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 […]
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State Seeks to Shut Down Two Local Pot Farms
Two Torrance County marijuana farming operations – including one already under investigation by state Attorney General’s Office — are facing preliminary injunctions tohalt production for a laundry list of violations under the Cannabis Control Division of the state Regulation Licensing Department. The first company, Bliss Farm – also doing business as Love 420 and Grown […]
State Seeks to Shut Down Two Local Pot Farms
Two Torrance County marijuana farming operations – including one already under investigation by state Attorney General’s Office — are facing preliminary injunctions tohalt production for a laundry list of violations under the Cannabis Control Division of the state Regulation Licensing Department. The first company, Bliss Farm – also doing business as Love 420 and Grown […]
Estancia Digs Pink
For Estancia junior setter Molli Garcia, emotions ran high last week when the Bears volleyball program faced rival Santa Rosa in the annual Dig Pink match. At Estancia in between the junior varsity and varsity matches, players honored their loved ones who have been besieged by cancer. For Garcia, that meant walking out on the […]
Estancia Digs Pink
For Estancia junior setter Molli Garcia, emotions ran high last week when the Bears volleyball program faced rival Santa Rosa in the annual Dig Pink match. At Estancia in between the junior varsity and varsity matches, players honored their loved ones who have been besieged by cancer. For Garcia, that meant walking out on the […]
Edgewood Commission Candidates Discuss Local Issues
Six candidates vying for three spots on the Edgewood Town Commission spoke their truth during a candidate forum in front of about 75 local residents. The Greater East Mountain Chamber of Commerce put on the forum Oct. 18 at the Estancia Valley Classical Academy. Choices Edgewood Commission candidates include District 2, incumbent Jerry Powers who […]
Edgewood Commission Candidates Discuss Local Issues
Six candidates vying for three spots on the Edgewood Town Commission spoke their truth during a candidate forum in front of about 75 local residents. The Greater East Mountain Chamber of Commerce put on the forum Oct. 18 at the Estancia Valley Classical Academy. Choices Edgewood Commission candidates include District 2, incumbent Jerry Powers who […]
Local Cowboy Rodeo Moving to Santa Fe
The Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo relocates to Santa Fe in 2024 due to its popular success.
Local Cowboy Rodeo Moving to Santa Fe
The Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo relocates to Santa Fe in 2024 due to its popular success.
Chunkin’ Punkins Take to the Skies Again
The annual Estancia Punkin Chunkin’ event is back on October 14, featuring pumpkin-launching machines and scholarship fundraising by the Estancia Rotary.