Staff report Star Wars fans of all ages are invited to “Star Wars Fest 2025: Rise of a Thousand Vaders,” which promises a dive into the Star Wars universe. The free event at the Loma Colorado Main Library is set for Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More than 1,000 people turned out for […]
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Here’s how PNM decides when to shut off power during high winds
By Hannah Grover The Public Service Company of New Mexico is monitoring weather closely as it determines whether to shutoff electricity to prevent wildfires. Omni Warner, vice president of PNM’s operations and engineering, said four severe weather incidents have led PNM to send out notice that a public safety power shutoff could be needed. “There’s […]
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Here’s how PNM decides when to shut off power during high winds
By Hannah Grover The Public Service Company of New Mexico is monitoring weather closely as it determines whether to shutoff electricity to prevent wildfires. Omni Warner, vice president of PNM’s operations and engineering, said four severe weather incidents have led PNM to send out notice that a public safety power shutoff could be needed. “There’s […]
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Rio Rancho Youth and Children’s Choruses to present ‘A Beautiful Noise’ spring concert
Staff report The Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and the Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho are set to present “A Beautiful Noise,” a spring concert celebrating nature, community, and the power of young voices. The performances will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, 2025, at 3 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, […]
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Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa announces Easter “Eggstravaganza”
Staff report Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, nestled between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, is set to host an Easter “Eggstravaganza” on April 20, featuring special dining experiences and family-friendly activities. The resort will offer a variety of activities for guests, including arts and crafts, a Tamaya Bunny Relay with a three-legged race, bunny hop, […]
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Annual Pow Wow returns to Rio Rancho to honor Native American heritage
Rio Rancho Public Schools will host its 17th annual Pow Wow at Rio Rancho High School gym on April 12, from noon to 6 p.m. The district invites the community to join as they celebrate Native American culture and heritage, allowing younger generations to connect and widen their knowledge of these gatherings as well as […]
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Catron County declares wolf emergency
By Hannah Grover A wildlife advocate says there are resources available to help ranchers reduce the number of cattle killed by wolves, even as Catron County issued an emergency declaration this week calling the lobos a threat to public health and safety. The Catron County Commission met Thursday in Reserve to discuss the growing population […]
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Should Gene Hackman’s family be granted a major exemption from New Mexico’s freedom of information law?
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Battery repurposing project in Santa Fe on DOE ‘hit list’
By Hannah Grover A reported “hit list” of clean energy projects that could lose U.S. Department of Energy funding includes a long-duration storage demonstration project that included Santa Fe. The project aims to reuse batteries from electric vehicles for energy storage for consumers to later use. E&E News first reported on the DOE “hit list” […]
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The Independent expands to deliver free to Edgewood, East Mountains
From the publisher If you are reading this issue of The Independent at home, there is a good chance it arrived by mail. We’re making a big investment in this paper and it changes how you get your news. Since its first issue was published 25 years ago by Wally Gordon and Thelma Bowles, The […]