Pat Davis, Author at City Desk ABQ

Another Prescribed Burn Planned for Mountainair

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews are prepping for a planned prescribed fire on the Mountainair Ranger District as early as Wednesday, Nov. 29.. Fire crews plan to burn approximately 13 acres of piles located between Upper and Lower Red Canyon Campgrounds, just west of FSR 253. Smoke may be visible in the […]

Placitas Library Features Gourd Art

Discover stunning gourd art at the New Mexico Gourd Society exhibit – over 100 hand-crafted pieces, from ornaments to sculptures. Don’t miss this unique collection!

All State Football Line Up

Local athletes continue to gain state-wide recognition as three football players were named to the small-school All-Star game set for Dec. 2 at noon in Artesia. Estancia quarterback Josh Calhoon leads the way 2,480 yards on the ground with 27 touchdowns, adding another 482 yards passing and four scores. “He’s been the biggest, brightest spot […]

Business Grants Awarded to Local Veteran-Owned Businesses

VBSC & RRCF support local veterans, granting small business aid to Popped Candy and Tanta Solutions & Acquisitions Inc. in Rio Rancho.

Pot Regulators Hammer Native-Owned Pot Farm in Hearing

The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division recommended that a cultivation license be stripped from the owner of a large-scale, Estancia area marijuana farm. Dineh Benally provided little defense during a hearing last week at the Seventh Judicial District Court in Estancia to counter the myriad alleged violations against his company, Native American Agricultural Development Company. […]

RRPD Charge Bernalillo Police Officer in Battery

A Bernalillo Police officer recently criticized for abusive language during a high-emotion traffic stop this summer was arrested by Rio Rancho Police on November 15 for misdemeanor battery on a household member after RRPD officers responded to a domestic violence call. Officer Jeramie Nevarez was arrested and booked by Rio Rancho police on November 15th […]

One Person, One Vote Should Mean Something

It’s interesting to me how unbothered many New Mexicans are by the decades of gerrymandering that have taken place in our state. The November 27 affirmation by the state Supreme Court of the lower court ruling upholding the 2021 redistricting plan signed into law by the Democratic legislature was similarly anticlimactic. The all-Democrat Supreme Court […]

School Athletics Assoc. Changes Up the Rules

High school basketball fans hoping New Mexico will soon follow other states around the country in adopting a shot clock are in for some disappointment. The New Mexico Activities Association Board of Directors at a meeting Nov. 29 appeared decidedly lukewarm to the idea after listening to some facts from Sally Marquez, NMAA executive director. […]

Kids n’ Parks Grant Deadline Extended

The New Mexico Kids n’ Parks Transportation Grant application period has been extended to Friday, Dec. 1. New Mexico State Parks is proud to bring the 16th year of the Kids ‘n Parks Transportation Grants, a component of the highly successful NM Outdoor Classroom Program (OCP). Kids ‘n Parks gives teachers the opportunity to take […]

Police Seek Masked Marijuana Marauder

A masked burglar broke into the Verve Health Shop and Dispensary in Edgewood on November 11 taking an undisclosed amount of products. Police say surveillance cameras captured the offender entering and leaving the area on foot and they are seeking the public’s help in identifying the bandit. If you have any information please call Edgewood […]