Tijeras News

My dad, Ken Stokley, returned home to his ranch in the East Mountains of New Mexico , after visiting relatives in Michigan.

If you think gas prices are bad try filling up with diesel. In New Mexico, the average price for a gallon of diesel is $4.78 and that price is hitting local farmers especially hard.

As many as four Bernalillo County sheriff's deputies were on paid administrative leave Monday morning after a chase and fatal shooting in the East Mountains.

When you're in the midst of the hurly-burly of an elections, it makes sense that the human factor might rear its ugly head and cause some problems, but they were remarkably few compared to years past.

Early In-Person Voting at satellite locations throughout Bernalillo County begin today, Saturday, May 17th at the following locations: Tijeras City Hall 12 Camino Municipal - Tijeras Paradise Hills Community ... via Democracy for New Mexico

From Ron Humphreys, Ward Chair: Ward 20C, which includes many parts of the Bernalillo County East Mountain area southeast, from Carnuel to Chilili, will be having a forum to allow the candidates for office to ... via Democracy for New Mexico

“Nine Matachines dance groups have committed to perform at this point including groups from Bernalillo, Tijeras, Tortugas, Alcalde, C-chiti, Jemez, Picur's, a Yaqui group from Tucson, and a Raramuri (Tarahumara) group from the Sierra Madres in Mexico”

Las Crucens who are part of an ancient sacred heritage will help make history this month when they join what is reportedly the largest-ever gathering of Matachines dance groups from the Southwest on May 16 and ... via Las Cruces Sun-News

The planet Mercury is currently visible as a bright object in the sky at sunset MERCURY RISING SpaceWeather.com May 4 2008 Lately, have you noticed a bright star hanging in the western sky at sunset? That's no ... via Dome News

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Police say a Tijeras man was killed after a white SUV hit his motorcycle at a busy Albuquerque intersection on Sunday. via KRQE

The photograph shown to the left was sent to us by a reader, who identifies himself as Three Spirit Wolf. via About.com

“The goal in selecting these sites was for most voters in the County to have access to an Early Voting site within a two mile radius of where they live.”

From Maggie Toulouse Oliver, Bernalillo County Clerk: Registered voters of Bernalillo County will have the opportunity to vote early at 16 different locations throughout the County in the upcoming June 3rd ... via Democracy for New Mexico

A teenager has been killed in an all-terrain vehicle crash on a forest road south of Tijeras. via KOB-TV

“I call my customers with a reminder the week before”

Morning WoodCutters Recycling Service also sells firewood, vigas, latillas and fence posts to customers When Chris Michel graduated from New Mexico Tech five years ago, the city of Socorro was picking up ... via El Defensor Chieftain

“I don't think it is a significant endorsement in this environment.”

Posted on 03/21/2008 9:24:04 PM PDT by george76 New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson finally made up his mind and endorsed Sen. via Free Republic

Slick and icy roads have made for difficult driving conditions around New Mexico. via KOAT.com

The State Game Commission expanded opportunities to fish for Gila trout, elected new officers, and rejected a proposal to limit the number of flies anglers can use on a single line at its meeting Feb. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

“Eventually, the islands will subside to near sea level and then be planed off by waves”

Q: What is the source of the heat and lava on the Big Island of Hawaii? Why do the islands get flatter as you go northwest? John, Tijeras, New Mexico A: 1. The heat source "The lava comes from a plume of molten ... via Happy News

“I could listen to you on album”

Issue date: 2/8/08 Section: ARTS What began with 75 students auditioning in November has turned into nine strangers with one thing in common: a love for music and a passion to win. via North Texas Daily