Stuff you need to know, 12.5.22
Today's intelligence: The Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act that is heading to President Biden's desk to be signed into law has roots in the theft of a ceremonial shield from New Mexico's Acoma Pueblo.
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Stuff you need to know, 12.2.22
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: A second attempt to create a special hospital taxing district for Sierra Vista Hospital is announced, and more details emerge about Truth or Consequences's handling of the animal cruelty complaint against T or C Mayor Amanda Forrister and her husband Lane.
Stuff you need to know, 12.1.22
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: NASA drops greenhouse gas monitoring program and possible "dead pool" crisis next summer facing Colorado River ecosystem.
Stuff you need to know, 11.29.22
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: New Mexico's utility regulatory commission set to become an appointed body after legal challenge fails.
T or C mayor and husband charged with cruelty and other counts involving their 14 dogs
Whether Truth or Consequences Mayor Amanda Forrister and her husband are exempt from the law she enacted hangs in the balance--as does the fate of their 14 dogs--which are underfed, unvaccinated, unlicensed and 10 dogs over the limit allowed without a special-use permit.
Stuff you need to know, 11.18.22
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: A volunteer group of election deniers calls for investigation of New Mexico's midterm results while Otero County Commission, on which Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin no longer sits, goes ahead with certification.
Sierra county commission meeting 11/15/22: highlights
The county commission discussed legislative priorities and Commissioner Paxon described the goals of the newly created Livestock Loss Authority.
Stuff you need to know, 11.16.22
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: update on the public-private initiative to bring broadband access to all of Sierra County
Sierra county commission special meeting 10/25/22: highlights
The meeting focused on flood issues, flood commissioner Jones’ report on work and strategies, and emergency administrator Williams’ effort to help property owners find flood assistance. The board also approved an “Opioid Remediation Collaborative” with six other counties and an appropriation to the Sheriff’s office for officer retention.
Stuff you need to know, 11.10.22
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country: Today's intelligence: victory and concession statements from the candidates for New Mexico's Second Congressional District seat
EBLSP Lecture Series Begins — Join Us
The 3rd Elephant Butte Lake State Park lecture series begins Wednesday, November 16 at 6 pm. Kicking off the series of nine entertaining and educational topics is "Birding Elephant Butte Lake State Park and Surroundings."
Stuff you need to know, 10.31.22
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: Antisemitism raises its ugly head in New Mexico.