Today's Opinions

Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a series running over several consecutive Fridays. It is written by members of the Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance, which seeks to foster land stewardship in the Gallinas, Sapello and Tecolote watersheds.

To have adequate water supply, Las Vegas needs well designed, built and maintained water treatment, storage and delivery infrastructure. The first piece of this system is a healthy watershed to gather, clean and supply this water.

The sudden and immediate resignation of Mack Crow, president of the local Court Appointed Special Advocates affiliate, calls attention to the function of the organization and, more specifically, to the public stance of individual members.

To review:
Members of the children’s advocacy group called a meeting — without Crow — and agreed to demand that the then-president of the organization resign.

The issue was Crow’s advocacy for a man he described as a personal friend.

It was impressive watching a procession of friends making their way up to the podium Monday to pay tribute to the friend of many: Mel Root.