Opinion

Letter To The Editor: Author Chuck Montaño Comments On His Book ‘Los Alamos: A Whistleblower’s Diary’

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By Chuck Montaño
Santa Fe

I thank the Los Alamos Daily Post for its recent review of my book. The book is titled Los Alamos: A Whistleblower’s Diary, and is a “70th Anniversary Reflection” focusing on
significant issues and events other books about Los Alamos tend to overlook.

The centerpiece of my book is the obstruction of justice that happened in 2003, when two seasoned criminal investigators—Glenn Walp and Steve Doran—were terminated suddenly
for the purpose of derailing their ongoing investigation of a major procurement fraud occurring in Los Alamos at the time.

LANL and University of Read More

Letter To The Editor: In Support Of Mark Rayburn’s Opinion

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Letter To The Editor: Thoughts On Branding For A Community With Infinite Potential

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By TJ TAUB
Los Alamos

Los Alamos County (LAC) has been TALKING ‘economic development’ (ec dev) for years. I’m not at all convinced residents truly understand what that really means to them, personally.

It SHOULD mean more to residents than simply drawing additional LANL-related businesses to town. Ec dev efforts for LAC should encompass much broader categories. Decades ago LAC had a lot more to offer – three or four groceries (not two stores/one company), multiple drug stores, other retail, a bakery, etc. LAC residents want more options. People have declined to join LANL or the hospital, for Read More

Letter To The Editor: Don’t Break What Is Working

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By MARK L. RAYBURN
Los Alamos

I’ve always had a strong attachment to Los Alamos. My parents started me off in Little Forest  (Playschool) and I had the privilege of going through the rest of the school system here. I moved away for several years and then returned with my family in 2009.

Years ago when I first read about the tagline contest and saw that “Where Discoveries Are Made” had  been adopted, I only wished I’d had that kind of epiphany.

I’m a lifelong graphic designer/creative director and I thought that defining phrase was brilliant. It is simple. No other explanation Read More

Councilor Susan O’Leary: Follow The Money

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By SUSAN O’LEARY
Los Alamos County Councilor

Late last month, the County Council, County staff, and members of the public spent about 16 hours examining and approving the County’s 2016 budget. 

I learned some important things about the process that I’d like to share with you. Please remember, these are my views as an individual councilor and they don’t necessarily reflect the views of the other councilors.

First, I want to compliment the talented and dedicated professionals on the County staff. They’ve significantly cut operating expenses over the past five years to address a Read More

The Making Of A Whistleblower: Review Of Chuck Montaño’s Los Alamos: Secret Colony, Hidden Truths

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Former LANL auditor Chuck Montaño spoke about his new memoir, Los Alamos: Secret Colony, Hidden Truths, during a recent visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper headquarters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Review by ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post

“Someone must have slandered Josef K., for one morning, without having done anything truly wrong, he was arrested.” So begins the novel “The Trial,” by Franz Kafka, published in 1925.

Complaint and retaliation

There’s a new book just out about someone who resembles Kafka’s beleaguered protagonist Josef K in The Trial Read More

Letter To The Editor: ‘The Real Mommy Wars Are Playing Out In The Workplace’

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By DANILA CRESPIN ZIDOVSKY, MPA
Albuquerque
 
Take a glance at any contemporary parenting blog, website or social media group and you’ll see the “mommy wars” playing out.
 
The battles range from helicopter parenting versus free-range kids to sling versus stroller, and cloth versus disposable diaper. While the battles (and the guilt that comes with them) are real, they are keeping our attention from the real mommy wars: the abysmal lack of national policies to protect new mothers in the workplace.
 
Almost three-quarters
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Letter To The Editor: ‘PTSD And Cannabis Use’

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By Roy M. Moore
Los Alamos
 
In 1968 I spent the year in Vietnam where I played clarinet in the Marine Corps Band. I never had to shoot anyone, but I stood guard almost every night during that year.
 
The bunkers were manned by two men, so one stayed on guard for two hours and then woke the other to stand the next guard so the first could sleep. For almost my entire life, I have been on guard duty (the residents of LA should feel safe at least half the night) meaning that I still never sleep more than two hours at a time, with rare exceptions. Although I know a lot of veterans have suffered far worse than
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Letter To The Editor: ‘My Story’

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By Roy M. Moore
Los Alamos
 
At the age of 19, my son died in an unfortunate accident. At that time, I made a silent promise to do all I can to make sure the sons of other fathers don’t have the same fate.
 
One of the reasons I wanted to substitute teach (Teacher Certificate and check stubs available for viewing at my house) at the high school, was so that I could help the children make it through the sometimes very tough environment associated with high school. All my life, I have been different, and just like Kermit says, “It’s hard to be green.”
 
So I can quickly spot the children
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Letter To The Editor: Thank You Incredible Special Education And Specials Teachers At Aspen Elementary School!

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By Aspen PTO

The Aspen PTO would like to thank the incredible Special Education and Specials Teachers of Aspen Elementary School this Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8):

  • Kathryn Anderson
  • Beth Bathrick
  • Andrea Dowdy
  • Janet Eklund
  • Adam Garcia
  • Susan Koehn
  • Miel Lim
  • Jeffrey Lloyd
  • Shelley Morey
  • Jane Riechman
  • Alisa Rolfe
  • Shannon Trujillo
  • Allison Washburn
  • Britt Williams

These 14 teachers have 200 years of combined teaching experience. Many of them have a Master’s Degree and National Board Certification; almost all have additional certifications and specialized endorsements. They make our school Read More