Letters

To the San Miguel and Mora County Commissioners:

I’ve been doing a lot of research on fracking and I’m alarmed at the dangers this will have on our environment, and our health. Reports from government agencies that have been studying the issue, and testimonials from people residing in communities back east and from communities in Colorado and Wyoming are horrific. Particularly frightening are the impacts on our water, air, livestock and human health.

Our County Commission is in the process of evaluating an oil and gas ordinance for San Miguel County. This is a good process and we support a reasonable outcome, with solid environmental regulations. However, as currently drafted, the ordinance would effectively ban all oil and gas activity in the county, with its restrictive regulations. We support a balanced and reasonable approach that allows both jobs and environmental protection. The proposed ordinance won’t do that.  

The people here will benefit from the economic activity, as they do around the state.

In regard to the article of Dec. 26 on the “rusty” NMHU Student Center, I have to agree with Jesus Lopez to a point. The overall exterior design, while interesting, does not seem to fit with the rest of the university’s architecture; however, there it is and there it will stay.

I suggest we wait three or four years and then if there is a general dissatisfaction with the building’s exterior, changes should be considered. In the meantime, let’s use the $38,000 on other improvements to the campus.

Milton Deemer
Las Vegas

The terrible tragedy of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has energized good-hearted people who, horrified by the violence, are demanding that assault weapons be banned. Their desire to “do something” is understandable and laudable. The outpouring of prayer, kindness, comfort, and shared grief is sincere, appreciated, and a blessing to those who are mourning. It is the only place to start.