Opinion & Columns

Coaching Café’: Catabolic vs. Anabolic Leaders – Part 5

By LeAnne Parsons
Los Alamos
 
The comparison between anabolic and catabolic leaders continues with a look at how each type of leader approaches their everyday circumstances.
 
Catabolic leaders work in crisis mode. They put out fires, and deal with issues as they arise. This reactivity leads to stress, lack of focus, and a non-productive, frenzied type of atmosphere. They don’t think much about where they’re headed, and even if they do, the “big picture” gets lost in the demands of the moment.
 
Anabolic leaders, on the other hand, plan ahead. They know exactly what they want
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Letter To The Editor: 2016 Legislation/Clearing The Air

By MARCO V. LUCERO
Los Alamos County Sheriff

This letter is to provide clarification to those who have submitted letters in opposition to SB-203.

First of all I want to make it clear that none of my testimony at our State Capitol is self-serving. The legislation I support and have always supported since my election as your sheriff has been to enhance public safety, protect our children and to better serve our communities as law enforcement officers. If one wants to consider self-motivation for their lobbying, consider the articles written in opposition to SB-203.

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Letter To The Editor: New ACT Schedule

By DAREL MADRID
Long time Park & Ride and ACT rider
 
With regard to Mr. Mark Paris’s previous letter posted on Feb. 6, I wholeheartedly agree with his kind observation. 
 
The new schedule is a serious problem. If the change was intended to improve service and convenience, then I would say it failed on both counts.
 
The old schedule which took years to refine worked quite well for locals, Park & Ride, LANL taxi and RTD commuters alike. You could always count on getting to your destination within a reasonable time frame. 
 
Unfortunately,
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Yang: Of Mice & Cheese, And Little People: Resistance, Action And Change

By ELENA YANG
Los Alamos
 
Many years ago, when I was working in a diversity office, my manager excitedly asked me if I had read this wonderful little book “Who Moved My Cheese?
 
I was, and still am in general, very dubious about these popular trendy “how-to” books that pop up on the mass market. They can offer a few gems and some wisdom, but like motivational speeches, readers and listeners may feel “good” about certain messages … for a little while. But passage of time would dilute the enthusiasm, unless there is follow-up with actions. 
 
Nevertheless, I felt obligated
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Letter To The Editor: On SB 203

By JOHN N. HORNE
Los Alamos
 
After reading Jaret McDonald’s letter opposing Senate Bill 203 I immediately began drafting a rebuttal.
 
During this process I happened to read another letter by Mr. Robert Gibson. Mr. Gibson’s most recent submission to the post is an excellent synopsis of the driving force behind our politicians in this county.
 
While I am not surprised that our politicians are as addicted to other people’s money as politicians are in every other locale, this fact is a fitting backdrop for the conversation regarding Senate
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Letter To The Editor: Los Alamos County Is Unique – Not Comparable To Taos Or Roswell

By Concerned County Employee (not in management),
and long-term Los Alamos County Citizen

As a county employee, I am unwilling to identify myself on this topic, however, I feel compelled to write this letter, because I feel John Arrowsmith’s Feb. 1 letter made some points that require context.

First, I have not checked, nor do I dispute any facts, which Arrowsmith cited in his letter, namely that the cost for Los Alamos County’s administrative services in 2015 was $10.9 million, while Taos was $2.2 million and Carlsbad was $6.2 million. I also want to acknowledge that John did say, “there may be Read More

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Letter To The Editor: Robotics Club Gives Thanks

By Barranca Mesa Elementary
Robotics Club
 
The Barranca Mesa Elementary Robotics Club students got a welcome surprise after winter break.
 
Fourteen EV3 Lego Mindstorms Kits were waiting for them as they arrived back to school in January. This very popular after school club had been limited by the failing 11 NXT Lego Mindstorms Kits that they had been using for the last four years. Aging motors and unreliable sensors made it necessary to make an upgrade to the EV3 kits.
 
The Barranca Mesa Elementary Robotics Club would like to sincerely thank all of
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