Cadet Major Jason Shelton, Jr. from the Route 66 Composite Squadron, part of Civil Air Patrol’s New Mexico Wing, has been nominated for the Cadet Officer of the Year award. As the Cadet Squadron Commander, Shelton led 15 cadets, winning two Mitchell Awards and a Wright Brothers Award for cadet promotions. He was instrumental in […]
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Minor ejected in trailer rollover in canyon injuring 4
Drivers traveling through the Carnuel section of the Tijeras Canyon about 11 a.m. Saturday morning were witness to the rollover accident of a travel trailer being towed. Albuquerque Fire Rescue’s Engine 12 was the first to arrive to aid 4 victims, including a minor who was ejected during the incident, according to fire officials. The […]
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Minor ejected in trailer rollover in canyon injuring 4
Drivers traveling through the Carnuel section of the Tijeras Canyon about 11 a.m. Saturday morning were witness to the rollover accident of a travel trailer being towed. Albuquerque Fire Rescue’s Engine 12 was the first to arrive to aid 4 victims, including a minor who was ejected during the incident, according to fire officials. The […]
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Nonprofit Plans Annual Woofstock Festival
Planning for the annual Woofstock pet expo and adoption event is already underway. The Friends of Estancia Valley Animals are working with the Town of Edgewood on the 13th Annual Woofstock Festival. Woofstock is a long-standing Edgewood tradition and one of the largest pet adoption events in the state. The event is scheduled to take […]
Posted inEdgewood, Estancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Fined and Stripped of His Marijuana License, Dineh Benally Keeps on Growing
Three months ago, New Mexico issued a $1 million fine to embattled Navajo marijuana grower Dineh Benally and — citing him for “egregious” violations — ordered him to shut down his Torrance County cannabis farm. Benally has done anything but. Instead of closing up shop, he has expanded his operation along a rural highway near […]
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The Independent News: April 11, 2024
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The Independent News: April 11, 2024
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East Mountain Historical Society Plans to Restore Property From 1800s
Preserving history not only preserves memories, it protects them. For the East Mountain Historical Society (EMHS), preserving history means conserving artifacts that tell the story of “la cultura de las montañas” — the culture of the mountains. To continue its mission to preserve and document history in the East Mountains, the historical society has plans […]
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East Mountain Historical Society Plans to Restore Property From 1800s
Preserving history not only preserves memories, it protects them. For the East Mountain Historical Society (EMHS), preserving history means conserving artifacts that tell the story of “la cultura de las montañas” — the culture of the mountains. To continue its mission to preserve and document history in the East Mountains, the historical society has plans […]
Posted inEdgewood, Moriarty, Uncategorized
No Resolution For Community Fears Over Demolishing School Buildings
After community members voiced their concerns about the Moriarty-Edgewood School District’s plan to consolidate schools and demolish historic buildings, the district held a public meeting on April 9 seeking community input. Several dozen parents, teachers and community members came before the school board seeking answers to their questions and ready to share their concerns about […]