Stuff you need to know, 7.11.23
What's causing New Mexico's "non-soon"? Plus: Rio Grande water dispute between Texas and New Mexico moves one step closer to settlement after a decade of litigation.
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Stuff you need to know, 7.10.23
Like Kingston here in Sierra County, Taos, New Mexico, is experiencing neighbor-against-neighbor conflicts over access to public lands. Plus: eligibility for federal compensation for Trinity downwinders again proposed in Congress and two New Mexico reporters receive national recognition
New interpretive signs at Damsite
Looking for a day trip? Stop out at Damsite Historic District and learn a little local history while enjoying the views.
Stuff you need to know, 7.6.23
Today's intelligence: why you should check to make sure your Medicaid eligibility certification is up to date
Stuff you need to know, 7.5.23
Today's intelligence: Border crossing deaths in the desert near Sunland Park, New Mexico, are on the rise. Plus: Has New Mexico become a national nuclear sacrifice zone?
Stuff you need to know, 6.30.23
Today's intelligence: celebrating Virgin Galactic's first successful commercial spaceflight after almost 20 years of trying. Plus: The existence of "music of the spheres" is confirmed and New Mexico's VRA played a role in its detection.
Stuff you need to know, 6.29.23
Today's intelligence: New Mexico agencies divided on how to deal with the reduced allotment of Rio Grande water that is a likely outcome of the upcoming settlement of Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado. Plus: the impact of this week's Supreme Court ruling on the Navajo Nation's fight to secure adequate water for its 170,000 enrolled members
Opening for William Bertrum Sharp Show at RioBravo Saturday July 8
Artist William Bertrum Sharp caught the eye of H. Joe Waldrum (founder of RioBravoFine Art Gallery) when Sharp was just starting out. This exhibit will give you some idea of why Waldrum recognized Sharp as a rising star.
Stuff you need to know, 6.28.23
Today's intelligence: arguments for and against the federal government's recent return of the wandering Mexican gray wolf dubbed Asha to her natal Arizona. Plus: a midterm assessment of the tenure of U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland
Stuff you need to know, 6.27.23
A roundup of news about federal support for New Mexicans' internet access, the state's new reproductive care hotline and Virgin Galactic's first commercial flight, set for Thursday
Stuff you need to know, 6.26.23
Today's intelligence: why the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation in water rights dispute and what caused Virgin Galactic's most recent stock tumble
Highlights of Sierra County Commission Meeting June 20, 2023
At the urging of Hillsboro area residents, the county commission will delay signing a new solid waste ordinance until after they’ve heard input from that community. Sheriff Baker’s request to increase the department’s pay scale is approved. The commission set its priorities for spending funds to improve the county’s fairgrounds.