![Georgia O'Keeffe untiled charcoal of lone pine, 1915](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Georgia-OKeefe-486x600.jpg)
An assessment by New York Times critic Roberta Smith of MOMA New York's current Georgia O'Keeffe exhibition, the museum's first extended look since 1946 at the ground-breaking artist who made her permanent home in New Mexico
![A picture of the city's municipal court building](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/muni_court.jpg)
A check and balance on the TorC city commission and city staff is erased with the elimination of the municipal court. The people's and Judge Beatrice Sanders's voice were quashed in the process.
![UP Aerospace rocket launch](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/UP-Aerospace-rocket-explosion.jpg)
Another failed space launch and the crumbling of New Mexico's culturally significant adobe churches
![Burn damage done to a Gallinas Creek drainage](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Burned-drainage-that-flows-into-Gallinas-Creek-600x450.jpeg)
Today's intelligence: Last spring's Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon disaster has exposed the shortcomings of FEMA's response to wildfires.
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April 29th is Arbor Day and a group of citizens assembled in a lot on Broadway to plant a tree. To them, it was more than just a celebration of Arbor Day.
![Outward Link trailhead protest.9.19.21](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Outward-Link-trailhead-protest.9.19.21-600x400.jpg)
Today's intelligence: a Taos-initiated court case seeks to restore access through a private property to public recreational lands and a closer look at Virgin Galactic's recent flight test.
![Head shot of Special Prosecutor Jordy Stern from his LinkedIn page](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Jordy-Stern.jpg)
The Citizen sent questions to Special Prosecutor Jordy Stern on April 11 and he responded April 19. ACO Di Giacomo was given an opportunity respond to Stern's response. She did not, likely very busy with intensive training for her new job with the ASPCA.
![Unity spacecraft test glide on 4.26.23](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Unity-spacecraft-test-glide-600x338.png)
Today's intelligence: a sign that Virgin Galatic may be inching closer to commercial operations. Plus: the death of New Mexico's pioneering Latino former governor
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The 2nd annual Sierra County Student Art Show this past weekend was a huge success. The following report from the organizers provides the details.
![Mushroom cloud from Trinity atomic bomb test in New Mexico](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Trinity-explosion-e1682432984103-600x583.jpg)
A "collosal" expansion of Los Alamos National Laboratory's nuclear mission prompts New Mexico religious leader John C. Wester to speak out forcefully for nuclear disarmament. Plus: a closer look at the possible nullification of a new law aimed at preventing nuclear waste storage in the state
![View of Rio Grande at Rotary Park](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Turtleback-Trails-600x550.jpg)
Wondering whatever happened to the Turtleback Trails volunteer planning effort to improve access to Sierra County's Rio Grande recreational assets? Its formal concept paper is now in the hands of the Truth or Consequences City Commission.
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This weekend showcased Truth or Consequences at its artistic and cultural best with a full slate of programs and activities.