Author Archives: Pat Davis

New Mexicans looking to purchase firearms have undergone background checks more than 414,000 times since the state’s law mandating pre-purchase checks took effect in July 2021. That’s 414,000 too many for State Representative Stephanie Lord (R-Sandia Park) who is also the founder of Pro-Gun Women, a gun rights advocacy group. She has introduced legislation to […]

New Mexicans looking to purchase firearms have undergone background checks more than 414,000 times since the state’s law mandating pre-purchase checks took effect in July 2021. That’s 414,000 too many for State Representative Stephanie Lord (R-Sandia Park) who is also the founder of Pro-Gun Women, a gun rights advocacy group. She has introduced legislation to […]

In a big state with a small population, paying for roads has always been tough, even during boom years. We simply have needs that outstrip whatever money is available.

“New Mexico 2050” was the very ambitious title of an only slightly ambitious project. In 2015, a small conference was held and a book …

In the Dec. 29 issue of the Independent, we incorrectly stated that Darius Semore Welch, a suspect in the killing of Brian Enright in Edgewood, was the victim’s son-in-law. At the time of publication, law enforcement was not clear on the familial relationship. Police now say that Welch was the stepson of Enright.

In an effort to encourage more women to fight wildfires, Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands – Sandia Ranger District are hosting a Women in Wildfire Camp March 8 – 11, 2024 for women interested in exploring a career in wildland firefighting. Camp participants will gain a greater understanding of the challenges and responsibilities of wildland […]