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Stuff you need to know, 8.15.22

Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: faulty fire hydrants, an endemic problem in New Mexico, cost local family their home. Also, Otero County Commissioners ramp up their quest to control elections and the New Mexico Court of Appeals revives the drive to commercialize the Augustin Plains acquifer.

Stuff you need to know, 8.8.22

Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: Rebecca Dow agrees to ethics violations settlement she still descries as a witchhunt and Virgin Galactic AGAIN postpones the start of passenger spaceflights.

How wolf depredation is determined

An ongoing issue in Sierra county has been the presence of introduced Mexican wolves. John Grant, the state’s director of inspection services, explained how his agency determines if a depredation is due to wolves. Six depredations (5 dead, 1 injured) have been confirmed in the county so far this year.