LETTER: Don't give honor to a living person

I read the Optic headlines wanting the new dorm at New Mexico Highlands University named after Sen. Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas. I applaud the regents for not wanting to name the dorm for a living person. There is one building or wing already.

If you are going to name a building, name it for person who has passed on. Preferably an educator who was from the community and is remembered by many.

My nomination would be Silas Lopez, NMHU alumnus, teacher, principal, superintendent. He served the community of Las Vegas for many years.

Benito Duran

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