Submitted by Zach Withers, Co-Owner Polk’s Folly Farm I have lived in the East Mountains my whole life. I grew up in the country and now I live in suburbia. Despite the dramatic changes I still love my home and my community, and am not writing to protest people joining. But for a community to […]
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Correction
In the Dec. 29 issue of the Independent, we incorrectly stated that Darius Semore Welch, a suspect in the killing of Brian Enright in Edgewood, was the victim’s son-in-law. At the time of publication, law enforcement was not clear on the familial relationship. Police now say that Welch was the stepson of Enright.
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Correction
In the Dec. 29 issue of the Independent, we incorrectly stated that Darius Semore Welch, a suspect in the killing of Brian Enright in Edgewood, was the victim’s son-in-law. At the time of publication, law enforcement was not clear on the familial relationship. Police now say that Welch was the stepson of Enright.
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Correction
In the Dec. 29 issue of the Independent, we incorrectly stated that Darius Semore Welch, a suspect in the killing of Brian Enright in Edgewood, was the victim’s son-in-law. At the time of publication, law enforcement was not clear on the familial relationship. Police now say that Welch was the stepson of Enright.
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Forest Service Opens Wildfire Camp for Women
In an effort to encourage more women to fight wildfires, Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands – Sandia Ranger District are hosting a Women in Wildfire Camp March 8 – 11, 2024 for women interested in exploring a career in wildland firefighting. Camp participants will gain a greater understanding of the challenges and responsibilities of wildland […]
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Forest Service Opens Wildfire Camp for Women
In an effort to encourage more women to fight wildfires, Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands – Sandia Ranger District are hosting a Women in Wildfire Camp March 8 – 11, 2024 for women interested in exploring a career in wildland firefighting. Camp participants will gain a greater understanding of the challenges and responsibilities of wildland […]
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Forest Service Opens Wildfire Camp for Women
In an effort to encourage more women to fight wildfires, Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands – Sandia Ranger District are hosting a Women in Wildfire Camp March 8 – 11, 2024 for women interested in exploring a career in wildland firefighting. Camp participants will gain a greater understanding of the challenges and responsibilities of wildland […]
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Community Briefs
Senior Town Hall The Town of Edgewood is hosting a Seniors Town Hall on Friday, January 5th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 pm at the Edgewood Town Hall. All seniors in the Edgewood community are invited to attend to learn more about state and county services including the Senior Center, provide their ideas for activities […]
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Community Briefs
Senior Town Hall The Town of Edgewood is hosting a Seniors Town Hall on Friday, January 5th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 pm at the Edgewood Town Hall. All seniors in the Edgewood community are invited to attend to learn more about state and county services including the Senior Center, provide their ideas for activities […]
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Plane Crashes Near Moriarty
Moriarty Fire Dept. responded to single engine plane crash Tuesday morning. One person was in critical condition. Initial arriving units reported a single engine private aircraft that had gone off of the runway with one occupant out of the aircraft and fuel leaking from the aircraft. The cause of the crash has not been released.