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Fall Hoops Roundup

Mountainair Boys Coach: José Chavez (10th season, 89-126) Last year: 12-13, no state playoffs Returning letterwinners: 10 Returning starters: Brody Brazil (5-6, Fr., W); Diego Luna (5-6, Sr., G); Nolan Kayser, (5-8, So. W). About the starters: “They can shoot pretty well from the exterior,” Chavez said . Key to the season: The Bears will […]

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Another Prescribed Burn Planned for Mountainair

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews are prepping for a planned prescribed fire on the Mountainair Ranger District as early as Wednesday, Nov. 29.. Fire crews plan to burn approximately 13 acres of piles located between Upper and Lower Red Canyon Campgrounds, just west of FSR 253.  Smoke may be visible in the […]

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All State Football Line Up

Local athletes continue to gain state-wide recognition as three football players were named to the small-school All-Star game set for Dec. 2 at noon in Artesia. Estancia quarterback Josh Calhoon leads the way 2,480 yards on the ground with 27 touchdowns, adding another 482 yards passing and four scores. “He’s been the biggest, brightest spot […]

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Pot Regulators Hammer Native-Owned Pot Farm in Hearing

The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division recommended that a cultivation license be stripped from the owner of a large-scale, Estancia area marijuana farm. Dineh Benally provided little defense during a hearing last week at the Seventh Judicial District Court in Estancia  to counter the myriad alleged violations against his company, Native American Agricultural Development Company. […]

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School Athletics Assoc. Changes Up the Rules

High school basketball fans hoping New Mexico will soon follow other states around the country in adopting a shot clock are in for some disappointment. The New Mexico Activities Association Board of Directors at a meeting Nov. 29 appeared decidedly lukewarm to the idea after listening to some facts from Sally Marquez, NMAA executive director. […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque

School Athletics Assoc. Changes Up the Rules

High school basketball fans hoping New Mexico will soon follow other states around the country in adopting a shot clock are in for some disappointment. The New Mexico Activities Association Board of Directors at a meeting Nov. 29 appeared decidedly lukewarm to the idea after listening to some facts from Sally Marquez, NMAA executive director. […]