Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County, Torrance County, Uncategorized

All State Football Line Up

Local athletes continue to gain state-wide recognition as three football players were named to the small-school All-Star game set for Dec. 2 at noon in Artesia. Estancia quarterback Josh Calhoon leads the way 2,480 yards on the ground with 27 touchdowns, adding another 482 yards passing and four scores. “He’s been the biggest, brightest spot […]

Posted inSandoval County, Uncategorized

Las Placitas Association Community Report

Placitas Withdrawal: The deadline is looming to voice your support for the Secretary of Interior, Deb Haaland’s, executive order to withdraw all Placitas BLM lands from surface mining. Public comments are due before December 19. The BLM will record all comments received and address them in the Environmental Evaluation expected in early spring. Email comments […]

Posted inBusiness, Economy & Workers, Sandoval County

New Mexico’s Outdoor Economy is Booming

New data from the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the outdoor recreation sector’s growing impact on the national and local economy. Nationally, BEA reports outdoor recreation generates $1.1 trillion in economic output—2.2% of the gross domestic product—4.98 million jobs and comprises 3.2% of US employees.  According to the state, New Mexico’s […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized

Pot Regulators Hammer Native-Owned Pot Farm in Hearing

The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division recommended that a cultivation license be stripped from the owner of a large-scale, Estancia area marijuana farm. Dineh Benally provided little defense during a hearing last week at the Seventh Judicial District Court in Estancia  to counter the myriad alleged violations against his company, Native American Agricultural Development Company. […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized

School Athletics Assoc. Changes Up the Rules

High school basketball fans hoping New Mexico will soon follow other states around the country in adopting a shot clock are in for some disappointment. The New Mexico Activities Association Board of Directors at a meeting Nov. 29 appeared decidedly lukewarm to the idea after listening to some facts from Sally Marquez, NMAA executive director. […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County, Torrance County, Uncategorized

All State Football Line Up

Local athletes continue to gain state-wide recognition as three football players were named to the small-school All-Star game set for Dec. 2 at noon in Artesia. Estancia quarterback Josh Calhoon leads the way 2,480 yards on the ground with 27 touchdowns, adding another 482 yards passing and four scores. “He’s been the biggest, brightest spot […]