The Estancia volleyball turned in a noteworthy performance at the state volleyball tournament last week in Rio Rancho, winning twice and stretching fifth-seeded Hagerman to the limit in the opening set in the elimination match before falling. The eighth-seeded Bears (14-11) swept both No. 9 Santa Rosa (27-25, 25-18, 25-23) and 10th-seeded Questa (25-19, 25-19-25-14), […]
Author Archives: Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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Meth Puppies Rescued from Sandia Park Residence
A Good Samaritan helped save six Australian Sheppard puppies suffering from methamphetamine exposure recently.
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Luminarias to Light Abó at Salinas Monument
The largest luminaria event in central New Mexico is set to have more than 1,000 of cheerily glowing brown paper bags adorn the Historic San Gregorio de Abó Mission. New Mexico’s newest and free luminaria exhibit is sponsored by the Friends of Salinas Pueblos Missions and is set to take place on Dec. 2. A magical […]
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Political Opposites Can have a Civil Conversation Over Turkey
Looking forward to those family gatherings over the holidays? Or maybe not? There’s that one relative who is all about politics. Or worse, two on opposite sides of the fence. Aunt Martha worries they’ll ruin dinner. Research tells us these exchanges can be a good thing. Jennifer Wolak, a Michigan political science professor, finds that […]
Posted inEstancia, Moriarty, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Community Briefs
Make Your Own Ornament The Edgewood Public Library will provide all the supplies to help folks create their own tree ornament on Dec. 2 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Just drop on in between those hours and have a grand time making a personalized gift for a loved one. Mountainair Christmas Arts Fair Set Handcrafted and […]
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Moms For Liberty Use Harassment, Intimidation to Push Agenda
When a local or national advocacy group uses words like “freedom,” “patriot,” or “liberty” in their title, it raises my suspicions. The title may be catchy but usually disguises the true intent of the organization. This is especially true in the case of Moms for Liberty. Moms for Liberty was founded in Florida in 2021 […]
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Estancia Robotics Team Advances to Regional Competition
In just its second year, the Estancia High School robotics team took a giant step, finishing third in the state competition to earn a trip to Dallas, Texas, at the end of the month for a regional competition. “I was just super proud of them,” said coach Jaime Silva, who teaches the school’s Science, Technology, […]
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East Mountain Chamber Closing Shop
After more than a 30-year run, the Greater East Mountain Chamber of Commerce is shutting its doors. “I will say after the last four years or so, the changes in the economy and challenges for businesses, the chamber had the same things to contend with and deal with,” said Linda Burke, chamber executive director. “Our […]
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The Signpost: Nov. 21, 2023
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Placitas Garden Tour Donates $4,000 to Sandoval County Nonprofits
Approximately 575 people visited the six gardens on tour Sept. 10 at the 7th annual Placitas Garden Tour, making it possible for the tour’s nonprofit organizer to donate $4,000 to two local nonprofits.