Continuing my discussion of our turn towards individual points of view to the exclusion of larger concerns, I propose that in the last half century, American education has focused on student subjectivity pushing the culture towards individuation rather than cohesion.
Read MoreAssaying Entropy VIII: Education in America
So far, good-ole-boy government is enabling Mayor Forrister to remain above the law. The 30 animal-control violations against her and her husband, which include animal cruelty, were not considered in P&Z deliberations and the current kennel law was thrown out the window.
Read MoreCity staff and P&Z bend law to approve kennel permit for mayor and husband’s 14 dogs
Today's intelligence: An agreement between Colorado, New Mexico and Texas has been reached that would amend the 83-year old legal basis for how the three states split water under the Rio Grande Compact.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 1.12.23
After a swearing in ceremony for elected officials, commissioner Day was selected to become chairperson and Paxon vice chair for the board in 2023. The salary for an undersheriff was set to attract capable candidates. Commission says “no” to property tax benefit for low-income residents.
Read MoreHighlights of Sierra county commission meeting for January 6, 2023
I agreed to this jaunt simply because of her enthusiasm, but my budding interest turned to panic when she told me to meet her at 5 a.m.
Read MoreKiskadee !
Today's intelligence: new tax credit for energy-efficient home retrofits; suspect linked to drive-by shootings of elected officials in Albuquerque in custody; Virgin Orbit's first launch in U.K. a failure
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 1.10.23
Today's intelligence: an argument for timely state investment in our Strategic Water Fund and a recent trend of shootings at the Albuquerque offices or homes of Democratic elected officials
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 1.9.23
There will be no sunshine on the possible sale of the city's electric utility. If it happens, it will be a private sale to Sierra Electric Cooperative.
Read MoreSale of T or C electric utility to Sierra Electric Co-op to be discussed behind closed doorsContinuing the series "Assaying Entropy," I continue to develop a description of how the original idea of democracy in America was altered due to the influence of undemocratic structures. The last essay dealt with corporate hierarchy. In the present piece, I discuss the military influence, militarism, and the frontier mentality.
Read MoreAssaying Entropy VII: American democracy
Today's intelligence: Is seawater desalination a feasible solution to the Southwest's water crisis? Watch what is happening in Arizona.
Read MoreCORRECTED: Stuff you need to know, 1.6.23
Today's intelligence: A resolution has finally been reached between New Mexico and Texas over water unlawfully released from Elephant Butte Reservoir more than ten years ago.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 1.5.23
Today's intelligence: The EPA has restored protections stripped from the Clean Water Act by the Trump administration, but for how long?
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 1.4.23