Elected officials gather with veterans on Veterans’ Day to address lack of services
…am not happy with the current state of services.” According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, 91 veterans in New Mexico committed suicide in 2014, comprising 20 percent of…
Luna and Madrid disagree on city office closings due to COVID-19 cases
…commission’s decision to give Madrid broad powers. In the “Declaration of Health Emergency Resolution,” passed March 24, the commission gave Madrid the authority to “conduct such emergency measures as may…
Sierra County’s attorney wins New Mexico Supreme Court case on sovereign immunity
…a litigator in the case. Pato and Nance, according to the law firm’s website, are board-certified local government law specialists. Pato not only represents Sierra County, but also Valencia, Socorro,…
Department of Health spokesperson explains “community spread” versus “hot spots” in COVID-19 contact tracing
…cases in Sierra County by far and away is because of community spread,” said Morgan, the department’s health media and social media manager. “Community spread,” he explained, “is the spread…
County commission approves ranking of proposed capital improvements with little public input and limited discussion
Sierra County commissioners approved a new Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan that included millions of dollars in projects proposed for state funding with only a nod to seeking the public comment…
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…the Sun’s community forums are opportunities for members of public to comment on the Sun’s editorial performance and business and fundraising operations. Community Advisory Committee The Sun’s Community Advisory Committee…
Mayor lets private citizen steer City Commission’s yearly goal setting
…Commission did not rank or discuss ICIP projects during the retreat, as was decided at the last City Commission meeting. Whitehead instead had Hechler decide the agenda. The City Commission…
Truth or Consequences City Commission adds over $1 million to debt for unnamed projects
Over in less than a minute and with no discussion, the Truth or Consequences City Commission approved a $2.3-million loan, partly to refund and refinance a 2009 debt, but also…
Truth or Consequences City Commission and staff plan a “retreat” next week, violating essence of Open Meetings Act
During yesterday’s Truth or Consequences City Commission meeting, the “retreat” to be held next week was referred to repeatedly. It turns out that in the last several years it has…
Truth or Consequences leaves out public in Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan
…website. Step 16 is “submit resolution and plan to Local Government Division.” The lack of process means the City Commission will be voting on a ranking and priority list developed…