Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Thank You For Wowing Our Patrons!

October 27, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By the Staff at the Fuller Lodge Art Center

We wanted to shout out a great big thank you from the rooftops for the amazing performers at Harambre Hip Hop Crew and Dance Arts Los Alamos but it occurred to us that more people would probably read and pass on our thanks through the Los Alamos Daily Post!

As part of our Trickster show in September, both groups came out and wowed our patrons with practically an entire day of break dancing and statues coming to life. Both groups were out of this world, and we tried to capture them in all their talent, but unfortunately were unable to upload the

Letter to the Editor: Los Alamos, You Are The Best Community!

October 22, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By Lisa Reader and family

Los Alamos

We would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the many, many people and organizations who have reached out to us in the aftermath of our barn fire and the loss of our beloved mare Sparkling Moonshine.

Our family has received more hugs and casseroles and physical labor assistance and financial generosity than we can begin to count, and we just want to let everyone know how much we appreciate your kindness. Los Alamos County’s Police and Fire Departments rapid response helped save the other horses, and keep the fire from spreading. Los Alamos

Letter to the Editor: Happy 40th Birthday, 1973 Oil Crisis

October 20, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By RICHARD DUNN

Los Alamos

On Oct. 17, 1973, OPEC launched a full oil embargo against the U.S. For months we were faced with gasoline shortages and price spikes across the U.S.
55 mph limits were imposed, CAFE mileage standards were established, carpools were formed.

The USA became a net importer of oil and, shortly thereafter, became a debtor nation. The “Japanese invasion” blossomed with little Honda Civics. Locally, a small group of citizens started Los Alamos Bus to commute to the Lab. I joined four other high school teachers and administrators in a carpool. A number of dormant Read More

Letter to the Editor: Los Alamos Firefighters Commended for Skill and Dedication

October 16, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By JoAnn Johnson

Los Alamos

I would like to express my appreciation and admiration of our Los Alamos Fire Department.

The fact that our firefighters were able to contain the recent fire at the North Mesa Stables to one barn and not allow it to spread throughout the entire stable area is incredible.

Coming soon after that fire, the firefighters’ rescue of the girl who fell into White Rock Canyon is another example of their skill and dedication. This community is very fortunate to have such exceptional firefighters protecting our families and our property.

Solo Traveler: Tourist vs. Traveler

October 16, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Solo Traveler: Tourist vs. Traveler

Column by SHERRY HARDAGE

“The traveler sees what he sees; the tourist sees what he has come to see.” – Gilbert K. Chesterton

I ran across this quote some time ago. It reminded me of a discussion I had with an old (we dated back in high school) boyfriend. He said he loved to travel, and he traveled only with Grand Circle and National Geographic tours, both of which are excellent companies. He described how many places he’d been and how much information he had acquired in very short periods of time.

His description sounded like he spent a lot of money Read More

Letter to the Editor: Trophy Home Owners Should Be Encouraged to Become New Mexicans

October 16, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Trophy Home Owners Should Be Encouraged to Become New Mexicans

By BILL SELLERS

Los Alamos

As a Jaynes Corp. ex-architect, I’m an avid reader of the three or four, full-length pictorial monthly and quarterly real estate magazines (free) on the “mansions of Santa Fe.”

Packed with top-of-the-line architectural photography, they detail one multi-million dollar Southwestern trophy home after another; lots and lots of ‘em. Several Bechtel-executive wives, I know personally, are involved in this industry, either as salespeople, or in some support function.

Not a single Read More

Letter to the Editor: Shutdown Puts Public Lands at Risk

October 16, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Shutdown Puts Public Lands at Risk

By DOMINICK LAWTON

Environment New Mexico

As the seasons turn to fall, many of us here in New Mexico typically head to Bandelier National Monument before the cold rolls in. However, as a result of the government shutdown, our national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests all across New Mexico are closed to any and all visitors.

Bandelier National Monument typically sees a flood of visitors in October who come to experience the beauty of its cliff dwellings or spend a last night under the stars. Last year in October alone, over 125,000 people visited New Read More

Special Board Meeting to Formalize Guidance Given on Teacher Concerns

October 13, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

LAPS News:

Special Board Meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 has moved to the Speech Theater at Los Alamos High School.

Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment
Presentation and Recommendation of the Superintendent and information for the Board

Board President Jim Hall called this special meeting of the Board to formalize the guidance given to administration at the Oct. 8 Board Meeting.

Hall will present the following motion for discussion and possible action. “I move that the administration work with teaching staff to give priority to the following Read More

Letter to the Editor: A Reasonable and Measured Approach

October 12, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

A Reasonable and Measured Approach

By Dr. GENE SCHMIDT, Superintendent

Los Alamos Public Schools

Education in New Mexico and throughout the nation is undergoing significant change. Newly introduced Common Core Standards are replacing learning benchmarks that required a generation of students to be “proficient.” Federal “No Child Left Behind” assessments used in past years called for students to be proficient as measured by Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). The failure of these standards is demonstrated by the oft-reported failure of NM high school graduates to be prepared for college Read More

Letter to the Editor: When Will Enough Be Enough?

October 11, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By MIKE BAKER

Instructional Assistant, Mountain Elementary

Spouse of a teacher

Teachers like other professionals don’t normally speak out about the unbearable conditions they work under and how over worked they are. Yes, they speak about this with small groups of co-workers as they set out to accomplish their tasks. Now is the time you must speak out, and exercise your 1st amendment right to FREE SPEECH guaranteed to us by the Constitution of the United States. If you don’t speak out conditions will not change and change it must. As education professionals you are not just talking about change Read More