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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Moriarty Humaniterian Dies from Parkinson’s
One of Moriarty’s leading altruistic citizens died recently following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Karen K. Trumbull, 75, led a life dedicated to helping others, her friends and family said. “She was an amazing lady,” said longtime friend Tracey Master. “I adored her. She was probably the best person I ever knew. You hear […]
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Moriarty Humaniterian Dies from Parkinson’s
One of Moriarty’s leading altruistic citizens died recently following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Karen K. Trumbull, 75, led a life dedicated to helping others, her friends and family said. “She was an amazing lady,” said longtime friend Tracey Master. “I adored her. She was probably the best person I ever knew. You hear […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]