New Year sermon from a pagan, Part II
This is the second part of the sermon on how the sacred texts of the Abrahamic religions deal with vengeance, punishment, and retribution.
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Broadway becoming TorC’s literary corridor with two new bookstores
Recently down to one bookstore, Truth or Consequences is now graced with three. Meet the folks who hope to make the new stores distinctive community assets.
Read MoreBroadway becoming TorC’s literary corridor with two new bookstoresNew Year sermon from a pagan
An outsider looks at revenge, punishment, and retaliation in the three holy texts of the Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – in order to understand what is happening in Gaza today. Shaped as a Christian sermon and so addressed to the faithful, the study comes in three parts.
Read MoreNew Year sermon from a paganThe Black Range Naturalist
Interested in the natural world of the Gila? Local experts and lovers of the area share their thoughts, observations, research, and insights about the natural history of the Black Range of SW New Mexico and the adjacent areas in this insightful journal.
Read MoreThe Black Range NaturalistMusic and lectures scheduled
The Sierra County Arts Council announces their upcoming schedules for Art Talks and Music Mix
Read MoreMusic and lectures scheduledReal resolutions for the new year
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 yearSummary of December 19, 2023 Sierra county commission meeting
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 meetingSierra County Arts Council 2024
The TorC arts community — led by the Sierra County Arts Council — has a full schedule planned for early 2024.
Read MoreSierra County Arts Council 2024Electric rates are going up Jan. 1—Happy New Year
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 YearStuff you need to know, 12.21.23
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, 12.21.23Governor’s gun order is the reason county commissioners give themselves permission to ignore state laws
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 lawsCity Commissioners don’t bother to explain because we “wouldn’t understand”
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.
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