Sierra county commission meeting 11/15/22: highlights
The county commission discussed legislative priorities and Commissioner Paxon described the goals of the newly created Livestock Loss Authority.
Debora Nicoll
Debora Nicoll, a member of the board of the Sierra County Public-Interest Journalism Project, will cover the Sierra County Commission for the Citizen, as she did for the Sierra County Sun, capitalizing on her past regular attendance at its monthly meetings as a concerned citizen and champion of responsive government. Nicoll was born and raised in the midwest but is a southwesterner by choice, calling Sierra County home since 2010, when she retired from a 22-year career as a research scientist.
Sierra county commission special meeting 10/25/22: highlights
The meeting focused on flood issues, flood commissioner Jones’ report on work and strategies, and emergency administrator Williams’ effort to help property owners find flood assistance. The board also approved an “Opioid Remediation Collaborative” with six other counties and an appropriation to the Sheriff’s office for officer retention.
County Flood Control
New Mexico statutes outline the roles of the county board of commission, flood commissioner and emergency flood superintendents in planning for and dealing with floods in counties. NMSA 1978 chapter 4 on counties, article 50 on flood control is analyzed and discussed. Updated 10/27/22
Sierra county commission meeting 10/17/22: highlights
Issues from flooding and requests for assistance by residents dominated public comment, while emergency services administrator Williams and road director Neeley updated the county’s efforts. Accepting an appropriation for law enforcement was tabled for additional information. Lease agreement for extension office approved after removal of “offensive language” from the contract.
A preview of the county commission meeting 10/17/22
The county commission will hold their monthly meeting on Monday October 17 in their chambers at 1712 N. Date Street in Truth or Consequences. The public can attend the meeting in person or listen on the radio at 101.9 FM or observe either live or later on facebook.
Sierra county commission meeting 9/20/22: highlights
Paxon is appointed to livestock loss board. A rocky start to the relationship between county government and new county flood commissioner Jones. Whitney’s efforts to update county’s geographic information system continue with three new ordinances and a contract with outside company WTS.
A preview of the county commission meeting 9/20/22
The county commission will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday September 20 in their chambers at 1712 N. Date Street in Truth or Consequences. The public can attend the meeting in person or listen on the radio at 101.9 FM or observe either live or later on facebook.
Hillsboro Street Market
Celebrate Labor Day weekend in Hillsboro and Kingston. On Saturday, Sept 3 from 9 am to 3 pm Hillsboro will have a street market and on Labor Day, Sept 5 Old Kingston Days will be celebrated from 10 am to 5 pm
Sierra county commission meeting 8/16/22: highlights
The county commission signed a contract to begin work on the Arrey ball field. They also heard public comment regarding voting integrity and heard an update on the county-wide broadband project. In closing the meeting, commissioner Paxon, announced the resignation…
A preview of the county commission meeting 8/16/22
The county commission will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday August 16 in their chambers at 1712 N. Date Street in Truth or Consequences. The public can attend the meeting in person or listen on the radio at 101.9 FM or observe either live or later on facebook.
Sierra county commission meeting 7/19/2022, a summary
The commission heard more anti-voting machine comments, discussed post-Black fire issues, appointed Renfro-Williams and Bartoo to the hospital board and prioritized capital improvement projects placing the Arrey baseball field complex at the number one position.
A preview of the county commission meeting 7/19/22
The commission will hold a public hearing to amend the lodgers tax ordinance. In the regular meeting which follows, they will appoint members to the hospital board, sign agreements to manage mental health grants and consider a number of resolutions.