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$20 Million Reconstruction Project Kicks Off at Rattlesnake Rest Area in Torrance County

The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Weil Construction, Inc. began construction on a $20M investment project at the Rattlesnake Rest Area on Interstate 40 (eastbound and westbound), mile marker 207 to 208 in Torrance County.   The rest area closed Monday and is expected to remain closed for 300 calendar days, reopening at the end […]

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Mountainair Cemetery Transferred from Harris-Hanlon Mortuary to the Town of Mountainair

By The Independent Staff Mayor Peter Nieto announced  Harris-Hanlon Mortuary has bestowed the Mountainair Cemetery to the Town of Mountainair.  In a Facebook post, Nieto shared his thoughts and expectations about the transfer.  “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Grant and Karen Preston for entrusting the Town of Mountainair with the responsibility […]

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PNM seeks to add new carbon-free resources

The state’s largest electric utility is asking developers to pitch projects that could help it meet the goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) announced a request for proposals on Tuesday. The projects selected will begin providing electricity to customers from  2029 to 2032.  PNM plans to […]

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PNM seeks to add new carbon-free resources

The state’s largest electric utility is asking developers to pitch projects that could help it meet the goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) announced a request for proposals on Tuesday. The projects selected will begin providing electricity to customers from  2029 to 2032.  PNM plans to […]