
This reprint of Michael Benanav's article in Searthlight New Mexico describes not just the electronic protection of your vote but all the ways in which the state secures the legitimacy of the elections. Re-publication is done through a Creative Commons licence.
Read MoreHow cyber soldiers at Kirtland Air Force Base safeguard the integrity of New Mexico’s vote
This Saturday and Sunday November 2nd and 3rd, don't miss this great opportunity to visit the studios of more than 30 of our local artists -- meet with them, discuss their process, and see them work. Here's everything you need to know to participate.
Read MoreArtist Studio Tour in Sierra County
I am sponsoring this guest perspective and one more to follow by Sierra County Flood Commissioner Sandy Jones, who was appointed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. He oversees flood-control projects using revenue from the 1.50 mills all property owners already pay for flood control. If the Sierra County Commission submits a counter-perspective, I will publish it.
Read MoreA ballot question you should question
I am sponsoring this guest perspective and two more to follow by Sierra County Flood Commissioner Sandy Jones, who was appointed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. He oversees flood-control projects using revenue from the 1.50 mills all property owners already pay for flood control.
Read MoreEstablishment of Sierra County flood control authority? A ballot question you should question.
I look some more at the ballot and am astounded at how naive I am about elections in a democracy. Take a look at the Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections.
Read MoreI don’t know what I am voting for
Have you looked at the ballot yet? I just did today, and I don't understand it. This happens every time I read a ballot. It's not at all like sitting in a meeting and discussing an issue with the others and voting on it. The ballot is insanely opaque.
Read MoreDo we know what we are voting for?
Don't worry, I've fixed the typo on this sign.
Read MoreSign of the Times
Take the test on the secretary of state's website and see how hard it is to tell a deepfake from a real photograph.
Read MoreSecretary of State launches educational preemptive strike against “deepfakes”
Opponents of a plan to conduct lower altitude military training flights in parts of western New Mexico and Arizona say that current operations are already impacting communities like Rodeo, New Mexico and Portal, Arizona.
Read MoreAir Force looks to expand low-level flights over Gila Wilderness
The Legislative Finance Committee asked for and received advice on what to do to fix the looming water and wastewater infrastructure problem. Local entities say they need $5.7 billion for repairs over the next five years. T or C was used as an example of what not to do.
Read MoreTruth or Consequences—one of three case studies in legislative report on water infrastructure
Two weeks ago, The Conversation published a summary of Vice-President Harris's and former President Trump's past actions and policies during their political careers in regard to healthcare in the nation. The article is by Dr. Zachary W. Schultz of Auburn University, a specialist in the history of healthcare.
Read MoreWhat you need to know, October 15, 2024: Healthcare in the election
A second election-code violation within a week on behalf of a Republican candidate.
Read MoreDoes the State of New Mexico prefer Trump to other presidential candidates?