by: Renato Costa
On Saturday, Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) secretary, Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, announced his departure from the governor’s administration.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023
by: By Nathan Brown and Phill Casaus nbrown@sfnewmexican.com pcasaus@sfnewmexican.com
State Public Education Secretary Steinhaus announces retirement By Nathan Brown and Phill Casausnbrown@sfnewmexican.compcasaus@sfnewmexican.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 21:20PM
by: By DAVID A. LIEB The Associated Press
+10 Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies By DAVID A. LIEBThe Associated Press A series of recent mass shootings in California come after a third straight year in which U.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 21:02PM
by: By Phill Casaus pcasaus@sfnewmexican.com
Wester: Church doesn't have to mortgage cathedral after all By Phill Casauspcasaus@sfnewmexican.com The archdiocese's fundraising ability convinced officials to remove the cathedral from a list of properties to be mortgaged.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 09:53AM
by: By Scott Wyland swyland@sfnewmexican.com
NM native to head Santa Fe National Forest By Scott Wylandswyland@sfnewmexican.com Shaun Sanchez, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manager and Northern New Mexico native, was named the new supervisor for the Santa Fe National Forest.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 09:49AM
by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com
Legislators eye harsher penalties for livestock rustling By Robert Nottrnott@sfnewmexican.com Under current law, a rustler faces one criminal charge whether one head of cattle is stolen or 100.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 09:48AM
by: By Margaret O’Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
+5 NMHU adds social justice concentration By Margaret O’Haramohara@sfnewmexican.com The program will employ a solutions-focused approach to understanding and improving societies.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 09:46AM
by: By Margaret O’Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
+3 Student art show returns after COVID hiatus By Margaret O’Haramohara@sfnewmexican.com Founded in 2001, ArtWorks connects students and teachers in local public schools to the world-class works of art.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 09:46AM
by: By Nathan Lederman nlederman@sfnewmexican.com
+2 Suspect Lone Butte case to remain jailed until trial By Nathan Ledermannlederman@sfnewmexican.com A man charged with murder in the death late last year of Adan Ponce-Galdeano will remain in custody pending trial.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 09:45AM
by: By Phill Casaus pcasaus@sfnewmexican.com
+2 Scrase to retire as HSD secretary By Phill Casauspcasaus@sfnewmexican.com Early in the pandemic, Scrase quickly became a clearinghouse for information and strategy on COVID-19.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 09:41AM
Etiquette Rules! Detailed party invitation makes kids' birthdays easier
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 09:04AM
by: By Kim Shanahan
Building Santa Fe Column No. 200: It doesn't end with Old Pecos Trail By Kim Shanahan Milestones inspire reflection. Today’s column is one.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 08:34AM
by: Piñon Post
Published: Friday January 27 2023
by: By Daniel J. Chacón dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
+4 Lawmakers take field trip to get firsthand taste of school meals By Daniel J. Chacóndchacon@sfnewmexican.com Legislators visit Santa Fe school for lunch as they work on initiative to make student meals free.
Published: Friday January 27 2023 23:57PM
by: By Phaedra Haywood phaywood@sfnewmexican.com
+2 Charges dismissed against Santo Niño principal accused of failing to report abuse By Phaedra Haywoodphaywood@sfnewmexican.com The 2021 incident involved a former school health aide who has since been accused of molesting four children.
Published: Friday January 27 2023 12:11PM
by: By Milan Simonich
Ringside Seat Bill advances to codify more secrecy in government By Milan Simonich Sen. Bill Tallman is the sponsor of a measure that would weaken New Mexico's public records law but delight bureaucrats.
Published: Friday January 27 2023 08:40AM
by: The Associated Press
State police: Portales school bus failed to yield before crash The Associated Press The crash resulted in injuries to seven students and the drivers of both vehicles, according to authorities.
Published: Friday January 27 2023 08:10AM
by: By Jesse Bedayn The Associated Press/Report for America
+7 Colorado looking at using AI to help detect wildfires By Jesse BedaynThe Associated Press/Report for America The goal is for cameras and an AI algorithm to detect the plume of smoke and alert first responders who can stomp out the blaze.
