New Mexico’s primary election is a few weeks away, on June 4. As attentive voters know, in New Mexico the primary election is at least as important as the general. Depending on your district, you might have a little work to do researching your choices, and it’s time to get started. As usual, many counties […]
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Primary Election is Coming Right Up
New Mexico’s primary election is a few weeks away, on June 4. As attentive voters know, in New Mexico the primary election is at least as important as the general. Depending on your district, you might have a little work to do researching your choices, and it’s time to get started. As usual, many counties […]
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Historians Look at Oñate
In history we find things that make us feel uncomfortable, said Jon Ghahate, a Laguna and Zuni pueblo educator. “Sometimes it’s very challenging. For New Mexico it’s embedded in everything we do.” Ghahate spoke on a panel about Don Juan de Oñate, the Colonizer of New Mexico. In 1598, Oñate led soldiers and settlers up […]
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Historians Look at Oñate
In history we find things that make us feel uncomfortable, said Jon Ghahate, a Laguna and Zuni pueblo educator. “Sometimes it’s very challenging. For New Mexico it’s embedded in everything we do.” Ghahate spoke on a panel about Don Juan de Oñate, the Colonizer of New Mexico. In 1598, Oñate led soldiers and settlers up […]
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100 Years Ago, Nation’s Eyes Focused on a Part-Time Tijeras Canyon Resident
A century ago this year, the “Carl” who named Carlito Springs captured the country’s attention by exposing the biggest political scandal of the era. He was Carl Magee, one of the more remarkable figures from New Mexico’s early statehood history. Magee not only developed the Tijeras Canyon retreat and renamed it after his late son, Carl […]
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The Independent News: April 25, 2024
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The Independent News: April 25, 2024
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Commissioners Extend CoreCivic Contract
The April 24 meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county’s contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) CEO Alena Brandenberger regarding a broadband grant it was seeking. The meeting also addressed grant applications related […]
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Edgewood Leaders Plan for Retreat, Get New Car
Edgewood leaders on April 23 prepared for a training retreat, approved the purchase of a new car and worked toward installing the town’s new baby box. At the Edgewood Commission’s regular meeting, Town Clerk Rachel Martinez said the town is moving ahead with the installation of a baby box, but it is not clear when […]
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Edgewood Leaders Plan for Retreat, Get New Car
Edgewood leaders on April 23 prepared for a training retreat, approved the purchase of a new car and worked toward installing the town’s new baby box. At the Edgewood Commission’s regular meeting, Town Clerk Rachel Martinez said the town is moving ahead with the installation of a baby box, but it is not clear when […]