New hemp rules, first harvest bring Ag Secretary to Torrance County
Interim final rules and regulations for hemp production by the U.S. Department of Agriculture went into effect Oct. 31, as Estancia Valley hemp farmers harvested…
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At Tijeras museum, every day is Veteran’s Day
“War is sometimes described as long periods of boredom punctuated by short moments of excitement. History is often similar, if rather safer.” ― John H….
The Independent wins General Excellence at NMPA annual convention
The New Mexico Press Association held its 111th conference Oct. 25 and 26 in Albuquerque, where The Independent newspaper won seven awards, including General Excellence. Awards…
Commission recommends lapel cams for BCSO
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 15 to approve a resolution recommending the implementation of lapel and dashboard cameras by the Bernalillo…
One contested seat on Moriarty-Edgewood school board
The first time the Moriarty-Edgewood School District is holding its school board election in November sees two unchallenged incumbents, and a third incumbent who is…
Estancia town board of trustees: 2 seats, 4 candidates
Estancia, like some other municipalities in the Tricounty area, is holding an election for its board of trustees Nov. 5, when four candidates will vie…
Hemp: Weeds worth growing
Agricultural hemp in the Estancia Valley was the topic of a Hemp Forum last week hosted by Campo De Oro LLC and the City of…
Bomb detonated by State Police in Moriarty
Moriarty Police were called to the Probation and Parole office at 1st Street and Martinez Road Oct. 9, when an employee discovered a backpack bomb leaning…
Judge Murdock case referred to San Juan County
The case involving Seventh Judicial District Judge Shannon Murdock and the Sept. 21 vehicular death of bicyclist Billy Weinman and injury of his friend Karl…
HawkWatch counting raptors on Capilla Peak
Scouring the skies with binoculars, HawkWatch International volunteers have been gathering data on migrating hawks and eagles in the Manzano Mountains since late August, and…