Dwayne Merritt; Responds to Rio Grand Sun Article

Dwayne Merritt
Thursday, May 10, 2007 10:13 AM
RE: Rio Grand Sun Reporter Misses The Boat on the Rio Ojo Caliente Community ( Letter To The Rio Grand Sun Editor)

Lynn

Thanks for your response to the article. I agree with your attempt to set the record straight. For several years now, I have dealt with property owners who look not to themselves but outside agencies for relief from the invasion of water. If each property owner would take simple steps, most of my “emergencies could be avoided or lessened. I will continue to work with you and support your activates.

Dwayne---

Again as stated here in this BLOG. I agree with Dwayne 100% on this issue. To Quote Dwayne again.... "For several years now, I have dealt with property owners who look not to themselves but outside agencies for relief from the invasion of water. If each property owner would take simple steps, most of my “emergencies could be avoided or lessened. "

I also have been to way to many emergency situations and it's true. We are our own worst enemies sometimes. We don't know when to say NO. We don't actively seek help or knowledge about a potential risk until way to late and then we find ourselves needing help and expect an immediate response from others to help out.

So lets not go there. Lets get informed, know who and what resources are available. Lets get to know our neighbors and lend a hand if they need it. We might need their help someday and I know I would welcome their help and also return the favor. I can not run or turn away from others in need and I can not alone solve these issues.

So I ask for my neighbors help, my communities help, and others should they have the ability. I ask now because tomorrow may be to late. It's that simple.