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A little change for better schools

Back in the era of Susanna Martinezโ€™ governorship, there was a push for a law that would allow New Mexico public schools to hold students back in third grade if they couldnโ€™t meet reading criteria. I wondered why there was any need for that to be in legislation, when such matters should be handled locally […]

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A little change for better schools

Back in the era of Susanna Martinezโ€™ governorship, there was a push for a law that would allow New Mexico public schools to hold students back in third grade if they couldnโ€™t meet reading criteria. I wondered why there was any need for that to be in legislation, when such matters should be handled locally […]

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Estancia Girls Basketball Secures First Playoff Berth in 5 Years

For the first time since 2019 the Estancia girls basketball team is headed to the state playoffs. Despite losing to the Menaul School Panthers in the District 2-2A tournament championship, Estanciaโ€™s 18-8 overall record was strong enough to secure the No. 12 seed in the Class 2A state tournament. Menaul (21-4) earned the No. 5 […]

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Old Wood, New Life

When looking at an old barn, many people may only see old wood, but Steve Huchting, co-owner of Rangewood Ranch in Carnuel, sees New Mexico’s history, stories and culture.  โ€œWe realize that it is not just preserving the history, but it is about preserving the stories,โ€ Huchting said. โ€œWhen someone buys wood from us, we […]

Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized

Old Wood, New Life

When looking at an old barn, many people may only see old wood, but Steve Huchting, co-owner of Rangewood Ranch in Carnuel, sees New Mexico’s history, stories and culture.  โ€œWe realize that it is not just preserving the history, but it is about preserving the stories,โ€ Huchting said. โ€œWhen someone buys wood from us, we […]

Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized

Commissioner to Take Inventory of East Mountain Roads in Need of Repair

Bernalillo Commissioner Eric Olivas acknowledges that there are pretty poor road conditions in the East Mountains and is taking steps for a maintenance plan and budget for how to fix them.  โ€œThe number one complaint I get in my district is about roads, specifically in the East Mountains,โ€ said Olivas. โ€œI am trying to dedicate […]

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Commissioner to Take Inventory of East Mountain Roads in Need of Repair

Bernalillo Commissioner Eric Olivas acknowledges that there are pretty poor road conditions in the East Mountains and is taking steps for a maintenance plan and budget for how to fix them.  โ€œThe number one complaint I get in my district is about roads, specifically in the East Mountains,โ€ said Olivas. โ€œI am trying to dedicate […]