Letter To The Editor: I Support Darryl Sugar
By A Concerned CitizenLos Alamos
I am writing to voice my support for Darryl Sugar who is running for school board. Upon reading the article about him in the Los Alamos Daily Post (link), I was moved by his commitment to using the tough times in his life to help better our school system, both for his own grandchildren, and the other kids in the community.
I think that it is admirable that he attempted to drop out quietly to avoid embarrassing his family with his past regarding the unexpected death of his wife and his tragic suicide attempt soon after. And I find it even more heartening that his family Read More
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LAPS News:Letter To The Editor: 100 Percent Behind Ellen Ben-Naim For School Board
By The Rittner FamilyWe are writing to express our enthusiastic support for Ellen Ben-Naim to be a member of the Los Alamos School Board. Presently, we have two children in the Los Alamos Public School system. It has been our privilege to know and work with Ellen Ben-Naim for 16 years.
Ellen has a Master’s Degree in an education-related field, and has been actively involved in the Los Alamos Public Schools for many years. This has included participation in the Budget, Homework, and Advisory Committees, and Parent Council. Her work on these committees and others Read More
C’YA Event Salutes 94 Individuals And Organizations
Director’s Choice Award nominees Donald Poston and Kitty Gandee. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
Adults who make a difference in the lives of children. Photo by Chad LauritzenSaturday, many braved the snowy conditions that cancelled local community activities to salute the 94 individuals and organizations that work to make our community one worth living in every day.
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA), along with the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation and the Los Alamos Community Development Corporation Read More
Letter To The Editor: Can’t Wait For Others To Act
By A Very Concerned CitizenI am writing because in light of recent national events, I am finding it difficult to sit back and wait for others to do the right thing. I need to act.
I consider myself an empathetic person. People go through difficult times and often make poor choices. I get it. But Darryl Sugar has entered the race for School Board by lying to us. He dropped out of the race citing time constraints (link), and then re-entered admitting he had lied (link).
I can have compassion for a doctor who got addicted to drugs. I would try to be kind to a doctor who sold drugs (although this one
Scenes From LAHS’s Topper Revue 2017
Los Alamos High School students Melina Burnside and Wilbur Wang perform during Saturday’s Topper Revue 2017. Photo by Patricia Burnside
LAHS’s Jenny Lee, Jennifer Esquivel, Malorie Apgar and Lexi Timmermans performing in Saturday’s Topper Revue 2017. Photo by Patricia Burnside
Opale Schappert, Daniel Sarrao and Tavo Rogers (emcees) perform Saturday in LAHS’s Topper Revue 2017. Photo by Patricia Burnside2017 School Board Election Information
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COUNTY News:
Absentee voting for the Feb. 7, 2017 Los Alamos Public Schools and UNM-LA Board elections ends at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., Suite 240.
Election Day (Feb. 7) Polling Places:
- White Rock Library / Multi-Purpose Room at 10 Sherwood Blvd.; and
- Los Alamos County Municipal Building / B & C Room at 1000 Central Ave.
School District – Precinct Information: Click here.
SAMPLE BALLOTS:
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Letter To The Editor: We Support James Robinson
By BILL MCKERLEY and
We support James Robinson in his bid to serve on the University of New Mexico–Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board.
James knows the value of UNM-LA to our community. As a 2011 graduate of UNM-LA, his involvement in student government provided him with valuable insights into the branch—its particular needs, strengths and weaknesses.
He has continued to be involved in this community after completing his BBA in Operations Management at the UNM Anderson School of Management. Currently, he is a member Read More
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Letter To The Editor: Why I Am Voting For Stephen Boerigter – District 2 School Board (Chamisa)
By a Concerned CitizenFor the last four years, Matt Williams has served as the School Board member for District 2 (Chamisa District). During this time, Matt has gone the extra mile and been an advocate for the schools. I am grateful for the service he has given.
At this point, District 2 has two candidates to fill his shoes: Stephen Boerigter and Darryl Sugar. While I do not know either candidate on a personal level, I know enough to make a clear choice.
Mr. Boerigter has been on the UNM-LA Advisory Board for many years and is well respected by those who know him. He also is involved with the United Read More
SGR Joins Los Alamos Students At Roundhouse
Los Alamos Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard gets together Thursday with Los Alamos students Maya Rogers, Lauren Partin and Eleanor Henderson who performed with the Santa Fe Opera Young Voices at the state capitol. Photo by Kristin HendersonLetter To The Editor: Higher Education
By DAVID SUTTON, candidateVoice Of Los Alamos Features School Board Candidates Jim Hall And Ellen Ben-Naim At Noon Today
Los Alamos School Board candidates for District 1, Ellen Ben-Naim and Jim Hall discuss their vision for the Board in back to back interviews airing noon to 1 p.m., today on the Voice of Los Alamos radio show on 101.5 FM., streaming live and podcasting on santafe.com. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Letter To The Editor: A Nod To Jim Hall
By BILL WADT Voters in the Piñon district have a choice that one wishes every voter would always have, namely, two excellent candidates. I have had the pleasure to work with Jim Hall and Ellen Ben-Naim. They are both dedicated public servants who care deeply about our students, teachers, and schools.
If I were eligible to vote, I’d give my nod to Jim Hall. Jim has a remarkable set of experiences from leading business computing at the Lab to serving as the State Chief Information Officer, to serving as a County Councilor, our State Representative, and President of the School Board. Jim is Read More
Hall: Why I Am Running For Re-election
By JIM HALL
Los Alamos
This is the second of three articles explaining why I am running for Re-election to the LAPS Board. My first article provided some basic information about LAPS as an institution, the duties of the Board, and some major accomplishments of the current Board and administration. This column will focus on current issues.
The biggest current issue is operational funding. In New Mexico, 90 percent of school operational funds are allocated to school districts based on a complex formula (see https:////www.ped.state.nm.us/div/fin/school.budget/dl09/How%20NM%20schools%20are%20fundedFY0209.pdf Read More
Boerigter: Why I’m Running For LAPS Board
By STEPHEN BOERIGTER
Los Alamos
I am excited about to the opportunity to serve my community on the Los Alamos Public School Board for District 2. Our schools in Los Alamos are a strong attractor for new Laboratory employees, retirees and others who come to Los Alamos. We value education in Los Alamos and we want to continue strengthening our schools.
I believe that I’m well-qualified to serve on the LAPS Board. I have a long history of Board leadership for non-profit institutions and other organizations. I served as the chair of the Church Council at White Rock Baptist Church for a number of years. Read More
Panel Focuses On Real Life Teen Problems Discussed In LALT Play
Elisa Enriquez, left, moderates a panel discussion Sunday on problems facing teens following a performance of the play ‘Dog Sees God’ at the Los Alamos Little Theatre. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comBy BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos Little Theatre hosted a panel discussion for the community on issues facing teens Sunday, following a performance of the play “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead”. The play dealt with suicide, violence, bullying, sexual identity and other issues teenagers face.
Participating in the panel discussion were Read More
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Thank You Thank You
By JAMES ROBINSONPosition 5
I would like to thank the citizens of Los Alamos for coming out in fantastic numbers to pledge their support for education.
The votes they casted in this election are not just a voice of support, but a dollar investment in the institutions that make a better community.
It seems just like yesterday that I accepted the invitation to help UNM-LA with the Mil Levy campaign by serving as chairman of Education Drives Discovery. It was a fantastic journey that allowed me to not only champion the institution that I love, but meet some wonderful Read More
