Politics

Letter To The Editor: All Or Nothing Bond Package

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By RICHARD NEBEL
Los Alamos 
 
There have been several letters to the editor who wonder why the rec bond is an all or nothing proposition. I suspect that the answer is that no one of these items could pass by itself in a bond referendum. 
 
If you want more recreational opportunities, then you are going to have to support more recreational opportunities for your neighbors as well.
 
There also seems to be a sentiment that if we vote this down, then the county will come back with something more “reasonable”. I think that is extremely unlikely. People put in a lot
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Governor Announces $40 Million Investment In New Mexico Startups

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

  • Funds expected to support more than 50 companies

 

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced $40 million worth of investments in New Mexico startups.

 

A $20 million Catalyst Fund is being launched that will raise a matching $20 million in private equity for investments in local startups. The Catalyst Fund is expected to support more than 50 companies in New Mexico and will focus on aiding technology startups.

 

“New Mexico has the potential to be the next tech-startup capital of the United States,” Martinez said. “Through this fund, Read More

Letter To The Editor: Keep It Local Support Rec Bond

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BONNIE JAMES
Los Alamos

We often talk about ‘keeping it loca’l in Los Alamos and the importance of supporting our wonderful local businesses. It’s hard to “Keep it Local” when we have limited recreational facilities, especially for families. I want to “Keep it Local” and that’s why I am voting Yes for the upcoming recreation bond.

When my family wants something fun to do, unfortunately, we often have to leave Los Alamos County. While we hike and enjoy the natural beauty of the area we have to leave to do a lot of other activities such as swimming, bowling, and supporting my children’s athletic events. Read More

Letter To The Editor: Why all or nothing?

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By DIANN MILLS
Los Alamos
 
Why all or nothing?
 
One of the problems with the Rec Bond is that it is all or nothing. People who want to invest in our community don’t necessarily think we need ALL of these improvements/additions at the same time. Seems like letting us vote on one or two would give us a chance to live with the new or upgraded facilities and the additional increase in maintenance and other costs associated with them.
 
We could at least see where we stand at that point and decide if adding more facilities in a few years makes sense.
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Letter To The Editor: Stop Hemorrhaging Money

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By GLENN MICHEL
Los Alamos

Everybody agrees with one thing or another on the new County Rec Bill. Lots of us think the golf course water infrastructure for example is in desperate straits and should be funded. I think more tennis courts is nuts, and an indoor year round ice skating rink is over the top – but that’s just me. Maybe we ought to offer an a La Carte ballot and just fund some of this.

But we are not offering a la carte, so we are all looking at one ballot and saying “Is there something in this menu that makes me willing to vote FOR the twenty million dollar bond?” Golly there Read More

Robinson: Why Should I support The Rec Bond?

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By JAMES ROBINSON
Los Alamos

Today, the ballots for the Recreation bond will be mailed out, and Los Alamos will be tasked with deciding whether or not it wants to invest in its future or stay in the past.

With their vote, money can be invested in modern infrastructure that could stimulate demand in our town beyond our national laboratory for the first time in decades, or keep things the same.

Our wonderful golf course was the gift of the United States government almost 70 years ago, and have a irrigation system to match. My family has been around Los Alamos since the early 60s and to them, not much has changed. Read More

Letter To The Editor: Investing In Our Community

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By TERRY FOXX
Los Alamos

I am not a golfer. I don’t play baseball, and I don’t ice skate. I won’t use the White Rock Splash Pad. I don’t have children at home anymore. But I do use the Larry Walkup Therapy Pool. So why would I vote yes for the Rec Bond? Because I believe that to have the type of community that is attractive, we must invest in it. Beyond that children are the future and providing places for them to learn, exercise, and enjoy is a life-long gift. And adults are healthier and happier if they have physical outlets that bring them joy and pleasure.

I said I use the Therapy Pool multiple times a week. Read More

Letter To The Editor: Why I Am Voting No On Rec Bond

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By ROB BARAN
Los Alamos

I have been heavily debating my vote on the 2017 Recreation Bond for some time, but I have decided that I will vote “No”. After reading several opinion letters in the Post, it is clear to me that the funds generated by this Bond could be used elsewhere. My rationale:

  • There are plenty of options for recreation that already exist in town, catering to many demographics of the residents that live here.  Investing in recreational facilities, while continuing to turn a blind eye to potentially economic stimulating efforts is simply ‘head in the sand’ politics. 
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Letter To The Editor: Of Roads And Rec Bonds

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By STEPHANIE NAKHLEH
Los Alamos

When I read the objections to the 2017 Recreation Bond, I am sympathetic. I also drive down Trinity and despair at the crumbling curbs. I also drive down into Rendija Canyon and worry about losing a filling. I also look at Mari-Mac, which resembles a war zone more by the day, and I think, how can we be such a wealthy county and have infrastructure like this? I get it. The thing is, none of those irksome things has to do with county government, and none of them will be resolved by refusing to vote for the Rec Bond.

Trinity Drive is a state road. So is NM 502, which runs from Trinity Read More

Udall On Interior And Environment Funding In Bipartisan Budget Agreement

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, ranking Democrat on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, released the following statement on the finalized bipartisan budget agreement to fund the government through September. 

“This bill is a strong, bipartisan agreement, and I thank lawmakers and staff on both sides of the aisle for their hard work to achieve a workable compromise. The deal funds key priorities for New Mexico and the nation, while preventing some of the president’s disastrous

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