Medio Fire response restores faith in government
For those discouraged with government dysfunction on so many levels, the response to the Medio Fire is a shining ray of hope. Federal, state and local entities rapidly converged on the crisis with manpower, expertise, coordination and excellent communication with the public. Most gratifying is their use of Facebook to hold daily live meetings that not only explained the science and tactics of fighting a forest fire, but answered even the most naive questions from a worried populace.
We all owe the hundreds of firefighters, support staff and incident managers a huge thank-you for not only saving our community but for restoring our faith in government.
Duke Klauck Santa Fe
Goodies!
Ooh, two crossword puzzles on a Sunday morning! Cheap thrills in the time of Pandemic. Thank you.
Jacqueline Lovell Santa Fe
Open up
I’m a voter and I’m disappointed with the governor for keeping a stronghold on Farmington and Aztec, and not opening the bars and other places. I and several others have gone to Durango, Colo., to do our gathering at the restaurants and bars. We’re helping Colorado make money while New Mexico loses money because of our governor holding the people of New Mexico hostage.
James Bundy Aztec
Stayed at home
Half of my rifle company (C1/7) were “suckers and losers.” Made so by a couple of regiments of the North Vietnamese Army on Nov. 15, 1965. That day, The Donald stayed home and honed his bone spurs.
James Applegate Santa Fe
It’s OK not to comment
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham must not have learned any golden rules. The comment made about masks in Española demonstrates perfect ignorance. Maybe people have their masks in their pocket or glovebox? Silence is golden.
Gilbert Mireles Española
Still waiting
I applaud the editorial (“Becoming a poll worker is patriotic,” Sept. 3). If only it were that easy in Santa Fe County. My husband and I both filled out applications about a month ago and have received no responses, not even an acknowledgement of receipt of our applications. It seems that there is not only a shortage of poll workers, but of the people necessary to process those applications. I have submitted another application and called and left a message with the election worker coordinator. Here’s hoping I will be able to do my part to make sure this election runs smoothly.
Sheila Ellis Santa Fe
Nope, comment
The governor is absolutely correct in pointing out that few in Española wear masks. We drive to Española each week and have noticed the same thing. All you have to do is stop at a gas station, for example, to see that few, if any, are wearing masks. It’s disingenuous to show a picture of the entrance to Walmart as proof that many are wearing masks, mainly because that chain has a national mask ordinance.
Bob Kirmse Santa Fe
Invisible?
I have been hearing the term “BIPOC,” which I am told stands for “Black, Indigenous, People of Color.” As a Northern New Mexico person of Hispanic and Mexican heritage, I feel invisible with this acronym. I have no desire to compete in the Oppression Olympics; however, I do not like being invisible. It makes me angry that we Hispanic people are being ignored like this. We know Hispanic people also are marginalized by the criminal justice system, are also unfairly targeted by the police, also do not earn what our Anglo counterparts earn and also do not receive the same quality of education given to Anglo children. Do we Hispanic people need to riot to be noticed and then to be treated equally?
Mary Ellen Gonzales Santa Fe
Disarming
Police unrest! Please don’t defund the police, just disarm them.
Dan Gowe Santa Fe
Make it count
If you can vote in person, do it and do it early. Take some of the load off of the post office. Make sure your vote counts.
Sally Romig Santa Fe