Facebook & PNM: Solar array in Torrance County and Moriarty
Both the Torrance County Commission and the Moriarty City Council approved measures Wednesday to advance the development of a 50-megawatt, solar power generating facility. The…
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Split commission OKs Wayne Johnson for Torrance County manager
At its first meeting this year, two newly seated county commissioners made their voices heard in a big way—ousting county manager Belinda Garland and replacing…
African Journey 1: The Africa Bug
While taking off from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on Ethiopia Airlines, I noticed a lot of water running across the wings. A bit alarmed, I asked…
Close to Home: Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum
Living in a rural area can sometimes feel daunting when one is trying to find a kid-friendly activity. I live so far south on 337…
ATT gets cell tower in Tajique amid protests
The Torrance County commission got an earful Wednesday from Tajique residents who spoke out against a cell tower project in their community—after which the board…
Ambitious plans & new faces for The Independent in 2019
Founded in 1999, this year marks the 20thyear of publication for The Independent newspaper—and to celebrate, we’ll be rolling out new features and offerings all…
Biz Buzz: Green resources include free Blue Bus and solar power
By Tamara Bicknell-Lombardi With new businesses sprouting up around the Estancia Valley and East Mountains, and with others moving, expanding, or making changes, The Independent…
The wonders of the Pacific Northwest abound
When choosing a vacation destination, one might shy away from the Northwest for logical reasons. Seattle has given way to the grey-and-rainy stigma, where people…
Mountainair mayor reaches out to artist Judy Chicago after Belen says no thanks
Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said he knew it was a long shot when he reached out to artist Judy Chicago in hopes of creating a…
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Hot cocoa, popcorn balls, Christmas carols and cutting snowflakes and other paper crafts, DECEMBER 7 at The Independent office at 95 State Road 344 in…