Residents of Caliente, a city in Lincoln County with just under 1,000 residents, are expressing frustration over soaring utility bills, prompting discussions about potentially dissolving the city government.
Situated approximately 150 miles north of Las Vegas via U.S. 93, Caliente is closer to Cedar City, Utah, than its more prominent neighbor. The issue at hand revolves around residents dealing with high electricity charges.
The discussion happened during a meeting on Thursday, January 18, where city representatives agreed to furnish a detailed list of pros and cons associated with disincorporating Caliente.
Lincoln County Commissioner Diane Path, representing the district encompassing Caliente, indicated that around 30 to 35 individuals attended the meeting, with only a handful expressing interest in disincorporation. Caliente’s city manager, Craig Roisum, plans to conduct an informative session to educate residents about their utility bills. Notably, the bills combine charges for water, sewer, and electricity, contributing to the heightened concerns among the community.
While covered by The Lincoln County Record, the original article remains behind a paywall on their website.
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