Political considerations, 4.11.24
In New Mexico, the majority of seats in both chambers of the legislature are considered safe for one or the other major party, and toss-upraces in which voters have a meaningful say are a rarity.
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Stuff you need to know, 4.10.24
Why Virgin Galactic has countersued Boeing
Stuff you need to know, 4.5.24
Is avian flu, which has been detected in dairy cows in New Mexico and five other states, a threat to humans? And what precautions can you take to protect domestic animals and pets?
From the Sierra county commission meeting 3/19/2024
The county approved a contract to provide services that will help meet the Firewise Communities Program in Sierra County. The cost, $35,000, is for hazardous fuel reduction, public outreach, and other planning projects. Work will begin in Poverty Creek followed by fuel reduction in Kingston.
Stuff you need to know, 3.26.24
Virgin Galactic has been sued by Boeing for allegedly failing to pay Boeing for its work to develop a new "mothership" for the suborbital spaceflight company.
Political considerations, 3.23.24
An exclusive interview in The New Yorker probes former DOJ special counsel Robert K. Hur for insights into his controversial report on the Biden classified documents investigation.
Bond issue to fund the acquisition of a public safety building is voted down
For the second time the people of Truth or Consequences have voted down this financial scheme.
Stuff you need to know, 3.20.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: How New Mexico will attempt to police disinformation contained in political ads. Plus: Couy Griffin's ban from holding office is now unassailable.
Stuff you need to know, 3.14.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: The start time and allotments of Rio Grande irrigation waters for Sierra and Doña Ana counties were set yesterday. So why was the river running south of Caballo Dam over last weekend?
Stuff you need to know, 3.13.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: Fourteen projects in New Mexico's Second Congressional District put forward by U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez will receive funding as allocated in the six appropriation bills recently passed by Congress and signed by the president.
Stuff you need to know, 3.12.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: Eighty-one community projects in New Mexico put forward by U.S. Senator Martin S. Heinrich will receive funding as allocated in the six appropriation bills recently passed by Congress and signed by the president.
Stuff you need to know, 3.8.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: Seven-state negotiations over future Colorado River water distribution cuts have stalled again.