Stuff you need to know, 10.3.23

Today's intelligence: Federal lands mining law is seriously antiquated. Will new task force recommendations for reform be implemented?

Today's intelligence: Federal lands mining law is seriously antiquated. Will new task force recommendations for reform be implemented?
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Today's intelligence: How will New Mexicans be hurt if the federal government goes dark at one minute past midnight tonight?

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See the works of sixteen photographers from across the western United States.

The recent trash clean-up event was a great success and just one of a number of projects on the docket for MainStreet Truth or Consequences.

Today's intelligence: wrap-up of testimony in the trial of the New Mexico Republican Party's civil suit charging that the state's new congressional district map is unfairly gerrymandered

This outdoor recreation plan has had massive community support but has been hanging fire for four and a half years.

Today's intelligence:: President Biden protects the Endangered Species status of an iconic New Mexican grouse.

Who determined this capital project should be pursued and why? The City commission and the city manager do not deign to answer.

Today's intelligence: "Marty," New Mexico's sole known moose, is again on the loose.

The moments after experiencing a wondrous nature wow, are often a quiet time of reflection. Reaching back and replaying the moments is a skill so worth developing. A recent early morn thunderstorm was such a moment for me. I can only hope others were wowed by the same storm.