Stuff you need to know, 7.19.22
Must-read reporting from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: New Mexico's wildfires chased out unexpected predators.
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A preview of the county commission meeting 7/19/22
The commission will hold a public hearing to amend the lodgers tax ordinance. In the regular meeting which follows, they will appoint members to the hospital board, sign agreements to manage mental health grants and consider a number of resolutions.
Inexperienced, pro-business and pro-development P&Z commissioners are appointed
In the 17 years I've watched the Truth or Consequences Planning and Zoning Commission, there has only been one set of board members who upheld the law and fulfilled their duty to act as a check and balance on city administrators and the city commission.
City Commission rubber stamps five-year Infrastructure Capital Improvements Projects list
The ICIP yearly update is required by the state to ensure the city is planning and prioritizing infrastructure projects at least five years ahead. It's supposed to be a continual and transparent process, informing the community and city commission about why projects are needed and in what order.
Stuff you need to know, 7.15.22
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: a thorough revamp planned for state veterans' home and a heroic attempt to save a small-town newspaper.
Dollar General to locate across from veterans’ home
Nothing tripped the usual planning and zoning commission's public review of the project. The city zoning map reveals the long-vacant lot is indeed zoned commercial and a department store is a permitted use.
Stuff you need to know, 7.14.22
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: a personal bout with COVID-19 reveals the laxity of New Mexico's current pandemic recordkeeping.
Stuff you need to know, 7.13.22
Must-read reporting from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: the double-edged sword of record state oil and gas revenues; and Virgin Galactic's ever-retreating horizon for full passenger service,
Living with fire
Fire will be a topic I discuss for awhile as the Silver Fire still has influence on our ecology in the Black Range Mountains, nine years after the burn. The Black Fire still has hot spots and as the largest single fire in New Mexican history, it will for awhile.
Monsoon sweeping over Sierra County
Photos taken from Emory Pass vista point. Kingston Main st is the white curved line pretty much in the middle of the picture.
Stuff you need to know, 7.11.22
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: a groundbreaking report on what happens to a pregnant person who is forced to carry an unwanted pregnancy and an analysis of Congress's powers to redress the Supreme Court's unjust ruling on abortion.
Stuff you need to know, 7.8.22
Must-see reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: the origins of birthright citizenship and the relationship between drought and extreme heat.