Opinion

Doomsday Clock Slips Toward The Brink – An Analysis

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By ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post

A vital tradition with global significance transpired this week, when a new time was posted for the Doomsday Clock under the guidance of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a magazine of science and public affairs founded by Manhattan Project scientists in 1945.

The timekeeping ritual Read More

Letter To The Editor: Apologies To LA Drivers

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By TERRY GOLDMAN
Los Alamos

To the driver of the car that I pulled out in front of without accelerating hard and who honked: This being New Mexico,  I should have known that you were going straight through  the intersection despite your signaling a right turn into the street that I was leaving,  — New Mexico drivers have little concept of what a turn signal is for, and I should not have expected yours flashing to mean anything helpful.

To the driver of the car following me too closely on Diamond:  I did not slam on the brakes to force you to zoom Read More

Letter To The Editor: Why I Am Voting For Stephen Boerigter – District 2 School Board (Chamisa)

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By a Concerned Citizen
Los Alamos

For the last four years, Matt Williams has served as the School Board member for District 2 (Chamisa District). During this time, Matt has gone the extra mile and been an advocate for the schools. I am grateful for the service he has given.

At this point, District 2 has two candidates to fill his shoes: Stephen Boerigter and Darryl Sugar. While I do not know either candidate on a personal level, I know enough to make a clear choice.

Mr. Boerigter has been on the UNM-LA Advisory Board for many years and is well respected by those who know him. He also is involved with the United Read More

Letter To The Editor: Higher Education

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By DAVID SUTTON, candidate
UNM-LA Advisory Board Member
 
It’s very simple. To me, there is no greater achievement for our young people than to pursue higher education.
 
Higher education helps those wanting to improve their lives and their situations, which is the surest path toward establishing a good career and stability. Northern New Mexico students, from Los Alamos, the surrounding Pueblos and the Valley, need and deserve a local, affordable school that can help them achieve their educational and economic goals.
 
I have been on the University
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Letter To The Editor: A Nod To Jim Hall

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By BILL WADT
Los Alamos

Voters in the Piñon district have a choice that one wishes every voter would always have, namely, two excellent candidates. I have had the pleasure to work with Jim Hall and Ellen Ben-Naim. They are both dedicated public servants who care deeply about our students, teachers, and schools.

If I were eligible to vote, I’d give my nod to Jim Hall. Jim has a remarkable set of experiences from leading business computing at the Lab to serving as the State Chief Information Officer, to serving as a County Councilor, our State Representative, and President of the School Board. Jim is Read More

Boerigter: Why I’m Running For LAPS Board

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By STEPHEN BOERIGTER
Los Alamos

I am excited about to the opportunity to serve my community on the Los Alamos Public School Board for District 2. Our schools in Los Alamos are a strong attractor for new Laboratory employees, retirees and others who come to Los Alamos. We value education in Los Alamos and we want to continue strengthening our schools.

I believe that I’m well-qualified to serve on the LAPS Board. I have a long history of Board leadership for non-profit institutions and other organizations. I served as the chair of the Church Council at White Rock Baptist Church for a number of years. Read More

Letter To The Editor: Thank You Thank You Thank You

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By JAMES ROBINSON
Candidate, UNM-LA Advisory Board
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I would like to thank the citizens of Los Alamos for coming out in fantastic numbers to pledge their support for education.

The votes they casted in this election are not just a voice of support, but a dollar investment in the institutions that make a better community.

It seems just like yesterday that I accepted the invitation to help UNM-LA with the Mil Levy campaign by serving as chairman of Education Drives Discovery. It was a fantastic journey that allowed me to not only champion the institution that I love, but meet some wonderful Read More

Letter To The Editor: SR4 Safety Issues

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By Los Alamos Taxpayer
 
I read the column written by Mr. Harry Burgess for last Thursday’s Los Alamos Daily Post about the Safety issues of State Road 4. 
 
This is the only neglected road within a 40-mile radius of Los Alamos. Everyone, including Los Alamos County officials, ignore it although the primary users of this road are residents of White Rock (LA County taxpayers) and Laboratory personnel whose employer pays a ton of taxes to Los Alamos County. 
 
I agree with the observations made by Mr. Burgess. One of the design solutions is to double the size
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Letter To The Editor: Still Feeling Hurt And Resentful …

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DIANE L. SMITH
Los Alamos

I am always amazed and humbled by the outpouring from the community when someone needs help or loses a loved one. Donations and flowers abound!

Two years ago, my grandson died. He was not born yet, but he was full term. This was the most traumatic and devastating experience of mine, my daughter’s and my son in law’s life.

Apparently, since this child was not born yet, people thought this should be swept under the rug like a dirty little secret. Because of this perception, I did not receive anything from the people around me whom I thought cared about me.

To this day, I am hurt and Read More