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 […]
Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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Las Placitas Association Community Report
Placitas Withdrawal: The deadline is looming to voice your support for the Secretary of Interior, Deb Haaland’s, executive order to withdraw all Placitas BLM lands from surface mining. Public comments are due before December 19. The BLM will record all comments received and address them in the Environmental Evaluation expected in early spring. Email comments […]
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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 […]
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State Briefs
Health providers announce diabetes initiative The state Department of Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Service, and the University of New Mexico’s Project ECHO yesterday announced a series of programs aimed at the approximately 255,000 New Mexicans with diabetes, along with the 587,000 people who are prediabetic. According to a news release, each organization received five-year funding through […]
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Pot Regulators Hammer Native-Owned Pot Farm in Hearing
The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division recommended that a cultivation license be stripped from the owner of a large-scale, Estancia area marijuana farm. Dineh Benally provided little defense during a hearing last week at the Seventh Judicial District Court in Estancia to counter the myriad alleged violations against his company, Native American Agricultural Development Company. […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval County
New Mexico’s Outdoor Economy is Booming
New data from the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the outdoor recreation sector’s growing impact on the national and local economy. Nationally, BEA reports outdoor recreation generates $1.1 trillion in economic output—2.2% of the gross domestic product—4.98 million jobs and comprises 3.2% of US employees. According to the state, New Mexico’s […]
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One Person, One Vote Should Mean Something
It’s interesting to me how unbothered many New Mexicans are by the decades of gerrymandering that have taken place in our state. The November 27 affirmation by the state Supreme Court of the lower court ruling upholding the 2021 redistricting plan signed into law by the Democratic legislature was similarly anticlimactic. The all-Democrat Supreme Court […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Wild Hearts Gallery Hosts Exhibit to Benefit the Placitas Volunteer Fire Brigade
Sandy and Michael Kadisak’s ceramics: From enchanted forests to spirited pottery, discover unique artistry in every piece.
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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 […]
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School Athletics Assoc. Changes Up the Rules
High school basketball fans hoping New Mexico will soon follow other states around the country in adopting a shot clock are in for some disappointment. The New Mexico Activities Association Board of Directors at a meeting Nov. 29 appeared decidedly lukewarm to the idea after listening to some facts from Sally Marquez, NMAA executive director. […]