Three months ago, New Mexico issued a $1 million fine to embattled Navajo marijuana grower Dineh Benally and — citing him for “egregious” violations — ordered him to shut down his Torrance County cannabis farm. Benally has done anything but. Instead of closing up shop, he has expanded his operation along a rural highway near […]
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No Resolution For Community Fears Over Demolishing School Buildings
After community members voiced their concerns about the Moriarty-Edgewood School District’s plan to consolidate schools and demolish historic buildings, the district held a public meeting on April 9 seeking community input. Several dozen parents, teachers and community members came before the school board seeking answers to their questions and ready to share their concerns about […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Danice May
Danice May, born in Athens, TX on August 12, 1936, peacefully passed away in Mesquite, TX on April 6, 2024. She was a former resident of McIntosh, and a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Estancia, New Mexico. Danice will be remembered for her commitment to friendships, caregiver role, […]
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Danice May
Danice May, born in Athens, TX on August 12, 1936, peacefully passed away in Mesquite, TX on April 6, 2024. She was a former resident of McIntosh, and a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Estancia, New Mexico. Danice will be remembered for her commitment to friendships, caregiver role, […]
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Moriarty Craft Fair
The Spring Craft Fair season is upon us and that means craft fairs all around the start are looking for vendors to be a part of their events. 2Girls1CraftShow is currently looking for vendors for their May Flowers Craft Show. The craft fair will be held on May 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
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Moriarty Craft Fair
The Spring Craft Fair season is upon us and that means craft fairs all around the start are looking for vendors to be a part of their events. 2Girls1CraftShow is currently looking for vendors for their May Flowers Craft Show. The craft fair will be held on May 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
Posted inEdgewood, Moriarty, Uncategorized
Town at odds with district’s plan to demolish buildings
Tensions continue to rise between the Town of Edgewood and the Moriarty-Edgewood School District as plans to demolish the former Edgewood Elementary School buildings are still in discussion. The building in question now houses the community library and town hall. On March 14, the Edgewood Commission held a town meeting to inform the town of […]
Posted inEdgewood, Estancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
New East Mountain Youth Lacrosse League Gaining Traction
Something new is going on at Venus Park in Edgewood. Late in the afternoon at the north end of the park, a bunch of kids are running around in a frenzy. They are wearing protective gear on their heads, shoulders and hands, and carrying something that resembles a hockey stick with a mesh pocket at […]
Posted inEdgewood, Estancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Estancia Leaders Say Farmer’s LEDA Grant is Problematic
Last month, an Estancia family farmer was awarded state economic development assistance to operate a hardware store with plans to expand into Mountainair. Some in the Estancia community are not excited about the news. The New Mexico Economic Development Department awarded Javier Sánchez, owner of Sánchez Farms and Estancia Valley Feed & Supply, $150,000 from […]
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Forest Service Looks for Input on Fire Plan
Despite the spring winds and the temperature heating up, it’s fire mitigation season in New Mexico. The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands division is seeking comments for the proposed North Sandia Fuels Reduction Project. The project is proposing several ways to restore, maintain, and improve forested conditions on approximately 2,956 acres in the Sandia […]