Political considerations, 5.23.24
A Senate bill to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to cover New Mexican downwinders and victims in other states hits a familiar roadblock that threatens to kill RECA protections altogether.
Category Perspectives
The Catwalk
There are many places in this country we call home, where one can easily slip into being a community member of the land instead of the consumer. It is a refreshing reminder to escape the keep out culture of urban living and rejoice in such a wild place, the Catwalk.
Stuff you need to know, 5.21.24
The proposed use of so-called "produced water" for agriculture and industrial purposes in New Mexico is at odds with the world health community's growing concern about the impact of pollution on children.
Political Considerations, 5.17.24
Unhobble the New Mexico State Ethics Commission
Stuff you need to know, 4.24.24
New Mexico political pundit Joe Monahan predicts the end is near for Virgin Galactic.
Political considerations, 4.9.24
Progressive activists are encouraging those who wish to register their demand for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to vote "Uncommitted" in New Mexico's Democratic primary.
Political considerations, 4.6.24
Wanna know what Trump's social media platform is like now that it is supposedly worth billions, but not inclined to visit? Here's one reporter's account of her recent encounter with the platform's "Truthsayers."
Say Venn (diagram)
Venn is enough enough? And, don't even get me started on separation of church and state!
Political considerations, 3.24.24
This year's Oscars show iignited a ferocious debate in Hollywood and well beyond that lluminates the extreme difficulty of achieving consensus about the causes of and solutions to what is happening in Gaza.
Pet Projects
Whether abuse, neglect, adoption, or low-cost spaying and neutering, there are several dedicated groups in Sierra County who focus on providing care and homes for companion animals.
Stuff you need to know, 3.11.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: Southwestern states are beginning to look to public lands as potential sites for building much-needed, affordable housing. Plus: Recipients of New Mexico's first round of outdoor recreation marketing grants have been announced.
Biased update on the Copper Flat Mine Hearing
While waiting for a decision on the mine's protested application to transfer water rights to their wells for use at Copper Flat, I thought you might be interested in the positions finally taken by all the parties in the trial.