:

SALA Event Center has announced its lineup of diverse and engaging events this week, catering to movie lovers, community supporters and families alike. From a beloved classic hosted by a local nonprofit to exciting new film releases and a special community giving event, there’s something for everyone at SALA.

Tuesday, Nov. 12
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington – 5:30 p.m.
Hosted by Los Alamos Family Council, this special showing of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington offers audiences a chance to revisit the timeless classic starring James Stewart. Watch as one man’s journey to the nation’s capital Read More

Scenes From UNM-LA Business Scholar Luncheon Series

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The UNM-Los Alamos Title V PASE grant, Small Business Development Center at UNM-LA and Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted ‘Business Scholar Luncheon on How to Mentor Employees’ Oct. 23 at the SALA Event Center. The panel presentation consisted of employers and a former student intern. The employers shared  information about best practices, tips and how to guide and mentor different types of employees — full time, part time, seasonal, temporary, student and interns — and a view from a former mentee about how being mentored helped shape a career path. A Q&A session followed. The panel Read More