Halloween is right around the corner and the East Mountains have geared up for a spook-tacular weekend. A Halloween weekend that all ghouls, goblins, vampires and even humans can enjoy with their whole family. The Independent Staff have rounded up a few of the fang-tastic events happening this weekend that we think you will enjoy. […]
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Area Runners Brave Heat in State Meet Dress Rehearsal
After the final race at the Albuquerque Academy Extravaganza cross country meet Oct. 21, Moriarty head coach Ben Wiltbank spoke to his runners as they sat in a shaded area, drenched in sweat. “Who here didn’t feel like they were gonna die out there?” Wiltbank asked. “It was hot. Your times are not gonna be what […]
Area Runners Brave Heat in State Meet Dress Rehearsal
After the final race at the Albuquerque Academy Extravaganza cross country meet Oct. 21, Moriarty head coach Ben Wiltbank spoke to his runners as they sat in a shaded area, drenched in sweat. “Who here didn’t feel like they were gonna die out there?” Wiltbank asked. “It was hot. Your times are not gonna be what […]
Estancia Pot Farm Owner Has Sketchy History
Editor’s note: The Independent last week reported that the state Cannabis Control Board through the state Attorney General’s Office recently requested an injunction to shut down the Native American Agricultural Development Company — a Torrance Country marijuana growing operation – after the business exceeded its permit for 3,500 plants. A recent inspection of the extensive operation […]
Estancia Pot Farm Owner Has Sketchy History
Editor’s note: The Independent last week reported that the state Cannabis Control Board through the state Attorney General’s Office recently requested an injunction to shut down the Native American Agricultural Development Company — a Torrance Country marijuana growing operation – after the business exceeded its permit for 3,500 plants. A recent inspection of the extensive operation […]
The Independent’s Prep Football Roundup
Mountainair It is playoff time for the Mustangs, which secured a No. 5 seed in the 6-man bracket. That means that Mountainair (5-3) will be heading back to fourth-seed Elida (5-4) tonight for a rematch with the Tigers. The Mustangs led the regular-season game Sept. 22 by 33-32 at halftime, but then Elida came roaring […]
The Independent’s Prep Football Roundup
Mountainair It is playoff time for the Mustangs, which secured a No. 5 seed in the 6-man bracket. That means that Mountainair (5-3) will be heading back to fourth-seed Elida (5-4) tonight for a rematch with the Tigers. The Mustangs led the regular-season game Sept. 22 by 33-32 at halftime, but then Elida came roaring […]
The Independent’s Fall Sports Roundup
Boys Soccer Oct. 19 St. Michael’s 2, East Mountain 1 Although Trevor Head’s goal kept it close for the visiting Timberwolves, it was not enough to overcome the Horsemen. Los Alamos 5, Moriarty 0 Bruno Vaquera and Cesar Aguilar each got off shots on net for the host Pintos, but neither found its mark against […]
The Independent’s Fall Sports Roundup
Boys Soccer Oct. 19 St. Michael’s 2, East Mountain 1 Although Trevor Head’s goal kept it close for the visiting Timberwolves, it was not enough to overcome the Horsemen. Los Alamos 5, Moriarty 0 Bruno Vaquera and Cesar Aguilar each got off shots on net for the host Pintos, but neither found its mark against […]
Independent Restores Home Delivery, New Online Options
The Independent has seen some tough times of late as the pandemic very nearly put an end to the publication after more than two decades. Longtime owner and publisher Leota Harriman persevered and kept publishing for the community despite the loss of local advertising and subscriber revenue. By the end of 2022 she was seeking a […]