Local athletes continue to gain state-wide recognition as three football players were named to the small-school All-Star game set for Dec. 2 at noon in Artesia. Estancia quarterback Josh Calhoon leads the way 2,480 yards on the ground with 27 touchdowns, adding another 482 yards passing and four scores. “He’s been the biggest, brightest spot […]
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School Athletics Assoc. Changes Up the Rules
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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Pot Regulators Hammer Native-Owned Pot Farm in Hearing
The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division recommended that a cultivation license be stripped from the owner of a large-scale, Estancia area marijuana farm. Dineh Benally provided little defense during a hearing last week at the Seventh Judicial District Court in Estancia to counter the myriad alleged violations against his company, Native American Agricultural Development Company. […]
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Pot Regulators Hammer Native-Owned Pot Farm in Hearing
The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division recommended that a cultivation license be stripped from the owner of a large-scale, Estancia area marijuana farm. Dineh Benally provided little defense during a hearing last week at the Seventh Judicial District Court in Estancia to counter the myriad alleged violations against his company, Native American Agricultural Development Company. […]
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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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School Athletics Assoc. Changes Up the Rules
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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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), […]