An Edgewood man who is alleged to have beaten a relative to death on Christmas Eve was arrested Dec. 27 and charged with murder. Edgewood police officers were called to […]
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Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
“The Crane” at Wild Hearts Gallery
Starting off 2024 on a high note, The Crane by artist Judith Roderick will be at Wild Hearts Gallery in January. The exhibit is a tribute to the crane, both […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Man Charged With Murder of Relative
An Edgewood man who is alleged to have beaten a relative to death on Christmas Eve was arrested Dec. 27 and charged with murder. Edgewood police officers were called to […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Man Charged With Murder of Relative
An Edgewood man who is alleged to have beaten a relative to death on Christmas Eve was arrested Dec. 27 and charged with murder. Edgewood police officers were called to […]
Posted inEstancia, Moriarty, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Best Sports Stories of 2023
During 2023, The Independent worked to restore and improve its sports coverage and it was quite a year in sports around the East Mountains and Torrance County, particularly on the […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
Community Briefs
Earthquakes in Sandoval County? If you were in or around Cuba and felt the ground shake last week, you weren’t imagining it. U.S. Geological Survey data shows two earthquakes on […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
‘Pig Butchering’ Scam Targets Seniors
The New Mexico Securities Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department is warning consumers against “pig butchering” scams and how to avoid falling victim this holiday season. And don’t worry, […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News
Family of Man Killed By Rio Rancho Police File Lawsuit
The sister of a man who was shot and killed by Rio Rancho police officers in January 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and the police […]
Posted inMoriarty, Uncategorized
“It’s a Place Where Everyone Feels Like Family”
The savory and unmistakable aroma of smoking meat filled the parking lot well outside the Ribs restaurant on a recent weekend.
Posted inEstancia, Moriarty, Torrance County, Uncategorized
‘Fearless’ Pintos Finish as Runners Up in Bruce King Tournament
Near the end of Moriarty’s Dec. 16 loss to the Clovis Wildcats in the annual Bruce King Tournament championship, Jordan Brown sank a …