Stuff you need to know, 8.7.24
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.
Category News
Stuff you need to know, 8.5.24
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.
Stuff you need to know, 8.2.24
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.
Stuff you need to know, 7.27.24
Where's Asha?
Stuff you need to know, 7.24.24
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.
Stuff you need to know, 7.19.24
Nogal Canyon Bridge on I-25 linking Sierra County to Socorro County and beyond will be replaced after more than 50 years of use. Plus: Yesterday's special legislative session accomplished little and cost New Mexico taxpayers a lot.
Stuff you need to know, 7.18.24
FEMA agrees to deliver temporary housing for the Ruidosa area's burned out residents.
Stuff you need to know, 7.17.24
Las Cruces's Memorial Medical Center is under investigation for possible consumer protection violations.
Stuff you need to know, 7.16.24
Gabe Vasquez, who represents Sierra County in the U.S. House, joins a bipartisan effort to appropriate more resources for fentanyl intradiction at the border.
Political considerations, 7.11.24
Republican congresspeople just passed a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. All three New Mexico representatives voted nay, with Sierra County's Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez calling the requirement "unnecessary and discriminatory." It is already illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections.
Stuff you need to know, 7.5.24
The Biden administration has proposed new workplace regulations to protect outdoor employees from heat exhaustion.
Stuff you need to know, 7.3.24
Early monsoon rains in New Mexico may have little positive effect on wildfire risk, which is predicted to be elevated again in late summer and early fall.