University of New Mexico students set up camp this week at the school’s Duck Pond to protest the Israel-Hamas war — calling for a ceasefire — and demanding that the university divest from Israel. Pro-Palestinian protests have been heating up on college campuses across the country over the past two weeks as students gather to […]
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Posted inBernalillo County, Local Gov.
State’s largest jail gets a new warden
After months with an interim warden overseeing the Metropolitan Detention Center, Bernalillo County has hired a new warden — from Florida — who will start his new position on June 17. Steven Kai Smith is currently a warden with the Volusia County Division of Corrections in Daytona Beach, Florida, according to a news release from […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Commentary
Clean, Green, and Gorgeous: Curbside Green Waste Collection Returns
By Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department The City of Albuquerque’s Solid Waste Management Department will begin the Spring Green Waste Collection Event starting Monday, April 29. Residents will be able to dispose of their leaves, grass, brush, and trimmings at their curbside for no additional charge. Residents can have their green waste picked up at […]
Posted inEdgewood, Estancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
100 Years Ago, Nation’s Eyes Focused on a Part-Time Tijeras Canyon Resident
A century ago this year, the “Carl” who named Carlito Springs captured the country’s attention by exposing the biggest political scandal of the era. He was Carl Magee, one of the more remarkable figures from New Mexico’s early statehood history. Magee not only developed the Tijeras Canyon retreat and renamed it after his late son, Carl […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
The Independent News: April 25, 2024
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Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
The Independent News: April 25, 2024
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Posted inEstancia, Moriarty, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Commissioners Extend CoreCivic Contract
The April 24 meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county’s contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) CEO Alena Brandenberger regarding a broadband grant it was seeking. The meeting also addressed grant applications related […]
Posted inEstancia, Moriarty, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Commissioners Extend CoreCivic Contract
The April 24 meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county’s contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) CEO Alena Brandenberger regarding a broadband grant it was seeking. The meeting also addressed grant applications related […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Leaders Plan for Retreat, Get New Car
Edgewood leaders on April 23 prepared for a training retreat, approved the purchase of a new car and worked toward installing the town’s new baby box. At the Edgewood Commission’s regular meeting, Town Clerk Rachel Martinez said the town is moving ahead with the installation of a baby box, but it is not clear when […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Leaders Plan for Retreat, Get New Car
Edgewood leaders on April 23 prepared for a training retreat, approved the purchase of a new car and worked toward installing the town’s new baby box. At the Edgewood Commission’s regular meeting, Town Clerk Rachel Martinez said the town is moving ahead with the installation of a baby box, but it is not clear when […]