Stuff you need to know, 11.19.22

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: 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.

Jan Haley is an extraordinary photographer and this photo inspired my imaginary early dawn at the edge of a wildlife refuge

Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country: Today's intelligence: victory and concession statements from the candidates for New Mexico's Second Congressional District seat

Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: inspiration for the day after tomorrow

A few miles south of Socorro is a New Mexican natural treasure, the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Known most for the visiting Sandhill Cranes, it offers a lasting nature experience any time of year as you walk amongst the towering Rio Grande Cottonwoods.

The 3rd Elephant Butte Lake State Park lecture series begins Wednesday, November 16 at 6 pm. Kicking off the series of nine entertaining and educational topics is "Birding Elephant Butte Lake State Park and Surroundings."