Stuff you need to know, 6.23.23

Are you eligible for the New Mexico tax rebate that the state began to distribute this week?

Are you eligible for the New Mexico tax rebate that the state began to distribute this week?
Truth or Consequences Water and Wastewater Director Arnie Casteneda said, "We've gotten a lot of low-pressure calls," referring to low water pressure caused by empty water tanks and other problems. Water pressure should be up in a few days, he said.

With the Gila Wilderness Centennial celebration coming up on June 1 and 2, 2024, there will be many opportunities between now and then to learn more about Wilderness, it's history and it's future. Steve Brower, Leopold Scholar, presents Aldo Leopold - Roots of the Land Ethic
Once again the New Mexico Army Band will be in Sierra County for an evening performance.

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

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

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

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!