Truth or Consequences Daily Digest Monday, September 28, 2026
Ty's Take
The money's finally there for the wastewater plant, which ought to tell you something about how long we've been asking for it, and the football team's running hot while the pool shuts down for the season, but the real conversation happening this week is the one nobody wants to have easy. Copper Flat's back in front of us again, and this time it's about whether those filtered tailings will stay put in the desert where they belong or end up in places they don't. The mine's been a lightning rod here for years, half the county seeing jobs and half seeing risk, and that doesn't change depending on how you engineer the ponds. What changes is whether we ask the hard questions now or wish we had later, and that hearing's where those questions get asked out loud.
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Weather Alerts
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 28 at 5:51AM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including Dona Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant, and Hidalgo Counties. Far West Texas, including El Paso and Hudspeth Counties. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...
Sierra County Citizen
Hearing on Copper Flat Mine, IX-1: Filtered tailings stability (first part)
A Sierra County Citizen article examines the engineering behind the proposed Copper Flat Mine tailings facility, addressing concerns about how a 500-acre, 200-foot-deep stack of mining waste would remain stable on a hillside. This first installment in a two-part series explores the technical...
T or C nails down final tranche of money needed for WWTP renovation
Truth or Consequences has secured the final funding needed to renovate its aging wastewater treatment plant after years of neglecting the facility while focusing on water system repairs. City Manager Gary Whitehead worked with the EPA and New Mexico Environment Department to lift Administrative...
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Sierra County Sentinel
Pool Closure for the Season Announced
The J.A. Hodges Swimming Pool in Truth or Consequences will close for the season on October 2 after an exceptionally long run that began in April, operating more than five months due to the dedication of trained lifeguards and support from the Sierra County Swim Team (the Tigersharks). Pool...
TCMS Tiger Football Dominates Silver’s La Plata Broncos - The Game in Pictures
The TCMS Tigers defeated Silver City's La Plata Middle School 14-12 in a defensive showcase at Tiger Stadium, with standout performances from the defensive line and key offensive plays by Misael Flores and quarterback Bryce Baca. The Tigers finish their season with two remaining games, facing the...
Legacy Reunion As Tiger Alumni Gather
Tiger alumni gathered for a reunion celebration to honor the school's athletic legacy and reconnect with former classmates and teammates.
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