McQuiston … The Naughty List: Three Holiday Scams To Watch Out For This Season
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
The most wonderful time of the year is officially upon us, but along with the hustle, bustle and holiday shopping comes a whole new wave of seasonal scams.
From pilfering personal information to package theft, there’s no shortage of fraudsters having their names added to the naughty list this time of year.
Learn what to watch out for so you can keep the holidays merry and bright.
Fake Charity Scams
Scammers know that hearts and wallets open during the holiday season, which impels some to ask for charitable donations to fake causes through Read More
Luján Chairs Commerce Subcommittee On Communications Hearing On Disrupting Dangerous Algorithms
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, convened a hearing Thursday titled “Disrupting Dangerous Algorithms: Addressing the Harms of Persuasive Technology” to consider legislative solutions that address the dangers of online platforms’ use of technology to manipulate user experiences.
“The pandemic has expedited our reliance on social media and the internet,” Luján said. “Americans are more connected to each other than ever before. Big Tech knows this – and while Read More
Safe & Civil Schools Program Underway In Los Alamos
Several of the members of the LAHS Foundations Team from left, Colby Holland, Christine Engelbrecht, Caron Inglis, Renee Dunwoody, Scott Reynolds, Suzanne Montoya, Gayle Eustis and Jennifer Kieltyka. Courtesy/LAPS
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The Safe and Civil Schools curriculum for educators, students and parents is a program that strives to provide consistency and structure schools need to provide safe learning environments.
Thanks to a two-year education enrichment grant from the LANL Foundation, the Los Alamos Public Schools is able to Read More
Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow-Herrera Retires After 15 Years Of Service To Community
Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow-Herrera with his son Jordan Tyler Herrera during his promotion ceremony in 2014. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After 15 years working for the Los Alamos Police Department, Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow-Herrera is retiring.
His final day at the department is Dec. 30.
While leaving is bittersweet; Jason said he is “super excited” to have an open schedule and do the things he wants to do.
However, retiring “is sad,” he said. “I just thought this moment would be a lot easier than it is. Read More
New Mexico Innovation Triangle, LLC Installs Security Fence Around Condemned Former Hilltop House Hotel, Gas Station
In response to a resolution passed unanimously by the Los Alamos County Council, Hilltop House Hotel owner New Mexico Innovation Triangle, LLC, had a security fence installed Wednesday around the dilapidated property. The resolution condemned the former hotel as a hazard to public health and safety, ordered a security fence placed around the property and the building demolished by March 30, 2022. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
