People of T or C left out of loop on city’s legislative priorities
Ours is not to reason why, ours is to pay higher utility bills and taxes to support a plethora of capital projects.
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Gary Whitehead is selected as city manager
Whitehead starts Monday, his native status and familiarity with the city and its people perhaps giving him a leg up in hitting the ground running.
Pay raise still puts T or C police salaries way below nearby cities and county
Pathetic pay raise for T or C police is not enough to stop the revolving door.
Not even trying to look impartial–elected officials and county manager nominate Sierra County Arroyo Flood Control District directors
Fair and equitable distribution of the new flood control tax? Most likely ranchers will continue to benefit much more than city dwellers.
What you need to know, January 19, 2025: Public access victory for the State
After the 2022 New Mexico Supreme Court decision that allows the public to fish and boat on all waters of the state as a matter of the public trust doctrine, the landowners filed suit in federal district court for relief. Thursday, the federal court dismissed their case.
City manager job will probably go to a local
We so need to correct bad practices that got us into the current utility crises. I say an outsider, with utility management and city planning experience, is the best choice, not more of the same.
What you need to know, January 19, 2025: Big Pharm, little Pharma, and in between
In the past year, the Federal Trade Commission has been studying how drug pricing works. In July, it published an interim staff report on the role of pharmacy benefit managers. Last week the FTC published a second report on how the biggest three PBMs control prices.
Join the Tree-planting day offered through “Tree NM”
Tree NM is hosting a tree-planting event and it's open to the public. The next planting is scheduled for Saturday February 22, 2025. Here are the details:
New Board of Directors at Sierra County Arts Council
2025 brings changes to the Sierra County Arts Council and plans are set for the annual Membership Party.
Censure attempt based on house of cards
A house divided cannot stand, and the Regional Spaceport District board is divided between build-it-and-they-will-come believers and show-me-your-business-plan realists.
Linda Rosenthal violin performance
Violinist Linda Rosenthal who has performed internationally will be in Truth or Consequences on Sunday January 19th for a 1-day performance that you won't want to miss.
2025 Tiger Art Show is scheduled for April
The 4th annual Sierra County Student Art Show is coming up. This has been a hugely successful -- and growing -- event, that has generated thousands of dollars in student art scholarships. And you can help.