Move along. Nothing to see here: Elephant Butte to leave hospital over being treated like a ‘bastard stepchild’
Hospital's ownership and management changing despite insistence that its finances are better than ever.
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In retirement Tom Hinson never bragged about his high-powered career shuttling photography into fine art
Tom Hinson was a reserved man who during his decade in Truth or Consequences seldom talked about his career acquiring contemporary art for the prestigious Cleveland Museum of Art and developing its collection of photography. Hinson, 80, died May 29 from cancer in Tucson where he and his spouse, Diana…
What you need to know, June 5, 2025: Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado
I apologize for not getting this bit of news out until now when it is no longer new. Texas's lawsuit against New Mexico for allowing groundwater wells in our area to syphon off water in the Rio Grande that belongs to Texas may end in a settlement.
What you need to know, June 1, 2025: Measles update
The West Texas/New Mexico measles outbreak continues of grow as the virus works its way through bodies not immune to it from vaccination or natural immunity. As people give up vaccination for one reason or another or no reason at all, there are more and more bodies available to it.
Biggest budget T or C has ever had—60 percent is capital projects
Sixty years of neglect of city infrastructure on top of yearly operations makes for a swollen budget. New City Manager Gary Whitehead and staff have a very good handle on the issues and on the finances, which shows in the budget document.
T or C being sued for damages related to Shaquille Ferguson Jr.’s death
The reverberations of this child's death are still rippling outward, with accountability for child abuse and neglect extending from the father to the city, city police and CYFD.
Sierra joins Catron County in declaring a disaster due to wolves killing cattle and asking that wolf relocations cease
Some counties are calling for curtailment of wolf relocations after recent cattle killings in Catron County. But figures show depredations have held steady or decreased, despite growth in the number wolves in the wilds.
Copper Flat Mine to use much less water
After 15 years of trying to get massive amounts of water to process low-grade copper ore, the company is turning to a "dry" processing method.
Whitehead explains next four water projects
Over the next three years the city will take on about $45 million in water projects.
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.