Research for a book about a man who spent time in many outdoor spaces means a lot of miles of travel, but every mile holds promise of new discoveries and insights into life. This story is about the beginning of an adventure I am still experiencing. Enjoy
The State Engineer's hearing of the protests against the application to transfer water rights to be used for reopening Copper Flat Mine will begin tomorrow. Here is an explanation of how that process will work.
Today's intelligence: a complete accounting of this season's wildfires in the Gila National Forest; West Nile virus diagnosed in the state; and progress toward financial compensation for New Mexico's downwinders and uranium miners
Perspective is an interesting tool. How do we look at things? I spend a lot of time hiking up on wild ridges and find myself envious of the feathered soarers I watch in awe as they have fun with the skies. Cock your head to one side and observe?
Where does one go to escape the summer heat?
Like Kingston here in Sierra County, Taos, New Mexico, is experiencing neighbor-against-neighbor conflicts over access to public lands. Plus: eligibility for federal compensation for Trinity downwinders again proposed in Congress and two New Mexico reporters receive national recognition
Today's intelligence: why you should check to make sure your Medicaid eligibility certification is up to date
Today's intelligence: arguments for and against the federal government's recent return of the wandering Mexican gray wolf dubbed Asha to her natal Arizona. Plus: a midterm assessment of the tenure of U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland
A roundup of news about federal support for New Mexicans' internet access, the state's new reproductive care hotline and Virgin Galactic's first commercial flight, set for Thursday
As I grow older I am amazed to find a month has passed and I have to think hard as to where it went. This article was originally intended for Earth Day but the story still applies even a month later.
Amidst massive water leaks and water repairs and with water and sewer pipes being the same 80 years or so old and often running parallel, I often wonder why there are no boil orders when pipes break. The "consumer confidence report" doesn't begin to allay water-purity concerns.
The people should not sign the petition to get the question of a special hospital district and five hospital trustees on the ballot. The elected officials on the hospital owners' board haven't reported to us over the years and another passel of them won't fix that.