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Stuff you need to know, 9.20.23

Organ Mountains seen from the west

Today's intelligence: The Organ Mountains-Dsert Peaks National Monument near Las Cruces has exceeded expectations in terms of visitation and economic impact. Plus: The Bureau of Land Management has been sued for its alleged neglect of environmental oversight of grazing lands.

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  • Diana Tittle
  • September 20, 2023
  • Economy, Environment, Government
  • Analyses

City Commissioners question State Engineer’s closure of hot springs basin

If only the Truth or Consequences City Commission held themselves, city staff and hired engineers accountable in the same manner they questioned Office of the State Engineer officials.

Read MoreCity Commissioners question State Engineer’s closure of hot springs basin
  • Kathleen Sloan
  • September 19, 2023
  • Environment, Government
  • News

You Are Here

New signage has been going up in the Dam Site area to help visitors and locals better navigate the area.

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  • John Johanek
  • September 19, 2023
  • Arts & Culture, Economy, Environment, History/Natural History, Social Issues, Visuals
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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.

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  • Diana Tittle
  • September 19, 2023
  • Politics
  • News

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.

Read MoreNew state law ushers in fairer elections at local level
  • Kathleen Sloan
  • September 18, 2023
  • Government
  • News

Stuff you need to know, 9.18.23

Postcard of Elephant Butte Dam, c. 1916

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

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  • Diana Tittle
  • September 18, 2023
  • Economy, Environment, Government
  • Events

“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.

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  • John Johanek
  • September 15, 2023
  • Arts & Culture, Visuals
  • Events

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.

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  • John Johanek
  • September 15, 2023
  • Arts & Culture, Education, Politics, Social Issues, Statewide News & Information, Visuals
  • Analyses

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.

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  • Kathleen Sloan
  • September 12, 2023
  • Government
  • Perspectives

Stuff you need to know, 9.12.23

Allie

Today's intelligence: Why "Stuff you need to know" has gone dark

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  • Diana Tittle
  • September 12, 2023
  • Health
  • Perspectives

Our own legacy

Stories in stone - Gila Cliff Dwellings

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

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  • Steve Morgan
  • September 11, 2023
  • Education, Environment, Health, Social Issues
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Cornerstone Hands-on Adobe Learning Opportunity

Local residents are invited to learn and participate in adobe construction techniques at the Lake Valley ghost town.

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  • Debora Nicoll
  • September 10, 2023
  • Arts & Culture, Education, History/Natural History
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