SPORTS SPEAK UP!
THERE’S A LOT
of money being thrown around in the metro area. A casino is set to undergo a $40 million renovation, the BioPark is spending $2.3 million for an otter exhibit and APS reportedly spends $1.6 million annually on lobbyists and publicists? The cutting of APS middle school athletics for 3,400 students cannot be allowed to stand. The community’s response must be swift and strong beginning Monday at 8 a.m. The phone number for the APS administrative offices is 880-3700.
— N.M. Old Timer
MO NOT AN ATTORNEY
is definitely not an attorney. He is far too busy making sure the State of New Mexico retains its status as a third-world country.
— HDR
SUSANA MARTINEZ
has done more to damage New Mexico athletes than anyone in the history of the state. I have no doubt the lousy job she has done in Santa Fe is why there are no mid school APS athletics anymore and the audacity she had trying to stick her nose into Lobo basketball was just unnecessary. Sorry Bob Davie you are now # 2 in not wanting New Mexico athletes competing in sports.
— Paul Martinez
BLAMING THE POLITICIANS
for killing middle school athletics is blaming the messenger. APS chose to cut something that would instantly cause an uproar to call attention to their claim to need more money . ... I worked for APS at one time and I think it would be way more constructive to look for ways to cut budget other than on the backs of the kids and community. How about a couple of Junior Assistant Superintendents of Trashcan Liners? $500 -$700 K in the APS budget is a drop in the bucket. This decision was nothing more than pure politics.
— MD
COACH PAUL WEIR
conducted a hoops camp for our kids at Laguna this past summer. Instead of having his players do all of the work Coach Weir was in the middle of every drill demonstrating passing, dribbling, shooting and defensive skills. He was so encouraging. When it comes to academics he walks the talk. I found Coach to be articulate, passionate and genuine. I told my lovely wife (Anna) of 35 years that I don’t think Coach Weir was UNM’s first choice. She told me don’t worry … you weren’t my first choice either.
— TTrujillo