Truth or Consequences Daily Digest Thursday, October 15, 2026
Ty's Take
Every few years somebody new buys the voting machines and everybody holds their breath, and this time it's Liberty Vote taking over from Dominion with some Republican connections in the mix. But here's the thing: the actual machines stay the same, which means the county's election infrastructure doesn't change whether the nameplate does or doesn't. That won't stop people from worrying, and fair enough, but the real work of an election happens in the precinct offices and at the polls themselves, where the people who actually live here do the counting. Nothing new about that part.
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Weather Alerts
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 11:35PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Otero, Dona Ana, and Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may re...
Sierra County Citizen
Dominion Voting Systems has been sold to Liberty Vote, a company with Republican ownership connections. Election officials say the voting machines themselves remain unchanged and that states continue to control their own voting systems regardless of vendor ownership.
Hearing on Copper Flat Mine, X: The dollars and sense of mining
A Sierra County resident questions the economic viability of the proposed Copper Flat Mine by analyzing water and copper production costs. Using the mining company's own estimates, the critic argues the project loses money on copper production and suggests alternative uses for the water, such as...
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Sierra County Sentinel
Fall Fun and Fresh Harvest Await at La Granada Farms
La Granada Farms near Las Palomas Canyon Road in Williamsburg is hosting fall harvest events on October 10, 17, 24, and 31, featuring organically grown New Mexico pomegranates, pumpkins, and seasonal flowers. Visitors can pick fresh pomegranates, browse produce, and enjoy refreshments while...
Hot Springs High School's SkillsUSA chapter visited the New Mexico Veterans Home on October 7, where students played Bingo with veterans and toured the facility. The visit exposed students to diverse career opportunities at the home, from nursing to information technology, while allowing them to...
Volleyball Pushes Record To 13-2 And A Look Ahead To District
The Tiger volleyball team improved to 13-2 with a three-set sweep over Cloudcroft, with the C-Team and JV also winning convincingly. The Tigers face NMMI on Thursday in their final non-district match before District 3AAA competition begins.
The Wonderful World Of Miss Fidgets
Miss Fidgets Toy Store, Truth or Consequences' first toy shop, has completed its opening month with strong community support from owner Stephanie Elder and her daughter. The store specializes in squishies, building sets, sensory toys, and educational items designed to help children with various...
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