Letter To The Editor: To Bond Or Not To Bond
By EDWARD BIRNBAUMI attended almost all of the public meetings that addressed the projects whose funding is a part of the $20 million bond issue now up for a vote. It was pretty obvious from attending these meetings that each project has a significant cadre of dedicated and passionate supporters. It was also pretty obvious that if funding was restricted only to CIP funds, only one or possibly two major projects could be funded, so much like individuals opting to obtain a mortgage to fund their home purchases, County Council opted to combine CIP dollars with dollars from a bond issue to Read More
Letter To The Editor: Just Say No To Rec Bond
By BILL GENTILERecreation Bond Election: Questions & Answers
Courtesy imageOver the past 18 months, we’ve worked with hundreds of people in our town to inform the decision making process that resulted in the upcoming bond election. We love Los Alamos and want to see it improve in ways that matter to the people who live here. We think the bond package resonates with many people for two key reasons: The process to get to this point has been incredibly inclusive and deliberative; and the projects included in the bond package are focused on tremendous Read More
Letter To The Editor: Investing In Our Children And Paying It Forward For Future Generations
By JENNY and DAVID MCCUMBERWe received our ballots in yesterday’s mail and voted FOR the county recreation bond.
Los Alamos has been a great place to raise our sons. The Aquatic Center in particular significantly benefits our family.
We want to continue to invest in our children and current Los Alamos students and also pay it forward for future generations of children in our community.
Thank you Los Alamos. Read More
Letter To The Editor: In Support Of The Rec Bond
By JOYCE ANDERSONNew Mexico Has New Democratic Party Leadership
DPNM News:Letter To The Editor: What Might Not Be Realized About Rec Bond
By JESSICA CHIPERAUdall: Omnibus Appropriations Bill Includes Key Funding For New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallState GOP On Defeat Of Sugary Beverage Tax
GOP News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Republican Party of New Mexico released the following statement on the results of the vote on Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales’ proposed tax on sugary beverages:
“Santa Fe voters made the right choice today,” GOP spokesman Tucker Keene said. “This tax would have hurt local businesses and working families while doing nothing to increase access to healthier beverage options. The Santa Fe County Republican Party worked tirelessly to defeat this misguided tax hike with phone calls, letters to the editor, and research showcasing why Read More
Udall, Luján, Lujan Grisham Join Over 130 Members Of Congress Urging Education Secretary To Reinstate Student Loan Protections
SENATE News:Letter To The Editor: All Or Nothing Bond Package
By RICHARD NEBELGovernor Announces $40 Million Investment In New Mexico Startups
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
- Funds expected to support more than 50 companies
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced $40 million worth of investments in New Mexico startups.
A $20 million Catalyst Fund is being launched that will raise a matching $20 million in private equity for investments in local startups. The Catalyst Fund is expected to support more than 50 companies in New Mexico and will focus on aiding technology startups.
“New Mexico has the potential to be the next tech-startup capital of the United States,” Martinez said. “Through this fund, Read More
Letter To The Editor: Keep It Local Support Rec Bond
BONNIE JAMESWe often talk about ‘keeping it loca’l in Los Alamos and the importance of supporting our wonderful local businesses. It’s hard to “Keep it Local” when we have limited recreational facilities, especially for families. I want to “Keep it Local” and that’s why I am voting Yes for the upcoming recreation bond.
When my family wants something fun to do, unfortunately, we often have to leave Los Alamos County. While we hike and enjoy the natural beauty of the area we have to leave to do a lot of other activities such as swimming, bowling, and supporting my children’s athletic events. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Why all or nothing?
By DIANN MILLSLetter To The Editor: Stop Hemorrhaging Money
By GLENN MICHELEverybody agrees with one thing or another on the new County Rec Bill. Lots of us think the golf course water infrastructure for example is in desperate straits and should be funded. I think more tennis courts is nuts, and an indoor year round ice skating rink is over the top – but that’s just me. Maybe we ought to offer an a La Carte ballot and just fund some of this.
But we are not offering a la carte, so we are all looking at one ballot and saying “Is there something in this menu that makes me willing to vote FOR the twenty million dollar bond?” Golly there Read More
Robinson: Why Should I support The Rec Bond?
By JAMES ROBINSONToday, the ballots for the Recreation bond will be mailed out, and Los Alamos will be tasked with deciding whether or not it wants to invest in its future or stay in the past.
With their vote, money can be invested in modern infrastructure that could stimulate demand in our town beyond our national laboratory for the first time in decades, or keep things the same.
Our wonderful golf course was the gift of the United States government almost 70 years ago, and have a irrigation system to match. My family has been around Los Alamos since the early 60s and to them, not much has changed. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Investing In Our Community
By TERRY FOXXI am not a golfer. I don’t play baseball, and I don’t ice skate. I won’t use the White Rock Splash Pad. I don’t have children at home anymore. But I do use the Larry Walkup Therapy Pool. So why would I vote yes for the Rec Bond? Because I believe that to have the type of community that is attractive, we must invest in it. Beyond that children are the future and providing places for them to learn, exercise, and enjoy is a life-long gift. And adults are healthier and happier if they have physical outlets that bring them joy and pleasure.
I said I use the Therapy Pool multiple times a week. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Why I Am Voting No On Rec Bond
By ROB BARANI have been heavily debating my vote on the 2017 Recreation Bond for some time, but I have decided that I will vote “No”. After reading several opinion letters in the Post, it is clear to me that the funds generated by this Bond could be used elsewhere. My rationale:
- There are plenty of options for recreation that already exist in town, catering to many demographics of the residents that live here. Investing in recreational facilities, while continuing to turn a blind eye to potentially economic stimulating efforts is simply ‘head in the sand’ politics.
Letter To The Editor: Of Roads And Rec Bonds
By STEPHANIE NAKHLEHWhen I read the objections to the 2017 Recreation Bond, I am sympathetic. I also drive down Trinity and despair at the crumbling curbs. I also drive down into Rendija Canyon and worry about losing a filling. I also look at Mari-Mac, which resembles a war zone more by the day, and I think, how can we be such a wealthy county and have infrastructure like this? I get it. The thing is, none of those irksome things has to do with county government, and none of them will be resolved by refusing to vote for the Rec Bond.
Trinity Drive is a state road. So is NM 502, which runs from Trinity Read More
Udall On Interior And Environment Funding In Bipartisan Budget Agreement
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, ranking Democrat on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, released the following statement on the finalized bipartisan budget agreement to fund the government through September.
“This bill is a strong, bipartisan agreement, and I thank lawmakers and staff on both sides of the aisle for their hard work to achieve a workable compromise. The deal funds key priorities for New Mexico and the nation, while preventing some of the president’s disastrous
