Opinion

Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Will Be A Champion For Strong Progressive Values

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By CATHERINE OZMENT
Los Alamos

I am writing to voice my strong support for Christine Chandler to represent State House District 43.   

As our representative, Christine will be a champion for strong progressive values. She will fight to secure universal rights to health care and quality public education, to increase the minimum wage to a living wage, to solve the complex environmental issues New Mexico faces, to reform the criminal justice system to prioritize rehabilitation, to protect the rights of minority and vulnerable populations, and to bring Read More

Letter To The Editor: Sheehey Is Approachable, Hard Working, Cares About Issues

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By BILL CABRAL
Los Alamos

Some of you know me as the guy that owned Radio Shack. I have been in Los Alamos for the last 40 years. I came here from Lawrence Berkeley Lab. I left the lab and went into business back in 1987. I have been a businessman in Los Alamos ever since.

But enough about me. I want to tell you about my friend Pete Sheehey and what type of person he is. I have known Pete for many years now and had many conversations with him about the problems small businesses have in our town. I have found him to be concerned and interested in what I had to say. In my 30 years as a businessman in town I have seen many

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Letter To The Editor: We Endorse Pete Sheehey

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By Ann McLaughlin and Bill Wadt
Los Alamos

Democrats in District 43 are very fortunate to have two strong, dedicated candidates who are running constructive, issues-oriented campaigns. We plan to vote for Pete Sheehey and wanted to share our reasoning.

First, we’ve always been impressed by Pete’s curiosity and humility. He’s always asking questions, analyzing information, and learning. These traits have served him well on the Planning and Zoning Commission and on the County Council. They will serve him well in the Legislature in building coalitions and making compromises to develop legislation Read More

Letter To The Editor: Thank You For Supporting My Candidacy

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By SARA SCOTT
Candidate for County Council

I would like to thank the following individuals for the support of my candidacy. I’m very grateful and honored by their confidence and that of many others who have provided support and encouragement. I hope to have the opportunity to serve the community in the coming years.

As we get closer to the primary date, I’m continuing to walk and knock on doors and will hold two more Let’s Chat sessions prior to June 5: please come and share your ideas and perspectives regarding our community.

  • Thursday May 17, 1-3 p.m. at Rose Chocolatier, 149 Central Park Square in
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Letter To The Editor: The Qualities We Need In A Judge

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By KELLEY A. BRENNAN
Former City of Santa Fe Attorney
 
I got to know District Court Judge Greg Shaffer when he was Santa Fe County Attorney and I was the City of Santa Fe Attorney. During that time, the City and County had to work together to address issues about their shared water supply and were able to resolve some long-standing water disputes.
 
In our many interactions, Greg showed a willingness to entertain and explore differing points of view; learn new, and often complex, material, much of it technical in nature; and engage in meaningful discussion to identify areas of agreement
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Letter To The Editor: Vote For Timothy Morrison For County Council

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By RONALIE and JOEL MOSS
Los Alamos

Timothy Morrison does what he says he will do. He listens well. He cares deeply about our community. He is full of good ideas to build an even more vibrant community for all ages. He is an efficient, caring and organized manager of the Los Alamos food co-op.

Please vote for him for County Council.

 

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Letter To The Editor: SGR For NM Land Commissioner

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By MARK JONES
Los Alamos
 
I am a Life member of the Sierra club and have been on the executive committee of the Rio Grande Chapter and chair of my local Pajarito Group. I am a member of at least fifteen other national and local environmental groups, and have served two terms on the Los Alamos Sustainability Board.
 
Environmental issues are extremely important to me, and I could not support a candidate who did not share these values.
 
Stephanie was endorsed by the Sierra Club and by Conservation Voters of New Mexico in her legislative campaigns in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016.
 
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Letter To The Editor: Support For Judge Shaffer

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By SANJAY BHAKTA
Former NM Deputy State Auditor
 
Judge Greg Shaffer was the legal team lead on a project that profoundly improved governmental accountability in New Mexico.
 
He drafted Executive Order 2013-06, which requires local governments to have a current audit and sound internal controls before they can receive capital outlay grants from the State. As a result, the number of political subdivisions without timely audits has sharply declined.
 
To accomplish its purpose and avoid legal challenge or political pushback, the Executive Order had to be both legally and
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Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Is A Dedicated, Intelligent Leader Looking Out For Our Best Interests…

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By STEVE TOBIN
Los Alamos

Dear Los Alamos Residents,

I am writing to voice my support for Christine Chandler. I first remember meeting Christine in the context of the League of Woman Voters as my wife and I enjoyed several of the educational forums sponsored by the League. Christine struck me as a clear, effective organizer at the League.

My most recent interaction with Christine was in the context of Los Alamos County’s involvement in the Carbon Free Power Project; a project that may result in our county investing in a Small Modular Reactor with economic consequences impacting the county Read More

Letter To The Editor: Keep District Court Judge Greg Shaffer … We Need His Sense Of Responsibility

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By Attorney Christopher L. Graeser
Santa Fe

I support District Court Judge Greg Shaffer because of his sense of responsibility. In New Mexico appointed judges must immediately run in a partisan election. It is not unheard of for appointed judges to focus on campaigning rather than doing their job. Not so with Greg. He kept the trial settings of the cases he inherited and has worked tirelessly to demonstrate through his work that he is a judge we should keep.

As I write this, he is presiding over a 5-day jury trial in Tierra Amarilla. I asked him why he did not move the trial until after the election. His Read More