So often we head from one year into the next with vague notions of things we should work on changing. Perhaps this year, pause, and then dive into 2024 with strong convictions for change
Read MoreReal resolutions for the new year
The commission passed two ordinances. County manager Vaughn provided a midyear budget report. The county approved a $100,000 grant to assist with housing transition and approved purchase of an armored vehicle for the sheriff. There was no report from the Flood Commission.
Read MoreSummary of December 19, 2023 Sierra county commission meeting
The TorC arts community — led by the Sierra County Arts Council — has a full schedule planned for early 2024.
Read MoreSierra County Arts Council 2024
Rates are going up, with still no word on whether the city is going to sell the electric facility to Sierra Electric Cooperative.
Read MoreElectric rates are going up Jan. 1—Happy New Year
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: The terms of the re-release into the New Mexico wild of the wandering female Mexican gray wolf nicknamed Asha may be determined by a court case in Arizona.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 12.21.23
Sierra County commissioners yesterday unanimously approved a measure to disregard New Mexico laws, mandates or orders they believe to be unconstitutional.
Read MoreGovernor’s gun order is the reason county commissioners give themselves permission to ignore state laws
The city commission evidently thinks we are too stupid to understand capital projects and procurement procedures so they don't bother to explain them. An uninformed electorate dooms democracy and invites autocracy or kleptocracy.
Read MoreCity Commissioners don’t bother to explain because we “wouldn’t understand”
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: Feral cattle in the Gila Wilderness have been given a reprieve from culling by the U.S. Forest Service.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 12.19.2023
Today's intelligence from state and/or national news: State-of-the-art new residences open at the New Mexico State Veterans' Home in Truth or Consequences.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 12.18.23
Today's intelligence from state and national reporting: Opening arguments were heard last week in a lawsuit defending the public's right to access the Aldo Leopold Wilderness via long-used Forest Road 40E out of Kingston, which crosses private property and has recently been blocked by the property owners.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 12.17.23In addition to regular business the commission is scheduled to discuss and vote on two ordinances. The first is “Codifying the New Mexico Enabling Act” and the second is “Indigent Healthcare”. The Flood Commission will present its annual report.
Read MorePreview of Dec 19, 2023 county commission meeting
Today's intelligence from state and national reporting: The New York Times sent a reporter to Sierra County to observe Virgin Galactic's sixth launch at Spaceport America last month. He came back with this full-blown assessment of the history and impact of New Mexico's massive investment in new aerospace industries. Even if you're sick of reading about VG and the Spaceport, the article's color photographs of Truth or Consequences are not to be missed.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 12.15.23