Estancia The Bears suffered a through an uncomfortable outing against rival Santa Rosa last week, 56-14, finishing up non-district play 2-5 and are ranked eighth in the coaches poll. With a bye this week before going into district play, the Bears get a chance for a little breather. “It just gives us a chance to […]
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The Independent’s Fall Football Roundup
Estancia The Bears suffered a through an uncomfortable outing against rival Santa Rosa last week, 56-14, finishing up non-district play 2-5 and are ranked eighth in the coaches poll. With a bye this week before going into district play, the Bears get a chance for a little breather. “It just gives us a chance to […]
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The Independent’s Fall Sports Roundup
Boys Soccer Sept. 26 Oak Grove Classical Academy 5, East Mountain 1 The Owls made four goals in the first half and one in the second. Trevor Head’s goal for the Timberwolves in the second half wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. Sept. 28 Rehoboth Christian 3, East Mountain 2, 1 OT The visiting Timberwolves […]
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The Independent’s Fall Sports Roundup
Boys Soccer Sept. 26 Oak Grove Classical Academy 5, East Mountain 1 The Owls made four goals in the first half and one in the second. Trevor Head’s goal for the Timberwolves in the second half wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. Sept. 28 Rehoboth Christian 3, East Mountain 2, 1 OT The visiting Timberwolves […]
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CoreCivic Claims Allegations in Inmate Death are False
CoreCivic, a private prison operations corporation which was recently sued in connection with a wrongful death that occurred at the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, has denied the allegations of the lawsuit. “We are deeply saddened by and take very seriously the passing of any individual in our care,” CoreCivic spokesperson Brian Todd wrote […]
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CoreCivic Claims Allegations in Inmate Death are False
CoreCivic, a private prison operations corporation which was recently sued in connection with a wrongful death that occurred at the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, has denied the allegations of the lawsuit. “We are deeply saddened by and take very seriously the passing of any individual in our care,” CoreCivic spokesperson Brian Todd wrote […]
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Farmland Preservation Bond on Nov. 7 Ballot
The Village of Corrales has already protected approximately 70 acres of Corrales farmland and open space by purchasing conservation easements with bond funds approved by Corrales voters. On Nov. 7, Corraleños will have an opportunity to vote for another bond to add farmland and open space to the land already protected under conservation easements. Voting […]
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Corrales Bond Questions on the Ballot
Corrales voters will be asked three questions having to do with the village issuing General Obligation Bonds. Other questions pertain to the Central New Mexico Community College and the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority. Village of Corrales Questions Farmland Preservation: One question asks whether the village should issue up to $2 million in […]
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Sheriff: $500,000 in Drugs Seized In Sandoval Co. Operations
According to the sheriff’s department: On August 18, 2022, a Joint Task Force operation was put into effect working closely with other agencies. During this operation, they were able to intercept the illegal drugs and took Laura Whittenburger of Rio Rancho into custody. During the operation, Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office intercepted the shipment of 22,000 […]
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Sandoval County Community Briefs
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Everywhere U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Representative Norma Torres (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to replace the official holiday recognized on the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The bill would also replace any mention of Columbus Day in all federal laws or regulations with Indigenous Peoples’ […]