Stuff you need to know, 4.12.24
Why is New Mexico the only state that has seen a drop in its foreign-born population over a 10-year period?
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T or C City Commission hands out more blank checks to city department heads
Another four years of 'on-call' contracts that short-circuit city commission and public oversight of capital projects. Department heads have carte blanche to hire architects and engineers behind closed doors.
Read MoreT or C City Commission hands out more blank checks to city department headsPolitical 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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Why Virgin Galactic has countersued Boeing
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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.
Read MorePolitical considerations, 4.9.24Sierra Joint Office on Aging Public Hearing
Information about an upcoming opportunity to share your ideas for and express your concerns about senior services in Sierra County
Read MoreSierra Joint Office on Aging Public HearingPolitical considerations, 4.7.24
A how-to on voting in New Mexico's June 4 primary
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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."
Read MorePolitical considerations, 4.6.24Tonuco Mountain
A storm the day before had cleared the air and brightened the colors. A perfect day to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors.
Read MoreTonuco MountainStuff 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?
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A new study provides needed specificity about the uses to which the Colorado's irrigation water is put in the river's basin, which includes New Mexico.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 4.3.24From 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.
Read MoreFrom the Sierra county commission meeting 3/19/2024