Topic: Las Cruces

3 chapters across the catalog

Episode 404 52:42 - 55:45

404: Spy in a Bag

Greece Energy Crisis, Utility Tax Collection

The Greek government is providing 250 million euros in emergency funds to electricity providers as citizens stop paying bills due to a 1.7 billion euro property tax attached to utility rates. A similar trend is noted in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where municipal governments are reportedly tying traffic camera violations to utility payments, threatening to shut off electricity for unpaid fines.

Rotational Deployment
Episode 357

357: Rotational Deployment

Border Patrol Checkpoint, Texas Relocation Tribulations

A host describes a relocation to Austin, Texas, involving a confrontation at a highway border patrol checkpoint on I-10. The account details a drug dog's false positive on a vehicle containing wine and plants, leading to a search and a temporary detention. The narrative highlights the use of prison cells for restroom breaks and the perceived lack of Fourth Amendment protections at internal checkpoints.

Super Duper Space Wrench
Episode 356 38:05 - 41:45

356: Super Duper Space Wrench

Roswell Travel Plans, New Mexico Geography

The hosts discuss the proximity of Roswell, New Mexico, to their current travel route. While Adam Curry made an alien joke to a park ranger, he decides to skip Roswell due to a tight schedule for reaching Austin, Texas. They discuss the driving distance between Las Cruces and Austin and the performance of the Range Rover's new suspension.