![Memorial to trees, which includes R.I.P. cross on site of a tree's removal.](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/R.I.P.-trees-John-Johanek-338x600.jpg)
Trees planted 23 years ago sought water from leaky water pipes below. They had to go, according to City Manager Bruce Swingle.
![Historic San Antonio Church in Questa, New Mexico,](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Historic-San-Antonio-Church-.jpg)
Today's intelligence: A 400-year-old Spanish dialect spoken only in the remote corners of New Mexico is in danger of dying out. The federal government has recently launched an aerial survey of possible exploitable minerals lying deep under the surface in the bootleg of New Mexico.
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The second annual Student Art Show featuring the artwork of area middle and high school students is now a 2-day event with judging, awards, and display.
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Today's intelligence: possible state and federal solutions to the Southwest's water crisis, none of them pain-free
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Sierra County is home to a wide variety of talented artists. Videos of these artists document their vivid imaginations and skills. Now you can view them at your convenience on YouTube.
![U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Yvette Herrell at her 2024 announcement rally yesterday](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Herrell-announcement-rally.jpg)
An eyewitness report on Yvette Herrell's 2024 announcement rally yesterday. Plus: Spaceport America officials decline to comment on how Virgin Orbit's bankrupty will affect Spaceport tenant Virgin Galatic's future in general and specifically its operations in Sierra County.
![Governor Grisham at at the signing of the New Mexico Voting Rights Act](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Grisham-signing-ceremony-3.30.23-600x399.jpg)
A wrapup of the bills passed by the New Mexico Legislature that were signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
![A beautiful moment on Middle Percha Creek](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Middle-Percha-Creek-450x600.jpg)
There is right and there is wrong. How you decide says a lot about who you are.
![CCC statue in Elephant Butte Historic District](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/CCC-statue-in-Elephant-Butte-Historic-District-e1680881870265-512x600.jpg)
Significant new state and federal investments in the recreational, water supply and health care assets of southern New Mexico
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The Sierra County Arts Council will host the unveiling party for “A Birdie Affair” on Saturday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Rio Bravo Fine Art Gallery.
![New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Torres-566x600.jpg)
New Mexico's new Attorney General, who began his career as a child abuse prosecutor, explains how a proposed children's civil rights divison in his office would work.
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The Santa Fe Opera is pleased to bring back our Spring Tour! We have made many friends and devoted fans of the Santa Fe Opera with our unique approach to storytelling through opera. Join us for a special presentation of The Telephone.