This is a call out to citizens to comment. The more eyes, the more likely a good drainage plan will be put into effect. Those with knowledge about "green infrastructure" that will store and use storm water to enhance plant life for health, well being and sustainability are especially needed.
A new study on the hot springs may be useful to the City of Truth or Consequences in its protest against the Riverbend Hot Springs application to appropriate 400 acre feet a year more of hot mineral water. Find the study attached to the article.
Voting has started in the local elections, and for some reason, sex seems to be on some people's minds when they think of schools. But when you decide who to vote for in the School Board election, there is good reason why you should not be thinking about sex.
It's hard to give input on a plan that is not available. I am seeking a copy I will make available in a follow-up article once I get it. Hopefully that will be soon.
The city government used to not allow campaigning in government buildings, but even that law has gone by the wayside. The rule of law and checks and balances among the branches of government have seriously eroded in Truth or Consequences.
Today's intelligence: The culture warriers' quest for control of public schools reaches New Mexico.
Who knows if this project is a good idea or not. It's not being vetted in public, yet local taxes will pay for it.
Ingo Hoeppner is running for a city commissioner's seat in Truth or Consequences. Early voting starts today.
Today's intelligence: an investigative report on the threat fracking poses to fragile acquifers in New Mexico and elsewhere
Six candidates are running for Truth or Consequences city commission and none stepped up to the plate to answer substantive questions.
Today's intelligence: Federal lands mining law is seriously antiquated. Will new task force recommendations for reform be implemented?
Today's intelligence: How will New Mexicans be hurt if the federal government goes dark at one minute past midnight tonight?