Like seemingly everything else, the virus took its toll not only on the East Mountain High School speech and debate team, but on the endeavor statewide. Although the program had a long and proud history, the Timberwolves group had become a shell of what it once had been. But with significant effort and perseverance, the […]
Author Archives: Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of nm.news. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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One Woman Tackles Robocall Scams
Barbara Mohon is my new hero. This Santa Fe lady, a retired dental hygienist, took on the junk callers who pestered her daily and won in court. She began with all the things we’re supposed to do – registering on the do-not-call (DNC) list, blocking them on her cell phone, and pressing the opt-out on […]
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Community Briefs
Help for your Puppies and Kittens Friends of Estancia Valley Animals is helping those who need to find good stable homes for puppies and kittens, along with helping getting the mom dog spayed for free. They are also offering low-cost spay and neuter services for residents of Edgewood and surrounding area. For more information call […]
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Martha Liebert Library Honored as Bernalillo “Cultural Center”
The Library Director at Martha Liebert Public Library receives the NMLA Community Achievement award from the New Mexico Library Association.
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The Special Districts on your Ballot
My old friend Robert Daigh liked to joke that he was in the “used beer and groceries” business. That was his bit of earthy humor when talking about the community water andsanitation district that he helped to create. My friend was a founding board member of El Valle de los Ranchos Water and Sanitation District, […]
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The Signpost: Oct. 27, 2023
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The Independent’s Community News Briefs
Fall Festival Join Legacy Church tonight in Edgewood for a Fall Festival from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. for some good family fun. There will be something for everyone including a bouncy house, a hayride, chili cook off, pie-eating contest, and so much more. Basketball Bingo Come one, come all to support the Mountainair Mustang Basketball Program. […]
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The Independent’s Community News Briefs
Fall Festival Join Legacy Church tonight in Edgewood for a Fall Festival from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. for some good family fun. There will be something for everyone including a bouncy house, a hayride, chili cook off, pie-eating contest, and so much more. Basketball Bingo Come one, come all to support the Mountainair Mustang Basketball Program. […]
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Halloween Events Abound Across East Mountains
Halloween is right around the corner and the East Mountains have geared up for a spook-tacular weekend. A Halloween weekend that all ghouls, goblins, vampires and even humans can enjoy with their whole family. The Independent Staff have rounded up a few of the fang-tastic events happening this weekend that we think you will enjoy. […]
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Halloween Events Abound Across East Mountains
Halloween is right around the corner and the East Mountains have geared up for a spook-tacular weekend. A Halloween weekend that all ghouls, goblins, vampires and even humans can enjoy with their whole family. The Independent Staff have rounded up a few of the fang-tastic events happening this weekend that we think you will enjoy. […]