Desert Blooms
Thanks to spring rains many wildflowers brighten the landscape.
Enjoy!
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Clear as mud—$5.48-million loan for downtown water project
Following the downtown water project from inception to the conclusion of its attendant financing is relayed to you, dear reader and rate payer, to illustrate this project's opaque and non-transparent process, which is, unfortunately typical for all of the city's capital projects.
Read MoreClear as mud—$5.48-million loan for downtown water projectIf they can do this to Fenn, they can do it to you
The decay of democracy and the rule of law in Truth or Consequences is nearly complete, as seen in Fenn's recent scapegoating. Beware, you could be next.
Read MoreIf they can do this to Fenn, they can do it to youTorC art scene featured in Southwest Contemporary
This statewide magazine covering New Mexico art and artists showcases Truth or Consequences as a source of southwest creativity.
Read MoreTorC art scene featured in Southwest ContemporaryWeekend of music coming to TorC
The Truth or Consequences Municipal Golf Course will be the site of the weekend-long Turtleback Mountain Music Festival.
Read MoreWeekend of music coming to TorCGood candidates desperately needed for three seats
Three seats are up on the Truth or Consequences city commission. We need serious, fresh, hardworking candidates. The city is facing failing water, wastewater and electric infrastructure. Current commissioners have failed to lead or inform the public what is to be done.
Read MoreGood candidates desperately needed for three seatsThe electric department is a prime example of lack of city management and planning
A quick overview of the electric department's main purchases over the last four years explains why it and other departments are in bad shape. Management is the problem, caused by a leadership vacuum at the elected-official level.
Read MoreThe electric department is a prime example of lack of city management and planningConcerto in Thistle major
Thistles flowers are some of the first flowers to appear in the landscape. They attract many butterflies such as the monarch, skippers, and the various types of tiger swallowtail. My favorites!
Read MoreConcerto in Thistle majorSpecial Waldrum & Howe Display at RioBravoFineArt
June Art Hop kicks off in grand fashion with this special art event featuring the works of H. Joe Waldrum and Delmas Howe opening on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 6-9 p.m.
Read MoreSpecial Waldrum & Howe Display at RioBravoFineArtAncient elders
As I grow older I am amazed to find a month has passed and I have to think hard as to where it went. This article was originally intended for Earth Day but the story still applies even a month later.
Read MoreAncient elders“Consumer confidence report” on water quality does not instill confidence
Amidst massive water leaks and water repairs and with water and sewer pipes being the same 80 years or so old and often running parallel, I often wonder why there are no boil orders when pipes break. The "consumer confidence report" doesn't begin to allay water-purity concerns.
Read More“Consumer confidence report” on water quality does not instill confidenceTown hall on special hospital district dishes more of the same
The people should not sign the petition to get the question of a special hospital district and five hospital trustees on the ballot. The elected officials on the hospital owners' board haven't reported to us over the years and another passel of them won't fix that.
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