Letter To The Editor: Rec Center Bond – Bad For Small Businesses And Nonprofits
By TOM TIERNEYSkandera: Teachers Should Be Celebrated
Education Secretary Hanna Skandera during a visit in 2016 to the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comHeinrich On FBI Director James Comey Firing
Former FBI Director James Comey
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, today released the following statement on the firing of FBI Director James Comey:
“President Trump’s dismissal of FBI Director Comey smacks of President Nixon’s Saturday Night Massacre. If this is an effort to stop the investigations into Russian collusion with the Trump campaign, it won’t succeed.
“This is a direct attack on the integrity and independence of the FBI. I’m renewing my call for an independent prosecutor to take over this investigation.” Read More
County Council Quorum Notice For JFK Dinner
QUORUM NOTICE:
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the JFK Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row.
A quorum may be present however, no action will be taken. Read More
Energy Secretary Rick Perry Visits LANL Wednesday
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry
LANL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will visit Los Alamos National Laboratory Wednesday, where the nation’s nuclear weapons program began during World War II as part of the Manhattan project.
During the visit, Secretary Perry will receive briefings on the Laboratory’s extensive capabilities in support of national security, nuclear deterrence, stockpile stewardship, and nuclear non-proliferation. He also will tour the Laboratory’s nuclear weapons and global security facilities and meet with LANL Director Read More
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce Visits Los Alamos Today
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce from New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District spent several hours today in Los Alamos meeting with various community and civic leaders and County and laboratory officials. He also stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to visit with Publisher Carol A. Clark and the news team. He explained that he is spending the week traveling throughout northern New Mexico to hear local concerns as well as test the waters for a possible run for governor of New Mexico. Read the full story of the Congressman’s visit to Los Alamos in the Thursday print edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo Read More
Interior Department Releases List Of Monuments Under Review, Announces Formal Public Comment Period
USDI News:Councilors Booth Schedule At Farmer’s Market
COUNTY News:- May 18;
- June 15;
- July 20;
- Sept. 14; and
- Oct. 19.
Letter To The Editor: Recreation Only One Of Many Resident Needs In Comp Plan
By MARGARET ANNE ROGERS- Los Alamos cannot grow! Neither in land-size nor population.
- Landlocked by government and Pueblo land ownership.
- We are built on mesas with deep canyons on sides.
- Community no longer has “location knowledge” of legacy LANL activities producing hazardous and
Rep. Garcia Richard Updates Rotary On Session
‘I feel a little suspended in time,’ Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard told the Rotary Club of Los Alamos during its regular meeting May 2 at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. She explained the regular legislative session is completed but a special session is being called. Garcia Richard presented a summary of the session and reported on several of the bills she sponsored or carried on the House floor. One bill addresses the transfering of college credits. The bill, which passed and the Govenor signed, amends the Post-Secondary Read More
Shin: Vote AGAINST Rec Bond: There’s A Better Way
By LISA SHIN, President A Better Way for LA PAC was formed by concerned citizens who propose that we expand and improve recreation in ways that are fiscally responsible and sustainable. I do not question the quality of life benefits our community would receive from the Recreation Bond. Personally, I would love to see an indoor ice-skating rink and expanded recreational facilities.
However, I question whether this Bond represents the highest and best use of our tax dollars, when there are so many competing needs. There is a better way. I am talking about robust and diverse Read More
County: Special All-Mail Election Do’s & Don’ts
Heinrich Proposal To Reinstate Year-Round Pell Grants Included In Bipartisan Budget Deal
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichCounty’s Project Team Hosts Rec Bond Information Table For Community At Farmer’s Market Thursday
COUNTY News:
The County’s project team will host an information table this Thursday during the Farmer’s Market regarding the five proposed recreation bond projects being considered in an all mail-out election.
Market-goers are encouraged to stop by and pick up the Voter Information Booklet or ask questions. The team will be available 9-11 a.m. at the market to answer questions.
Residents can also visit www.losalamosbondprojects2017.com to find information or download the booklet. There also is a Facebook page about the projects – search for Los Alamos Bond Projects 2017 on Facebook.
Ballots Read More
Letter To The Editor: Thundersnow In Los Alamos
By LYNN HANRAHANYears ago, on a late winter evening, I noticed my daughter was a bit pale as she was pulling on her hockey gear. The season was approaching its end so it just made sense to go and enjoy whatever ice time remained even though the weather was a bit iffy, too.
It ended up being a night she would always remember. It was the night of the thundersnow! From what I remember her hockey practice began ordinarily enough but then the heavens broke loose and it began to rain, hail, sleet, thunder, and snow. The kids had a ball. By the time my husband brought her home
County Council Proclaims May Bear Month
Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski presents James Robinson, chair of the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation, with a proclamation on behalf of Council declaring the Month of May as Bear Month in Los Alamos County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
During Tuesday’s Council meeting, Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski presented James Robinson, chair of the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation, with a proclamation on behalf of Council declaring the Month of May as Bear Month in Los Alamos County.
Proclamation
WHEREAS: Los Alamos
Udall Fights For Funding Increase For Arts & Humanities
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallCounty Council Proclaims Hospital Week May 7-13
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside addresses the Los Alamos County Council during Tuesday night’s meeting in Council Chambers. Whiteside conducted a PowerPoint presentation in which he updated the councilors on new accomplishments achieved at LAMC. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, center, presents LAMC CEO John Whiteside and his staff with a proclamation on behalf of the Council recognizing the week of May 7-13 as Hospital Week in Los Alamos County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
During Tuesday’s Read More
Letter To The Editor: Response To Nebel
By DONALD A. NEEPERI was a signatory to the letter published in the May 4 edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post (link), in which 18 retired LANL scientists expressed concern regarding federal plans to suppress scientific research and monitoring related to environmental protection and public health.
In the May 6 edition of the Daily Post, Richard Nebel responded thoughtfully, pointing to the productivity of private industry, the bureaucratic ineptness of government, and the feelings of laborers (link). However, he missed the
Letter To The Editor: Good Point … Split The Pot
By CORINE CHRISTMANGerald Antos has a good point. Split the pot (link).
Some of the recreational items are necessary to keep up and others may be needed. The new splash pad costs $750,000. Is this needed? Considering that we have very few really hot days in a year with hopefully rainy days in July and August, there may be most of June and a smattering of other days to use it. Most kids will be happy running through the sprinkler or using a garden hose and that alone saves $750,000.
We also need to consider the yearly upkeep of all these facilities and the need for more employees for the extra facilities. Read More
