Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Thank You Los Alamos!

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By KATHY CLIFFORD
Coordinator for Friends of the Shelter

Last Sunday morning our community once again showed what a caring and generous group they are.

The Posse Lodge Cowboy Breakfast raised funds for our local Friends of the Shelter, and we are so grateful for their generosity to allow FOS to fundraise with them. The workers from the Posse Lodge were helpful, cheerful and hard-working as always.

Our successful breakfast is due in no small part to many FOS volunteers. Gift Baskets were donated by 13-year old Madison Mas of Best Buddy Baskets and Zena Thomas for our silent auction.

The ever popular Read More

Letter to the Editor: We Want To Deal With Film Crew Issues Immediately

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By JON HENDRY, Business Agent
IATSE Local 480, Film Technicians of New Mexico
 
I read with interest the recent letters to the editor about filming in Los Alamos. I would have thought the argument that economic development creating high paying jobs and opportunities for New Mexicans may cause inconvenience would not fly in Los Alamos.
 
I could argue the benefits to the County, but I’ll let the New Mexico Film office address that issue.
 
There is no excuse for bad behavior or attitude on behalf of film crews. We want to know if there are people littering, etc,. in order to deal with
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Letter to the Editor: Herbicide Complaints

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By CHET MANLEY
Los Alamos

All those criticizing County Works for their use of herbicides and suggesting that we simply use hot water or Dawn dish soap to rid our county of unwanted weeds – you sound like whackjobs and should seriously consider moving into an uninhabited area or commune with others that share your same thought process.

Your old folk remedies, while funny to read, either don’t work or require more work than you mention or is economically possible. An example: pouring boiling water on weeds also requires manually cutting off the top growth of the plant before you dowse Read More

Letter to the Editor: Filming at 155 Monte Rey South

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By ROBERT REEDY
Pajarito Acres Resident

I agree with the complaints by Ellen Walton, especially the many vehicles parked along Monte Rey South making it hard to drive though that area. That part of the road is now effectively a one-lane road but usually has no active traffic control. I drive through that area very slowly and carefully to avoid other vehicles and members of the filming crew who are often in or crossing the road.

My wife and I wish to add two specific complaints. First, early on the very morning they started filming (Monday, 3/31, before 7 a.m.), one of their vehicles knocked over our Read More

Letter to the Editor: Nice Way to Prove Your Bias! … You Hacks!

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By DEBRA STEINMAN
Santa Fe
 
Meet and Greet for Republican candidates hosted by Los Alamos women And U didn’t show?

We asked where the press was. And we the people were told, you were invited along with the Los Alamos Monitor, Santa Fe Reporter … among others. And that YOU just didn’t show.

NICE way to prove YOUR BIAS! So much for ‘impartial’ journalism YOU HACKS! Read More

Letter to the Editor: Request Herbicides Not Be Sprayed

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By SHARON SCARLETT
Los Alamos

Hello Nancy, (Public Works Department)

My husband and I are chemically sensitive and request, as in the past, that herbicides not be sprayed in our area. You should make an announcement that residents can request that herbicides not be sprayed near their homes. In addition, you should be putting out signs in advance of any spraying, so that people, their children and pets can avoid the area.

How will water used for cleanup of equipment be disposed? Will applicators be protected?
 
How do you reconcile the use of bromacil (Hyvar) with DuPont’s instructions Read More

Letter to the Editor: Request Herbicides Not Be Sprayed In Our Area

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By SHARON SCARLETT
Los Alamos
 
Hello Nancy (Talley at County),

My husband and I are chemically sensitive and request, as in the past, that herbicides not be sprayed in our area. You should make an announcement that residents can request that herbicides not be sprayed near their homes. In addition, you should be putting out signs in advance of any spraying, so that people, their children and pets can
avoid the area.

How will water used for cleanup of equipment be disposed? Will applicators be protected?
 
How do you reconcile the use of bromacil (Hyvar) with DuPont’s instructions

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Letter to the Editor: Thank You Los Alamos for a Great Visit!

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Lynne Dzuba
Manitowoc, Wisc.

I had the opportunity to visit your lovely city in early march and I must express my appreciation. A beautiful city, with many great activities and adventures well within in driving range. 

I especially enjoyed the Aquatic Center, WOW what a great swim venue! I loved the ability to lapswim most anytime … and very reasonable … Loved It!

We made a trip to Bandelier National Monument and that was a great day, so sad the destruction from the fires and floods are so evident. We Lunched at Pajarito Brewpub & Grill and it was Wonderful. We shopped right Read More

Letter to the Editor: LA and Hollywood

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By RICHARD HANNEMANN
Los Alamos
 
I sympathize with folks being more than inconvenienced by movie making. Folks in LA (big version) are far more used to the annoyance than in LA (not so big version).
 
Movie making does generate an income stream of some amount to Los Alamos — in taxes, fees, rentals, re-imbursements, and other expenditures. Question is: is it worth the headache? The cameras roll in, the cameras roll, the cameras roll out. It’s the Hollywood drive-by shooting. 
 
But how much post-production is done here? Are local computer graphics artists
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