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On The Job In Los Alamos: Kimberly Carson At UbiQD

On the job in Los Alamos Thursday is Research and Development Chemist Kimberly Carson at UbiQD, 134 Eastgate Dr. During her work Thursday Carson is taking a raw quantum dot-polymer mixture, putting it through a R&D extruder to create a quantum-dot integrated extruded filament. From there, the filament is pelletized into small pieces, and finally sent off to a manufacturer that will turn it into an agricultural film. These films will be field tested and eventually used commercially to cover greenhouses. Carson has worked at UbiQD for nearly two years. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Read More

Scenes From Arts Council Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

Veronica Sandoval of Honey Lovin shows off her many products for sale. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Jeweler Kathy Anderson of Golden Ram Metalsmithing shows off one of her favorite pieces. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Ryan Greer with his wooden works of art. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Colorful metal art display. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Eric Louis of Contemporary Acoma Pottery helps a customer make her choice. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Artist Marie Lorraine Harrison, right, chats with a customer at her booth Read More

FBI And Grants Police Look For ‘Red Shoe Robber’

This thief displaying a handgun robbed a bank today in Grants and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. Anyone who recognizes her is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300. Courtesy/FBI
Anyone who recognizes this thief with red shoes is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Grants Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the “Red Shoe Robber” responsible for today’s bank robbery in Grants.
At approximately 11:31 am., the unknown female entered Wells Fargo, 201 North 1st St. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded
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On The Job In Los Alamos: At First National 1870

On the job in Los Alamos Friday, from left, Branch Manager Barbara Clements, Assistant Branch Manager Santana Valdez, Universal Banker Maria Rodriguez and Universal Banker Arriana Rodriguez at First National 1870 at 1910 Trinity Dr. First National 1870 is a full service providing the Los Alamos community with checking accounts, trust services, business accounts and more. First National 1870 is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, visit www.firstnational1870.com or call 505.992.2246. #worklosalamos, #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Presented By Toyota Of Santa Fe Unveils Full 2022 Series Lineup Powered By New Mexico Businesses

The 2022 Summer Concert Series kicks off May 20 with the nine-piece Latino powerhouse, Nosotros with an opening performance by Brazilian grooves band Concepto Tambor. Opening Night is sponsored by the three Los Alamos Credit Unions: Del Norte Credit Union, Zia Credit Union and Los Alamos Schools Credit Union. Guest performer Raul Pacheco, lead vocalist and guitarist from Latin Grammy award winning band, Ozomatli, joins Nosotros for this Special Opening Night performance. Come early to receive free Salsa dance lessons and demonstrations. Hear their songs at: www.NosotrosMusic.net. Read More

Luján, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Restore FTC Authority To Return Billions To Consumers Ripped Off By Scams, Fraud, Deception

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, joined U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) to introduce legislation to restore the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) decades-long authority to return money to consumers victimized by illegal scams, fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices.

In April 2021, the Supreme Court slashed the FTC’s “Section 13(b)” Read More

State Of New Mexico Fights For Vulnerable Victims Of Fraud

NMRLD News:

SANTA FE — The Financial Institutions Division (FID) of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department announced Thursday that funds have been received on a $1.1 million settlement agreement with Cincinnati Insurance and the Evanston Insurance Company, to provide compensation to victims of criminal activity that took place at the former Desert State Life Management trust company. 

The settlement is part of the on-going fight that the FID has been pursuing for over five years on behalf of the victims of CEO/owner Paul Donisthorpe of Desert State Life Management.

The fraud Read More

Paid Sick Law Leave Goes Into Effect July 1, Employers Encouraged To Attend NMDWS Information Webinar

NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is hosting virtual informational webinars throughout the months of May and June to assist employers in preparing their business to be compliant with the Healthy Workplaces Act (HWA), New Mexico’s new paid sick leave law taking effect July 1, 2022.  

The HWA requires private employers in New Mexico, regardless of size, to provide all employees with one hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked. Gov. Lujan Grisham signed legislation to give paid leave to New Mexico workers who should never have to choose between Read More

New Opportunities At Los Alamos Historical Society

Los Alamos Historical Society News:

Los Alamos Historical Society’s new Executive Director Todd Nickols hit the ground running after assuming the role April 23.

Nickols was promoted from within, having served for six years as Museum Shop Manager/Volunteer Coordinator.

Along with managing the Society’s daily activities and a variety of projects and programs, Nickols’ first order of business is to fill vacant positions. He is focused on hiring a Museum Educator, for which applicant interview selections are underway (hurry if you want to apply!), and finding candidates for his previous Read More

Attorney General Hector Balderas Secures $883,597 For Consumers Deceived By TurboTax

Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of the Attorney General: 

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas today secured $883,587.04 from the owner of TurboTax, Intuit Inc. (Intuit), for deceiving consumers into paying for tax services that should have been free.

As a result of a multistate agreement, Intuit will pay $141 million in restitution to millions of consumers across the nation who were unfairly charged. In addition, Intuit must suspend TurboTax’s “free, free, free” ad campaign that lured customers with promises of free tax preparation services, only Read More

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