Recreation Bond Election: Questions & Answers
Over the past 18 months, we’ve worked with hundreds of people in our town to inform the decision making process that resulted in the upcoming bond election. We love Los Alamos and want to see it improve in ways that matter to the people who live here. We think the bond package resonates with many people for two key reasons: The process to get to this point has been incredibly inclusive and deliberative; and the projects included in the bond package are focused on tremendous Read More
Leonards Tie For Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race
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- David Kratzer with a 6 second differential;
- William Strother a 9 seconds off;
- Jesse Woodroffe recording a 11 second difference; and
- Ryan Smeltzer at 17 seconds off.
LAHS Girls Golf Team Wins District Tournament!
The Los Alamos High School Girls Golf Team won the District 2-5A golf tournament Monday at Black Mesa Golf Course. The team shot a total score of 375, besting second place Albuquerque Academy by 68 strokes. Eighth grader Jessica Osden was the individual District Champion with a 90. Senior Liz Lockhart finished 2nd with a 91, freshman Leah Mountain finished 3rd shooting a 93 and 8th grader Muira Mowrer finished 5th with a 101. Finishing in the top five garnered all four lady golfers All-District honors. Up next for the lady toppers is the State Championship May 8-9 at the Canyon Club in Albuquerque. Read More
Gibson: Recreation Bond Is Not Justified
Like any tax increase, the “Recreation Bond” deserves careful scrutiny. A tax should be for a legitimate valuable public purpose. There should be reasonable expectation the funds will be well used. And there should be no other reasonable alternative to further burdening citizen taxpayers. The Public School and UNM-LA mill levies in January were among the rare tax proposals that satisfy these three criteria (link). This one does not.
“More recreation facilities” sounds good. What we really need is a different mix of recreational venues. We Read More