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. […]
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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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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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Commission Certifies Election Results Despite Cries From Election Deniers
Serving as the election Canvassing Board on Nov. 17, the Sandoval County Commission got a unanimous vote to certify the results of last month’s local election, despite pleas from election deniers and voter reform advocates that they not certify the voting results. At its Nov. 8 meeting – a day after the local elections were […]
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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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Local Meetings Schedule
Bernalillo County County Planning Commission Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Bernalillo County Commission Administrative Meeting Dec. 12, 5 p.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Zoning Administrator Public Hearing Dec. 13, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Edgewood Town Commission Meeting Nov 28, 6 p.m., Townhall of Edgewood Commission Chambers Estancia Board of Trustees […]
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Local Meetings Schedule
Bernalillo County County Planning Commission Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Bernalillo County Commission Administrative Meeting Dec. 12, 5 p.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Zoning Administrator Public Hearing Dec. 13, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Edgewood Town Commission Meeting Nov 28, 6 p.m., Townhall of Edgewood Commission Chambers Estancia Board of Trustees […]
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Estancia Volleyball Makes State Tournament Run
The Estancia volleyball turned in a noteworthy performance at the state volleyball tournament last week in Rio Rancho, winning twice and stretching fifth-seeded Hagerman to the limit in the opening set in the elimination match before falling. The eighth-seeded Bears (14-11) swept both No. 9 Santa Rosa (27-25, 25-18, 25-23) and 10th-seeded Questa (25-19, 25-19-25-14), […]
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Estancia Volleyball Makes State Tournament Run
The Estancia volleyball turned in a noteworthy performance at the state volleyball tournament last week in Rio Rancho, winning twice and stretching fifth-seeded Hagerman to the limit in the opening set in the elimination match before falling. The eighth-seeded Bears (14-11) swept both No. 9 Santa Rosa (27-25, 25-18, 25-23) and 10th-seeded Questa (25-19, 25-19-25-14), […]
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Luminarias to Light Abó at Salinas Monument
The largest luminaria event in central New Mexico is set to have more than 1,000 of cheerily glowing brown paper bags adorn the Historic San Gregorio de Abó Mission. New Mexico’s newest and free luminaria exhibit is sponsored by the Friends of Salinas Pueblos Missions and is set to take place on Dec. 2. A magical […]