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Salinas Monument Gets New Superintendent

After several visits to Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument near Mountainair, Kathy Faz Garcia found the sites to be a special part of the National Parks Service. So when the superintendent position opened there, she jumped at the chance. And Faz Garcia was recently named for the slot. “About four years ago, I came here […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque

Another Prescribed Burn Planned for Mountainair

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews are prepping for a planned prescribed fire on the Mountainair Ranger District as early as Wednesday, Nov. 29.. Fire crews plan to burn approximately 13 acres of piles located between Upper and Lower Red Canyon Campgrounds, just west of FSR 253.  Smoke may be visible in the […]

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Data: Sandoval County’s Local Economy is Booming

Laborers in Sandoval County are back at work in record numbers and making more money than ever. At least that is what payroll data from the county’s 3,075 employers shows. 33,458 workers took home paychecks from Sandoval County employers this summer and their average weekly wage is up to $1,059 per week across all industries, […]

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All State Football Line Up

Local athletes continue to gain state-wide recognition as three football players were named to the small-school All-Star game set for Dec. 2 at noon in Artesia. Estancia quarterback Josh Calhoon leads the way 2,480 yards on the ground with 27 touchdowns, adding another 482 yards passing and four scores. “He’s been the biggest, brightest spot […]