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.
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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.
Stuff you need to know, 5.11.24
New Mexico water issues in the news: The U.S. Interior Department announces federal support for conservation measures at Elephant Butte Reservoir. The New Mexico State Engineer announces that his office will undergo a change in leadership.
Water projects report is full of holes, but better than nothing
$41.4 million in water projects given about 10 minutes and no discussion during the May 8 city commission meeting.
Music on Main
Save the date -- Saturday May 18th. Camerata del Sol, sponsored by the Sierra County Arts Council, will be performing at Grapes Gallery in TorC.
Political considerations, 5.10.24
Who's funding Albuquerque businessman Jeff Apodaca's new PAC, whose mission is to support pro-business moderate candidates for the New Mexico legislature?
City Manager Gonzales given raise and another year
It has been a year since City Manager Angela Gonzales took the reins and just as it was a mystery why she was hired over other applicants it is a mystery what the city commission thinks of her performance.