This year’s Torrance County Fair is looking to be bigger and better than last year’s. The fair runs from July 27 through Aug. 9 and will take place at the Torrance County Fairgrounds in Estancia. The fair will feature numerous events, music, food, contests, entertainment and more. The festivities kick off with the Old Timer’s […]
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Neighbors Sue Over Edgewood’s Plan to Taxi Aircraft on Public Road
Several residents have filed a lawsuit against the Town of Edgewood and a property owners’ association over ownership of a road in a housing subdivision. The lawsuit was filed because of a Jan. 16 Edgewood Commission decision to affirm approvals to taxi aircraft on roads in the Sandia Airpark Estates subdivision. The Independent reported that […]
Edgewood Commission Gets Heated Over Town Budget
The July 23 Edgewood Town Commission got heated as the commission was expecting to welcome the new town clerk and discuss road repairs on I-40 between Sedillo Hill and the Edgewood exit. Newly appointed Town Clerk and Treasurer Michelle Jones joined the Town of Edgewood staff, providing some relief to Town Manager Nina McCracken who […]
Edgewood Commission Gets Heated Over Town Budget
The July 23 Edgewood Town Commission got heated as the commission was expecting to welcome the new town clerk and discuss road repairs on I-40 between Sedillo Hill and the Edgewood exit. Newly appointed Town Clerk and Treasurer Michelle Jones joined the Town of Edgewood staff, providing some relief to Town Manager Nina McCracken who […]
Torrance County Animal Shelter Runs Out of Food at Community Pantry
The Torrance County Animal Shelter had to close the doors of its Community Animal Food Pantry due to a lack of food for local pets. The pantry serves low-income families who need assistance feeding their animals and primarily operates from monetary and food donations from the community. According to officials from the shelter, they’ve had […]
Torrance County Animal Shelter Runs Out of Food at Community Pantry
The Torrance County Animal Shelter had to close the doors of its Community Animal Food Pantry due to a lack of food for local pets. The pantry serves low-income families who need assistance feeding their animals and primarily operates from monetary and food donations from the community. According to officials from the shelter, they’ve had […]
Body Found Near Tijeras Exit on I-40
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead near the Tijeras exit on I-40. BCSO spokesperson Jayme Fuller said that at 2:30 p.m. July 23, deputies responded to reports of a body lying in the grass shoulder of the eastbound lanes of the freeway. Deputies confirmed the deceased was male. […]
Body Found Near Tijeras Exit on I-40
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead near the Tijeras exit on I-40. BCSO spokesperson Jayme Fuller said that at 2:30 p.m. July 23, deputies responded to reports of a body lying in the grass shoulder of the eastbound lanes of the freeway. Deputies confirmed the deceased was male. […]
Threat of violence prompted brief lockdown at federal wildfire claims office in northern NM
By Patrick Lohmann A man seeking compensation for losses he suffered in the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire threatened to shoot up a federal claims office last week in northern New Mexico, according to the local sheriff’s office. The threat Thursday prompted a brief lockdown at the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office in Mora, according […]
Threat of violence prompted brief lockdown at federal wildfire claims office in northern NM
By Patrick Lohmann A man seeking compensation for losses he suffered in the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire threatened to shoot up a federal claims office last week in northern New Mexico, according to the local sheriff’s office. The threat Thursday prompted a brief lockdown at the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office in Mora, according […]
