By MORGAN LEE and ANDREW DALTON SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin ’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico came to a sudden and surprising halt on Friday while the judge […]
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The Independent News: July 12, 2024
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The Independent News: July 12, 2024
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Stansbury Continues Call for ICE to End Its Contract With Torrance County Detention Center
Since 2021, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury has been advocating for increased oversight of the Torrance County Detention Center in Estancia and for Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contract […]
Billion Dollar Renewable Energy Project Set to Start Commercial Operations in 2025
The $10 billion SunZia Transmission line and wind farm project is expected to start commercial operation in 2025, according to a recent press release. Officials say the wind project will […]
Tri-County High-Speed Chase Ends With Flipped Vehicle in Moriarty
An Albuquerque woman is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car through multiple counties. Authorities say the chase ended when the woman flipped the car […]
The Impact of the New Deal in a New Era
Across Sandoval County, the lasting impact of the New Deal is still visible in the public buildings, roads, bridges, parks, and public art that have shaped daily life for nearly […]
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury Works to Repatriate Tribal Lands Near Sandoval County
Two historic decisions regarding tribal land around Sandoval County have happened this year, and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, along with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, worked and advocated for both of […]
Village of Cuba Implements Water Restrictions Amid Drought Concerns
The Village of Cuba recently implemented restrictions on outdoor watering due to a prolonged lack of rainfall, soaring temperatures and extreme drought conditions. Ironically, soon after the restrictions were implemented, […]
Albuquerque Man Accused of Threatening Sandoval County Judge
Las Cruces police arrested an Albuquerque man June 26 in Las Cruces on charges of threatening a Sandoval County judge. According to court documents, 54-year-old Robert Jaramillo allegedly made threats […]
