Submitted by Trey Smith, East Mountain High School Executive Director East Mountain High School is proud to be a community of innovation and curiosity, where students are empowered to explore their passions, embrace challenges, and achieve excellence. Recognized as a Spotlight School, the highest designation awarded by the New Mexico Public Education Department, EMHS is a model […]
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Healing Through Horses
By Andrea Vasquez Located on the outskirts of the breathtaking Edgewood scenic views, a woman diligently works to create a horse haven that can heal and reconnect humans to themselves. June Stanley, a mechanical engineer, has a unique connection with her horses. After putting off time to grow personally and professionally, she rediscovered her love […]
Healing Through Horses
By Andrea Vasquez Located on the outskirts of the breathtaking Edgewood scenic views, a woman diligently works to create a horse haven that can heal and reconnect humans to themselves. June Stanley, a mechanical engineer, has a unique connection with her horses. After putting off time to grow personally and professionally, she rediscovered her love […]
Los Vecinos CC to Get a New Skate Park
By The Independent Staff At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Bernalillo County Commission approved construction to rebuild the Los Vecinos Community Center Skate Park. Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the initiative, which was funded through the countyโs general funds. This project aims to replace the current modular metal skate park with a new poured-in-place skate park […]
Los Vecinos CC to Get a New Skate Park
By The Independent Staff At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Bernalillo County Commission approved construction to rebuild the Los Vecinos Community Center Skate Park. Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the initiative, which was funded through the countyโs general funds. This project aims to replace the current modular metal skate park with a new poured-in-place skate park […]
County Casitas Restrictions Loosened
By Rodd Cayton More Bernalillo County residents can now build casitas on their properties, after county commissioners Tuesday approved zoning changes. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the measure will simplify the approval process for owners of one-acre or larger lots, and allow owners of smaller lots to seek special permits to erect casitas. She said […]
County Casitas Restrictions Loosened
By Rodd Cayton More Bernalillo County residents can now build casitas on their properties, after county commissioners Tuesday approved zoning changes. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the measure will simplify the approval process for owners of one-acre or larger lots, and allow owners of smaller lots to seek special permits to erect casitas. She said […]
A Walking Testimony
This story was originally published in The Paper. By Michael Hodock Kyndal Edwards has long dreamed of walking across the United States. He just didnโt plan for the dream to unfold the way it has. At 31 years old, heโs already done a whole lot of living, and a lot of it has been unpleasant. […]
A Walking Testimony
This story was originally published in The Paper. By Michael Hodock Kyndal Edwards has long dreamed of walking across the United States. He just didnโt plan for the dream to unfold the way it has. At 31 years old, heโs already done a whole lot of living, and a lot of it has been unpleasant. […]
Torrance County Commissioners Extend ICEโs Correctional Facility Contract Despite Inhumane Treatment Allegations
By Andrea Vasquez The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners agreed to extend once again their geopolitical contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for at least three more months. During the special meeting held on Dec. 30, several immigration defense groups voiced their concerns with the decision to expand the contract for a […]


