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Stuff you need to know, 9.6.22

Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: a cooperative approach to addressing the West's water crisis that is working in the Yakama River Basin in Washington. Late breaking: Judge removes Otero County Commission Couy Griffin from office, effective immediately, for his participation in the January 6 insurrection.

Sierra county commission meeting 8/16/22: highlights

The county commission signed a contract to begin work on the Arrey ball field. They also heard public comment regarding voting integrity and heard an update on the county-wide broadband project. In closing the meeting, commissioner Paxon, announced the resignation of county manager, Charlene Webb, effective October 18. The recorded…

Stuff you need to know, 8.15.22

Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: faulty fire hydrants, an endemic problem in New Mexico, cost local family their home. Also, Otero County Commissioners ramp up their quest to control elections and the New Mexico Court of Appeals revives the drive to commercialize the Augustin Plains acquifer.

Celestial Delights

Last night was the last supermoon of the year and this morning we were greeted by a double rainbow… A supermoon is a full moon that is within 90% of its closest point, or perigee, to Earth in its orbit. While closer, that perigee is still about 226,000 miles from Earth.…