Truth or Consequences Daily Digest Saturday, June 13, 2026
Ty's Take
Every July, Elephant Butte fills with boats and fireworks and people remembering why they moved here in the first place, and there's nothing wrong with that—a town needs its celebrations. But you can't help noticing the city commission spending its energy on circus acts while the real machinery of keeping Truth or Consequences running gets handled almost as an afterthought. Hazard mitigation, airport grants, mosquito control—the unglamorous work that keeps a place functioning—these slide through while somebody's arguing about goals and interim budgets like we've got the luxury of distraction. Out here, bread comes first. Everything else is just what makes waiting for it tolerable.
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Sierra County Citizen
City commission’s “goals” and interim budget show preoccupation with circuses over bread
The city commission approved an interim budget and performance goals for the city manager during a May 27 meeting, but critics argue the priorities focus on non-essential projects rather than critical infrastructure needs. The commission voted to evaluate the city manager using six performance...
Mr. Smith goes to Washington, or in this case, Mr. Whitehead goes to Santa Fe
City Manager Gary Whitehead is working to secure state funding and support for the city's future infrastructure projects through New Mexico's capital improvement planning process. Success in this effort will significantly shape the city's long-term development and operational capabilities.
Negative gearing, mining, and New Mexico
New Mexico's abundant marginal mining operations and federal land availability create opportunities for investors seeking negative gearing investments—a tax strategy where losses offset other income while keeping the option to profit if market conditions improve. The state's transition away from...
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Sierra County Sentinel
Elephant Butte Gears Up For 4th Of July Fun
Elephant Butte is planning a full day of Independence Day festivities on July 4 featuring food trucks, a car show, live music and vendors at the Event Space, followed by fireworks at the lake. The city council also approved infrastructure funding applications totaling over $1.4 million for road and...
Commission OKs Hazard Plan, Airport Grant and Mosquito Control Contract
Truth or Consequences approved an updated disaster preparedness plan covering sixteen types of hazards—double the previous version—to better position the community for federal emergency assistance. The city also advanced applications for airport improvements and confirmed ongoing construction...
Hot Springs SkillsUSA Takes Fourth At Nationals
A Hot Springs High School SkillsUSA team placed fourth at the national competition in Atlanta after advancing from state competition in March. The three students and their teacher also participated in community service painting hospital murals and experienced the leadership conference alongside...
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