A Moriarty home caught on fire on Dec. 25 with an unidentified cause. The outburst began at a neighboring RV parked just outside the house that quickly spread to Jeremiah Baca’s home. Authorities have yet to determine the cause for the fire near Indian Hills Road and Lexco Road. Although the individuals were home, 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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Mountainair Cemetery Transferred from Harris-Hanlon Mortuary to the Town of Mountainair
By The Independent Staff Mayor Peter Nieto announced Harris-Hanlon Mortuary has bestowed the Mountainair Cemetery to the Town of Mountainair. In a Facebook post, Nieto shared his thoughts and expectations about the transfer. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Grant and Karen Preston for entrusting the Town of Mountainair with the responsibility […]
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PNM seeks to add new carbon-free resources
The state’s largest electric utility is asking developers to pitch projects that could help it meet the goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) announced a request for proposals on Tuesday. The projects selected will begin providing electricity to customers from 2029 to 2032. PNM plans to […]
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PNM seeks to add new carbon-free resources
The state’s largest electric utility is asking developers to pitch projects that could help it meet the goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) announced a request for proposals on Tuesday. The projects selected will begin providing electricity to customers from 2029 to 2032. PNM plans to […]
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Advocacy group asks for a management audit in NM Gas Co. acquisition case
A New Mexico consumer and environmental advocacy group is requesting that state regulators order a management audit of the parent company of the firm trying to acquire a gas utility. New Energy Economy, a frequent utility critic, filed a request in early December asking the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to investigate Bernhard Capital Partners. […]
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Advocacy group asks for a management audit in NM Gas Co. acquisition case
A New Mexico consumer and environmental advocacy group is requesting that state regulators order a management audit of the parent company of the firm trying to acquire a gas utility. New Energy Economy, a frequent utility critic, filed a request in early December asking the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to investigate Bernhard Capital Partners. […]
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NM leaders react to Jimmy Carter’s death
Former President Jimmy Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100. Several New Mexico leaders issued statements in the wake of Carter’s death, including Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “[First Gentleman] Manny [Cordova] and I were saddened to learn of the passing of President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, and today we mourn the loss of this great […]
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NM leaders react to Jimmy Carter’s death
Former President Jimmy Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100. Several New Mexico leaders issued statements in the wake of Carter’s death, including Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “[First Gentleman] Manny [Cordova] and I were saddened to learn of the passing of President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, and today we mourn the loss of this great […]
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California Dreamin’
Moriarty High School softball standout Isabella Gallegos’ signed her National Letter of Intent Dec. 16th to continue her softball career at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, Calif. Gallegos will be playing third base, catcher and pitcher at Golden West. Gallegos made an impact on the field at Moriarty, earning recognition as a key player […]
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Bernalillo Council December Roundup
The Bernalillo Town Council met Dec. 23 for its final meeting of 2024, approving key budget resolutions and celebrating community accomplishments. The council allocated a $500,000 competitive fire protection grant for Station 142 improvements and approved $2,160 for fire department overtime and $15,000 for increased jail fees. Mayor Jack Torres said the town absorbed the […]