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Want to serve in the municipal government or school board? Here’s how to file your candidacy paperwork

The 2025 local elections are just around the corner and people who want to run for office should be getting ready to file their candidacy paperwork. The 2025 elections are nonpartisan races that include municipal government, school boards and soil and water conservation districts. Candidates for most local elections will need to file their paperwork […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Estancia, New Mexico Statewide News

U.S. Sen. Heinrich: Torrance ICE lockup ‘inadequate’ and ‘inappropriate’

This story was originally published by Source NM. By Austin Fisher On a recent visit to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement lockup in Estancia, staff members for U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) saw clogged sinks in a cell pod and a drain in the common area backed up with sewage water. They also […]

Rep. Stansbury submits $3.3 million in Community Project Funding request for Estancia

Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) has submitted 15 Congressionally funded community projects totaling $158,450,000 for communities across New Mexico in the upcoming 2026 budget process.  As the U.S. House of Representatives begins marking up appropriations bills this week, these proposals aim to address critical needs in public safety, housing, healthcare, education, and environmental protection. Stansbury’s funding […]

Posted inEstancia, Local Gov.

In a league of their own: Estancia Valley Little League recharged and ready to cover all the bases

After a break of six years, the revival of the beloved youth baseball program in Estancia rounded the bases for another try.  The league’s mission has always been to bring youth baseball, softball and tee ball to the Moriarty, Edgewood and Estancia area of New Mexico. EVLL recently wrapped up its 2025 season and did just […]

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Estancia High School athlete Olavio Hernandez wins National Spirit of Sport Award

Staff report The New Mexico Activities Association recently announced that Estancia High School student-athlete Olavio Hernandez is the National High School Spirit of Sport Section 6 Award Winner. This award recognizes individuals who have overcome adversity. According to a press release from the NMAA, Olavio Hernandez faced a significant challenge when his lower leg was […]