Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto announced on social media that the town has hired Paul Lucero as new chief of police. Lucero fills a role that has been vacant since 2022. Nieto said Lucero will join the community and begin his role leading the police department pending the completion of his preemployment background check. “We are […]
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In New Mexico, straight ticket voting is a losing proposition
I find myself selecting the “Snooze for 30 days” option on social media more and more for my more strident connections as we get closer to the election and the anger from each side gets a little crazier. Democrats and Republicans alike are obsessed with cat-eating memes. J.D. Vance admits to “creating the story.” No […]
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In New Mexico, straight ticket voting is a losing proposition
I find myself selecting the “Snooze for 30 days” option on social media more and more for my more strident connections as we get closer to the election and the anger from each side gets a little crazier. Democrats and Republicans alike are obsessed with cat-eating memes. J.D. Vance admits to “creating the story.” No […]
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Mountainair Family Feud Turns Violent
Vehicular crime possible retaliation for alleged domestic violence incident An alleged road rage incident in Mountainair last week left one man injured and two arrested. Torrance County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated an alleged aggravated battery involving a pickup truck and a dirt bike on Sept. 14 near Highway 55 and Pinon Street in Mountainair. According […]
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Mountainair Family Feud Turns Violent
Vehicular crime possible retaliation for alleged domestic violence incident An alleged road rage incident in Mountainair last week left one man injured and two arrested. Torrance County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated an alleged aggravated battery involving a pickup truck and a dirt bike on Sept. 14 near Highway 55 and Pinon Street in Mountainair. According […]
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How one historic New Mexico mining town is balancing its legacy, tourism, and the climate crisis
This story is republished from KUNM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Bryce Dix, KUNM For one historic New Mexico mining town, the aesthetics of centuries-old coal waste is essential to its economy – bringing crucial tourism and film dollars to an area […]
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Edgewood Zoo Welcomes Donations to Help Feed New Bear Cub
An Edgewood animal sanctuary welcomed a new addition to the neighborhood last month, and she is adjusting quite well to her new home. In fact, Magdalena, a 1-year-old bear cub who goes by Maggie, is fitting in so well that Wildlife West Nature Park is seeking donations to help feed the fast-growing cub whose food […]
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Edgewood Zoo Welcomes Donations to Help Feed New Bear Cub
An Edgewood animal sanctuary welcomed a new addition to the neighborhood last month, and she is adjusting quite well to her new home. In fact, Magdalena, a 1-year-old bear cub who goes by Maggie, is fitting in so well that Wildlife West Nature Park is seeking donations to help feed the fast-growing cub whose food […]
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Hendricks is the new editor of the Independent News
Kevin Hendricks, a seasoned veteran of Albuquerque metro area newsrooms, has been appointed as the editor of The Sandoval Signpost, Corrales Comment and The Independent News. Hendricks has spent the past 17+ years working in newsrooms with the Albuquerque Journal and Rio Rancho Observer. Hendricks was born and raised in Albuquerque and has lived in […]
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Hendricks is the new editor of the Independent News
Kevin Hendricks, a seasoned veteran of Albuquerque metro area newsrooms, has been appointed as the editor of The Sandoval Signpost, Corrales Comment and The Independent News. Hendricks has spent the past 17+ years working in newsrooms with the Albuquerque Journal and Rio Rancho Observer. Hendricks was born and raised in Albuquerque and has lived in […]