Republican congresspeople just passed a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. All three New Mexico representatives voted nay, with Sierra County's Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez calling the requirement "unnecessary and discriminatory." It is already illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections.
Read MorePolitical considerations, 7.11.24Organizations concerned with the civil rights of vulnerable New Mexicans have asked Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to halt next week's special legislative session called to address public safety. Why is she resisting the request?
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 7.10.24Could the Sierra County Commission be pushing for a second flood-control taxing district because Jones stopped them from using the current pot of flood-control tax money on road equipment and employee salaries and benefits? So we might have to pay two sets of taxes for flood control?
Read MoreFlood Commissioner Sandy Jones caught the county commission with its hand in the cookie jar and now we all have to pay for it?Experts weigh in on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned the Texas-New Mexico settlement of the two states' longstanding Rio Grande water dispute.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 7.9.24Let's examine the Sierra County Commission's supposed reasons for wanting a flood district in addition to having a flood commissioner. It doesn't add up, it doesn't ring true, it doesn't pass the smell test.
Read MoreGrudge match or good government?The Biden administration has proposed new workplace regulations to protect outdoor employees from heat exhaustion.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 7.5.24Early monsoon rains in New Mexico may have little positive effect on wildfire risk, which is predicted to be elevated again in late summer and early fall.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 7.3.24The New Mexico Health Care Authority, which began operations yesterday, is meant to streamline the state’s health care system, expanding access to more residents. Plus: other bills aimed at improving governmental programs that went into effect on July 1.
Read MoreStuff you need to know, 7.2.24The city commission blithely and without question accepted a $7.8 million estimate to not fix Cantrell Dam, but to "breach" it, as well as to increase downstream channel capacity. Two years ago the estimate was $1.7 million.
Read MoreCantrell Dam costs swell to nearly $8 millionThis idea of a flood control district is being rushed through with no public discussion by the Sierra County Commission. Will you vote for it in November? And who's running to be a flood-control director? Favorites with county commissioners? Who else would know to run?
Read MoreQuestion of whether to form a flood control taxing district will be on Nov. ballot—along with candidates for board of directorsSet aside Saturday July 20th for “The Rifters” at the Hillsboro Community Center as part of their Summer Concert Series.
Read More“The Rifters” at Hillsboro Community CenterTruth or Consequences has provided insufficient water pressure to the hospital, elementary schools and the vets home. What other businesses or facilities are suffering? The hospital and vets home paid for and fixed the problem on their own. Your public funds at work--double time.
Read MoreVets home occupancy delayed due to lack of city water pressure