My old friend Robert Daigh liked to joke that he was in the “used beer and groceries” business. That was his bit of earthy humor when talking about the community water andsanitation district that he helped to create. My friend was a founding board member of El Valle de los Ranchos Water and Sanitation District, […]
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The Signpost: Oct. 27, 2023
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The Independent’s Community News Briefs
Fall Festival Join Legacy Church tonight in Edgewood for a Fall Festival from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. for some good family fun. There will be something for everyone including a bouncy house, a hayride, chili cook off, pie-eating contest, and so much more. Basketball Bingo Come one, come all to support the Mountainair Mustang Basketball Program. […]
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The Independent’s Community News Briefs
Fall Festival Join Legacy Church tonight in Edgewood for a Fall Festival from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. for some good family fun. There will be something for everyone including a bouncy house, a hayride, chili cook off, pie-eating contest, and so much more. Basketball Bingo Come one, come all to support the Mountainair Mustang Basketball Program. […]
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Halloween Events Abound Across East Mountains
Halloween is right around the corner and the East Mountains have geared up for a spook-tacular weekend. A Halloween weekend that all ghouls, goblins, vampires and even humans can enjoy with their whole family. The Independent Staff have rounded up a few of the fang-tastic events happening this weekend that we think you will enjoy. […]
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Halloween Events Abound Across East Mountains
Halloween is right around the corner and the East Mountains have geared up for a spook-tacular weekend. A Halloween weekend that all ghouls, goblins, vampires and even humans can enjoy with their whole family. The Independent Staff have rounded up a few of the fang-tastic events happening this weekend that we think you will enjoy. […]
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Area Runners Brave Heat in State Meet Dress Rehearsal
After the final race at the Albuquerque Academy Extravaganza cross country meet Oct. 21, Moriarty head coach Ben Wiltbank spoke to his runners as they sat in a shaded area, drenched in sweat. “Who here didn’t feel like they were gonna die out there?” Wiltbank asked. “It was hot. Your times are not gonna be what […]
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Area Runners Brave Heat in State Meet Dress Rehearsal
After the final race at the Albuquerque Academy Extravaganza cross country meet Oct. 21, Moriarty head coach Ben Wiltbank spoke to his runners as they sat in a shaded area, drenched in sweat. “Who here didn’t feel like they were gonna die out there?” Wiltbank asked. “It was hot. Your times are not gonna be what […]
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Estancia Pot Farm Owner Has Sketchy History
Editor’s note: The Independent last week reported that the state Cannabis Control Board through the state Attorney General’s Office recently requested an injunction to shut down the Native American Agricultural Development Company — a Torrance Country marijuana growing operation – after the business exceeded its permit for 3,500 plants. A recent inspection of the extensive operation […]
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Estancia Pot Farm Owner Has Sketchy History
Editor’s note: The Independent last week reported that the state Cannabis Control Board through the state Attorney General’s Office recently requested an injunction to shut down the Native American Agricultural Development Company — a Torrance Country marijuana growing operation – after the business exceeded its permit for 3,500 plants. A recent inspection of the extensive operation […]