AFT New Mexico And ATF Respond To Second Round Of Cuts To K-3 Plus And Bilingual Programs
AFTNM News:Council Approves Lease Agreement For LAFD
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes discusses a lease agreement for Suite 200 at 999 Central Ave. during the Los Alamos County Council special session Tuesday night at the White Rock Fire Station. The space will be used for a training classroom as well as a storage facility for emergency medical supplies and personal protective equipment. The cost for the amended lease is $2,411.51 above the current monthly cost, which is $15,357.19. Council approved the lease agreement 6-0. Councilor Rick Reiss recused himself because he has a 25 percent ownership interest in the property. A waiver from Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board Updates Council
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule and Environmental Sustainability Board Chair John Bliss update the Los Alamos County Council about the Sustainability Board during the Council’s special session Tuesday night at the White Rock Fire Station. In the presentation, it is reported the Environmental Sustainability Board is recommending a rate increase. The Fiscal Year 2018 budget assumed a $3 household rate increase and a 3 percent commerical rate increase. It is also stated in the presentation that working capital is being Read More
Where’s The Beef?
Union President Sgt. Monica Salazar-Casias
- No Backup For Police Union Claims
When two officials from Los Alamos Police Association Local #14 met with three Los Alamos County Councilors March 1, they asked for a credible investigation into what they claim is a pattern of abuse, retaliation and inequitable treatment by certain LAPD command staff.
Union President Sgt. Monica Salazar-Casias and Vice President Cpl. Ben Irving met with Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and Councilors Chris Chandler and James Chrobocinski, and after the Union Read More
Pearce Meets With Local Leaders In Los Alamos
During a meeting in a Zia Realty Group conference room Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, left, shows Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski a video clip on his cell of his plane as it takes off from Grants Tuesday morning as he headed to Los Alamos to meet with local leaders. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comU.S. Rep. Steve Pearce visited Los Alamos Tuesday as part of a sweeping trip through Northern New Mexico this week. He met with members of the business community, County officials, and visited the Los Alamos National Laboratory Read More
Letter To The Editor: About Truth And The Rec Bond
By TONY FOX and DARREN MEADOWSWe are writing to respond to the recent negative letters about the Recreation Bond by Tom Tierney, Lisa Shin, John Horne, and Lisa Brenner, who has also written online posts as Lola Anderson.
We understand that some people oppose the Rec Bond because they don’t support a tax increase or they don’t want Los Alamos County to spend tax dollars to make these community improvements. While we don’t agree with that position, we recognize that this is a decision that everyone has to make for themselves.
Our problem with the Read More
Council Proclaims May 14-20 Police Week, May 15 Peace Officers’ Memorial Day In Los Alamos County
On behalf of the County Council during the May 2 regular Council meeting, Councilor Pete Sheehey presents Police Chief Dino Sgambellone with a proclamation declaring the Week of May 14-20, 2017 as ‘Police Week’ and Monday, May 15, 2017 as ‘Peace Officers’ Memorial Day’ in Los Alamos County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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On behalf of the Los Alamos County Council during the May 2 regular Council meeting, Councilor Pete Sheehey presents Police Chief Dino Sgambellone with a proclamation declaring the Week of May 14-20, 2017 as “Police Week” and Monday, May 15, 2017 as “Peace Read More
Letter To The Editor: It’s Now Or Never Los Alamos!
