Letter To The Editor: Stop Hemorrhaging Money
By GLENN MICHELEverybody 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?
By JAMES ROBINSONToday, 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
By TERRY FOXXI 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
By ROB BARANI 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.
Letter To The Editor: Of Roads And Rec Bonds
By STEPHANIE NAKHLEHWhen 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
Letter To The Editor: Let’s Split The Pot
By GERALD M. ANTOSLos Alamos
Rec Bond Opposition Launches ‘A Better Way For LA’
Planting Rec Bond opposition signs recently, Lisa Brenner of ‘A Better Way For LA’, her son Patrick Brenner, Dr. Lisa Shin and James Whitehead are the group setting up a Political Action Committee to rally voters against the Rec Bond. Courtesy/Facebook photoOrganized opposition to the Los Alamos County $20 million recreation bond has surfaced with the placing of five large signs in Los Alamos and White Rock. Slogans on the signs state, “Vote No Rec Bond”, and, “Splash your cash. Just Say No. Vote No Rec Bond”. The signs are on Trinity Read More
Letter To The Editor: Support For Rec Bond
By REBECCA HOWARDGibson: Recreation Bond Is Not Justified
By ROBERT GIBSONLike any tax increase, the “Recreation Bond” deserves careful scrutiny. A tax should be for a legitimate valuable public purpose. There should be reasonable expectation the funds will be well used. And there should be no other reasonable alternative to further burdening citizen taxpayers. The Public School and UNM-LA mill levies in January were among the rare tax proposals that satisfy these three criteria (link). This one does not.
“More recreation facilities” sounds good. What we really need is a different mix of recreational venues. We Read More
Pinon Park Pool Association Questions Need For White Rock Splash Pad
Pinon Park Pool Association members at site of proposed White Rock Splash Pad. Courtesy photoCounty Seeks Business Recycler Of The Year Nominees
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services is calling for nominations for the 2017 Business Recycler of the Year Award.
The contest is open to Los Alamos County businesses of all sizes, including nonprofit, for profit, schools and government entities. Send nominations to solidwaste@lacnm.us.
Provide:
- Business name;
- Point of contact;
- Phone number; and
- Brief description, including
- Impact on the community;
- Innovative policies; and
- Commitment to recycling or sustainability.
Note: the information provided will be used for the evaluation and voting process.
The nomination Read More
LAPD Collects 32 pounds Of Prescription Medications During DEA Sponsored Drug Take Back Day April 29
LAPD Evidence Technician, Anthony Lucero stands next to the collected medications last Saturday that will be turned over to the DEA for destruction. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department facilitated another DEA sponsored drug take back day Saturday, April 29.
Two collections locations were staffed by officers for citizens to turn in unwanted and unused prescription medications at the Los Alamos Smith’s Marketplace and the White Rock Visitor Center.
Despite the snow storm LAPD collected 32 pounds of prescription medications.
This national take-back initiative continues Read More
Letter To The Editor: Do We Need Or Want A Bicycle Flow Trail?
By BRUCE WARRENIf you didn’t see the announcement for the Parks and Recreation Board meeting April 13 regarding a proposal for a “Bicycle Flow Trail”, or if you saw it and thought it wasn’t important to you because you aren’t a bicyclist, or you are a bicyclist and thought any bike trail is a good trail, I’m here to tell you that you should pay attention to this proposal. It will affect the entire community and has some ramifications that may raise some alarm in your mind.
There was another County meeting regarding the bicycle flow trail April 26, at Fuller Lodge. Read More
LAVA Shows Appreciation To Volunteers
Gloria Baca, who volunteers at Sombrillo Nursing Home, participated in the Los Alamos Volunteer Association’s (LAVA) volunteer appreciation party Friday afternoon at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Particpiants were served ice cream floats and treated to music performed by Eddy and the Nomads. LAVA has 503 volunteers in its program and more than 100 volunteers were expected to attend the festivities Friday. LAVA, which was previously known as the Retired Senior Volunteer Program or RSVP, has partnered with local nonprofits to provide volunteers Read More
Star Wars Day … May The 4th Be With You!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department is very excited to be promoting a variety of fun Star Wars Day events this Thursday, May 4.
Activities include photos with Star Wars Movie Characters, free stickers and temporary tattoos, arts and crafts hosted at Mesa Public Library, the Teen Center and Youth Activity Center 2-5 p.m., and an all ages costume and Lego contest at Ashley Pond (concert stage – must enter by 5:30 p.m.).
Direct questions to the Community Services Department at 505.662.8170 or CSD@lacnm.us. Read More
Los Alamos Community Foundation Holds Spring Conference For Nonprofits
Brian Brogan, Los Alamos County Community Services Director explains the details of responding to County request for proposals. Courtesy/LACF
Kristine Coblentz, LAPS Healthy Schools Program Director, provided examples of successful community-wide collaborations.Courtesy/LACF
Participants discussing a variety of community needs and collaboration opportunities during the LACF Spring Conference for nonprofits Friday at UNM-LA. Courtesy/LACF
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION News:
Local and regional representatives from over thirty local nonprofits met all day Friday, April 28 at UNM-Los Read More
Plows Clear Truck Route
At least three plows where spotted along the truck route clearing the road during Saturday’s snow storm. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Letter To The Editor: 2017 Rec Bond
By MELANEE HANDDaily Postcard: Wintery Cap And Shawl On Mesa Public Library Girl
Daily Postcard: Wintery Cap and Shawl on Mesa Public Library Girl on fine ‘Spring’ morning taken at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29. Photo by Craig IdlerLAFD Assists Rescue Of Dog Stranded On Cliff Ledge
Smiley the stranded dog looking forlorn as he awaits rescue. Courtesy/LAFD
Los Alamos Firefighter Sam Meyersick places a harness on Smiley. Courtesy/LAFD
Los Alamos Firefighter Aaron Williams, left, gets ready to take Smiley to the top as Firefighter Sam Meyersick looks on. Courtesy/LAFD 
Happy to be rescued, Smiley joins, from left, LAFD Capt. Gerard Coriz, Firefighter Aaron Williams, Firefighter Sam Meyersick and Capt. Manny Pacheco. Courtesy/LAFD Los Alamos Fire Department took their newest heavy rescue truck