A $6.1 million federal grant will allow Sacred Wind Communications to deploy a 271-mile fiber-optic network to connect about 1,600 Sierra Countians who live in zones where 75 percent of residents lack access to high-speed broadband.
Broadband Network to Connect Underserved in Sierra County Read More »
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds will be disbursed to local small businesses and nonprofit organizations in time for Christmas.
Sierra County to disburse nearly $300,000 in CARES funds to local small businesses soon Read More »
Sierra County Commission claims public coffers can’t afford this reform.
The Truth or Consequences City Commission approved the acceptance of a $50,000 grant at the Nov. 18 meeting, which commits the city to creating an asset management plan, implementing the plan and appointing an asset management plan steering committee.
$50,000 wastewater asset management plan will ID future projects Read More »
Truth or Consequences City Manager Morris Madrid said yesterday about 1,500 smart meters have been installed within its service area, replacing “one third to one half” of electric utility customers’ analog meters with radio-frequency operated meters.
Nearly half of Truth or Consequences electric customers have smart meters installed Read More »
Truth or Consequences City Commissioner Randall Aragon, joined by state Representative Rebecca Dow and state Senator-elect Crystal Diamond, held an online forum to tackle the problem of providing services to veterans living in Sierra County.
Elected officials gather with veterans on Veterans’ Day to address lack of services Read More »
Sierra County’s state elected officials, Representative Rebecca Dow and newly elected Senator Crystal Diamond, will present legislation in the upcoming session that will trigger the formation of a special hospital district, if passed.
Greater numbers, greater turnout and greater appeal explain why the Republicans dominated the general election vote here.
Making Sense of Sierra County’s 2020 Vote Counts Read More »
Truth or Consequences City Commissioner Randall Aragon complimented City Manager Morris Madrid on his written weekly reports at the Oct. 28 commission meeting, revealing there is a new back-room procedure that blocks sunshine on city activities.
City government transparency grows more opaque in the age of the coronavirus Read More »
Although making no requests for state funding for capital projects in 2022, the Spaceport authority has prepared a wish list of future projects ranging from several new buildings to a new taxiway totaling $73 million in requested state funding.
Spaceport America Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan on hold for a year Read More »
The New Mexico Spaceport Authority cited the confidentiality of personnel files as the reason for non-disclosure.
Independent audit of dismissed Spaceport CEO Hicks to remain undisclosed to public Read More »
Raising taxes—whether property taxes or, as an alternative, GRT—was discussed at both Truth or Consequences City Commission meetings in October.
City contemplates raising Gross Receipts Taxes Read More »
Six residents and six staff members tested positive for COVID-19 between Oct. 22 and Oct. 29, according to a state Aging and Long-Term Services Department spokesperson.
New Mexico State Veterans’ Home is a “hot spot” Read More »
City Manager Morris Madrid said the closures were taken as a preventative measure; Commissioner Luna argued that city offices were essential businesses that shouldn’t be closed.
Luna and Madrid disagree on city office closings due to COVID-19 cases Read More »
The ruling, pursued over five years by board-certified local government law specialist David Pato, solidified governmental entitities’ immunity from title suits against their real estate holdings.
Sierra County’s attorney wins New Mexico Supreme Court case on sovereign immunity Read More »
Sierra County Manager Bruce Swingle fears that the U.S. Census Bureau’s overestimation of the number of residential units in the county will throw off the county’s apportionment of federal dollars.
Sierra County Manager reports on U.S. Census count Read More »
The decision about whether to proceed will be made at the November council meeting when more detailed financial information will be presented.
City Council considers adding Camino Seis to the Camino Cinco road improvement project Read More »
The New Mexico State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences has two residents and four employees who have tested positive during the pandemic for COVID-19, according to Public Information Officer Breanna Anderson at the state Aging and Long-Term Services Department. But faulty data posted by the New Mexico Environmental Department reporting 54 veterans’ home employees
Faulty NMED data states New Mexico State Veterans’ Home has 54 employees with COVID-19 Read More »
SCRDA’s current radios and headquarters in the county administration building at 100 N. Date St. are so outdated, the investment is needed, the county manager said, to protect the dispatch service’s operational integrity.
The Truth or Consequences City Commission once again superseded the planning and zoning commission last week, favoring an applicant with land-use rights not allowed under the city code.
Analysis: City commission shows favoritism in application of zoning code Read More »