New Mexico Dept. of Homeland Security and Emergency Management deems city “ineligible” for disaster funds for waterlines
No disaster relief will be forthcoming from the state, which also precludes any federal disaster relief.
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Stuff you need to know, 2.1.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: for those who want "in the weeds" details about bills and issues under consideration by the New Mexico Legislature. Part 5 of this series examines the progress of gun control legislation.
New “TorC Galleries” brochures
The updated "Galleries of TorC" brochures are now being distributed.
Stuff you need to know, 1.31.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: Governor Lujan Grisham unveils her long-awaited water conservation action plan, aimed at ensuring that New Mexicans have adequate H2O for the next five decades.
Sale of T or C electric facility ends in a whimper
Three years and the city commission can't figure out whether it's a good idea to sell the electric facility. What they said about the three-year evaluation process is fatuous beyond belief.
Stuff you need to know, 1.30.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: for those who want "in the weeds" details about bills and issues under consideration by the New Mexico Legislature. Part 4 of this series deals with the pro's and con's of using Constitutional amendments as a legislative workaround.
“Mean Girls” politics almost usurps peoples’ right to referendum the $4.5-million bond issue for a new police station
March 19 we will see if the "Mean Girls" or the "CAVERS" win.
Stuff you need to know, 1.23.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: for those who want "in the weeds" details about bills and issues under consideration by the New Mexico Legislature. Part 3 of this series deals with the governor's call for restrictions on panhandling.
Copper Flat Mine litigation update
In the State Engineer's Hearing on the transfer of water rights for use in operating Copper Flat Mine, lawyers representing local protestors filed their written arguments against the transfer.
Stuff you need to know, 1.22.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: for those who want "in the weeds" details about oil and gas bills and issues under consideration by New Mexico Legislature (Part 2)
Stuff you need to know, 1.19.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: for those who want "in the weeds" details about doings at the New Mexico Roundhouse (Part 1)
Much Ado about everything
February is shaping up to be a very busy month for Sierra County arts and culture