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Hillsboro is Alive with the Sound of Music

Once again the New Mexico Army Band will be in Sierra County for an evening performance.

Read MoreHillsboro is Alive with the Sound of Music
  • John Johanek
  • June 14, 2023
  • Arts & Culture
  • Visually Speaking

Desert Blooms

Bright pink flowers in the foreground in the midst ofgrasses and junipers. The Black Range Mountains and big fluffy clouds in the background.

Thanks to spring rains many wildflowers brighten the landscape.
Enjoy!

Read MoreDesert Blooms
  • Véronique De Jaegher
  • June 12, 2023
  • Visuals
  • Analyses

Clear as mud—$5.48-million loan for downtown water project

downtown Truth or Consequences, courtesy Sierra County Info website

Following the downtown water project from inception to the conclusion of its attendant financing is relayed to you, dear reader and rate payer, to illustrate this project's opaque and non-transparent process, which is, unfortunately typical for all of the city's capital projects.

Read MoreClear as mud—$5.48-million loan for downtown water project
  • Kathleen Sloan
  • June 12, 2023
  • Government
  • Analyses

If they can do this to Fenn, they can do it to you

George Orwell's picture and quote

The decay of democracy and the rule of law in Truth or Consequences is nearly complete, as seen in Fenn's recent scapegoating. Beware, you could be next.

Read MoreIf they can do this to Fenn, they can do it to you
  • Kathleen Sloan
  • June 8, 2023
  • Government
  • Visually Speaking

TorC art scene featured in Southwest Contemporary

This statewide magazine covering New Mexico art and artists showcases Truth or Consequences as a source of southwest creativity.

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  • John Johanek
  • June 6, 2023
  • Arts & Culture
  • Visually Speaking

Weekend of music coming to TorC

The Truth or Consequences Municipal Golf Course will be the site of the weekend-long Turtleback Mountain Music Festival.

Read MoreWeekend of music coming to TorC
  • John Johanek
  • June 3, 2023
  • Arts & Culture
  • Analyses

Good candidates desperately needed for three seats

Diverse group of potential candidates pictured

Three seats are up on the Truth or Consequences city commission. We need serious, fresh, hardworking candidates. The city is facing failing water, wastewater and electric infrastructure. Current commissioners have failed to lead or inform the public what is to be done.

Read MoreGood candidates desperately needed for three seats
  • Kathleen Sloan
  • June 2, 2023
  • Government
  • Analyses

The electric department is a prime example of lack of city management and planning

The city's electric yard, photo from the city's website

A quick overview of the electric department's main purchases over the last four years explains why it and other departments are in bad shape. Management is the problem, caused by a leadership vacuum at the elected-official level.

Read MoreThe electric department is a prime example of lack of city management and planning
  • Kathleen Sloan
  • May 29, 2023
  • Government
  • Visually Speaking

Concerto in Thistle major

a close-up of a pink thistle bloom.

Thistles flowers are some of the first flowers to appear in the landscape. They attract many butterflies such as the monarch, skippers, and the various types of tiger swallowtail. My favorites!

Read MoreConcerto in Thistle major
  • Véronique De Jaegher
  • May 29, 2023
  • Arts & Culture, Environment, Visuals
  • Visually Speaking

Special Waldrum & Howe Display at RioBravoFineArt

June Art Hop kicks off in grand fashion with this special art event featuring the works of H. Joe Waldrum and Delmas Howe opening on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 6-9 p.m.

Read MoreSpecial Waldrum & Howe Display at RioBravoFineArt
  • John Johanek
  • May 29, 2023
  • Arts & Culture
  • Perspectives

Ancient elders

An awed gaze upward through the gnarly limbs of Liberty Pine

As I grow older I am amazed to find a month has passed and I have to think hard as to where it went. This article was originally intended for Earth Day but the story still applies even a month later.

Read MoreAncient elders
  • Steve Morgan
  • May 27, 2023
  • Education, Environment, Health, History/Natural History
  • Analyses

“Consumer confidence report” on water quality does not instill confidence

Map of T or C's well field on the south side of town, put together with pinned well locations by Ron Fenn

Amidst massive water leaks and water repairs and with water and sewer pipes being the same 80 years or so old and often running parallel, I often wonder why there are no boil orders when pipes break. The "consumer confidence report" doesn't begin to allay water-purity concerns.

Read More“Consumer confidence report” on water quality does not instill confidence
  • Kathleen Sloan
  • May 26, 2023
  • Government, Health
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