A Metropolitan Detention Center corrections officer died last week in Rio Rancho — the second off-duty death of an MDC officer in 24 hours. The Rio Rancho Police Department, which is handling the investigation, identified the officer as Melissa Trujillo. A GoFundMe page was started for Trujillo, 36, to help with funeral expenses and support her children. […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
“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 the Sandhills and the endangered Whooping Crane, featuring silk art quilts, watercolors and a newly revised book of poems and artwork depicting their grace and […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Village Wants Collaboration with APS on School Redesign
The agenda for the Village Council’s last meeting of the year was light with just four action items, including routine resolutions done annually to set the meeting schedule and employee holiday schedule for the next year. But the Dec. 12 meeting went on for more than two hours with much of the time spent on […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
The Biggest Stories of 2023
It has been an eventful year as The Independent concludes its first year under new ownership restoring regular newspaper service to the East Mountains and Torrance County. So with the end of the year at hand, it is customary to take a look back on the previous 12 months to remember the good, bad and […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
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 high school end of things. Here is a look back on what we believe are the top sports stories of 2023. 10. Mountainair Football Team […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
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 high school end of things. Here is a look back on what we believe are the top sports stories of 2023. 10. Mountainair Football Team […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
The Biggest Stories of 2023
It has been an eventful year as The Independent concludes its first year under new ownership restoring regular newspaper service to the East Mountains and Torrance County. So with the end of the year at hand, it is customary to take a look back on the previous 12 months to remember the good, bad and […]
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, there’s no pigs involved. It all starts with a text, voicemail or even a social media message to the “pig” or the victim. Scammers will […]
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 department. According to the lawsuit, on January 26, 2022, police responded to a 911 call involving domestic disturbance at a home on the 4600 block […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
‘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 …