Published: Friday January 27 2023 08:04AM
by: By Phaedra Haywood phaywood@sfnewmexican.com
Tesuque man sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing brother By Phaedra Haywoodphaywood@sfnewmexican.com Patricio Griego, 68, was convicted of killing his older brother in a dispute over inheriting their mother’s home.
Published: Friday January 27 2023 08:04AM
by: Renato Costa
On Thursday night, Fox News’ Tucker Carlson of Tucker Carlson Tonight interviewed New Mexico state Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) about a bill, H.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
by: Photos by Gabriela Campos The New Mexican
+2 Feature photos Therapy dogs help brighten day for patients Photos by Gabriela CamposThe New Mexican Dogs visit the cancer center and hospital as part of the Christus St.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 23:57PM
by: The New Mexican
Legislative roundup, Jan. 27, 2023 The New Mexican Days remaining in session: 51
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 23:55PM
by: By Nathan Lederman nlederman@sfnewmexican.com
+2 Sheriff's office arrests two men in teen's slaying at Camel Tracks By Nathan Ledermannlederman@sfnewmexican.com Giovanny Nicolas-Saldivar, 19, and Edgar Robles Escudero, 23, are accused of killing 17-year-old Eduardo Preciado Luevano.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 23:48PM
by: By Susan Montoya Bryan The Associated Press
+2 Lawmakers resist federal government's proposal to open nuclear storage facility By Susan Montoya BryanThe Associated Press New Mexico lawmakers debate banning a facility without state consent.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 23:47PM
by: By Daniel J. Chacón dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
As Water Trust Fund dries up, Wirth champions bill to infuse it with $250M By Daniel J. Chacóndchacon@sfnewmexican.com His proposal cleared the Senate Conservation Committee on an 8-0 vote Thursday.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 23:47PM
by: By Teya Vitu tvitu@sfnewmexican.com
+3 Horno, El Chile Toreado both semifinalists for James Beard Award By Teya Vitutvitu@sfnewmexican.com The Santa Fe chefs are among five New Mexico semifinalists in the Best Chef in the Southwest region.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 15:31PM
by: By Claudia L. Silva csilva@sfnewmexican.com
+2 Ice sports enthusiasts worry soccer team will kick them out of Chavez Center rink By Claudia L. Silvacsilva@sfnewmexican.com Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber said he wants to give both soccer and skating fans a place to play.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 12:07PM
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
Santa Fe libraries, community centers to be 'gun-free zones' By Nicholas Gilmorengilmore@sfnewmexican.com The resolution relies on a section of the New Mexico Constitution that prohibits carrying deadly weapons, such as firearms, on "school premises.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 12:02PM
by: By John Flesher The Associated Press
+2 Protections for imperiled bat, some prairie chickens delayed two months By John FlesherThe Associated Press The designations were delayed until late March to give affected industries such as logging and ranching time to adjust.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 09:14AM
by: By Sandra Jaramillo For The New Mexican
+10 Rescue Report Excitable, cuddly cat becomes child's playmate By Sandra JaramilloFor The New Mexican “Our family decided to adopt a kitten after being dog owners for 13 years,” Megan Phillips said.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 08:56AM
by: By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
+10 Pope says homosexuality is a sin, not a crime By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press Pope Francis has criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 08:28AM
by: By Denise Lavoie The Associated Press
+4 Lawyer: Admins were warned 3 times the day boy shot teacher By Denise Lavoie The Associated Press An attorney says a Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student during class plans to sue the school district.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023 08:27AM
by: John Block
On Wednesday, H.B. 80, sponsored by Rep. Greg Nibert (R-Chaves), passed through its first committee with vast bipartisan support.
Published: Wednesday January 25 2023
by: Renato Costa
Democrats are planning on resurrecting the failed bill they tried to pass in the last legislative session that was filibustered down by Republicans in the final hours.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
by: Renato Costa
Published: Monday January 23 2023
by: Renato Costa
On Tuesday, the New Mexico House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee (HCPAC) will meet to consider an extreme anti-gun bill, H.
