Is our perception of death and of human life changing because of the Covid-19 pandemic?
I am introducing a series of articles in which I view and weigh our present world in light of the concept of entropy, and in this first essay, I explain what entropy is and how it allows us to see the effects of everything that we do.
Today's intelligence: The Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act that is heading to President Biden's desk to be signed into law has roots in the theft of a ceremonial shield from New Mexico's Acoma Pueblo.
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: A second attempt to create a special hospital taxing district for Sierra Vista Hospital is announced, and more details emerge about Truth or Consequences's handling of the animal cruelty complaint against T or C Mayor Amanda Forrister and her husband Lane.
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: New Mexico's utility regulatory commission set to become an appointed body after legal challenge fails.
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.