Stuff you need to know, 7.13.23
Today's intelligence: safety lapses at Los Alamos National Laboratory, one of the most senior U.S. Department of Energy research and development labs and a major economic driver for New Mexico
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Stuff you need to know, 7.12.23
Stating that a reasonable degree of partisan gerrymandering is permissible under law, the New Mexico Supreme Court returns a Republican Party suit challenging the results of 2021 redistricting to a district court to resolve.
Stuff you need to know, 7.10.23
Like Kingston here in Sierra County, Taos, New Mexico, is experiencing neighbor-against-neighbor conflicts over access to public lands. Plus: eligibility for federal compensation for Trinity downwinders again proposed in Congress and two New Mexico reporters receive national recognition
Stuff you need to know, 7.6.23
Today's intelligence: why you should check to make sure your Medicaid eligibility certification is up to date
Stuff you need to know, 7.5.23
Today's intelligence: Border crossing deaths in the desert near Sunland Park, New Mexico, are on the rise. Plus: Has New Mexico become a national nuclear sacrifice zone?
Stuff you need to know, 6.30.23
Today's intelligence: celebrating Virgin Galactic's first successful commercial spaceflight after almost 20 years of trying. Plus: The existence of "music of the spheres" is confirmed and New Mexico's VRA played a role in its detection.
Stuff you need to know, 6.27.23
A roundup of news about federal support for New Mexicans' internet access, the state's new reproductive care hotline and Virgin Galactic's first commercial flight, set for Thursday
Highlights of Sierra County Commission Meeting June 20, 2023
At the urging of Hillsboro area residents, the county commission will delay signing a new solid waste ordinance until after they’ve heard input from that community. Sheriff Baker’s request to increase the department’s pay scale is approved. The commission set its priorities for spending funds to improve the county’s fairgrounds.
Stuff you need to know, 6.23.23
Are you eligible for the New Mexico tax rebate that the state began to distribute this week?
“Perfect storm” led to empty water tanks and low water pressure
Truth or Consequences Water and Wastewater Director Arnie Casteneda said, "We've gotten a lot of low-pressure calls," referring to low water pressure caused by empty water tanks and other problems. Water pressure should be up in a few days, he said.
Special Hospital District Town Hall Meeting
Tomorrow, Wednesday May 24th at 6 pm in the Albert J. Lyon Event Center there is an opportunity to find out more about the proposed Sierra County Special Hospital District.
Stuff you need to know, 5.19.23
Japan or bust