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.
Today is giving Tuesday, a holiday started in 2012 to support organizations that rely on charitable giving. Please share your favorite Sierra county organizations with our readers.
There are times when a pause in our daily routines can be most beneficial. A time to reflect on our actions and the effects they have on the world we live in
We journey through our days, brushing past people without much acknowledgement of who they are. What are their life stories?
It is not just the brash and boisterous people who have fascinating tales to tell.
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 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-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: inspiration for the day after tomorrow
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: Antisemitism raises its ugly head in New Mexico.
Must-read reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: an argument for government funding to address the crisis of declining local news reporting in America
Must-see reporting and commentary from around the state and the country. Today's intelligence: an investigation of fatalities arising from U.S. Border Patrol car chases