Today's intelligence: how this summer's scorching heat is affecting the chile harvest in southern New Mexico
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 8.7.23The State Engineer's hearing of the protests against the application to transfer water rights to be used for reopening Copper Flat Mine will begin tomorrow. Here is an explanation of how that process will work.
Read MoreWater Hearing II: The ProcedureToday's intelligence: update on the proposed New Mexico-Colorado "Space Valley." Plus: The state Supreme Court strengthens protections for domestic abuse victims. And . . . remind me: Who were New Mexico's fake electors?
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 8.4.23A gleam in George Lotspeich's eye created the idea of Copper Flat Mine in the 1950s, and over the years, he was able to make millions with that idea, but not from mining copper. For over 70 years, it's been just that, an idea and not a mine.
Read MoreWater Hearing I: Copper Flat MineToday's intelligence: How a groundbreaking collaboration is making the SunZia Transmission Project a win-win for green energy production and migrating birds. Plus: this weekend's Tax Holiday and Virgin Galactic's second-quarter revenue report and future projections
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 8.3.23Today's intelligence: why yesterday's Trump indictment references New Mexico. Plus: New Mexico's "non-soon" is predicted to return in August.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 8.2.23You know what that means. . . yup, it's time for a new cognitive test:
Read MoreThings are heating upToday's intelligence: a complete accounting of this season's wildfires in the Gila National Forest; West Nile virus diagnosed in the state; and progress toward financial compensation for New Mexico's downwinders and uranium miners
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 8.1.23We'll have to wait until purchases go to closing and the new owners are posted on the Sierra County Assessor's website.
Read MoreResults of the Hot Springs Land Development auction unknown for nowToday's intelligence: Technical support to cut through red tape made available to small municpalities seeking some of New Mexico's share of federal Infrastructure Investment monies for water projects. Plus: no more driver's license suspensions for failure to pay traffic fines
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 7.31.23A public meeting will be held August 2, 2023, at 6 PM, at the Albert Lyon Event Center, 2953 S Broadway St, Truth or Consequences. The purpose is to share public priorities and suggestions with the Sierra County Flood Commissioner pertaining to possible 2023/24 project proposals.
Read MoreFlood Commission seeking public input for projectsCommissioners heard public criticism of their priorities for Sierra County Fairgrounds improvements. Sheriff’s department deputies approved for wolf depredation investigations.
Read MoreHighlights of Sierra County Commission Meeting July 18, 2003