Attorneys for the state say that landowners are refusing to comply with a 2022 NM Supreme Court ruling allowing public access to rivers and streams. Republication of article by Danielle Prokop, of Source NM, September 6, 2024.
'Astonishing' Study Shows Infant Deaths Rise in US When Bat Populations Fall. Common Dreams has published an article examining the implications of this study. Ecologists assume that life on the planet is interconnected. While that makes sense, hard evidence has been slow to accumulate. This study seems a major demonstration.
Leveraging federal Medicaid dollars could grow home visiting program - NM Political Report
The Supreme Court appoints a new special master to preside over the continuing Texas v. New Mexico Rio Grande case.
Diana Tittle is leaving The Citizen.
The Truth or Consequences city commission is considering the sale to a private developer of the mesa above town through which winds the Healing Waters Trail. Come to the commission meeting tomorrow to let your views about the contemplated sale be known.
New Mexico's state championship Envirothon team, the Scat Cats of Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools, do Sierra County proud at Envirothon's 2024 national competition.
A 36,000-square-foot soundstage complex to be built at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces will strengthen southern New Mexico's ability to support high-quality film and television productions.
The early monsoon rains that helped firefighters turn the corner on the South Fork and Salt fires in southern New Mexico were part of a weather pattern across the state that will likely reduce wildfire risk well into August. After that, the risk will again elevate.
Over 100 million Americans are saddled with medical debt. The Patient Debt Relief Act introduced by Sierra County's Democratic congressman Gabe Vasquez could, if it becomes law, help to alleviate their struggles.
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Studies suggest climate change is increasing the risk that severe rainfall comes in the wake of wildfires. The Washington Post examines whether Ruidoso, New Mexico's devastation by fire and flooding is a bellwether for the entire West. Plus: Sunday's *other* earthshaking news.