By IRENE POWELLLetter To The Editor: Voting On Bond Issue
Los Alamos Daily Post Endorses Recreation Bond
By CAROL A. CLARK, PublisherAs a local business person and newspaper publisher, I have a broad perspective on what’s happening today in our town and where our community is headed in the future. On matters of high importance, my paper will offer an editorial opinion for your consideration. The upcoming recreation bond election is one of those times where we believe our opinion is warranted. Read More
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry Praises National Laboratories During Los Alamos Visit
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry speaks with the media this afternoon following his talk with Laboratory employees at TA-3. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Energy Secretary Rick Perry during his press conference today at TA-3. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comEnergy Secretary Rick Perry met with media representatives Wednesday afternoon after he had toured Los Alamos National Laboratory and addressed lab employees. He praised the national labs as a whole and said every country should have at least one lab like
NEA-NM President Betty Patterson On National Teacher Appreciation Week
By BETTY PATTERSON, PresidentThis week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. We have wonderful Teacher’s, and Education Employees! We need to celebrate the incredible teaching happening all over New Mexico.
New Mexico has more students graduating and better test results, thanks to teachers!
Everyday teachers give of themselves and their small paychecks. Gena in the South Valley supplies snacks and fruit so her students are not hungry. Sylvia in Las Cruces helps students learn English. Rosemary in Carlsbad helps families find food and homes and clothing for school Read More
Letter To The Editor: A Quick Comment On The REC Bond Discussion
By RALPH CHAPMANJust a few quick notes on this REC Bond thingy. There have been some solid arguments made by members on both sides of the issue. Khalil Spencer’s comments against voting Yes were, not surprisingly or unusually, strong and well thought out. The large number of comments made in favor of voting Yes also make strong points about the effect of the Bond on the long-term health and vitality of the County. So, there is good reason to have a useful and civil discussion of this issue.
How I voted actually anticipated a comment suggesting we look at this from an entrepreneurial aspect Read More
Udall: Senate Rejects Repeal Of Commonsense Natural Gas Waste Prevention Rule
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallLetter To The Editor: Recreation Bond IS Justified
By Robbie and Michelle HarrisWe were disappointed with Robert Gibson’s recent column (link) that the Recreation Bond Is Not Justified. Our family is very involved with Little League and high school fast pitch softball programs. A half century ago, women’s fast pitch softball was not recognized as a high school or collegiate sport. In 1972 Congress passed the Educational Amendments. One section of this law, Title IX, prohibits discrimination against girls and women in federally-funded education, including in athletics programs. This law helped pave the way of offsetting Read More
Ben-Naim: Vote Yes On Rec Bond – Don’t Let Perfect Be The Enemy Of Very Good
By Ellen Ben-NaimI am writing in support of the Rec Bond. After a year and a half of public meetings and countless hours of staff and volunteer research and planning, the county has put together a well thought out package of recreation projects.
These facilities will help meet the needs of young families, student athletes and adults of all ages. They also will help increase our property values, benefit our schools and make Los Alamos a more attractive place to live for new hires to the Lab.
I believe passing the recreation bond will help move Los Alamos County forward. It’s very unlikely Read More
Luján Introduces Legislation To Make It Easier For Families To Save For College
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Letter To The Editor: Horne On Rec Bond
By JOHN N. HORNEI would like to add my name to the list of people who are opposed to the recreation bond. On May 5, Carolyn Roberts wrote an excellent assessment of the problems with this bond issue and I am in complete agreement with the points she has made.
The most important of these points is the following: “If something adverse happens at LANL or another fire devastates our community, WE, the property owners, are still responsible for paying this debt back. Additionally, if the projected recovery percentages fall short, Los Alamos County can, again, raise our property taxes to repay Read More
Lunch With A Leader: Rec Bond Forum May 16
LWV News:Letter To The Editor: Los Alamos County’s Fiscal Predicament – Vote Against Rec Bond
By LISA BRENNER, Vice President No one likes to rain on anyone’s parade but I think we need a bit of a reality check on the Rec Bond issue. There are so many reasons to vote AGAINST this bond. Here are a few:
Los Alamos County is not in a good predicament money-wise. Presently we have a $1,400,000 shortfall for this budget year due to the LANL contract’s limbo status. I hope everyone realizes that the windfall we’ve received from a for-profit company winning the last contract is what has funded our new Municipal Building, the Justice Center, the White Rock Library and other
