By Susan Morée New Mexico lawmakers are making a fifth attempt to pass a New Mexico green amendment to protect the environment despite little change from previous failed efforts to pass the bill, no bipartisan support nor support from the oil and gas industry. The proposal is designed to protect New Mexico’s air, soil and […]
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What to expect in 2025
We’re off and running in a new year and a new presidency is just around the corner. Given the vigor of the as yet completely private transition of President-elect Trump and the minimal effort from the outgoing Biden administration one might be mistaken that the 47th presidency of the United States has already started. I […]
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What to expect in 2025
We’re off and running in a new year and a new presidency is just around the corner. Given the vigor of the as yet completely private transition of President-elect Trump and the minimal effort from the outgoing Biden administration one might be mistaken that the 47th presidency of the United States has already started. I […]
Posted inSandoval County, Uncategorized
Dashing Through The Snow
Strap on your snowshoes, the 21st Sandia Snowshoe Classic 5K race is set for Jan. 18 on the Sandia Crest in the Cibola National Forest, despite lower-than-average snowfall this year. Registration is $45 and includes refreshments, swag and parking. With 125 of the 175 spots already filled, now is the time to sign up — […]
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Dashing Through The Snow
Strap on your snowshoes, the 21st Sandia Snowshoe Classic 5K race is set for Jan. 18 on the Sandia Crest in the Cibola National Forest, despite lower-than-average snowfall this year. Registration is $45 and includes refreshments, swag and parking. With 125 of the 175 spots already filled, now is the time to sign up — […]
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Dashing Through The Snow
Strap on your snowshoes, the 21st Sandia Snowshoe Classic 5K race is set for Jan. 18 on the Sandia Crest in the Cibola National Forest, despite lower-than-average snowfall this year. Registration is $45 and includes refreshments, swag and parking. With 125 of the 175 spots already filled, now is the time to sign up — […]
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Big Changes are in Store for The Independent in 2025
Happy 2025. It’s a new year and we have a new way to deliver the news you care about. This year, The Independent News is transitioning from a once-per-week print and email news source to a daily, digital format with an expanded bi-weekly print product. Why the change? Even in our rural areas where we’re […]
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The year in water news: Preparing for New Mexico’s drier future
Water stayed at the forefront of news about conservation, health and money in New Mexico this year, and pressure is growing for increased support from the Roundhouse in the January legislative session. As the world keeps heating up due to human burning and extraction of fossil fuels, New Mexico faces the dual anxiety of too […]
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The year in water news: Preparing for New Mexico’s drier future
Water stayed at the forefront of news about conservation, health and money in New Mexico this year, and pressure is growing for increased support from the Roundhouse in the January legislative session. As the world keeps heating up due to human burning and extraction of fossil fuels, New Mexico faces the dual anxiety of too […]
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The Spirit of Lucy–Its Cemetery
By Denise Tessier If you’ve traveled U.S. 60 to Willard, you’ve passed the railroad town of Lucy, N.M., and likely never saw it; a tall railroad berm parallel to the highway had long kept Lucy hidden. Twelve years ago, when members of the East Mountain Historical Society toured the town, even those on that field […]