With the annular solar eclipse coming Oct. 14, local residents will have many chances to see it – which is a good thing since it won’t return to New Mexico until 2077. The eclipse will start about 9:13 a.m. and will reach its maximum eclipse ring about 10:36 a.m. Experts say viewers should never take […]
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The Independent’s Fall Football Roundup
Estancia The Bears suffered a through an uncomfortable outing against rival Santa Rosa last week, 56-14, finishing up non-district play 2-5 and are ranked eighth in the coaches poll. With a bye this week before going into district play, the Bears get a chance for a little breather. “It just gives us a chance to […]
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The Independent’s Fall Football Roundup
Estancia The Bears suffered a through an uncomfortable outing against rival Santa Rosa last week, 56-14, finishing up non-district play 2-5 and are ranked eighth in the coaches poll. With a bye this week before going into district play, the Bears get a chance for a little breather. “It just gives us a chance to […]
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The Independent’s Fall Sports Roundup
Boys Soccer Sept. 26 Oak Grove Classical Academy 5, East Mountain 1 The Owls made four goals in the first half and one in the second. Trevor Head’s goal for the Timberwolves in the second half wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. Sept. 28 Rehoboth Christian 3, East Mountain 2, 1 OT The visiting Timberwolves […]
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The Independent’s Fall Sports Roundup
Boys Soccer Sept. 26 Oak Grove Classical Academy 5, East Mountain 1 The Owls made four goals in the first half and one in the second. Trevor Head’s goal for the Timberwolves in the second half wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. Sept. 28 Rehoboth Christian 3, East Mountain 2, 1 OT The visiting Timberwolves […]
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CoreCivic Claims Allegations in Inmate Death are False
CoreCivic, a private prison operations corporation which was recently sued in connection with a wrongful death that occurred at the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, has denied the allegations of the lawsuit. “We are deeply saddened by and take very seriously the passing of any individual in our care,” CoreCivic spokesperson Brian Todd wrote […]
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CoreCivic Claims Allegations in Inmate Death are False
CoreCivic, a private prison operations corporation which was recently sued in connection with a wrongful death that occurred at the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, has denied the allegations of the lawsuit. “We are deeply saddened by and take very seriously the passing of any individual in our care,” CoreCivic spokesperson Brian Todd wrote […]
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Man Wanted in Estancia Shooting Incident
A local man is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on the morning of Sept. 20. Deputies from the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a shooting incident in Estancia. It was determined that the suspect, Jeremiah Sanders, shot several times at another vehicle, striking the vehicle twice, according to a […]
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Man Wanted in Estancia Shooting Incident
A local man is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on the morning of Sept. 20. Deputies from the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a shooting incident in Estancia. It was determined that the suspect, Jeremiah Sanders, shot several times at another vehicle, striking the vehicle twice, according to a […]
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CoreCivic Sued Over Detainee Suicide
The family of a federal immigration detainee who committed suicide at the Torrance County Detention Facility in 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against CoreCivic, which owns and operates the Estancia facility. Kesley Vial, 23, from Brazil, was seeking asylum in the United States, but was due to be deported. But in August 2022, […]