Stuff you need to know, 3.18.23
Today's intelligence: The state's Democratic leadership erects a roadblock to the construction of a proposed facility to "temporarily" store spent nuclear fuel in southeastern New Mexico.
An afternoon of music
Join the Hillsboro community Saturday, March 18 from 2:00-4:00 for a concert of Scandinavian and Celtic songs featuring Scott and Johanna Hongell-Darsee. Your donations will help the community center purchase an AED.
Stuff you need to know, 3.17.23
Today's intelligence: rights to reproductive health care and gender-affirming care strengthened in New Mexico
Stuff you need to know, 3.16.23
Today's intelligence: the lastest on a proposed state alcohol tax, the state budget, an attempt by the EPA to increase clean water standards and the deepening financial troubles of a Virgin Galactic sister space-launch company
Truth or Consequences hires new city manager
The city commission held two closed-door sessions to determine who would be the next city manager, directing staff in a brief open session on March 8 to offer Angela R. Gonzales a contract. She accepted and starts April 3.
Stuff you need to know, 3.15.23
Today's intelligence: an update on the Roundhouse's progress in passing important reform legislation
Stuff you need to know, 3.14.23
Today's intelligence: objections that tabled a paid family leave bill for New Mexico
Stuff you need to know, 3.13.23
Today's intelligence: an overview of the multibillion-dollar state budget passed by the New Mexico Senate yesterday
Forest road 40E denied
Imagine the place you feel most comfortable in, the place you call home. Imagine that place altered overnight. This is what our quaint mountain town of Kingston, New Mexico recently experienced.
Private property owner blocks access to Gila National Forest in Kingston
A gate with lock and no trespassing sign has recently been installed in Kingston, blocking access to Forest Road 40E. Historic images of Middle Percha Creek show what lies beyond this gate.
Anti-gay, anti-abortion movement hits Sierra County
The Republican Party of Sierra County is hoping that you will believe that protecting LGBTQ persons' rights and women's and girl's rights to seek or not to seek an abortion are somehow an impingement of parents' and conscientious-objectors' rights. It's confusing, which is the point.
Stuff you need to know, 3.6.23
Today's intelligence: The end of free COVID vaccines, tests and treatments for New Mexicans is near.