Conviction in Fatal Crash; Water Plant Workshop; Comment of the Week; Upcoming Events, and More
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El Paso Man Convicted in Crash That Killed Cloudcroft Mayor-Elect’s Son
An Otero County jury has convicted an El Paso man in the death of Roger Wiley, son of Cloudcroft’s newly elected mayor, Gerald “Dusty” Wiley, and Vicky Wiley.
Expert Says Cloudcroft Must Fix Aging Wastewater Plant as State Tightens Nitrogen Rules
Cloudcroft faces two big wastewater decisions at once:
Comment of the Week: John B.
“How are these rules compared to federal rules?”—on “Expert Says Cloudcroft Must Fix Aging Wastewater Plant as State Tightens Nitrogen Rules”
Here’s our answer to that thoughtful question:
The state’s proposed 10 mg/L total nitrogen limit at the wastewater plant is comparable to the federal 10 mg/L nitrate‑as‑N drinking‑water standard, and it applies at the point of discharge rather than at a kitchen tap.
The EPA standard for nitrate in drinking water is 10 mg/L. There is no single national nitrogen limit, and requirements are set on a case‑by‑case basis under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.
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Cloudcroft Events Coming Up
Mountain Top Basketball Tournament: December 11th, 12th, and 13th at the CHS gym. Bring cash.
Ullr Fest returns to the James Sewell Ice Rink on Saturday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Live music from the Broken Owls and a bonfire at Zenith Park.
Chamber of Commerce: A Mountain Christmas Village Immersive Christmas walk at Zenith Park December 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th starting at 5:00 p.m.—no matter the weather.
Join the library on December 15th for an Ugly Sweater Movie Night from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for a projected movie with popcorn and hot cocoa provided. December 22nd, a special Storytime with Santa from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
First Bite: Preview a Taste of the New 1899 Menu at the Lodge
Contributing Editor Drew Gaines recently visited Chef Richard Lepree in his kitchen at the Lodge. We look forward to publishing an exclusive video interview with Lepree, the brigade de cuisine, and more soon through the Reader.
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