![long view of snow flurries on ponderosas](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Snow-flurries-on-the-Black-Range-1-600x450.jpeg)
I have never been a fan of Thanksgiving feasts. I did not grow up with it.
I like to give thanks by going for a hike and be immersed in Nature rain or shine....or snow!
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![Sierra Vista Hospital](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Sierra-Vista-Hospital-600x396.png)
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: A second attempt to create a special hospital taxing district for Sierra Vista Hospital is announced, and more details emerge about Truth or Consequences's handling of the animal cruelty complaint against T or C Mayor Amanda Forrister and her husband Lane.
![methane emissions against night sky](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/methane-emissions-against-night-sky-600x489.jpg)
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: NASA drops greenhouse gas monitoring program and possible "dead pool" crisis next summer facing Colorado River ecosystem.
Today is giving Tuesday, a holiday started in 2012 to support organizations that rely on charitable giving. Please share your favorite Sierra county organizations with our readers.
![electric transmission wires](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/electric-transmission-wires-600x400.jpg)
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: New Mexico's utility regulatory commission set to become an appointed body after legal challenge fails.
![The perfect moment of a rainbow to give us pause](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/20210903_185500-450x600.jpg)
There are times when a pause in our daily routines can be most beneficial. A time to reflect on our actions and the effects they have on the world we live in
![The Story Teller](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/20171205_155613-338x600.jpg)
We journey through our days, brushing past people without much acknowledgement of who they are. What are their life stories?
It is not just the brash and boisterous people who have fascinating tales to tell.
![vast landscape of grasses in the foreground and black rang mountains in the background with late afternoon soft winter light.](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/bigopensilent-space-1-600x439.jpeg)
After spending 4 weeks in busy and noisy Belgium, it felt so good to be home and enjoy the beauty and quiet surrounding us.
This is why I live here!
So grateful...
![A dog inside a kennel with a bowl of scummy water.](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/dog-with-scummy-water-bowl-600x598.jpg)
Whether Truth or Consequences Mayor Amanda Forrister and her husband are exempt from the law she enacted hangs in the balance--as does the fate of their 14 dogs--which are underfed, unvaccinated, unlicensed and 10 dogs over the limit allowed without a special-use permit.
![Jan Billings Thedford with grandchild](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/Jan-Billings-Thedford.jpg)
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: remembering the life of tireless community volunteer Jan Billings Thedford
![election certification meeting of the Otero County Commissioners](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/vote-certification-meeting_Otero-County-Commissioners-e1668701901627-600x465.jpg)
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: A volunteer group of election deniers calls for investigation of New Mexico's midterm results while Otero County Commission, on which Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin no longer sits, goes ahead with certification.
![Cartoon showing three cowboy hatted men sitting behind a desk with Sierra county logo behind them](https://sierracountycitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/CommissionIcon-2.jpeg.001-2-600x338.jpeg)
The county commission discussed legislative priorities and Commissioner Paxon described the goals of the newly created Livestock Loss Authority.