Torrance County uses road fill dirt with blades, trash
What Heath White’s neighbors thought was retaliation against the former sheriff was “a perfect storm of somebody who doesn’t like the way things are being…
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Veteran activist Sally-Alice Thompson speaks at Estancia vigil
Veteran peace activist Sally-Alice Thompson of Albuquerque spoke at a candlelight vigil in Estancia on July 12. The Independent spoke with Thompson about her activism….
Police shooting in Edgewood
On July 13 the State Police Investigations Bureau was called to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving a Santa Fe County sheriff’s deputy in Edgewood. That’s…
EMWT annual meeting at Moriarty Civic Center
The Estancia, Moriarty, Willard, Torrance County Regional Water Association, (EMWT) will hold its annual meeting at the Moriarty Civic Center at 6:30 p.m. July 23….
Country Friends Antiques Flea Market JULY 12-13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at El Comedor in Moriarty. Free admission, free vendor spaces and free…
Shaffer Hotel reopens with gallery space
The historic Shaffer Hotel in Mountainair has once again changed hands, reopened a café, and added a gallery space. The hotel was purchased by Ed…
Hemp farming in Torrance County
The Torrance County commission held a discussion about hemp farming and recent changes to federal law. At the July 10 meeting, commission chairman Ryan Schwebach…
Where the train no longer stops
At noon the main street is so silent and empty that my wife and I walk down its center and chat quietly without fear of…
On the age-old question: Do you hear that?
“Do you hear that?” In our family, we have a hearing problem. It is genetic. My grandmother, mother, both aunts and my brother all needed…
East Mountain Little League wraps up season with championships
East Mountain Little League wrapped up its regular season June 8, with two divisional championship matchups that capped a week-long tournament at the Vista Grande…