Letter to the Editor: Don’t Let ‘C.A.V.E. People’ Torpedo Future
By William T. SellersSometimes one simply has to step outside the immediate “box” of one’s perspective to see the bigger picture of what’s really at stake.
In his seminal work, Civilisation, the great British historian Kenneth Clark details the vignette of a decaying ancient city perched high above a river valley for protection, one that had long outlived its earlier dynamism, and now was suddenly confronted with the immediate danger of a barbarian horde camped out in the valley below.
As the indolent citizenry pondered their impending fate with some Read More
Column: Two Reasons Governor Supports Jim Hall
Two Reasons Gov. Susana Martinez Supports Jim Hall: Last Sunday Susana Martinez travelled to Los Alamos to support Jim Hall to be re-elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives.
In her speech she described how Hall worked to reform taxes so that construction and manufacturing companies could recover from the economic recession, and how he supported a “no social promotion bill,” and made sure that the initiative was fully funded.
Reforming the business tax system to allow businesses to thrive in New Mexico
“We’re Read More
Letter to the Editor: Charter Vote is Turning Point in Los Alamos History
By Ellen WaltonProtecting citizen home rule in Los Alamos begins with the voter. You have before you four ballot questions for Los Alamos County charter amendments, and a very serious decision to make about your home rule government.
A vote of “yes” to these amendments will move us towards an impenetrable central government; a vote “no” will preserve the rights that were fiercely fought for by citizens who considered the original charter of 1967.
That charter was defeated, mostly because the petitioning requirements for referendum, recall, and initiative were considered Read More
Letter to the Editor: Intent Was to Correct Any Short Comings
By Mike Wheeler
Several years ago I and my fellow councilors passed a non-partisen motion to appoint a citizen committee to review the county charter since several petitions had been brought by citizens but were found to be illegal.
Our intent was to correct any short comings that may impede citizen input to the council. Our appointed committee included several citizens who brought the problem petitions to the council.
Now three years later, Los Alamos can vote on needed amendments that clarify and simplify the county charter.
The proposed amendments should help citizens who wish to petition Read More
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Letter to the Editor: Furious at Icons on Ballots
By JJ Maier
I just returned home from voting early here in my home town of Los Alamos, New Mexico.
I was furious to discover that the ballot had “icons” in front of the presidential candidates – not their party icons, but icons selected by the New Mexico Secretary of State:
1. Obama had a distorted eagle
2. Romney had the American Flag
When I called our local County Clerk, they said the local government has no control over how the ballot looks or what is on it and that this ballot format is being used by all precincts throughout the state.
This seems way over the top in attempting to influence citizens at the Read More
Money IQ: Transfer of Assets After Death
Money IQ:Transfer of Assets After Death
Tom and Sarah were both 84 and had been married for 62 years. They had five children, only one of whom lived nearby.
Tom and Sarah owned their home, cars, bank accounts and investment accounts as joint tenants.
All of their retirement assets and life insurance policies named each other as the primary beneficiary.
Several years ago, they hired an attorney who prepared last wills and testament for each of them.
Simply, each will directed the transfer of all assets to the surviving spouse and then to the kids in equal shares.
Sarah died very unexpectedly
