Stuff you need to know, 9.8.22
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: the federal government has finally acknowledged the New Mexico Downwinders' health plight.
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Michael Lanford chooses not to respond, again
Michael Lanford, because he is running for sheriff and an article last week could effect his election chances, was given a second opportunity to respond. The same silence was the result.
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.
Hillsboro Street Market
Celebrate Labor Day weekend in Hillsboro and Kingston. On Saturday, Sept 3 from 9 am to 3 pm Hillsboro will have a street market and on Labor Day, Sept 5 Old Kingston Days will be celebrated from 10 am to 5 pm
NMSVH administrator taken away in handcuffs? Uh, no.
There is nothing to the rumor that the New Mexico State Veterans Home administrator was escorted off the property in handcuffs this week. But the churn in the administrator's position was revealed while slaying the rumor.
Relentless monsoon dumps on Black Range
A big storm has delivered more than 5″ in a week. It is hard to believe we were threatened by fire a couple months ago.
Stuff you need to know, 8.22.22
Must-see reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: shocking photographs of Elephant Butte reservoir and a newly released wildlife corridors plan for New Mexico.
Stuff you need to know, 8.19.22
Must-read reporting from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: Las Cruces to become home to a full-service film and production studio.
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.
A preview of the county commission meeting 8/16/22
The county commission will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday August 16 in their chambers at 1712 N. Date Street in Truth or Consequences. The public can attend the meeting in person or listen on the radio at 101.9 FM or observe either live or later on facebook.
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.…