Area Prep Football teams Look to District games, Prepare for Playoffs

Three local high school football teams are nearing the end of their regular season with playoff hopes. Moriarty is seeking to recover from a three-game losing streak for a district championship. Estancia, with a challenging schedule, aims for a strong finish. Mountainair, at 4-3, strives to maintain momentum into the playoffs.

Estancia’s Calhoon Leads State in Rushing and Eighth Nationally

Estancia quarterback Josh Calhoon is enjoying about as much success as a senior can have on a team with a losing record. Calhoon, who runs with the ball more than he throws it, has tallied more yards than any running back in New Mexico. “Josh has been productive against everybody we’ve played,” Bears head coach […]

Estancia’s Calhoon Leads State in Rushing and Eighth Nationally

Estancia quarterback Josh Calhoon is enjoying about as much success as a senior can have on a team with a losing record. Calhoon, who runs with the ball more than he throws it, has tallied more yards than any running back in New Mexico. “Josh has been productive against everybody we’ve played,” Bears head coach […]

State Introduces New Prescribed Burn Training for Landowners

Many private landowners and small organizations conduct controlled burns in New Mexico, but the federal guidelines can be of limited help to them. A new voluntary certification program called for by a 2021 law is now up and running to teach New Mexicans how to safely conduct a prescribed burn. The Prescribed Burning Act called on the […]

State Introduces New Prescribed Burn Training for Landowners

Many private landowners and small organizations conduct controlled burns in New Mexico, but the federal guidelines can be of limited help to them. A new voluntary certification program called for by a 2021 law is now up and running to teach New Mexicans how to safely conduct a prescribed burn. The Prescribed Burning Act called on the […]