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Stuff you need to know, 9.19.23
Today's intelligence: New Mexico CD2 representative Gabe Vasquez formally announces his re-election bid, with a new poll showing him in a dead-heat race with his likely Republican challenger.
New state law ushers in fairer elections at local level
Hooray! Since 2019 a state law allowed local municipal governments to have their county clerk run its elections. The secretary of state, overseeing the county clerks' elections, noticed some municipalities had quirky, hard-to-administer individual-seat contests. "Uniformity" has eliminated this inherently unfair voting practice.
Stuff you need to know, 9.18.23
Today's intelligence: Texas's Rio Grande water dispute with New Mexico in final chapter? Plus: a glimmer of hope the state may finally take fiscal responsibility for Spaceport America off the backs of Doña Ana and Sierra Counties
“Mood Drawings” by Delmas Howe at RioBravo
The opening for this special Delmas Howe exhibit at RioBravoFineArt takes place during October Art Hop. Mark your calendar for October 14.
Young Art Show in TorC
Five “Young Art Fellows” have been chosen to show their artistic efforts at an opening at RioBravoFineArt on October 14th.
T or C pays Erica Baker $200,000
Settling out of court leaves what happened shrouded in mystery, which is probably the point, but not good for the rule of law or for maintaining a transparent government that holds its city staff and elected officials accountable.
Stuff you need to know, 9.12.23
Today's intelligence: Why "Stuff you need to know" has gone dark
Our own legacy
As the frequency of memorial services picks up for friends and family, I found myself thinking about the trail of crumbs I will be leaving behind
Cornerstone Hands-on Adobe Learning Opportunity
Local residents are invited to learn and participate in adobe construction techniques at the Lake Valley ghost town.
Finding joy
These days, finding joy seems to be a challenge. We do find joy in our sunrises. Sitting in the dark, sipping a fresh cup of coffee and absorbing the incremental changes as night sounds and dark skies give way to dawn. It is a deep bonding without compromise. There is…
Stuff you need to know, 9.5.23
Today's intelligence: The New Mexico Legislature receives expert testimony on the precarious status of rural hospitals throughout the state. Although not directly mentioned, Sierra Vista Hospital is likely no exception.