#Local journalism

[uboat53]

You know, I really can't think of a better example of the death of local journalism than this. A US Representative has been in a dementia care facility for 5 MONTHS(!!!!) and someone just now noticed.

It used to be that the local TV station or newspaper would have a reporter who was on the political beat. Yes, they wouldn't be paying attention to the local representative all the time, there are city, county, and state governments to cover as well, but they would have checked in on them at least once a week. Maybe they wouldn't have noticed the missed votes the first week, but they probably would have by the second, and they would have figure out what was going on within the month.

Kay Granger isn't some no name representative, she was chair of the House Appropriations Committee (you know, the one in charge of the money) until just this April. If she can go missing without anyone noticing for 5 freakin' months, how many more representatives are phoning in the job? It's a good bet that there's a lot more going on if things have gotten this bad and I can't help think it couldn't have gotten anywhere near this point if local journalism wasn't completely dead in most of the country.

[loboboss57]

Political Apathy Will Cost Us

State of Affairs

By: Diego Lopez

Apathy. What a word. Merriam-Webster defines it as a lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern. It’s a word we use often to describe political disengagement, but today it feels appropriate to describe what’s happening right here in Cibola County.

On December 3, in a meeting that lasted just 15 minutes, the Cibola County Board of Commissioners made a decision that flies in the face of one of the most fundamental principles of American government: Representation.

The commission voted unanimously to nominate State Representative Harry Garcia to fill the House District 6 seat vacated by Eliseo Lee Alcon for health reasons.

At first glance, Garcia seems like an excellent choice. He’s experienced, respected, well-liked, and he truly cares for Cibola County. But there’s a glaring problem: Harry Garcia doesn’t live in District 6.

This isn’t just a geographical technicality; it’s a constitutional requirement. Article 4, Section 3 of the New Mexico State Constitution clearly states:

“If any senator or representative permanently removes his residence from or maintains no residence in the district from which he was elected, then he shall be deemed to have resigned.”

House District 6 covers the western half of Cibola County, including Thoreau, Bluewater, Pinehill, Ramah-Navajo, and the Village of Milan. Harry Garcia resides in District 69, which covers an entirely different area. The commission’s decision to nominate someone who is ineligible to serve under the constitution is baffling and deeply troubling.

Let me be clear: this isn’t just about geography. This is about Representation.

The people of District 6 deserve to have their voices heard in Santa Fe. They pay taxes. They contribute to the community. But this decision effectively strips them of their Representation in Santa Fe, violating the very principle of “no taxation without representation” that this nation was founded upon.

Was this decision intentional? I’d like to believe it wasn’t. Maybe it was a rushed move made with the excitement of giving Garcia another shot at legislative service. But intentional or not, it was wrong. And if it stands, the consequences will be severe.

By nominating an ineligible candidate, the Cibola County Commission has handed McKinley County the opportunity to select a nominee who does meet the constitutional requirements. If McKinley’s choice is someone who resides in District 6, that person will automatically become the only qualified candidate for the governor’s consideration. In one fell swoop, Cibola could lose a legislative seat it has held for nearly two decades.

This is more than a political blunder. It’s a civic failure—a failure to understand and uphold the basic principles of our government. It’s a reminder that we need to do better, not just elected officials but as a community. Civics education isn’t just for kids in classrooms. It’s for everyone, especially those entrusted with making decisions that affect us all.

Cibola County has made incredible progress in recent years. But this decision threatens to undermine that progress and silence the voices of the people in District 6. I hope there’s still a chance to reverse it, to correct this mistake before it costs us something we can’t afford to lose.

Politics aren’t easy, and they certainly aren’t pretty. But they matter. Representation matters. And in this case, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

[keeping-an-eye-out]

On the 2021 incident

Ok, I've gotta come clean. Remember all those posts about "uncovering the truth," talk of trespassing on abandoned properties, and spooky ghost photographs back when I was active a few years back? How you all were sending lovely notes hoping for my wellbeing and recovery? I appreciate all of the responses I got to those posts (even the hate).

The truth is, I love a little drama. I was in a bad place mentally after my IP ban, and my online following was dying. Naturally, I created my own news, so to speak.

So, here it is: the ghost sighting posts were all a social experiment. A "hoax" though that word is a bit harsh. Gotcha!

I deeply apologize if I hurt anyone or betrayed your trust as an audience. I hope you all understand that I will be an honest man and changed person moving forward.

I will be returning to covering local news and drama shortly. There are plenty of mysteries afoot, don't get me wrong! I'll be there every step of the way. In short, let me make it up to you! I'm turning over a new leaf.

Hope you didn't miss me too much.

Signing off for now is your host,

Cain Mosni, pure of heart and journalistic integrity, starting now.

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[thoughtportal]

the things that are reported matters. the language used matters. what is left out of the story matters.

[meganooooooooooooooo]

Literally so grateful for The Local. As of Monday I'll have voted three times in the last year, and they're pretty much the only reliable place to get candidate information in Toronto.

[sidleyparkhermit]

A hair-raising dive into a particularly sketchy concrete survivalist bunker complex in South Dakota.

[piscesbxnny]

Hey yall! it’s been a while since eI have posted my content on here, but this is the last article I wrote during my internship and it is awesome! Very important to read what these people have to say - especially when homelessness is affecting people in every state, every city.

Read more at Apple News

or on the WJC website <3

https://wichitajournalism.org/2024/12/12/local-laundry-programs-help-fill-hygiene-needs-for-wichitas-unhoused-community/

[monstermonger]

Elden Ring zine proof! I'm so happy with the print quality...

For those who remember these fanarts, here they are all bound together (finally)

[worshiptheglitch]

NYC desperately needs more publications like Hell Gate.

[keeping-an-eye-out]

Your boy's gone pro!

Sorry to leave y'all hanging. Totally forgot this account existed till I was cleaning out my password manager the other day. Hope you didn't miss me too much.

Guess what? I just got a sweet gig working for The Man. The powers that be. That's right, folks. I have an honest true nine-to-five journalism job with the Gloaming County Watch. Never thought I'd be saying it, but thanks a lot, Gloaming County. I know Sheriff Nelson's gonna hate seeing my column in the papers. Suck it, Randy, I'm the real deal!

Can I say that anymore? I suppose I should keep things more civil now that I'm a published journalist. No promises.

Ah well. Signing off for now,

Cain Mosni

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[ditsydeer101]

guilty

[lightlyknitted]

Sorry this isn't crafting related but it's (my) work related and I would love some outside opinions.

[meteorologistaustenlonek]

"The traditional news model has just vanished. It leaves smaller communities kind of at a loss as to how do you go about getting that initial ignition that brings people together and helps them understand that they can do this, that they can raise that money to support local news operations."