By CHRIS JORDAN
Los Alamos
I just found out that Immaculate Auto Total Car Care closed last month, since their landlord sold their building at 99 DP Road.
Started by CEO Barbara Jones, Immaculate Auto had been open for six years. I’ve taken my car there for about the last three years and they provided good service.
They will be missed. Read More
By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTER
Los Aamos
It is a little known fact, but the vast power and autonomy of the State Land Office truly rest in the decisions that come before the land commissioner every day. The decisions rest solely on the discretion of the land commissioner and their ability to resist undue pressure and fear mongering from special interests.
Decisions that will directly impact the future of responsible development and revenue in our state. Decisions that certainly have input and recommendations from land office experts, but that are ultimately at the sole discretion of the land commissioner. Read More
By ROBERT GIBSON
Chair
Board of Public Utilities
Tom Tierney’s thoughtful op-ed piece “When the Power Goes Out, Natural Gas Still Works” (https://ladptest2.ortizaudio.net/op-ed-when-the-power-goes-out-natural-gas-still-works/) contains many valid points. But it leaves out two large ones that should also be considered.
Gas stoves can be lit with a match. Gas furnaces and boilers have electric control systems and use electric fans, blowers or pumps to distribute the heated air or water. Most gas water heaters also have electric control systems. Gas clothes dryers need electricity Read More
By HARRY MONTOYA
Nambé
Recently, it came to my attention that New Mexico’s US senators Heinrich and Lujan have introduced a bill called the “Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act.”
If adopted, the plan would eliminate a $1,700 credit for donations made to provide tax credits for “school choice” and also tutoring and special education services, educational therapies, and online materials for children nationwide benefiting traditional, charter, and schools of choice.
Heinrich and Lujan are attempting to kill the best opportunity for New Mexico children to see an improvement in educational Read More
Girl Scouts Nora and Cece with Pollyanna statue outside of Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
By NORA and CECE
Los Alamos Girl Scouts
Becky was a normal 12-year-old girl with lots of cheerfulness, talents, and interests. She also played music, she did swimming, and was in Girl Scouts, which is what we want to do, now and today. But sadly, Becky was hit by a car and killed coming home from piano lessons in 1988.
She died from her injuries, which worries us because of how that could have been anyone. But the county made improvements to the road to make it safe. After Becky was hit, they took action, they Read More
By MICHAEL SMITH
Los Alamos
I personally don’t care if we have a sheriff or not, but I feel there are some misconceptions going around about the sheriff’s office. If we’re going to make a decision about this it should be based on accurate information.
First, the assertion has been made that the sheriff’s office is required by the state constitution under Article X Section 2. While that is true for most counties, Los Alamos has an exception because it is an incorporated county under Article X Section 5. This allows us to operate under a county charter, which is where the Read More
By SARA and BRIAN SCOTT
Los Alamos
We support David Izraelevitz for the position of Los Alamos County Sheriff in the upcoming primary and general elections. We have known David for over a decade, having served with him on multiple community service organizations.
David cares deeply about our community, has in-depth knowledge of our government, and a high level of integrity and transparency.
We support his idea of putting the question of whether having a Sheriff’s office in Los Alamos County is still needed to the community for a vote in 2028.
Over the last decade, the primary role of Sheriff Read More
By MIKE and KYLE WHEELER
Former Los Alamos County Councilors
We support David Izraelevitz for Sheriff. We have known David for quite a few years now. He has served 11 years on the council (he was appointed to fill a vacant position, then was elected twice to four-year terms). As former county councilors, we know what a commitment to the community that is. In addition, he was a founding member of the Los Alamos Community Foundation, which has turned into a force for good in our little town, surpassing our expectations in many positive ways. He is a volunteer in numerous non-profits and his dedication Read More
By MORRIS PONGRATZ
Former County Councilor
I am writing to endorse my friend, David Izraelevitz, for election to Sheriff.
I have known David for many, many years and I even served with him on the county council.
David has been a real leader in our community. Besides his many years of service on the council, he was a founder of the Los Alamos Community Foundation, and he served on the Charter Review Committee.
David is a bright, kind, and generous person.
We are fortunate that he has volunteered to renew his service to Los Alamos County!
Please vote for David Izraelevitz for Sheriff! Read More
By DAVID HAMPTON
Member, LACM
My friends, our Co-op needs your help! Last year sales ran at $60k/week, which is enough to sustain, this year we’re running only $50k/week and will close in June without improvement.
If you had problems in the past, please check us out again. Our selection is better, produce is better, prices are more competitive, and it’s only 2 minutes farther away from our downtown than the other alternatives. AND…there is rarely a line!
Also, did you know that you can now donate to the Co-op through a 501c3 and deduct your donation on next year’s taxes? Read More