Letter to the Editor: A Call For Integrity
By MICHAEL BEAUCHAMPI am moved to respond to recent Letters to the Editor on the topic of funding the Los Alamos County Office of Sheriff particularly from a perspective of Integrity and the restoration of Integrity.
George Chandler’s letter of April 10, 2017, is an excellent example of behavior that fails to deliver on what is actually possible in the world: It appears as a full display of being base that undermines actual fulfillment in any area of life. “Base”, as defined by Dictionary.com and by Merriam-Webster, among other available references, is an adjective for the quality Read More
Letter To The Editor: Show Me A Legal Immigrant Who Has Not Been Vetted
By That Concerned CitizenReply to Martha Jones (link) and Dave Jones (link), thank you to both of you for some historical background on US immigration laws. That was definitely interesting for me as an immigrant that learned US history later in life. Some rules are puzzling for me in the context of modern history and that they have been applied in the past, does not make them right. It should rather be a lesson for a better future.
I do not feel knowledgeable enough to talk about the discussions in the Los Alamos County Council meeting but want to point out that bigger cities have reasons for Read More
Lunch With A Leader Features Sandra Fish April 18
LWVLA News:NMDOT Exercising Eminent Domain Over Knights of Columbus Property Paving Way For Roundabout
Land at the Knights of Columbus Hall parking lot is among parcels being taken by NMDOT through eminent domain for the proposed highway roundabout project at Trinity Drive and DP Road. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
A hearing on an eminent domain case involving the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the Columbian Club of Los Alamos slated for Friday in District Court in Los Alamos has been was canceled. Judge Sarah Singleton’s office said attorneys for the two parties have reached an agreement, Read More
Letter To The Editor: Don’t Call Police For Pizza
By GLENN MICHELLos Alamos
I too attended the Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday. I too heard Councilor Tony Maggiore state that the council has previously strayed beyond their purview. I am of two minds about this.
On the one hand it might be better for the county if drafting ineffective and irrelevant resolutions, and then pontificating about them for hours was ALL the county council did. On the other hand perhaps the county would actually benefit if the county council stuck to county business. One can argue either side of this.
People, the county council is not a platform for influencing
AFTNM Respond To Budgetary Vetoes
AFTNM News:Letter To The Editor: Council Meeting Thoughts
By DAVE JONESScam Alert: AG Balderas Warns New Mexicans About ‘Can You Hear Me’ Scams
Attorney General Hector BalderasHeinrich Statement On Recusal Of Nunes From House Russia Investigation
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichLetter To The Editor: There Will Be A Time For Compassion But For Now Immigrants Must Be Vetted
By MARTHA JONES
Los Alamos
After reading the proposed resolution constructed by Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, and agreed upon by Council Chair David Izraelevitz, I too am voicing my opinion.
The history of immigration in our country has had different issues to take into consideration over the past two centuries. Our government has had to implement various policies and procedures about immigration to fit our needs. From the very early days in 1875 restrictions and policies barred convicts and prostitutes from entering. In 1882 they added to the list “paupers and mental defectives” Read More
Letter To The Editor: Budget Time, Los Alamos … Let’s Not Go Down A Rabbit Hole
By GEORGE CHANDLERBudget time, Los Alamos! Once more down the rabbit hole.
Our Sheriff is the wabbit, leading us on. Even though the voters last fall simply chose to keep the office as it was then (register sex offenders, wear the Hat), he now approaches the council announcing that the result was a mandate to expand the office so he can provide unspecified “services” to the tune of $348,118 (link).
Now we see the end game: TOYS! A $65,000 ¾ ton truck with a gooseneck hitch for transporting HORSES – to scenes! A $46,000 passenger vehicle for carrying the FLASHING LIGHTS and SIRENS. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Governor’s Glowing Picture Of Education At Odds With Data
By J. TAUBWhat a glowing picture of education in New Mexico as presented by Governor Martinez in her April 2 announcement of changes to the teacher evaluation system – what many teachers feel is a tiny step in the right direction to simply superficial.
Reading on through her missive, what should I believe – the Governor’s rosy picture of public education in New Mexico, or various education review evaluations that appear annually? For instance, the one reported on by Kim Burgess, Jan. 4, 2017, Albuquerque Journal Staff Writer, Study: NM ranks 49th in quality of education Read More
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Introduces Resolution Recognizing National Public Health Week
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced that he has introduced a resolution in Congress this week to in support of the goals and mission of National Public Health Week, April 3-9, as a part of the efforts to continue working towards a healthier America.
The theme for this year’s National Public Health Week, organized by the American Public Health Associateion (APHA), is “Healthiest Nation 2030”, emphasizing a goal of making America the healthiest nation in one generation. A similar resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Read More
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division Announces Creation Of ‘Chile Capital Of The World’ License Plate
New Mexico now has a ‘Chile Capital Of The World’ license plate. Courtesy/MVD
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has announced the creation of the Chile License Plate.
The license plate declares New Mexico as the “Chile Capital of the World,” reflecting New Mexico’s status as the world leader in chile quality and production.
“With the creation of this license plate, we are sending a strong message that New Mexico is the only chile capital of the world,” Gov. Susana Martinez said. “Not only does chile play a significant role in our state’s culture – it is one of Read More
Letter To The Editor: Consider This Solution…
By PATRICK BRENNERThe proposed amendment to eliminate the Office of Sheriff failed. Rather than continue breeding contempt between the Council, the Sheriff and the Police Department, I invite you to consider an alternative solution.
Rather than amending the County Charter to remove the Sheriff or remove the Chief of Police, why not amend the wording involving duplication of duties? Redefine the duties as shared responsibilities. Everything that the Police do, the Sheriff is equally responsible for. Everything the Sheriff does, the Police are equally responsible for. The separation
Governor Commended For Signing Bill To Provide Tourniquets To Law Enforcement Officers
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Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas AG Balderas Announces Indictments On Taos County Sheriff’s Deputy For Medicaid Fraud, Falsification Of Documents & Perjury
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GOP Women Meet At Teen Center April 13
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