Athletics Association Changes Districts Statewide

The high school sports landscape will look vastly different for the next two-year block as the New Mexico Activities Association Board of Directors agreed to a plan that significantly reduces the numbers of football districts among all classifications statewide. “The board asked us to think outside the box,” Sally Marquez, NMAA executive director, said during […]

Fall Hoops Roundup

Mountainair Boys Coach: José Chavez (10th season, 89-126) Last year: 12-13, no state playoffs Returning letterwinners: 10 Returning starters: Brody Brazil (5-6, Fr., W); Diego Luna (5-6, Sr., G); Nolan Kayser, (5-8, So. W). About the starters: “They can shoot pretty well from the exterior,” Chavez said . Key to the season: The Bears will […]

Truck Driver Who Killed Brothers Unlikely to Face Charges

Brothers Brad Gunter, 42, and Chad Gunter, 47, blacksmiths and co-owners of popular restaurant, Ribs BBQ in Cedar Crest, were killed Nov. 9 after a semi-truck veered off I-40 near mile marker 193, headed southeast toward N.M. 333 at a high speed and slammed into their blacksmith shop at 111 Corvin Court near Moriarty. Torrance County […]

Truck Driver Who Killed Brothers Unlikely to Face Charges

Brothers Brad Gunter, 42, and Chad Gunter, 47, blacksmiths and co-owners of popular restaurant, Ribs BBQ in Cedar Crest, were killed Nov. 9 after a semi-truck veered off I-40 near mile marker 193, headed southeast toward N.M. 333 at a high speed and slammed into their blacksmith shop at 111 Corvin Court near Moriarty. Torrance County […]

“East of Albuquerque”

Most anyone who frequents music venues—or even local restaurants—in Albuquerque, has likely heard the soulful voice of singer-songwriter and performer Shane Wallin. His upcoming album, East of Albuquerque, set to be released in December, is an ode to his New Mexican heritage and features a love song for his wife. Growing up, Wallin listened to […]