News & Updates

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Sale and Use of Fireworks Restriction

June 10, 2025

Except as permitted by this Ordinance/Proclamation, the sale and use of all other fireworks of any kind or description are banned within the unincorporated areas of Sierra County.

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Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Public Notice

June 4, 2025

In coordination with Sierra County, the City of Elephant Butte, City of Truth or Consequences, and Village of Williamsburg are updating the Sierra County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP).

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Burn Ordinance

April 23, 2025

An ordinance restricting open and controlled burns within the unincorporated areas of Sierra County was passed on April 22, 2025.

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April 2025 Meeting Date

April 11, 2025

The next County Commission meeting is on Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Raw frozen cat food recalled over Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

March 28, 2025

Savage Pet has issued a voluntary recall of one of its products after it tested positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus. Pet owners in New Mexico are advised to check lot numbers.

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March 25, 2025: Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort Day

March 18, 2025

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that we, the Sierra County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2025, as TURTLEBACK MOUNTAIN GOLF & RESORT DAY in Sierra County.

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Measles Update

March 12, 2025

As of March 12 2025, 33 cases of measles have been reported in New Mexico, in Lea County and Eddy County.

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Bird flu found in Bernalillo County backyard flock

March 4, 2025

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

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New Mexico launches comprehensive measles resource

March 3, 2025

State takes proactive active measures against outbreak 

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Egg Substitution Recommendations

February 13, 2025

The cost of eggs is rising, and eggs supply is limited in some stores. Here are some ways to substitute other ingredients for eggs.

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