Truth or Consequences Daily Digest Saturday, September 12, 2026
Ty's Take
The Copper Flat Mine hearing on tailings stability and the water treatment plant funding finally coming together in the same week says something about where this county stands right now. We've got the old economy knocking on the door again, asking about minerals and jobs, while we're scrambling to make sure the basics work, the pipes don't fail, and the Rio Grande keeps flowing the way it's supposed to. It's the kind of balancing act that keeps county commissioners up at night. Meanwhile, the Tigers are out there doing what they do best, pushing hard against bigger programs and holding their own. Nothing fancy about any of it, but that's how a place like Sierra County moves forward, one conversation and one game at a time.
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Sierra County Citizen
Hearing on Copper Flat Mine, IX-1: Filtered tailings stability (first part)
An article examining the engineering behind the proposed Copper Flat Mine's massive tailings storage facility addresses concerns about the stability of a 500-acre, 200-foot-deep tailings stack. This first installment explores the technical safeguards designed to prevent the pile from sliding down...
T or C nails down final tranche of money needed for WWTP renovation
Truth or Consequences has secured the final funding needed for its wastewater treatment plant renovation after years of neglecting the facility while focusing on water system repairs. City Manager Gary Whitehead resolved federal Environmental Protection Agency and New Mexico Environment Department...
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Sierra County Sentinel
President Trump's executive order directing a 90-day review of Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves and Mexican wolves could impact New Mexico livestock producers and conservation efforts. Sierra County ranchers and wildlife advocates are preparing for potential changes, with...
Tigers Disarm and Destroy Warriors
Tiger Football dominated Socorro's Warriors in a road game Friday night, winning 50-0 when the mercy rule ended play in the third quarter. The Tigers' dominant defensive and offensive performance resulted in a decisive victory.
Tiger Football's JV Pushes Alamogordo To The Limit - The Game In Pictures
The Hot Springs Tiger JV football team battled the larger 5A Alamogordo Tigers at Tiger Stadium in a closely contested game that came down to the final possession. Despite a tough defensive effort and scoring drives on offense, the Tigers fell short 30-28 when the clock ran out.
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