The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission licenses a nuclear waste storage facility for southern New Mexico in the face of vociferous opposition from state officials and environmental activists. Virgin Galactic continues to tell investors and the media that it will soon begin commercial flights.
Water pollution will now be addressed at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility in Alamagordo, allowing closed test wells to reopen and vital research to continue.
Today's intelligence: Can New Mexico's new bill granting the state permitting control over nuclear waste storage facilities survive a court challenge from the federal government? What will it take to get the feds to clean up a water pollution problem at Kirtland Air Force Base?
A check and balance on the TorC city commission and city staff is erased with the elimination of the municipal court. The people's and Judge Beatrice Sanders's voice were quashed in the process.
Today's intelligence: Last spring's Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon disaster has exposed the shortcomings of FEMA's response to wildfires.
The Citizen sent questions to Special Prosecutor Jordy Stern on April 11 and he responded April 19. ACO Di Giacomo was given an opportunity respond to Stern's response. She did not, likely very busy with intensive training for her new job with the ASPCA.
A "collosal" expansion of Los Alamos National Laboratory's nuclear mission prompts New Mexico religious leader John C. Wester to speak out forcefully for nuclear disarmament. Plus: a closer look at the possible nullification of a new law aimed at preventing nuclear waste storage in the state
Wondering whatever happened to the Turtleback Trails volunteer planning effort to improve access to Sierra County's Rio Grande recreational assets? Its formal concept paper is now in the hands of the Truth or Consequences City Commission.
The Hillsboro community petitioned the commission for assistance in reducing their vulnerability to fire damage. They requested assistance in removing abandoned trailers and enforcing open burn regulations. Other fire and safety needs were addressed. Assessor Houston provided a report detailing anticipated property tax revenues.
Here's the scoop about your state tax rebate.
As the Wizard of Oz said when Toto revealed him pulling levers behind the scenes, "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain." The public hearing on the general obligation bonds was just theater, the decisions made beforehand and behind closed doors.
Today's intelligence: A new poll shows that Biden's approval rating remains underwater across much of the country, even in blue New Mexico. Plus: arguments against eliminating Mexican gray wolves known to have killed livestock
