Opinion

Letter To The Editor: Bad Plans All Around…

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By AARON WALKER
White Rock

Since the President’s press conference about opening the economy back up again, it seems that both sides of the political spectrum have come up with plans that won’t work for anybody here in New Mexico.

Most Republicans want the COVID-19 restrictions lifted and for life to return to “normal”. This is an absurd plan that cares more about the economy than the people of this state.

Most Democrats want the state to remain shut down indefinitely until this virus has mostly run its course or until testing improves. This is also a poor plan that will destroy many lives and small Read More

Letter To The Editor: Apply Online For Absentee Ballot

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By BARBARA CALEF
Co-President
League of Women Voters of Los Alamos

Because of COVID-19, citizens are wise to vote by absentee ballot rather than in person. The New Mexico Supreme Court has directed the Secretary of State or the County Clerks to mail a request for an absentee ballot to all voters registered with a major political party.

However, applying online makes it easier for County Clerk’s office. Gloria Maestas, the Los Alamos County Election Manager, said that all the paper forms need to be scanned and entered in the voter’s record. In contrast, an electronic request just needs to be verified Read More

Letter To The Editor: Businesses, Services Need To Reopen

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By PAM PRITCHARD
Los Alamos

Our businesses and services need to reopen!

Now the economic crisis is worse than the virus! Small businesses (some of which sell the same things that still-open businesses sell) and churches have been arbitrarily shut down.

Closed businesses have been vandalized and burglarized, and may never recover.

State governors have over-reached their authority. People will remember this when it comes time for their re-election.

Blessings!

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Letter To The Editor: Watch Out For Thieves In Town

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By DAREN SAVAGE
Los Alamos

My neighbor just reported that my packages were mis-delivered to her house.

My packages came under the scrutiny of two women in a gray Jeep. They stopped to check out the package.

Luckily, my neighbor’s son was leaving, but didn’t leave so he could watch these women. When my neighbor arrived home, she pulled in behind them causing them to leave.

Let’s be good neighbors and watch out for thieves. Read More

Letter To The Editor: Please Think Of Others!

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By MATILDE BREWER
Los Alamos

People, please! … Have some consideration!

I keep going (not as often as before, as I’m trying to STAY AT HOME as we all should) to the Smith’s in Los Alamos looking for: the Bounty paper towels and the Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Mega Roll toilet paper I’ve always bought, and of late: for any paper towel and any toilet paper.

BUT NOW THAT’S NOT ALL: Now even the: dishwasher soap is out (Cascade or any soap for washing dishes just in the sink), nor laundry detergents.

WHAT’S GOING ON? I’m in the last four rolls of toilet paper, two rolls of the paper Read More

Letter To The Editor: Break-Ins … Hardship Isn’t An Excuse

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By MARK PARIS
Santa Fe

It’s disturbing to see local friends and family who are business owners prayed upon during this time of national crisis.

Hardship isn’t an excuse for folks, no matter how disadvantaged by their loss of income, lack of access to quality healthcare, child care, and general welfare, to keep the wolf at bay through theft.

The generosity of those offering award money to help catch those so driven, for whatever reason, gives us pause to ask if we might not do more to help those hardest hit and perhaps desperate with the prospect of the novel coronavirus’ disruptive

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Letter To The Editor: Blaming Wrong Person

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By GREG WHITE
Candidate for County Council

A recent letter blamed the governor for a lack of helping small businesses to survive forced closing.

The writer tries to simplify what is actually a complex and fast developing situation. And if anyone is to blame for any small businesses failing it’s the president!

China first reported the virus to the world Dec. 31. By Jan. 6, U.S. federal health agencies, including HHS, CDC, FDA and even Trump’s close advisors were warning him of the potential for an epidemic or worse and urging him to take action.

Trump chose to ignore and make up his own Read More

Letter to the Editor: Governor Is Punishing Small Businesses

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By AARON WALKER
White Rock

Small businesses throughout this state have had to adapt and improvise to deal with the threat that COVID-19 brings.

At each new set of requirements issued by the governor, they have changed their models and have overcome hurdles to try to remain in business and contribute to the community.

The more restrictive announcement today is likely the correct thing to do. Doing it without protections in place for our small businesses is the WRONG thing to do.

Some businesses don’t know if they will make it through this time of “social distancing”. Why is the state government putting

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Letter To The Editor: Unexpected Common Ground

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By JOSEPH BRODSKY
Los Alamos

As a child I remember moving from town to town, my parents always looking for the best neighborhood they could afford. Lowest crime, least traffic, least crowded with the best schools possible within the restraint of their budget was the goal.

These goals were achieved time and again at the edge of town, often times in a new suburb. The suburbs were zoned single-use single family housing, low-density by design. I always considered my parents to be good people acting in the best interest of our family, specifically my siblings and I. At some point, however, the purposeful Read More

Letter To The Editor: Concern For Families Of Lab Workers

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By ISAAC GALLEGOS
Los Alamos

I’m concerned about the families of those employees being forced to work at the Lab.

Many come from Bernalillo and Sandoval County where the coronavirus is spreading and increasing daily.

All craft workers are being forced to work and that includes electricians, iron workers, teamsters and operators, pipe fitters and plumbers. They have children at home – it’s not fair.

Many employees are afraid to say anything because they worry that they might be fired. If anyone does get sick the Lab will lose more money in lawsuits than letting us stay home.

The Lab needs to follow Read More