By Hannah Grover While oil, gas and mining industries pay severance taxes, renewable energy projects are not subject to those taxes. Some fear this will result in a lack of funds to support crucial services ass New Mexico transitions away from fossil fuels. That is why Rep. John Block, R-Alamogordo, pushed for a renewable energy […]
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Stansbury Pledges to Fight for Neighbors
By Rodd Cayton U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, while addressing the New Mexico Legislature on Jan. 30, pledged to defend the most vulnerable New Mexicans as the second Trump administration pursues policies that target immigrants and put at risk gains made by marginalized communities. Stansbury represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, which includes all of Torrance […]
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Stansbury Pledges to Fight for Neighbors
By Rodd Cayton U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, while addressing the New Mexico Legislature on Jan. 30, pledged to defend the most vulnerable New Mexicans as the second Trump administration pursues policies that target immigrants and put at risk gains made by marginalized communities. Stansbury represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, which includes all of Torrance […]
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BernCo District 5’s Legislative Priorities Aim to Enhance Mountain Communities
By The Independent Staff The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners has announced its legislative priorities for the 2025 state legislative session, with District 5 highlighting the unique needs of its constituents. District 5, which includes parts of the East Mountains, is seeking funding for several projects to improve infrastructure and enhance community spaces. “District 5 […]
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Kirtland’s State of the Base: 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Challenges
Submitted by Colonel Michael Power, Installation & 377th Air Base Wing commander As the installation commander of Kirtland Air Force Base, I am proud to reflect on the significant accomplishments we have made to national security and the local economy this past year. With an annual economic impact of $7.5 billion and a community of […]
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Kirtland’s State of the Base: 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Challenges
Submitted by Colonel Michael Power, Installation & 377th Air Base Wing commander As the installation commander of Kirtland Air Force Base, I am proud to reflect on the significant accomplishments we have made to national security and the local economy this past year. With an annual economic impact of $7.5 billion and a community of […]
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DOJ Announces Indictment in Massive Marijuana Cultivation Scheme
By Kevin Hendricks The United States Department of Justice announced Thursday afternoon that a federal grand jury indicted three individuals for their alleged roles in a large-scale marijuana cultivation and distribution operation on Navajo Nation lands. The indictment, unsealed Thursday, charges Dineh Benally, 48, his father, Donald Benally, 74, and Irving Rea Yui Lin, 73, […]
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Cedar Crest – A Century of History
This article is provided by the East Mountain Historical Society. Learn more at eastmountainhistory.org By Rick Holben Cedar Crest, New Mexico, is a census-designated unincorporated area in the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque. The US Census data recorded just under 1,000 residents in the 2020 census. Because Cedar Crest is unincorporated, the community has no defined […]
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Cedar Crest – A Century of History
This article is provided by the East Mountain Historical Society. Learn more at eastmountainhistory.org By Rick Holben Cedar Crest, New Mexico, is a census-designated unincorporated area in the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque. The US Census data recorded just under 1,000 residents in the 2020 census. Because Cedar Crest is unincorporated, the community has no defined […]
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Campbell Ranch Hearing Rescheduled for March
By Andrea Vasquez The Town of Edgewood Commission released a last-minute cancellation and rescheduling notice for the Jan. 30 scheduled quasi-public hearing on Campbell Ranch. The hearing to address an appeal of Edgewoods’ Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval of a minor subdivision was originally scheduled for Jan.30 at 2 p.m. at the Town of Edgewood’s […]