“Why even have an RR-I zone?”
The city hands out variances like candy, regularly punching holes in the zoning code.
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Polio hospital began with publisher’s plea to FDR who hid his paralysis from the public
For 44 years, Carrie Tingley Hospital was TorC's biggest industry, treating polio and other orthopedic disorders
Special election on police building’s financing just got really complicated
The people are bound to be confused by the March 4 special election. That may be the point. Low-information voters may pass higher tax and debt measures without knowing it.
New veteran digs are among swankiest skilled nursing units you’ll find but they’re not cheap
The six new residential buildings at the New Mexico State Home provide a home-like atmosphere for veterans needing higher levels of care, with each bloc of 12 units sharing a kitchen staffed by professional cooks.
Arts Council Announces Upcoming Events
The Sierra County Arts Council has a roster of new Art Talks and Music on the calendar for the first quarter of 2025.
Otto Rigan’s sculptures speak to us in the universal language of forms
A sculptor with a career in creating art for public spaces is making his home here--a new light in the area.
Unexpected joy
After almost a two year battle to reopen Forest Road 40E west of Kingston to public access, we prevailed. The lock is removed and the entry to Middle Percha Canyon is opened with a permanent easement. This story reflects the joy felt by lovers of the canyon.
Any qualified, savvy volunteers out there who want to be a flood-control director?
Five "directors" will be appointed to run the new flood-control taxing district that was approved by Sierra Countians Nov. 5. These volunteer directors will serve about a year, until the electorate can choose their representatives during local elections, November 2025.
Will spaceport GRT go to new capital projects?
The uses of the spaceport gross receipts tax keeps growing and expanding, as does the spaceport's need for it. Will local taxes forever subsidize the spaceport? Dona Ana County's especially?
Five city managers in five years—T or C city commission needs to change its selection process
If the city commission doesn't sharply define city problems, it can't seek or hire a city manager with the needed qualities to address them.
Judge orders landowners to open road to Aldo Leopold Wilderness trailhead
The Citizen republishes here Ben Neary’s article from the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s website. There will be a follow up from Steve Morgan and Nichole Trushell on behalf of the Percha Creek Association, the other successful claimants in this litigation.
Lower property taxes for Sierra Countians, Villagers and Elephant Butteans—sorry TorCeans
You'll have a little more cash for stocking stuffers after paying taxes this year, unless your property is in T or C.