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.
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Good candidates desperately needed for three seats
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.
The electric department is a prime example of lack of city management and planning
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.
Concerto in Thistle major
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!
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.
Ancient elders
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.
“Consumer confidence report” on water quality does not instill confidence
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.
Town hall on special hospital district dishes more of the same
The people should not sign the petition to get the question of a special hospital district and five hospital trustees on the ballot. The elected officials on the hospital owners' board haven't reported to us over the years and another passel of them won't fix that.
Special Hospital District Town Hall Meeting
Tomorrow, Wednesday May 24th at 6 pm in the Albert J. Lyon Event Center there is an opportunity to find out more about the proposed Sierra County Special Hospital District.
Ongoing art display at Damsite
There’s more to Damsite than just history and recreation. Since March there’s now an ongoing and ever-changing art venue worth a visit.
Stuff you need to know, 5.19.23
Japan or bust
Early Monsoon
A very unexpected and pleasant surprise! On the nite of Saturday 5/13 Kingston got doused with 1.15″ of rain. You can see the enlarged photographs by clicking on them.