By WALTER TUZEL
Los Alamos
The swastika is a holy Hindu and Buddhist symbol used by Hitler for his evil mission. In Hinduism it’s associated with Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and is considered an embodiment of prosperity and good fortune. In Buddhism signifies the Buddha’s footsteps.
If people are allowed to post messages on this White Rock (rock), then there is nothing wrong in posting Asians’ symbols. Read More
By JIM LAKE
White Rock
On April 19,2024 I went to the Lensic theater in Santa Fe to see Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, a brilliant young blues guitar player. I purchased 3rd row tickets so I would be able to see his finger work on the guitar. Much to my dismay there was a metal barrier a little lower than chest high in front of the stage and people were standing there waiting for the concert to start. When I asked security (security is something I have never seen at the Lensic) I was told they didn’t have seats and paid extra to watch the concert from there. This made it very difficult to see the performance from Read More
By PATRICIA ROBERTS MCCULLOCH
White Rock
To whom it may concern, my husband and I installed solar panels approximately 6 years ago on our home in White Rock. At the time we signed a contract with the county stating the specifics of how the solar would be reimbursed to us each month.
We installed our panels with a large out-of-pocket cost, which we are still paying off, with the understanding that we would be investing for the future and benefiting the environment by producing green electricity and also receiving a monthly credit on our utility bill, thus keeping down utility costs.
We would not have Read More
By COLEEN MEYER
Los Alamos
The rate change being voted on by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) (Wednesday, April 17) is substantially more than indicated in the County News bulletin published by the Los Alamos Daily Post last week (https://ladptest2.ortizaudio.net/dpu-proposed-solar-rule-changes-heading-to-bpu/).
Is this an end to the principle of net metering?
I am not an electrician, but my understanding of permitting in Los Alamos County is that the electricity produced by PV panels goes to the LA Utility, not directly to my appliances. I then draw from the LA Utility, hence the 2 Read More
By RICK NEBEL
Los Alamos
This is a response to Ms. Paige Knight’s recent article in the Post where she told us how progressive and equitable our NM Tax system is.
A mainstay of the NM taxing system is the Gross Receipts Tax. This is an inherently regressive tax, not a progressive one. As I pointed out in a previous letter (link), it is also inequitable in that it discriminates against New Mexico businesses in favor of out of state businesses (as I explained in a previous letter).
My question to Ms. Knight is how can you call yourself a progressive when you apparently think this type of taxation is just Read More
By RONALIE A. MOSSBy SARA ANN MASON
Los Alamos
I know I’m not the only Los Alamosan who is troubled about what the short- and long-term future holds as we head into another increasingly long wildfire season. A fall 2023 survey found that roughly 7 out of every 10 New Mexicans recognize that climate change is happening and is harming plants, animals, and future generations.
The good news is that there are actions we can all take to create the livable future we want for us and our future generations:
There are local initiatives focused on reducing Los Alamos’ contribution to carbon pollution that we can participate in. Read More
By STEPHEN J. MOSIER
Los Alamos
In response to ‘The Time To Act Is Now!’ published April 4, 2024 (Link)
If the County truly wishes to reduce waste, it could start with its contract with Cascadia in regards to our Climate Action Plan. The nearly-empty Council chambers certainly do not attest to the community agreeing with their assessment that climate change poses an existential threat to our community. This is understandable, given that the assertion is patently ridiculous.
There is no possible worst-case scenario for Los Alamos in terms of climate change which would be worse than the costs of Read More
By JEAN DEWART
LWV Los Alamos Membership Chair
The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels. Membership is open to all citizens (not only women!).
Nationally, the LWV is actively working with the pubic, state legislatures, and in the courts, to roll back recent efforts to limit access to voting. LWV dues for single memberships ($45) and Read More