New Mexico Senate passes microgrid bill and more
New Mexico legislators worked through the weekend in advance of the noon close to the session this Thursday.
Workers’ comp didn’t cover a New Mexico firefighter’s cancer — a new bill would change that
Firefighters, in particular, face a “significantly elevated risk” of developing colorectal, prostate, testicular, bladder, thyroid and pleural cancers
Small business owners squeezed by tariffs await Supreme Court decision
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimated that tariff policies will cost America’s roughly 236,000 small businesses about $200 billion annually.
USDA Update – February 17, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Utah’s anti-gerrymandering law may go back to voters: Prop 4 repeal effort files 200,000 signatures
The effort to repeal Utah’s voter-approved, anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4 hit a big milestone Sunday.
EarthTalk - ¿Debería preocuparme por mi salud si mi propiedad está muy cerca de un campo de golf?
Los campos de golf ocupan alrededor de 2,3 millones de acres de tierra en los EE. UU.
EarthTalk - Should I be concerned for my health if my property is right near a golf course?
Golf courses make up about 2.3 million acres of land in the U.S.
Montana school health clinics boost attendance, lower suspensions
Health care services located in Montana schools are leading to higher attendance and fewer suspensions.
Nevada leader joins fight to better fund electric transportation
Congress will soon take up a big surface transportation bill and a leading Democrat from Nevada's congressional delegation is speaking out.
About Town – February 16, 2026
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
