Author Archives: Pat Davis

Sunday morning dawned with surprising news for many: Bashar al-Assad, dictator of Syria, had fled the country, ending a brutal regime begun by his father. Much of the initial information as to Assad’s status was provided by Russia. The world would later learn that Assad had quietly shipped his family to Russia weeks earlier before […]

The Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends that the county commission approve a request by an Argentina-based energy developer for a zoning change that would allow a controversial solar farm with battery storage to move forward. The planning and zoning commission voted on the zone change during a lengthy meeting Tuesday evening in […]

Barbara Spada, age 82, formerly of Covert, NY, passed away on December 5, in her Land of Enchantment for the past 30 years, New Mexico. She loved the wide-open spaces of the high New Mexico desert, the smells and sounds of the Southwest. In New Mexico, Barb lived a simple but happy and spiritual life. […]

This weekend, venues in the East Mountains and Torrance County will be getting a taste of “Celtic-flavored funky fusion” from an Irish Americana band composed of members who have been in the New Mexico music game a long time.  Dirty Old Town ABQ (DOTABQ) brings their diverse mix of Irish, Cajun, Norteño/Tex-Mex, country, rock, folk, […]

Otero County commissioner elected to lead New Mexico Republican Party Members of the New Mexico Republican Party over the weekend elected Otero County commissioner Amy Barela as their statewide party chair. Barela got 157 votes in the party’s convention on Saturday in Truth or Consequences, more than all four of the other candidates combined. In an interview […]

AnnaMarie Leonedres Nuñez (Baca),65 of Manzano, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 6. AnnaMarie was born to Francis & Felicita Baca in Old Town, Albuquerque. She graduated from Mountainair High School where she was involved in many extra-curricular activities. She then graduated from DeWolff College as a certified cosmetologist. After styling […]

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa announced Dec. 9 a multi-million-dollar renovation to its guest rooms beginning in January.  The enhancements are expected to be completed in March 2025.  “We are pleased to announce the renovation of our guest rooms,” said Claudia Wattenberg, general  manager of Hyatt Regency Tamaya. “We will combine the modern with […]

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury officially announced Dec. 9 she will run for the congressional House Natural Resources (NHRC) ranking member seat. Stansbury, a Democrat who represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, was endorsed last week by the former NHRC Ranking Member Raúl Grijalva, D-Arizona, who announced in October his plans to step down following a […]

Two central New Mexico solar projects are facing backlash from nearby residents amid concerns that battery storage may lead to devastating wildfires. Opponents are also concerned about impacts to limited water resources and increased traffic. The developers of the Diamond Tail solar and battery storage project in the East Mountains attempted to alleviate some of […]