Published: Sunday January 22 2023
by: Renato Costa
Published: Sunday January 22 2023
by: contributo
Congresswoman Stansbury key to securing earmarked funds for regional priorities WASHINGTON – U.S....Read More
Published: Saturday January 21 2023
by: contributo
After a brief break at the end of 2022, the hometown newspaper for Torrance County, Edgewood and...Read More
Published: Friday January 20 2023
by: contributo
John Allen is literally the new sheriff in town and he is wasting no time refocusing the...Read More
Published: Friday January 20 2023
by: Piñon Post
Published: Friday January 20 2023
County mourns loss of veteran, public servant by Leota Harriman, Editor-at-Large The church in the...Read More
Published: Friday January 20 2023
After months of investigations into allegations of malfeasance and irregularities by the elected...Read More
Published: Friday January 20 2023
by: contributo
Owner’s “Makeshift” Stove Blamed A Moriarty-area resident and their cat escaped...Read More
Published: Friday January 20 2023
by: Renato Costa
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
by: Renato Costa
On the second day of the 2023 Legislative Session, progressive legislation was referred to House committees for consideration. Some of the proposals include sweeping gun bans to assault New Mexicans’ constitutional rights.
Published: Wednesday January 18 2023
by: Renato Costa
On Tuesday, the New Mexico Legislature met for the first session of the 56th Legislature, which is meeting for 60 days this year.
Published: Tuesday January 17 2023
by: Piñon Post
On Monday, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) revealed that Solomon Peña, a former GOP candidate for state House of Representatives District 14 was arrested at his Albuquerque home.
Published: Monday January 16 2023
by: Renato Costa
Published: Monday January 16 2023
by: Renato Costa
Published: Saturday January 14 2023
by: Renato Costa
On Thursday and Friday, Democrats dropped more anti-gun bills to assault New Mexicans’ Second Amendment rights
Published: Saturday January 14 2023
by: John Block
On Wednesday, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, that would require medical care for babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt.
Published: Thursday January 12 2023
by: John Block
On Wednesday, Democrats dropped their latest anti-gun bill they will introduce this upcoming 2023 Legislative Session
Published: Thursday January 12 2023
by: Renato Costa
On Monday, far-left New Mexico state Rep. Patricia Roybal-Caballero (D-Bernalillo) dropped the Democrats’ first anti-gun bill of the 2023 Legislative Session, H.
Published: Thursday January 12 2023
by: John Block
Published: Tuesday January 10 2023
by: Leota Harrima
The Independent is changing hands, and will continue publication under new ownership starting at...Read More
Published: Tuesday November 22 2022
by: Ger Demares
Estancia’s football team saved its biggest blowout for last. In their final home game of the...Read More
Published: Tuesday November 15 2022
by: Leota Harrima
The Torrance County Commission voted this week to ask the District Attorney to investigate...Read More
Published: Friday October 07 2022
by: Leota Harrima
A showdown between two governing bodies, the town of Edgewood and the Moriarty-Edgewood School...Read More
Published: Friday October 07 2022
by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard
After two years of being shut down, senior centers across the state are re-opening and slowly...Read More
Published: Friday October 07 2022
by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard
Sometimes one man’s loss is not another man’s gain but he takes it anyway. Such is the...Read More
Published: Friday September 23 2022
by: Leota Harrima
An animated group of youngish old timers met recently over lunch to share their love of square...Read More
Published: Friday September 16 2022
by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard
There is something special about a relationship between mother and daughter, but not everyone gets...Read More
Published: Friday September 16 2022
by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard
Adi the horse made it home safe and sound Sept. 7, following a 2-day stay with a veterinarian...Read More
Published: Monday September 12 2022
This year the record for largest pumpkin in New Mexico was broken by a family in Edgewood. Their...Read More
Published: Monday September 12 2022
by: Editorial Staf
After completing a rewarding career as an educator in 2000, Dianne Doan began her adventure into...Read More
Published: Friday September 09 2022
by: Editorial Staf
Working in tandem, the Greater East Mountain Chamber and New Mexico Workforce Connections will be...Read More
Published: Wednesday September 07 2022
by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard
Tucked away in an unassuming family vegetable garden in Edgewood lives what could be the biggest...Read More
Published: Tuesday September 06 2022
by: Leota Harrima
Moriarty’s skies will feature some high-flying pilots in a race for gliders, with participants...Read More
Published: Tuesday August 30 2022