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The sewer smell there has been an ongoing issue. About four different time periods... we thought we had it fixed but it comes back.

Otero County, N.M., Assessor Donald Yee, referring to the county administration building that's suffered from a putrid stink since at least 2008. The smell is so bad that the commissioner proposed relocating staff that work in the building's basement. The cause of the stench is unclear.

Otero County, N.M., Assessor Donald Yee, referring to the county administration building that's suffered from a putrid stink since at least 2008. The smell is so bad that the commissioner proposed relocating staff that work in the building's basement. The cause of the stench is unclear.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.