Tag Environment

Stuff you need to know, 9.6.22

Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: a cooperative approach to addressing the West's water crisis that is working in the Yakama River Basin in Washington. Late breaking: Judge removes Otero County Commission Couy Griffin from office, effective immediately, for his participation in the January 6 insurrection.

Stuff you need to know, 8.17.2022

Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: steps taken yesterday by the federal government to save the Colorado River (on which New Mexico depends for water) and a legal analysis of whether Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, convicted of misdemeanor trespassing at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, can be prohibited from holding public office.

Nature the Healer

There is a blazing jewel of fiery bronze who has decided that the hummingbird feeder is his. I watch the antics of a male Rufous Hummingbird as he battles every other hummer wanting a drink. If my yard holds such wonders, what awaits me on my morning walk?