T or C City Commission abdicates responsibility to select library advisory board members
…of applicants, the commissioners approved Bankson’s reappointment without discussion. As a point of information: The library advisory board is required by municipal code to hold meetings, which are open to…
A food co-op for Sierra County
…combination of both. Usually, member-owners receive special discounts even in unprofitable years. Other benefits include learning and volunteer opportunities, and, for the community at large, education and enrichment. For example,…
Sierra Vista Hospital ends general surgical services for now
…statewide. Sierra Vista Hospital CEO Eric Stokes: “If I can’t guarantee a high-quality, financially viable service, then we shouldn’t be offering it.” Source: Sierra Vista Hospital “The open, close, open,…
P&Z Commissioners refute they tried to hide their marriage
…it was still known when both applied in January to be on the P&Z Commission, their response-letter states. The City Commission didn’t ask for their marital status during their interviews…
City Manager and City Attorney threaten and accuse two P&Z members
…prior Commission Meeting, when as a Commissioner I am asked to objectively review P&Z decisions for variances and conditional/special use permits it is only reasonable to have the P&Z Commission to employ a methodical checklist…
Sierra Vista Hospital: COVID-19 tests “all negative” so far
…unsure if the hospital is open or not. We’ve reduced our clinic hours and elective services, but our emergency room is wide open.” “We are here for you,” Ismond said. …
Truth or Consequences City Manager gets two-year contract renewal at same pay
…The Sierra County Sun requested the City Commission evaluation documents and the Madrid’s contract, but only the contract was given. The State Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act allow…
Fast Stop at what was Valero will have outdoor “cabana bar”
Randy Ashbaugh will open a Fast Stop at 195 Rock Canyon Rd. in Elephant Butte, having purchased the Valero gas station and its full liquor license. The Elephant Butte City…
Truth or Consequences budget questions
…the public, but not open for questions from the public. The City Commission discussed it at the June 24 meeting, new Commissioner Amanda Forrister asking that department heads be there…
Water rights are only holdup in New Mexico Copper Corporation’s start-up of mining operations
The New Mexico Copper Corporation, owned by Themac Resources Group, an Australian-owned company based in Canada, has been trying to open the Copper Flat Mine since 2010. It has the…