By EVAN ROSE
Los Alamos

My family moved to rural Santa Fe in 1986 so that I could work at LANL on a laser fusion project. I met Melanee Hand through a co-worker. At the time, they lived in Sierra Los Pinos. Our children were about the same age, and we would get together socially.

Eventually, both families moved to Los Alamos. Long commutes with children are difficult. Both families gained an appreciation for the high quality of Los Alamos schools and the ongoing difficulties of finding modern and affordable housing. Both families gained an appreciation for living in safe communities with constructive programs for children.

Melanee Hand has impressed me with her dedication to the community – working on committees and County Council. She does the hard work that is necessary to understand the issues and to come to conclusions that benefit the community as a whole. 

This is the same focus that Melanee brings to one of our mutual outdoor activities – canyoneering. She learns the proper practices, acquires the proper equipment and executes the procedures to complete the task. Melanee has served on the board of the Los Alamos Mountaineers.

I agreed to serve as Melanee’s campaign treasurer because I respect her motivation and dedication. I believe that Melanee will continue to serve Los Alamos with distinction.