By Connor Currier Moriarty City Clerk/Treasurer Deborah Liu resigned Aug. 15 over tensions with the city council’s lack of financial transparency. As the governing body for the City of Moriarty faces financial scrutiny, in an exclusive interview with NM.News, Liu gave some parting words for the city and its council, “The corruption runs rampant in […]
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Moriarty city councilor seeks clarification on financial issues, disputes media coverage
Moriarty City Councilor Steve Anaya used a recent city council meeting to directly address mounting questions from constituents about the city’s financial management, requesting official updates on ongoing IRS issues and challenging the characterization of $5 million in allegedly unauthorized spending. Anaya opened his remarks by referencing a nm.news report from July that stated Moriarty […]
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Budget postponed, police plan approved at Moriarty council meeting
By Connor Currier At its Aug. 13 city council meeting, Moriarty councilors weighed in on the city’s future budget and a new police plan. Plans to review budget adjustments for the 2025–2026 fiscal year were put on hold. City Clerk Deborah Liu, who was scheduled to present proposed amendments, did not proceed with the presentation. […]
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City Council to discuss Moriarty’s future infrastructure and budgeting at next meeting
By Connor Currier At the Civic Center on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the Moriarty City Council is set to make decisions that could significantly shape the city’s infrastructure, budgeting and public safety landscape for years to come. This meeting is expected to spark discussion and provide direction on major planning issues for the future of the city. […]
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Mayor Webb pledges reforms amidst Moriarty’s financial ‘mess’
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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Moriarty ignored repeated audit warnings before $5M budget overrun, financial chaos
By Connor Currier City Councilors seemed surprised last week when their newly-installed City Clerk and Treasurer, Deborah Liu, laid out tens of thousands of dollars in payroll errors and fines levied by the IRS in June against the city. However, independent auditors have been warning the city’s elected officials and fiscal managers for years that […]
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Moriarty could owe employees $18,000 in backpay and thousands in IRS fines
By Connor Currier Moriarty City Clerk/Treasurer Deborah Liu told councilors and the mayor at Moriarty’s City Council meeting on Wednesday night that the city has failed to disclose thousands of dollars in fines from the IRS and has short-changed employees at least $18,000 in take-home pay because of lax internal controls going back years. Liu, […]
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Vehicle fire temporarily closes Interstate 40 east of Moriarty
Sunday’s vehicle fire on eastbound Interstate 40, just east of Moriarty, led to a temporary shutdown and showcased the coordinated emergency response efforts that safeguard both residents and travelers. The Moriarty Fire Department responded on automatic aid to assist Torrance County Fire Department at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday at mile marker 195 on Interstate 40, […]
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Crash on I-40 near Moriarty leaves one dead, two hospitalized
One person died and two others were hospitalized July 17 when a semi-truck crashed into an RV on Interstate 40 near Moriarty, forcing a temporary closure of the major highway that serves as a key route through the area. The crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. at mile marker 204 on westbound I-40, approximately eight miles […]