Otero County commissioner elected to lead New Mexico Republican Party Members of the New Mexico Republican Party over the weekend elected Otero County commissioner Amy Barela as their statewide party chair. Barela got 157 votes in the party’s convention on Saturday in Truth or Consequences, more than all four of the other candidates combined. In an interview […]
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THE BLOCK Channels Rockefeller Center Spirit in Rio Rancho
THE BLOCK retail and event space in Rio Rancho has launched a synthetic ice rink just in time for the holiday season, providing a fun and family-friendly skating experience. Open from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31, the 30-by-40-foot rink accommodates up to 40 skaters at a time. With a $5 entry fee that includes skate […]
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AnnaMarie Leonedres Nuñez
AnnaMarie Leonedres Nuñez (Baca),65 of Manzano, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 6. AnnaMarie was born to Francis & Felicita Baca in Old Town, Albuquerque. She graduated from Mountainair High School where she was involved in many extra-curricular activities. She then graduated from DeWolff College as a certified cosmetologist. After styling […]
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AnnaMarie Leonedres Nuñez
AnnaMarie Leonedres Nuñez (Baca),65 of Manzano, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 6. AnnaMarie was born to Francis & Felicita Baca in Old Town, Albuquerque. She graduated from Mountainair High School where she was involved in many extra-curricular activities. She then graduated from DeWolff College as a certified cosmetologist. After styling […]
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Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa to Receive Multi-Million Dollar Guestroom Renovation
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa announced Dec. 9 a multi-million-dollar renovation to its guest rooms beginning in January. The enhancements are expected to be completed in March 2025. “We are pleased to announce the renovation of our guest rooms,” said Claudia Wattenberg, general manager of Hyatt Regency Tamaya. “We will combine the modern with […]
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Stansbury Announces Run for House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Position
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury officially announced Dec. 9 she will run for the congressional House Natural Resources (NHRC) ranking member seat. Stansbury, a Democrat who represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, was endorsed last week by the former NHRC Ranking Member Raúl Grijalva, D-Arizona, who announced in October his plans to step down following a […]
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Stansbury Announces Run for House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Position
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury officially announced Dec. 9 she will run for the congressional House Natural Resources (NHRC) ranking member seat. Stansbury, a Democrat who represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, was endorsed last week by the former NHRC Ranking Member Raúl Grijalva, D-Arizona, who announced in October his plans to step down following a […]
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Letter to the Editor: Climate Change and Economic Challenges Need Leadership Not Rants
Submitted by Susan Smith, Tijeras Wow! What a rant by Rep. Lord in the December 5 Independent. It’s so tempting to respond in kind, but the deadly seriousness of climate change is too important for that. Fortunately, she doesn’t deny climate change, just our ability to fix it. It’s true that we don’t know how […]
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Jaramillo has been serving Torrance County for nearly a quarter century
In the November election, former Torrance County Clerk Linda Jaramillo was elected county commissioner, and although she might be its newest member, she’s no stranger to the commission chambers, and no stranger to New Mexico; she’s lived here for 70 years. Her history of public service began in the medical field and continued into politics, […]
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Solar projects in Central New Mexico Face Opposition from Nearby Residents
Two central New Mexico solar projects are facing backlash from nearby residents amid concerns that battery storage may lead to devastating wildfires. Opponents are also concerned about impacts to limited water resources and increased traffic. The developers of the Diamond Tail solar and battery storage project in the East Mountains attempted to alleviate some of […]