Want to give input on the master drainage plan? Comments are due by Oct. 25
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.
Category Analyses
City commission candidate allowed to campaign at city chambers
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.
Stuff you need to know, 10.13.23
Today's intelligence: The culture warriers' quest for control of public schools reaches New Mexico.
The City Commission is intent on pushing through the renovation of the armory building for PD headquarters for $4.5 million
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.
T or C city commission candidate Ingo Hoeppner responds to questions
Ingo Hoeppner is running for a city commissioner's seat in Truth or Consequences. Early voting starts today.
Stuff you need to know, 10.5.23
Today's intelligence: an investigative report on the threat fracking poses to fragile acquifers in New Mexico and elsewhere
No response from candidates probably means more of the same: good-ole-boy government
Six candidates are running for Truth or Consequences city commission and none stepped up to the plate to answer substantive questions.
Stuff you need to know, 10.3.23
Today's intelligence: Federal lands mining law is seriously antiquated. Will new task force recommendations for reform be implemented?
Stuff you need to know, 9.30.23
Today's intelligence: How will New Mexicans be hurt if the federal government goes dark at one minute past midnight tonight?
Truth or Consequences City Commission approves “concept plan” for Turtleback Trails
This outdoor recreation plan has had massive community support but has been hanging fire for four and a half years.
Here we go again: another $9.9 million water project hits the capital-project pipeline and the city commission asks nary a question
Who determined this capital project should be pursued and why? The City commission and the city manager do not deign to answer.
City Commissioners question State Engineer’s closure of hot springs basin
If only the Truth or Consequences City Commission held themselves, city staff and hired engineers accountable in the same manner they questioned Office of the State Engineer officials.