Stuff you need to know, 11.29.22

Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: New Mexico's utility regulatory commission set to become an appointed body after legal challenge fails.
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: New Mexico's utility regulatory commission set to become an appointed body after legal challenge fails.
There are times when a pause in our daily routines can be most beneficial. A time to reflect on our actions and the effects they have on the world we live in
We journey through our days, brushing past people without much acknowledgement of who they are. What are their life stories?
It is not just the brash and boisterous people who have fascinating tales to tell.
After spending 4 weeks in busy and noisy Belgium, it felt so good to be home and enjoy the beauty and quiet surrounding us.
This is why I live here!
So grateful...
Whether Truth or Consequences Mayor Amanda Forrister and her husband are exempt from the law she enacted hangs in the balance--as does the fate of their 14 dogs--which are underfed, unvaccinated, unlicensed and 10 dogs over the limit allowed without a special-use permit.
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: remembering the life of tireless community volunteer Jan Billings Thedford
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: A volunteer group of election deniers calls for investigation of New Mexico's midterm results while Otero County Commission, on which Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin no longer sits, goes ahead with certification.
The county commission discussed legislative priorities and Commissioner Paxon described the goals of the newly created Livestock Loss Authority.
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: a new state initiative to monitor New Mexico public school districts suspected of undercounting (and thus underserving) students experiencing homelessness
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: update on the public-private initiative to bring broadband access to all of Sierra County
Must-see reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: inside accounts of post-election regrouping by state Democrats and Republicans
The meeting focused on flood issues, flood commissioner Jones’ report on work and strategies, and emergency administrator Williams’ effort to help property owners find flood assistance. The board also approved an “Opioid Remediation Collaborative” with six other counties and an appropriation to the Sheriff’s office for officer retention.