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 […]
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Governor Appoints Former State Senator to New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
A former state senator will soon be joining the regulatory body that oversees most utilities in the state. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on New Year’s Day the appointment of Greg Nibert to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC). Nibert is a lawyer who specializes in real property, energy, and administrative law. In that […]
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Governor Appoints Former State Senator to New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
A former state senator will soon be joining the regulatory body that oversees most utilities in the state. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on New Year’s Day the appointment of Greg Nibert to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC). Nibert is a lawyer who specializes in real property, energy, and administrative law. In that […]
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East Mountains Beware: Winter Storms to Bring Widespread Snowfall
Starting Jan. 7, New Mexico is set to experience significant snow coverage, high winds and frosty temperatures. While no heavy snow is expected, the icy temperatures can impact travel and outdoor conditions. Precautions are advised to deal with the light coating since the snow is set to reach a maximum of six inches, with the […]
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Mountainair announces first inductee into 2025 Hall of Excellence
The Town of Mountainair announced Larry Gustin is the first inductee into the 2025 Mountainair Hall of Excellence on Jan. 7. Larry Gustin, a lifelong resident of Torrance County and owner of Gustin Hardware in both Mountainair and Estancia, will be honored posthumously along with seven other individuals at a March 29 ceremony. Mountainair Mayor […]
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Iris Hewett
Iris R. Hewett of Moriarty, passed away Christmas morning in Belen. Iris was born on July 28, 1935, in American Fork, UT to August and Ella May (Thayne) Leplat. Her mother, Ella May, was born/raised on a ranch outside Casa Grande, Mexico. Ella May was taught at a young age to handle a pistol by […]
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Crystal Clarity, Blue Feathers
A new type of business has opened in the East Mountains, offering something that its owners say has been lacking in the area. Michael Valoppi and his wife, Victoria, own Blue Feather Healing and Growth Center, a business specializing in holistic energy care. “Holistic energy care is energy healing and supporting the person in their […]
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On the lam: Donkeys escape in Mountainair
A local rancher’s fence was knocked down last week south of Mountainair and approximately 7 to 10 donkeys (including a baby) escaped. They have been missing for about a week and, according to town officials, are likely near Highway 55 and Dry Lake Road, approximately 20 miles south of Mountainair. The Town of Mountainair asks […]
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On the lam: Donkeys escape in Mountainair
A local rancher’s fence was knocked down last week south of Mountainair and approximately 7 to 10 donkeys (including a baby) escaped. They have been missing for about a week and, according to town officials, are likely near Highway 55 and Dry Lake Road, approximately 20 miles south of Mountainair. The Town of Mountainair asks […]
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Company plans to extract uranium from the Grants area
Uranium extraction could be returning to the Grants area after nearly 30 years. Grants Energy is reaching out to nearby communities about plans to extract uranium from deep underground, using private lands about 20 miles from the city of Grants. The Grants area has the largest uranium resource in the country, which has made it a […]