By Connor Currier Moriarty Mayor Brandon Webb is calling for sweeping reforms in city government as ongoing investigations uncover what he described as years of financial mismanagement and systemic oversight failures. Webb emphasized a commitment to transparency and accountability in the wake of a reported $5 million in overspending, as identified in the city’s 2022–2023 […]
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Moriarty veterans to host community celebrations, honor young cancer patient
By Connor Currier This weekend, Moriarty’s Veterans of Foreign Wars will come together in a show of patriotism and compassion through two events designed to honor veterans and uplift a young boy battling cancer. On Friday at 5 p.m., American Legion Post 22 will host a flag retirement ceremony at the Torrance County Fair. Attendees […]
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Bernalillo County to hold economic development forum in Sandia Park this weekend
Bernalillo County will host its fourth community dialogue meeting focused on economic development this Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park. The meeting, titled “Building a Strong, Competitive Economy,” is part of a series of public forums designed to gather resident input on the county’s economic development strategy. It […]
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New Mexico launches pilot grant program to boost arts districts
New Mexico officials announced Tuesday a new pilot grant program that will award up to $100,000 to state-authorized arts and cultural districts to boost local creative economies. The New Mexico Arts & Cultural Districts Pilot Grant Program will distribute grants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 to the state’s 10 designated arts districts. Applications are being […]
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Two arrested on arson charges as Mountainair mayor urges community to report crimes
Two individuals have been arrested and charged with arson in connection with recent fires that have plagued the small Torrance County community of Mountainair, Mayor Peter Nieto announced in a letter to residents this week. According to the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began after the Mountainair Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office responded to […]
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Town of Edgewood announces August ‘Dumpster Days’ for residents
The Town of Edgewood will host its “Dumpster Days” event on August 16-17, providing residents with a convenient opportunity to dispose of bulk household items and debris. The community service event will take place at the Roads Department facility located at 20 Municipal Way. Residents must bring valid identification to participate in the program, which […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Free back-to-school vaccinations available statewide in New Mexico this month
New Mexico families can get their children caught up on required school vaccinations at no cost through dozens of Got Shots clinics operating statewide this August, the New Mexico Department of Health announced Tuesday. The timing coincides with National Immunization Awareness Month and comes as New Mexico continues responding to an ongoing measles outbreak that […]
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Bull Bash returns to Historic Route 66 in Edgewood this weekend
Edgewood residents can watch bull riding competitions and youth rodeo events Saturday as the 5th Annual Bull Bash On Old 66 brings professional riders and $8,000 in prize money to the community. The event takes place Saturday at 2234 Historic Route 66 in Edgewood, featuring a youth rodeo at 10 a.m. and main competition at […]
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Madrid Film Festival: A small town’s big celebration of film and community
By Connor Currier Madrid is preparing to once again become the heart of New Mexico’s independent film scene. From Aug. 22 to 24, the Engine House Theater will host the seventh annual Madrid Film Festival, a showcase of local short films and a symbol of the state’s growing creative and technical film talent. Started in […]
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Estancia police arrest local man in methamphetamine trafficking operation
A 40-year-old Estancia man faces up to nine years in prison after police arrested him for methamphetamine trafficking in a buy-bust operation that underscores drug enforcement challenges even in New Mexico’s safer communities. The man was arrested July 31 following an undercover operation in which Estancia Police Department officers worked with a confidential source to […]