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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, 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, 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, Sandoval County, Torrance County, Uncategorized

Local Meetings Schedule

Bernalillo County County Planning Commission Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Bernalillo County Commission Administrative Meeting Dec. 12, 5 p.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Zoning Administrator Public Hearing Dec. 13, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Edgewood Town Commission Meeting Nov 28, 6 p.m., Townhall of Edgewood Commission Chambers Estancia Board of Trustees […]

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

Local Meetings Schedule

Bernalillo County County Planning Commission Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Bernalillo County Commission Administrative Meeting Dec. 12, 5 p.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Zoning Administrator Public Hearing Dec. 13, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Edgewood Town Commission Meeting Nov 28, 6 p.m., Townhall of Edgewood Commission Chambers Estancia Board of Trustees […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Gov., Uncategorized

Raw Milk Approved in Rural Bernalillo County

The pasteurized versus unpasteurized milk debate has been ongoing for almost a century. As the only county in New Mexico that refused to allow raw milk sales, Bernalillo County has been leading the resistance against raw milk in the state until recently. In 1924, pasteurization of milk became federal policy, however, interstate commerce of unpasteurized […]

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

Estancia Volleyball Makes State Tournament Run

The Estancia volleyball turned in a noteworthy performance at the state volleyball tournament last week in Rio Rancho, winning twice and stretching fifth-seeded Hagerman to the limit in the opening set in the elimination match before falling. The eighth-seeded Bears (14-11) swept both No. 9 Santa Rosa (27-25, 25-18, 25-23) and 10th-seeded Questa (25-19, 25-19-25-14), […]

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

Estancia Volleyball Makes State Tournament Run

The Estancia volleyball turned in a noteworthy performance at the state volleyball tournament last week in Rio Rancho, winning twice and stretching fifth-seeded Hagerman to the limit in the opening set in the elimination match before falling. The eighth-seeded Bears (14-11) swept both No. 9 Santa Rosa (27-25, 25-18, 25-23) and 10th-seeded Questa (25-19, 25-19-25-14), […]