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
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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.
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?
“Perfect storm” led to empty water tanks and low water pressure
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.
Aldo Leopold – roots of the land ethic
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
Hillsboro is Alive with the Sound of Music
Once again the New Mexico Army Band will be in Sierra County for an evening performance.
Desert Blooms
Thanks to spring rains many wildflowers brighten the landscape.
Enjoy!
Clear as mud—$5.48-million loan for downtown water project
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.
If they can do this to Fenn, they can do it to you
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.
TorC art scene featured in Southwest Contemporary
This statewide magazine covering New Mexico art and artists showcases Truth or Consequences as a source of southwest creativity.
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.
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.