Letters to the Editor
Tech should take responsibility
Editor:
The recent article regarding New Mexico Tech’s failure to protect my personal information has me deeply concerned about the potential for identity theft.
While it is great that NMT now seems to be in the process of compliance with Mr. Colburn’s request, I’m left wondering whether or not my information was indeed made publicly available.
I feel that NMT should finally show some honor and responsibility, and instead of trying their hardest to sweep this under a metaphorical rug, they should instead notify those people that may have had their personal information security compromised.
I have zero faith that they will take any action, as NMT’s administrators don’t seem to be interested in right and wrong, or in doing what is required by law. No, indeed, they are far too reminiscent of our politicians, for whom substance is nothing and appearance is everything.
They have the potential to be a great school, but things like this are holding them back.
Cory Boehne
Socorro
Show me the records
Editor:
As a member in good standing, I requested the following documents from the Socorro Electric Cooperative:
• Annual audits for the years 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2009-2010.
• RUS 7A for each year from 2005 to the present.
The purpose of my request is to find how much loan money we as a co-op have borrowed, how it was spent, who actually received the money (which contractors were paid), how our system was repaired, upgraded and extended, where in our service area these projects were, and what we got for the money (more reliable service, new customers, etc.)
Since we are being asked to accept a rate increase, this information, concerning completed projects, would provide a reasonable explanation for such an increase. As the reports of overcharges and irregular use of co-op funds prove, little or no oversight has been given to financial matters by the SEC. I want to see for myself the history of expenditures by the board.
The current bylaws, as voted on by the members, requires the board of trustees to abide by the Open Meetings Act. The only reason I can see for withholding this information is fear of what it will reveal.
Marie Watkins
San Antonio