Bernalillo County firefighters worked to contain a structure and vegetation fire in the East Mountains on Saturday afternoon. BCFD received a report of a workshop fire about 5:30 p.m., the department shared with The Independent. Upon arriving, they found the workshop was “fully involved with smoke and flames, [and] the fire extended into the trees […]
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Firefighters battle home, woodland fire in East Mountains
Bernalillo County firefighters worked to contain a structure and vegetation fire in the East Mountains on Saturday afternoon. BCFD received a report of a workshop fire about 5:30 p.m., the department shared with The Independent. Upon arriving, they found the workshop was “fully involved with smoke and flames, [and] the fire extended into the trees […]
Sign of the Times
When organizers of the Cedar Crest Farmers’ Market put up a new sign this week to let passersby know about home-grown goods for sale, they uncovered a piece of town history. Pete Withers has been the Cedar Crest Farmers’ Market manager for six years. Pete, his wife Sani Withers, and their sons own Polk’s Folly […]
Sign of the Times
When organizers of the Cedar Crest Farmers’ Market put up a new sign this week to let passersby know about home-grown goods for sale, they uncovered a piece of town history. Pete Withers has been the Cedar Crest Farmers’ Market manager for six years. Pete, his wife Sani Withers, and their sons own Polk’s Folly […]
The Independent News: Aug. 15, 2024
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The Independent News: Aug. 15, 2024
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Two Estancia Cannabis Farm Applications Denied
Two companies looking to establish cannabis farms near Estancia have had their applications denied. Quick Grow, LLC and an individual named Miyong Cheng both had their applications denied during a contentious Aug. 7 meeting of the Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board. Quick Grow’s application was for a farm near Akin Farm Road and Cheng’s […]
Edgewood Commission Gets New Blood
The Edgewood Town Commission swore in a newly selected commissioner and voted to approve an initiative for a new planning and revitalization program at their meeting Aug. 12. Commissioner Sterling Donner said three excellent candidates had applied to replace Jerry Powers, who resigned in July due to health issues. “I knew this was going to […]
Edgewood Commission Gets New Blood
The Edgewood Town Commission swore in a newly selected commissioner and voted to approve an initiative for a new planning and revitalization program at their meeting Aug. 12. Commissioner Sterling Donner said three excellent candidates had applied to replace Jerry Powers, who resigned in July due to health issues. “I knew this was going to […]
The Independent News: Aug. 8, 2024
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