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 […]
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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 […]
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Signpost Shop Local Gift Guide
Have another favorite local holiday shopping spot? Tell us and we’ll include it in a future holiday shopping guide… or add it to the comments on our Facebook post here. It’s coming—the gift-giving season. Every year one must shell out their hard-earned dough to brighten others’ season, but it’s not always easy. What does one […]
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New Mexico Turnout Up in 2023 Local Election
Just over 20% of registered New Mexico voters turned out for the 2023 local elections, about 5,000 more people than participated in the 2021 local elections. County clerks say in general though, voter turnout for local elections has increased. They cited a law passed in 2019 to consolidate school board and municipal elections into a […]
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New Mexico Turnout Up in 2023 Local Election
Just over 20% of registered New Mexico voters turned out for the 2023 local elections, about 5,000 more people than participated in the 2021 local elections. County clerks say in general though, voter turnout for local elections has increased. They cited a law passed in 2019 to consolidate school board and municipal elections into a […]
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New Mexico Turnout Up in 2023 Local Election
Just over 20% of registered New Mexico voters turned out for the 2023 local elections, about 5,000 more people than participated in the 2021 local elections. County clerks say in general though, voter turnout for local elections has increased. They cited a law passed in 2019 to consolidate school board and municipal elections into a […]
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Estancia Volleyball Makes State Tournament Run
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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), […]
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Meth Puppies Rescued from Sandia Park Residence
A Good Samaritan helped save six Australian Sheppard puppies suffering from methamphetamine exposure recently.
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Meth Puppies Rescued from Sandia Park Residence
A Good Samaritan helped save six Australian Sheppard puppies suffering from methamphetamine exposure recently.