Citizen advisory board members speak truth to power
Shutting them out, deriding them for seeking information, limiting what they do to rubber-stamping. Want to sign up for a citizen's advisory board?
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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.
Noon Music at Ingo’s in May & June
Hieronymus Bogs will be providing three Friday performances at Ingo’s Art Cafe.
Political considerations, 5.22.24
Will it all really come down to "It's the stock market, stupid"?
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.
City’s general obligation bond fails to launch
T or C property taxes were supposed to more than double after citizens approved $3-million in general obligation bond debt for water, wastewater and road projects at the November 2023 ballot box. The state's Taxation and Revenue Department says it never got the word.
County residents likely to vote on formation of Arroyo Flood District in November
The Sierra County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution to create an Arroyo Flood District. A petition was presented to the District Court and a hearing scheduled so that the question of forming the flood district and names of candidates for the board can be on the ballot in November.
Political Considerations, 5.17.24
Unhobble the New Mexico State Ethics Commission
New ownership at Dam Site Historic District
Lago Rico, past managers of the Dam Site Historic District, have sold the management of this Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) landmark to Marina Vista.
T or C City Commission passes $44.7 million budget
The city is still very bad at reporting and communicating with the public, but it is steadily improving its management practices.
Stuff you need to know, 5.13.24
Wildfire risk is expected to be above normal for much of New Mexico this summer because of ongoing drought and a potential transition from El Niño to La Niña conditions.