Whether Truth or Consequences Mayor Amanda Forrister and her husband are exempt from the law she enacted hangs in the balance--as does the fate of their 14 dogs--which are underfed, unvaccinated, unlicensed and 10 dogs over the limit allowed without a special-use permit.
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: A volunteer group of election deniers calls for investigation of New Mexico's midterm results while Otero County Commission, on which Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin no longer sits, goes ahead with certification.
The county commission discussed legislative priorities and Commissioner Paxon described the goals of the newly created Livestock Loss Authority.
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: a new state initiative to monitor New Mexico public school districts suspected of undercounting (and thus underserving) students experiencing homelessness
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: update on the public-private initiative to bring broadband access to all of Sierra County
Must-see reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: inside accounts of post-election regrouping by state Democrats and Republicans
The meeting focused on flood issues, flood commissioner Jones’ report on work and strategies, and emergency administrator Williams’ effort to help property owners find flood assistance. The board also approved an “Opioid Remediation Collaborative” with six other counties and an appropriation to the Sheriff’s office for officer retention.
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country: Today's intelligence: victory and concession statements from the candidates for New Mexico's Second Congressional District seat
The city commission's workshop on the hot springs clarified that it's up to the city, not the Office of the State Engineer, to take care of the hot springs. The city's position as a protestant to a 400 acre-feet-a-year commercial hot springs application is heightening the city's interest.
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: NASA can now pinpoint methane hotspots from space; imagery of the hotspot near Carlsbad, New Mexico; and a settlement of the interstate Rio Grande water dispute may be near.
New Mexico statutes outline the roles of the county board of commission, flood commissioner and emergency flood superintendents in planning for and dealing with floods in counties. NMSA 1978 chapter 4 on counties, article 50 on flood control is analyzed and discussed. Updated 10/27/22
Issues from flooding and requests for assistance by residents dominated public comment, while emergency services administrator Williams and road director Neeley updated the county’s efforts. Accepting an appropriation for law enforcement was tabled for additional information. Lease agreement for extension office approved after removal of “offensive language” from the contract.
