Last week, 82 candidates signed up to vie for a New Mexico Senate seat for the first statewide election since redistricting scrambled the Legislature’s district maps two years ago. The once-a-decade redistricting process created two new open Senate seats, and several incumbents chose not to seek re-election. Eight of the 42 Senate districts have no incumbents running. […]
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District’s Proposal to Consolidate Schools Draws Pushback
Parents and members of the Edgewood community came together to voice their concerns over the potential impacts of the Moriarty-Edgewood School District’s proposal to consolidate schools and replace historic buildings. The Edgewood Commission held a town meeting on March 14 to inform residents of the potential outcomes of MESD’s Facilities Master Plan, which serves as […]
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Advocates Claim Inhumane Conditions at Detention Center
At the March 13 meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners, business was as usual until public comment began. During public comment, representatives from the Immigration Law Lab and the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center discussed alleged conditions at the Torrance County Detention Facility. Aurora Arreola, the Policy Program Manager for the New Mexico Immigrant Law […]
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Community Mourns State Police Officer Killed In Line of Duty
A New Mexico State Police Officer, Justin Hare, was shot and killed while attempting to assist a man with a flat tire on Friday, March 15. According to NMSP, Hare, 35, was dispatched to Interstate 40 near Tucumcari. Hare parked behind the vehicle and the suspect, Jaremy Alexander Smith, exited his vehicle and approached Hare’s […]
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Remembering Linda Davis, Best Cowboy on the Place
If ranchers had royalty, Linda Davis would have worn a crown. She grew up on legendary ranches in northeastern New Mexico, began riding a horse as a toddler, and operated the historic CS Ranch with her husband Les. He said she was the best cowboy in the place. Linda died at home on her beloved […]
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Remembering Linda Davis, Best Cowboy on the Place
If ranchers had royalty, Linda Davis would have worn a crown. She grew up on legendary ranches in northeastern New Mexico, began riding a horse as a toddler, and operated the historic CS Ranch with her husband Les. He said she was the best cowboy in the place. Linda died at home on her beloved […]
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Remembering Linda Davis, Best Cowboy on the Place
If ranchers had royalty, Linda Davis would have worn a crown. She grew up on legendary ranches in northeastern New Mexico, began riding a horse as a toddler, and operated the historic CS Ranch with her husband Les. He said she was the best cowboy in the place. Linda died at home on her beloved […]
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The Opinions of Political Candidates
Possibly my favorite thing about writing this column is interacting with readers. That goes for the critical comments as well as the positive. I try to reply as my day job and bourbon consumption allow. (Here’s a tip: if you want to criticize me, please make it conversational. Screeds that just focus on calling me […]
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The Opinions of Political Candidates
Possibly my favorite thing about writing this column is interacting with readers. That goes for the critical comments as well as the positive. I try to reply as my day job and bourbon consumption allow. (Here’s a tip: if you want to criticize me, please make it conversational. Screeds that just focus on calling me […]
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The Opinions of Political Candidates
Possibly my favorite thing about writing this column is interacting with readers. That goes for the critical comments as well as the positive. I try to reply as my day job and bourbon consumption allow. (Here’s a tip: if you want to criticize me, please make it conversational. Screeds that just focus on calling me […]