Whitehead explains next four water projects
Over the next three years the city will take on about $45 million in water projects.
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T or C city commission meetings: time change, public comment change, better audio/visual
Hooray! It's been nearly five years since the city cancelled a contract with an IT company that streamed city commission meetings on a city YouTube channel, which was the only format one could hear what was said. Hopefully new equipment will fix onsite and streaming communications problems.
Love’s Travel Stop coming to Truth or Consequences
About 40 jobs will come with Love's arrival, along with more gross receipts tax and fuel-tax revenue. Free education to employees!
T or C contracts Jesse Cole part-time as water and wastewater manager
The city, by law, must have a certified level-three water and level-three wastewater operator on staff or under contract.
Hot Springs Land Development and City of Truth or Consequences settle 2014 court case
Looks like HSLD is walking away pretty bruised, having expended nearly $5 million in land purchase, option agreement, engineering and well development and getting $100,300 in settlement from the city.
New Sculpture will become focal point of Healing Waters Plaza
The Sierra County Arts Council and artist Kendra Brock completed the new sculpture dedicated to the memory of Carol Plec now installed at the Healing Waters Plaza in the heart of TorC’s Historic Hot Springs District.
What you need to know, January 19, 2025: Public access victory for the State
After the 2022 New Mexico Supreme Court decision that allows the public to fish and boat on all waters of the state as a matter of the public trust doctrine, the landowners filed suit in federal district court for relief. Thursday, the federal court dismissed their case.
`Historical architecture gem’ is mostly empty, leaving an opening for local preservationists
Three fourths of the old Carrie Tingley Hospital is empty now that all the veterans housed for 38 years have moved to new residences. No plan yet how to use it.
Polio hospital began with publisher’s plea to FDR who hid his paralysis from the public
For 44 years, Carrie Tingley Hospital was TorC's biggest industry, treating polio and other orthopedic disorders
New veteran digs are among swankiest skilled nursing units you’ll find but they’re not cheap
The six new residential buildings at the New Mexico State Home provide a home-like atmosphere for veterans needing higher levels of care, with each bloc of 12 units sharing a kitchen staffed by professional cooks.
Judge orders landowners to open road to Aldo Leopold Wilderness trailhead
The Citizen republishes here Ben Neary’s article from the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s website. There will be a follow up from Steve Morgan and Nichole Trushell on behalf of the Percha Creek Association, the other successful claimants in this litigation.
What you need to know, November 2, 2024: New Mexico Gas Company selling out
The New Mexico Gas Company, the natural gas company which services Truth or Consequences, has asked the state's Public Regulatory Commission for permission to be sold. If the sale is approved, it will transfer ownership from a Canadian energy company to an American equity firm.