City contemplates raising Gross Receipts Taxes
The subject of raising taxes was considered at both Truth or Consequences City Commission meetings in October. At the Oct. 14 meeting, property tax increases were discussed. Increasing Gross Receipts…
New Mexico State Veterans’ Home is a “hot spot”
…are allowed until positive COVID-19 tests for staff and residents go back to zero. NMSVH Administrator Juliet Sullivan was asked to comment on the recent spike in positive cases, but…
Local entities declare health emergency status
…what’s needed quickly.” The County has not yet opened “an emergency operations center,” Swingle said, but if it needs a command post in the future, it will probably be at…
Water-rate study numbers don’t match audited numbers; rate increase not based on real numbers
…upgrade, noting disparities in numbers used in the water-rate study, the engineering study by Wilson & Company and City staff numbers. The City Commission ignored and did not address the…
Half the pipe replacement downtown as new estimates come in on $9.4-million water project, while water rates still expected to increase 56 percent to 79 percent in April
​Over the last month, while the Truth or Consequences City Commission gears up to pass a massive water- rate increase to pay for a $9.4-million project, City staff and city-hired…
Truth or Consequences City Manager Madrid oversteps authority, speaks for people to Governor’s Office
…official and is to take direction from the City Commission. The City Commission put together no legislative priorities for the current session, which must be done at a public meeting,…
After five years, Truth or Consequences will re-examine its renewable-energy ordinance—Is it too limiting?
…it,” Williams said. The City Commission agreed to send the ordinance back to the PUAB for review. The next meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 5:30 at City Commission Chambers. …
Follow-up: Elephant Butte is still negotiating with company interested in managing Sierra del Rio Golf Course
…of the top courses in the state.” During a presentation to the City Council, Barranger said Spirit Golf is expert at rehabilitating bunkers, their current state receiving the most complaints…
Sierra County Commission approves Amin’s building purchase: $2.16 million
…Commission unanimously approved the $2.17-million purchase after holding a public hearing at the Sept. 17 meeting. No one spoke at the public hearing. County Commissioner Frances Luna said the last…
Two vicious-dog incidents at old Fish Hatchery Park has Sierra County Commission’s attention
…they be on leash in public spaces, among other measures. The County Commission decided to hold a public workshop and do research to determine if a county law should be…