Stuff you need to know, 8.2.23

Today's intelligence: why yesterday's Trump indictment references New Mexico. Plus: New Mexico's "non-soon" is predicted to return in August.

Today's intelligence: why yesterday's Trump indictment references New Mexico. Plus: New Mexico's "non-soon" is predicted to return in August.

You know what that means. . . yup, it's time for a new cognitive test:

Today's intelligence: a complete accounting of this season's wildfires in the Gila National Forest; West Nile virus diagnosed in the state; and progress toward financial compensation for New Mexico's downwinders and uranium miners
We'll have to wait until purchases go to closing and the new owners are posted on the Sierra County Assessor's website.

Today's intelligence: Technical support to cut through red tape made available to small municpalities seeking some of New Mexico's share of federal Infrastructure Investment monies for water projects. Plus: no more driver's license suspensions for failure to pay traffic fines

A public meeting will be held August 2, 2023, at 6 PM, at the Albert Lyon Event Center, 2953 S Broadway St, Truth or Consequences. The purpose is to share public priorities and suggestions with the Sierra County Flood Commissioner pertaining to possible 2023/24 project proposals.
Commissioners heard public criticism of their priorities for Sierra County Fairgrounds improvements. Sheriff’s department deputies approved for wolf depredation investigations.

Today's intelligence: Air Force whistleblower testifies before House Oversight subcommittee that the U.S. government is covering up its indepth, longstanding research into "unidentified aerial phenomena."

Today's intelligence: How did New Mexico turn blue? Hint: It has a lot to do with the state population's overwhelming urbanization.

Should residential use of New Mexico's scare water resources take precedence over agriculture?
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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham pledged to “limit adverse climate change impacts" and "build a clean energy future for our people.” Environmental activists and data on such green metrics as emissions and toxic spills say she hasn't followed through.