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The Hillsboro community petitioned the commission for assistance in reducing their vulnerability to fire damage. They requested assistance in removing abandoned trailers and enforcing open burn regulations. Other fire and safety needs were addressed. Assessor Houston provided a report detailing anticipated property tax revenues.
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With water levels on the rise, it’s time for Damsite Marina at Elephant Butte Lake to be relocated.
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Here's the scoop about your state tax rebate.
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As the Wizard of Oz said when Toto revealed him pulling levers behind the scenes, "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain." The public hearing on the general obligation bonds was just theater, the decisions made beforehand and behind closed doors.
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The circus will offer two performances -- one evening show on Saturday April 22 and a matinee on Sunday April 23.
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Today's intelligence: A new poll shows that Biden's approval rating remains underwater across much of the country, even in blue New Mexico. Plus: arguments against eliminating Mexican gray wolves known to have killed livestock
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There comes a time when someone has to decide to fight or to let it go. One can also fight quietly and not lose the joy some of us find imperative to a good healthy life. This post is my path.
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After seven months of waiting for the Forristers' trial, the case ends in limbo.
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Today's intelligence: A new Creative Industries Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department will launch in July.
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This Saturday join in an Earth Day potluck celebration at Ingo's Art Cafe on Broadway in TorC.
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Today's intelligence: how last year's wildfires have imperiled many of New Mexico's acequias, including 30 identified as harmed in the southwest region of the state
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The Sierra County Arts Council first published the Sierra County Artists Directory in 2003. In 20 years it’s grown from a 32-page booklet to this year’s hefty 132-page book.