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Letters

  • County needs a balanced approach

    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.

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  • Mil Gracias - Jan. 4, 2012

    On Dec. 23, the Las Vegas Police Officers Association conducted a toy drive where off-duty officers, family members and volunteers were able to distribute toys and jackets throughout the city. The officers along with Santa drove around neighborhoods and handed toys to children who were in the area. This was all made possible by the generous donations made by several businesses and individuals.

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  • Let’s see how it all turns out

    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

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  • Question linger about reservoirs

    I was surprised to read about the karst deposit problem below Peterson Dam. When I first read the headline, I figured it must be something about the fault lines below the dam along the highway. But I was told some years ago by a geologist at Highlands that these faults were “dormant,” so not to worry. Well OK, but aren’t there some hot springs right around the corner?

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  • A right, reasoned response to tragedy

    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.

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  • Animals a part of Jesus’ birth

    I understand that in his new biography of Jesus Christ, Pope Benedict XVI points out that, contrary to popular belief, there were no oxen, camels, donkeys or other animals in the manger.

    I am a Catholic, but I have a tendency to disagree with our pope.

    I was but a child in preschool when I was told the Christmas story. It was a donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem where Baby Jesus was born. We learned and sang about the shepherds and their sheep, the camels who carried that three kings.

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  • Mil Gracias - Dec. 24, 2012

    Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive was a great success again! Thanks to all who contributed. We were able to give 110 boxes of food with turkeys to needy families in our community.

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  • A desperate Christmas wish

    My wish for Christmas isn’t a big one or even a greedy one. My wish is to bring Cindy Rivera home!

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  • As for fracking, just say no

    I have already pointed out four of the misinformation about fracking that Mr. John Bemis, gave out. He also said a fifth misinformation and a veiled threat for those who oppose fracking:

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  • A city-county plan more practical

    Regarding Tom McDonald’s column on Monday: As a member of the Steering Committee, I recall that during development of our Regional (Mora-San Miguel – Guadalupe) Water Plan, our local governments at the time were only peripherally involved. This may have been because there was no money attached to the plan, and therefore didn’t warrant participation given other irons in the fire.  
    When completed, the County Commission supported the plan unanimously, but the Las Vegas City Council was reluctant, and a resolution of support passed by just one vote.

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