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Mar 13, 2024 | 
gpkmedia.com | Chuck Wentworth
As of the Sentinel’s deadline, Tuesday afternoon, March 12, a total of 773 residents of Truth or Consequences have returned their mail-in ballot on Ordinance 756 to the Sierra County Clerk's office. The item on the mail-only ballot election is regarding ordinance 756 approved by the T-or-C City Commission.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
gpkmedia.com | Chuck Wentworth
As some of our readers already know, last week’s issue marked my final publication as a reporter with the Sierra County Sentinel. I began working with the Sentinel in 2000, and in many ways it still seems like only yesterday. In looking back at the near quarter century I have been reporting about the local municipalities and area activities, I must say that I am truly appreciative for the opportunity to have served the residents and visitors of this most special community.
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Feb 22, 2024 | 
gpkmedia.com | Chuck Wentworth
Layton, Utah based disc golf professional Levi Hancock finished an impressive 37 under par and took home top honors in the third annual Turtleback Classic Disc Golf Tournament Sunday, February 18. The two-day event began early Saturday morning with 113 professional and amateur disc golfers joining to compete for top honors and cash prizes.
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Feb 22, 2024 | 
gpkmedia.com | Chuck Wentworth
Furthering an annual party tradition, the Republican Party of Sierra County welcomed a sold-out crowd for their 2024 Lincoln Day Dinner at the Truth or Consequences Civic Center’s Ralph Edwards Auditorium Saturday, February 17. Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, he was the 16th president of the US and was the first member of the Republican Party to be elected to the post.
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Feb 22, 2024 | 
gpkmedia.com | Chuck Wentworth
In addressing their February 20 regular meeting agenda, Sierra County Commissioners endorsed a string of measures pertaining to the future maintenance and use of county roadways.
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Feb 22, 2024 | 
gpkmedia.com | Chuck Wentworth
Continuing a detailed review and update of the municipality’s zoning code and subdivision regulations Thursday, February 15, the Village of Williamsburg’s Board of Trustees convened a second public workshop to discuss board and citizens concerns prior to the afternoon’s regular meeting. At the workshop’s conclusion, trustees agreed that a number of new definitions and other minor revisions would be necessary before they would be able to take action regarding the associated Ordinance No. 134.
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Feb 22, 2024 | 
gpkmedia.com | Chuck Wentworth
SVH Board Meeting SetThe Sierra Vista Hospital Governing Board will be holding a regular meeting Tuesday, February 27. This meeting is set to convene at 12 pm at the Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort event center, 402 Butte Boulevard (NM 195). Regular meetings of the governing board are open to the public and anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
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Feb 17, 2024 | 
gpkmedia.com | Chuck Wentworth
Dozens of professional players vying for top honors in the Third Annual Turtleback Classic Disc Golf Tournament began two days of competition at the Truth or Consequences Municipal Golf Course Saturday morning, February 17. Play will continue Saturday through 4:30 pm and afterward, everyone is invited to the Pelican Spa Courtyard, 306 South Pershing Avenue for a player party. Sunday, final round competition will tee off at 10 am, with play anticipated to be completed by 1 pm.
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Feb 16, 2024 | 
gpkmedia.com | Chuck Wentworth
County Commission To Meet The Sierra County Commission are scheduled to gather for a regular meeting Tuesday morning, February 20. This session is set to convene at 10 am in the commission’s chambers, located in the county administration building at 1712 North Date Street in Truth or Consequences. Regular meetings of the Sierra County Commission are open to the public and anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
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Feb 16, 2024 | 
gpkmedia.com | Chuck Wentworth
Members of Sierra Vista Hospital’s Governing Board gathered for a special meeting Wednesday, February 7. After the session was convened, the board moved into a closed door executive session to address pending personnel matters. Upon completing discussion, the governing board reconvened the afternoon’s public meeting and voted to approve provider contracts with surgeon Dr. Frank Walker and the hospital’s new Nurse Practitioner, Nichelle Virgil.
