Letters to the Editor

Letter To The Editor: Good Job Los Alamos Parents!

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By BARBARA PHELPS
Los Alamos 

We participated Trick or Treating on North Mesa last night by sending our candy down a shoot from our front door. 

The kids had amazing costumes on, as did many of the parents! 

Everyone was with a mask, everyone kept their distance from each other, all the kids were accompanied by parents. And we were about 12 feet from the bottom of our staircase.

We all had fun and we were able to safely keep a holiday tradition going in our neighborhood. Good job Los Alamos parents!

Participating in Trick or Treating Saturday night by sending candy down a shoot from the front door. of this
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Letter To The Editor: Thank You Los Alamos

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By NANCY FERENBAUGH
Los Alamos

Thank you, Los Alamos, for mostly being careful about wearing masks and distancing.

Thank you LANL, for limiting travel and having people work from home when possible.

Some people wanted to open more in April, but many of us stepped up to get more take-out than usual to help our restaurants.

Remind everyone to pull up their masks when passing someone on trails and sidewalks.

Thank you to businesses for requiring masks and to customers for being responsible, not belligerent. 

Thank you to Governor Grisham, and Secretaries of Health and Education. They are trying Read More

Letter To The Editor: Let’s Choose To Disagree With Grace

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By JOYCE ANDERSON
Los Alamos
Democrats won’t save our republic

Republicans won’t save our republic.

My candidate won’t save the republic, nor will yours.

What happens in the chambers of the County Council, school board, and legislature have a more direct impact on our daily lives than what goes on at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

How we choose to respond to life as it buffets and bruises us will have more of an impact on us and those in our circles, than what we see the influencers and famous tweeting, doing, or saying will.

How we each choose to involve ourselves in Los Alamos and New Mexico will be of more

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Letter To The Editor: Dist. 43 Candidate David Hampton Is Our Clear Choice

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By Pastor Paul Jaramillo Sr.
Open Door Bible Ministries
Founder of HOPE during hard times

Greetings all,

David Hampton is the clear choice for House District 43.

As an individual who has shown a passion for the betterment of Los Alamos by serving and volunteering in various local organizations, as an active member of his local church, as a former and now retired lab employee, David is a proven and prudent leader who will work on replacing political divisiveness with respect.

Due to his Christian beliefs he has a track record of demonstrating honesty and transparency in all areas of his life. Importantly, Read More

Letter To The Editor: Please, Vote To Restore Our Democracy

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By  DAVID BUCKLAND
Formerly of Los Alamos
Santa Fe

Trump’s campaign is a Halloween nightmare, based on scare tactics. But with no sweet rewards at the end of the night. 

You’re smart enough to see through the staging. It’s an easy check to see this is not the best economy ever, or that he’s done more for minorities than anyone else, or that he’s made America great again. 

Why suppress votes if you actually believed in democracy?

Consider what Republicans have unraveled – we’re actually moving backwards. If you question vs simply following, you’ll see why so many prominent and not-so-prominent Republicans

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Letter to The Editor: Vote David Reagor For County Council To Protect Our Rights And Our Freedom

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By Retired Congressman Bill Redmond
Congressional District 3
Los Alamos

It’s time for creative diversity on the County Council. Though there are thousands of registered Republicans and other conservatives living in Los Alamos, their voice is absent on the County Council.

Not a single council member is Republican. As shown by history, single party control of any governing body, in any nation, at any level, is inherently dangerous to citizens. It’s time to elect at least one Republican to the County Council for the sake of open and healthy debate. One party rule is stifling to creative diversity Read More

Letter To The Editor: Rickman For County Council

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By Mike and Carie Fanning
Los Alamos

We support James Rickman for County Council and wish to put our voices behind what others in our community are saying about him.

The following are reasons members of the community have shared over the past few weeks for voting for Rickman and we quite agree!

  • Experienced leader with a clear vision for Los Alamos County.
  • Understands what makes Los Alamos and White Rock a great place to live and is committed to keeping those qualities intact.

These include:

  • Support of small business endeavors
  • Protection of our treasured open and green spaces
  • Innovative approaches
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Letter To The Editor: Please Vote Democrat In This Election

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By TJ TAUB
Santa Fe
Formerly of Los Alamos

Are you a life-long Republican? Are you still planning to vote Republican as a matter or tradition, even in this election? 

Many Republicans are not switching Parties, but are voting Democrat this year because the Party as it now stands no longer represents their beliefs. 

They won’t support a Party leader who won’t condemn White Supremacy, or a Party that won’t condemn him for that position. They won’t support a Party that claims “massive voter fraud” despite years of studies overwhelming debunking that allegation; a Party that allegedly supports the Read More

Letter To The Editor: Vote Christine Chandler For District 43 Representative

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By MARK JONES
Los Alamos

I strongly support Christine Chandler for re-election as our Representative for District 43.

I have known Christine for many years and have always been impressed by her dedication to public service, her ability to focus on and understand complex issues, and her willingness to listen to and consider arguments opposing her positions. 

Christine has extensive experience dealing with county and state issues. She served two terms on our county council, and, most importantly, has just finished her first term as our Representative. Her knowledge of legislative procedures, Read More

Letter To The Editor: In Support Of Jim Rickman

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By ANDY WOLFSBERG
Los Alamos

For those of you who haven’t voted already, and I know the number is decreasing rapidly, I hope you’ll consider voting for Jim Rickman for County Council.

When I distill all the reasons for doing so, it comes down to this: Jim is a truly decent human being and he cares about Los Alamos with all his heart. I grew up with Jim here in Los Alamos, went on student council road trips to Portales, double-dated at high school dances, and always found that he could make people feel good about themselves and about this special place we live in.

Jim and I both came back to Los Alamos, started Read More