New Year sermon from a pagan, Part III
We conclude the sermon for the new year by considering our holy text, Deuteronomy 32:35, in the context of the Quran, and therein discover a surprising reference to the Hamas attack of October 7th.
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Stuff you need to know, 1.3.24
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: Millions in federal funds lost to New Mexico community-based recreation projects because of inadequate state parks department staffing.
Lack of public oversight for years = public funds gushing out with emergency water/wastewater repairs
The water and wastewater departments are $1 million over budget before mid-year and not a word from the city commission.
New Year sermon from a pagan, Part II
This is the second part of the sermon on how the sacred texts of the Abrahamic religions deal with vengeance, punishment, and retribution.
Broadway becoming TorC’s literary corridor with two new bookstores
Recently down to one bookstore, Truth or Consequences is now graced with three. Meet the folks who hope to make the new stores distinctive community assets.
New Year sermon from a pagan
An outsider looks at revenge, punishment, and retaliation in the three holy texts of the Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – in order to understand what is happening in Gaza today. Shaped as a Christian sermon and so addressed to the faithful, the study comes in three parts.
The Black Range Naturalist
Interested in the natural world of the Gila? Local experts and lovers of the area share their thoughts, observations, research, and insights about the natural history of the Black Range of SW New Mexico and the adjacent areas in this insightful journal.
Music and lectures scheduled
The Sierra County Arts Council announces their upcoming schedules for Art Talks and Music Mix
Real resolutions for the new year
So often we head from one year into the next with vague notions of things we should work on changing. Perhaps this year, pause, and then dive into 2024 with strong convictions for change
Summary of December 19, 2023 Sierra county commission meeting
The commission passed two ordinances. County manager Vaughn provided a midyear budget report. The county approved a $100,000 grant to assist with housing transition and approved purchase of an armored vehicle for the sheriff. There was no report from the Flood Commission.
Sierra County Arts Council 2024
The TorC arts community — led by the Sierra County Arts Council — has a full schedule planned for early 2024.
Electric rates are going up Jan. 1—Happy New Year
Rates are going up, with still no word on whether the city is going to sell the electric facility to Sierra Electric Cooperative.