Trades, especially the construction trades, have been saying for years that they need more workers. Community colleges and unions are doing their best to make that happen, but funding is up and down. A bill that easily passed the House last week would stabilize funding for apprentice and training programs in the state. It lines […]
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Edgewood Charter school sued by parent for change in principles
The parent of an Estancia Valley Classical Academy student has filed a lawsuit against the Edgewood charter school and four members of its governing council after a national affiliation aligned with its founding principles was dropped last year. The lawsuit by Craig Springer that was filed Jan. 28 in U.S. District Court also names Kim […]
Posted inEstancia, Moriarty, Torrance County, Uncategorized
East Mountain Gas company moving to Moriarty
Plans are in the works to move the EMW Gas Association offices from its long-time home in Estancia to Moriarty. Owned by the municipalities of Estancia, Moriarty and Willard, the association has been serving the area since 1964. But EMW has outgrown its 2,700-square-foot building in Estancia, said Eddie O’Brien, general manager, and the nine-member […]
Posted inEstancia, Moriarty, Torrance County, Uncategorized
East Mountain Gas company moving to Moriarty
Plans are in the works to move the EMW Gas Association offices from its long-time home in Estancia to Moriarty. Owned by the municipalities of Estancia, Moriarty and Willard, the association has been serving the area since 1964. But EMW has outgrown its 2,700-square-foot building in Estancia, said Eddie O’Brien, general manager, and the nine-member […]
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APD: A cautionary tale
A federal investigation into the DWI unit of the Albuquerque Police Department and an Albuquerque law firm has resulted in the mayor, the police chief and the district attorney all pointing fingers – away from themselves. If you don’t follow Albuquerque news, here’s the gist: Albuquerque lawyer Thomas Clear (also chair of the State Public […]
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APD: A cautionary tale
A federal investigation into the DWI unit of the Albuquerque Police Department and an Albuquerque law firm has resulted in the mayor, the police chief and the district attorney all pointing fingers – away from themselves. If you don’t follow Albuquerque news, here’s the gist: Albuquerque lawyer Thomas Clear (also chair of the State Public […]
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APD: A cautionary tale
A federal investigation into the DWI unit of the Albuquerque Police Department and an Albuquerque law firm has resulted in the mayor, the police chief and the district attorney all pointing fingers – away from themselves. If you don’t follow Albuquerque news, here’s the gist: Albuquerque lawyer Thomas Clear (also chair of the State Public […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Community Briefs
Wild West Frontier Festival Needs Vendors Yeehaw, cowboy! The Wild West Frontier Festival is looking for western themed vendors for their festival that is set to be held at the Wildlife West Nature Park on June 1 and 2. The festival is looking for arts and crafts, breweries, and food vendors who fit their western […]
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Community Briefs
Wild West Frontier Festival Needs Vendors Yeehaw, cowboy! The Wild West Frontier Festival is looking for western themed vendors for their festival that is set to be held at the Wildlife West Nature Park on June 1 and 2. The festival is looking for arts and crafts, breweries, and food vendors who fit their western […]
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Candidate Filing Day: New Mexico Republicans vie to challenge Heinrich and flip redrawn US House districts
By Morgan Lee, Associated Press | SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican contenders filed petitions Tuesday to appear on New Mexico’s June 4 primary ballot in hopes of challenging incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and reclaiming a congressional swing seat along the U.S. border with Mexico. Businesswoman Nella Domenici, daughter of longtime U.S. Sen. […]