A new antique show, the Roots 66 Rendezvous and Extravaganza, will be held at the Moriarty Civic Center at 202 S, 202 Broadway in Moriarty on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will showcase antiques, bottles, insulators, jewelry, rocks, marbles, woodcarvings, tools, breweriana, railroad items and toys. Vendors and attendees […]
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Joe Turner
Joe Douglas Turner, 71 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Farwell Convalescent Center in Farwell, Texas following an illness. He was born February 13, 1953, in Seminole, Texas to the home of Joe Junior and Alice Lou (McMillan) Turner. The Turner family moved to Fort Sumner when Joe was in […]
Moriarty Softball Pounds East Mountain in Doubleheader Slugfest
When Moriarty’s softball team played a doubleheader at East Mountain last week, it was as much a local rivalry as it was a reunion. Members from both teams began their softball journeys with East Mountain Little League — on the same field the Lady Timberwolves call home. “It’s crazy to be back here, I haven’t […]
Moriarty Softball Pounds East Mountain in Doubleheader Slugfest
When Moriarty’s softball team played a doubleheader at East Mountain last week, it was as much a local rivalry as it was a reunion. Members from both teams began their softball journeys with East Mountain Little League — on the same field the Lady Timberwolves call home. “It’s crazy to be back here, I haven’t […]
District’s Proposal to Consolidate Schools Draws Pushback
Parents and members of the Edgewood community came together to voice their concerns over the potential impacts of the Moriarty-Edgewood School District’s proposal to consolidate schools and replace historic buildings. The Edgewood Commission held a town meeting on March 14 to inform residents of the potential outcomes of MESD’s Facilities Master Plan, which serves as […]
Community Mourns State Police Officer Killed In Line of Duty
A New Mexico State Police Officer, Justin Hare, was shot and killed while attempting to assist a man with a flat tire on Friday, March 15. According to NMSP, Hare, 35, was dispatched to Interstate 40 near Tucumcari. Hare parked behind the vehicle and the suspect, Jaremy Alexander Smith, exited his vehicle and approached Hare’s […]
Community Briefs: March 27 – April 2
May Flowers Craft Show Spring craft fairs are right around the corner and it’s time to start putting them on your calendar. The May Flowers Craft Fair is one of the largest in Moriarty. The fair will be held on May 11 at the Moriarty Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers are […]
Community Briefs: March 27 – April 2
May Flowers Craft Show Spring craft fairs are right around the corner and it’s time to start putting them on your calendar. The May Flowers Craft Fair is one of the largest in Moriarty. The fair will be held on May 11 at the Moriarty Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers are […]
Community Briefs
Spring Workshops The NMSU Torrance County Cooperative Extension Services is currently hosting a four-part series of classes at the Bethel Storehouse in Moriarty following the free nutrition education classes. March 11 – Leather Craft March 18 – Macrame Plant Hanger March 25 – Dream Catchers All classes will be held at the Bethel Storehouse in […]
Moriarty Fire Dept. Fights Two Structure Fires in 48 Hours
The City of Moriarty Fire Department, firefighters and other emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Lexco Rd. and Fernandez Rd. for a structure fire around 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 3. The cause is still undetermined, but the wind-driven fire appears to have started in a mobile home which quickly spread, burning four […]