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FBI: Owner Of Old Town Albuquerque Jewelry Stores Sentenced For Selling Filipino-Made Jewelry As Native American-Made

FBI News:

  • Conviction under Continuing International Investigation Led by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and FBI into Violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. District Judge Judith C. Herrera of the District of New Mexico today sentenced Nael Ali, 54, of Albuquerque for violating the Indian Arts and Craft Act (IACA) by fraudulently selling counterfeit Native American jewelry as Indian-Made. 

Judge Herrera sentenced Ali, who previously pled guilty to two felony IACA charges, to six months of imprisonment followed by a year of supervised release. Ali also was ordered

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Karen Easton Joins Century Bank Team

BUSINESS News:
 
Century Bank recently announced that Karen Easton has joined their team as vice president, branch manager to serve the Los Alamos community.
 
Easton has more than 25 years of service and banking experience in management, private banking and wealth management. As a community banker, she builds relationships by taking a holistic approach to customer service.

She enjoys being involved in her community and serves as a member of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos and 100+ Women Who Care in Los Alamos.  

Easton is a graduate of Portland State University and holds a Bachelor
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Carla Brewer Joins Zia Realty Group

Carla Brewer
 
ZRG News:

Zia Realty Group welcomes its newest broker – Carla Brewer.

Brewer was born in Albuquerque but has spent most of her life in Los Alamos. She is the oldest of six children. Her parents, Fred and Theresa Cornwell are retired but spent several years as owner/operators of Cornwell’s Gallery here in town and still reside in Los Alamos.
 
Brewer worked for Cabbell Abstract and Title Company after high school. She graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with BS in business and home economics and worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory for 35 years in positions
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RTD Closed For Labor Day Holiday Monday Sept. 3

NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses,” with the exception of the RTD 255 Mountain Trail route to the Santa Fe National Forest, will not be in service Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

The RTD 255 Mountain Trail Route will be operating its weekday schedule, providing two roundtrips for the day.

Regularly scheduled bus service throughout north central New Mexico will resume Tuesday, Sept. 4. Read More

Scenes From NMB&T And Daily Post Co-Sponsored 100+ Women Who Care Event At Cottonwood

United Way of Northern New Mexico Executive Director Mary Beth Maassen emcees the 100+ Women Who Care of Los Alamos gathering Thursday evening at Cottonwood on the Greens. The event was co-sponsored by New Mexico Bank and Trust and the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Shelby Redondo delivers the winning presentation Thursday evening and receives $4,800 for the non-profit organization Mesa to Mesa from 100+ Women Who Care of Los Alamos. Redondo explained that Mesa to Mesa’s mission is to bring people together to improve the health, safety and security of Read More

U.S. Rep. Lujan Grisham On Women’s Equality Day

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham:

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement for Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the 98th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment:

“Today, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day to commemorate 98 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified and women were guaranteed the right to vote. Now, as we approach a century since ratification, women who have achieved so much for our nation continue to fight for equality and a more prosperous future for families Read More

Scenes From Zia Credit Union Golf Tournament

Zia Credit Union hosts its 18th Annual Chip in 4 Kids Golf Tournament Friday, Aug. 24 at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. The tournament benefited the UNM Children’s Hospital and the Zia Education Foundation, which gives students around Northern New Mexico scholarships to assist them as they begin college. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Registration at the tournament. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Zia Credit Union President and CEO of  Dave Woodruff assists with registration. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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JJAB Raises $3,750 For LAPS School Supplies Thanks To Generous Community Support

Aspen Elementary School Counselor Kim Pulliam receives school supplies from JJAB. Courtesy photo

JJAB YRS Santina Shije delivers school supplies to Counselor Michelle Bane at Los Alamos Middle School. Courtesy photo

 
JJAB News:
 
Thanks to the generosity of community businesses and individuals, the Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) had a successful summer fundraiser during which $3,750 was raised.
 
The money was used to support the Los Alamos Public Schools and students. In the last two weeks, JJAB has worked with the elementary, middle and high schools
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Chamber Of Commerce Announces Partnership To Form Los Alamos Early College and Career Academy

CHAMBER News:
 
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce announced it is partnering with Los Alamos High School to form the Los Alamos Early College and Career Academy (LAECCA). UNM-Los Alamos serves as the higher educational partner with LAECCA.
 
Recognizing that a skilled and appropriately prepared workforce is essential to the economic vitality of Los Alamos and the region, collaboration between local educational and commercial institutions is necessary. The LAECCA and the Chamber will connect students to employment settings in the community to help them develop effective 21st
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