Boys Soccer Sept. 26 Oak Grove Classical Academy 5, East Mountain 1 The Owls made four goals in the first half and one in the second. Trevor Head’s goal for the Timberwolves in the second half wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. Sept. 28 Rehoboth Christian 3, East Mountain 2, 1 OT The visiting Timberwolves […]
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CoreCivic Claims Allegations in Inmate Death are False
CoreCivic, a private prison operations corporation which was recently sued in connection with a wrongful death that occurred at the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, has denied the allegations of the lawsuit. “We are deeply saddened by and take very seriously the passing of any individual in our care,” CoreCivic spokesperson Brian Todd wrote […]
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CoreCivic Claims Allegations in Inmate Death are False
CoreCivic, a private prison operations corporation which was recently sued in connection with a wrongful death that occurred at the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, has denied the allegations of the lawsuit. “We are deeply saddened by and take very seriously the passing of any individual in our care,” CoreCivic spokesperson Brian Todd wrote […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Man Wanted in Estancia Shooting Incident
A local man is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on the morning of Sept. 20. Deputies from the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a shooting incident in Estancia. It was determined that the suspect, Jeremiah Sanders, shot several times at another vehicle, striking the vehicle twice, according to a […]
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Man Wanted in Estancia Shooting Incident
A local man is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on the morning of Sept. 20. Deputies from the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a shooting incident in Estancia. It was determined that the suspect, Jeremiah Sanders, shot several times at another vehicle, striking the vehicle twice, according to a […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
CoreCivic Sued Over Detainee Suicide
The family of a federal immigration detainee who committed suicide at the Torrance County Detention Facility in 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against CoreCivic, which owns and operates the Estancia facility. Kesley Vial, 23, from Brazil, was seeking asylum in the United States, but was due to be deported. But in August 2022, […]
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CoreCivic Sued Over Detainee Suicide
The family of a federal immigration detainee who committed suicide at the Torrance County Detention Facility in 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against CoreCivic, which owns and operates the Estancia facility. Kesley Vial, 23, from Brazil, was seeking asylum in the United States, but was due to be deported. But in August 2022, […]
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Who, Exactly, is Served by Government Shutdowns?
Ten years ago, during a 16-day shutdown, tourists stood outside locked gates at national parks and monuments. Kirtland and Holloman Air Force bases furloughed nearly 1,500 civilian employees. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia closed, which delayed training for 350 agents sorely needed by the Border Patrol. The Department of Energy’s 1,000 Waste […]
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Keep Focus on Guns, Gun Violence and Crimes Using Guns
I started the week wishing lawmakers and elected leaders were as concerned about kids killing kids and families being fearful as they were about Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s proposed 30-day ban on guns in public places. There has been a flurry of press conferences, lawsuits, statements by various politicians in office, and by aspiring politicians. […]