Letter To The Editor: The Big Questions Communities & Parents Face Is How Programs Will Be Funded…
By DIANA MARTINEZI too read the after-school editorial by Lt. Gov. Howie Morales that Morrie Pongratz referred to in his letter to the editor (link).
My first thought was, “I’m so glad Howie recognizes that!” There is a massive body of studies that essentially says youth should be given resources to help them develop. Dr. David DuBois of the Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago has research that examines the contribution of protective factors, particularly self-esteem and mentoring relationships, to resilience Read More
Letter To The Editor: Rock The Bond For White Rock Schools
By MATT SCHMIDTLetter To The Editor: Melanie Colgan – A Lot To Like About This School Board Candidate
By KEVIN HONNELLResidents of North and Barranca Mesas (District 4) are fortunate to have two strong candidates for the upcoming school board election.
But, based on my experience as a former school board member for this district as well as former school board president, I concur with our current member, Andrea Cunningham, that one candidate stands out above the other — Melanie Colgan (link).
I’ve known Melanie Colgan for more than a dozen years, and throughout that time I’ve been amazed by the extent to which she has poured her talent and energy into Read More
Letter To The Editor: Melanie Colgan Will Be A Valuable Addition To Los Alamos School Board
By JoAnn JohnsonLetter To The Editor: Concern For Our Young Athletes
By BARBARA SMITHI am concerned about the safety and welfare of our young athletes.
Particularly our Football players. I have attended the last two home games and was shocked by what I witnessed. The players were not given any chance of recovery as they were played over and over.
Several players experienced severe cramps that took them off the field only to be put right back in.
I saw several more players injured during the game, and a couple of those injuries I can say were the results of fatigue and the mistakes made due to fatigue.
Even past injuries, you could see that as the Read More
Dr. Madhavi Garimella Discusses Osteoporosis
By Dr. Madhavi GarimellaSunday marked World Osteoporosis Day and presents an opportunity to discuss this bone disease.
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis, which means “porous bone” is a condition of weakening of the structure of the bone leading to an increased risk of fracture. Many people have osteoporosis and do not know about it as they have no symptoms at all. Osteoporosis does not cause any pain unless you have a fracture.
Why should we worry about osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a major cause of morbidity in older Americans. A hip fracture can cause quite a setback in terms Read More
Letter To The Editor: Parent And Teacher Melanie Colgan Will Be A Great Addition To Our School Board
By MARGI HARRACHHow nice it is to see that Melanie Colgan is running for School Board District 4 (Barranca and North Mesa communities). From my experience, I always appreciate any time I get to see or work with Melanie.
Our families moved to Los Alamos within a year of each other and her children were a few years behind mine at Barranca Mesa Elementary, so our time on Barranca PTO overlapped. I saw Melanie inspire a sense of balance, calm, enthusiasm and focus to each group she was part of.
She was an exceptional PTO vice president, president and coordinator of the Bobcat Bonanza fundraiser. Read More
