STPNS Politics

City approves 'heritage landmark' ordinance and consultant

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:45:17 PDT

The Chatfield City Council took a figurative walk down the historic preservation lane during its Sept. 22 meeting....

Co-Op Elections Start Friday

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:59:45 PDT

By John Larson...

Ford intensifies 'aggressive' campaigning for runoff

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:14:54 PDT

The municipal runoff is days awaythe last hurdle before Macon County crosses the November 4 general election finish line and both candidates for mayor are making the final plea for support from the voters....

Mantorville city engineer to get quotes on FEMA projects

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:42:26 PDT

In an effort to deal with flooding problems in select areas of Mantorville, the city has directed engineer Tim Hruska from WHKS to get quotes on two FEMA projects, the 5th Street culvert and covered bridge....

Fiscal crisis: more $$$ or less service

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:02:54 PDT

Mayor Gary Haakenson minced no words when he gave his 2009-10 preliminary budget to the Edmonds City Council Tuesday night....

Supervisors poised to name new County Administrator

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:04:41 PDT

The King George Board of Supervisors is interviewing candidates for the position of County Administrator....

Commissioner Stewart to host community conversations

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:06:00 PDT

EUGENE: East Lane County Commissioner Faye Stewart began hosting a series of community meetings around his district in September. Next month hell hold two in the McKenzie Valley with community members invited to join Commissioner Stewart for community conversations and refreshments....

County Fights Software Ruling

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:22:16 PDT

The Socorro County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appeal a District Court order to purchase a software upgrade for the county treasurer at Tuesdays meeting....

Catron Commission Wants Uncollared Wolf Removed

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:19:13 PDT

Catron County has demanded the removal of a Mexican gray wolf that the county commissioners say has terrorized a familys pets and livestock in Cruzville. ...

Mag Considers Creation Of Health Council

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:39:12 PDT

The Magdalena Village Board of Trustees discussed a proposal by Trustee Jack Fairweather to form a citizens health council to give the village a stronger voice on the operation of the Magdalena Clinic at Monday nights meeting....

City Cracks Down On Traffic Violations

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:31:50 PDT

Mayor Ravi Bhasker is calling for safer city streets through stricter enforcement of traffic laws....

Reserve Trustees Address Water System Violation

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:37:47 PDT

Reserves board of trustees at the Sept. 16 meeting discussed a citation issued to the village by the state in May for failure to monitor the water system for contaminants. ...

Eminent domain language out of bill

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:24:53 PDT

An amendment banning the use of eminent domain in expanding the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) was removed from the 2009 Defense Authorization Act before the bill passed overwhelmingly in the U.S. Senate last week....