Editorial: Applicant Shielding Bill For Leadership Positions Doesn’t Deserve Day Of Consideration
State Sen. Bill Tallman (D-Bernalillo)
EDITORIAL:
Based on little more than a hunch, an Albuquerque state lawmaker has unfortunately once again filed a bill to keep secret the names of those who apply for leadership positions in New Mexico like police chief or school superintendent.
Under the bill filed by state Sen. Bill Tallman, all “appointive executive positions” would be subject to exemption from the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act. In addition to police chiefs, fire chiefs, school superintendents, city managers and other top taxpayer funded positions, Tallman’s bill Read More
Canceled: In-person Learning At LAPS Elementary Schools
LAPS News:
All in-person learning at Los Alamos elementary schools is canceled today due to inclement weather.
Food service also is canceled for today. Meals for pick-up will be available 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pinon and Aspen elementary schools in White Rock.
Principals are available to help answer questions.
Walkways are slick so everyone is encouraged to wear weather appropriate shoes and boots. Read More
Snowplows Work To Clear Roadways Around Los Alamos
County snowplows continue clearing roadways including here on Diamond Drive. Conditions remain dangerous due to the inclement weather and motorists are urged to stay off the streets if at all possible. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Domestic Violence: Men, You’re Not Alone…
By Victoria K Gonzales
Local volunteer
Domestic abuse takes many forms: physical, emotional, verbal or sexual. It is crucial to understand both women and men are prone to being victims of an abusive relationship in heterosexual and same sex relationships.
More than 830,000 men are victims of domestic violence every year with more than 4,000 domestic violence programs offered in the U.S.
But it’s more common that women turn to these programs as men don’t receive the necessary support.
Why don’t you seek help?
This question can be daunting for abused men because they feel embarrassed, fear Read More
Los Alamos County Snowplows Out In Force Clearing Roads
Los Alamos County snowplows are out in force this morning clearing roadways throughout the community including here on Diamond Drive. Streets are snow packed and icy. Conditions are dangerous and motorists are urged to stay off the streets if at all possible. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
