Torrance County’s elected officials will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to extend a contract allowing the federal government to incarcerate asylum seekers in central New Mexico. The agenda for tomorrow’s Torrance County Commission meeting includes a request from County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment to the contract between the county government and […]
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Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Torrance County to Vote on Extending ICE Prison Contract
Torrance County’s elected officials will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to extend a contract allowing the federal government to incarcerate asylum seekers in central New Mexico. The agenda for tomorrow’s Torrance County Commission meeting includes a request from County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment to the contract between the county government and […]
Posted inEdgewood, Estancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Nonprofit Plans Annual Woofstock Festival
Planning for the annual Woofstock pet expo and adoption event is already underway. The Friends of Estancia Valley Animals are working with the Town of Edgewood on the 13th Annual Woofstock Festival. Woofstock is a long-standing Edgewood tradition and one of the largest pet adoption events in the state. The event is scheduled to take […]
Posted inEdgewood, Estancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Fined and Stripped of His Marijuana License, Dineh Benally Keeps on Growing
Three months ago, New Mexico issued a $1 million fine to embattled Navajo marijuana grower Dineh Benally and — citing him for “egregious” violations — ordered him to shut down his Torrance County cannabis farm. Benally has done anything but. Instead of closing up shop, he has expanded his operation along a rural highway near […]
Posted inEdgewood, Moriarty, Uncategorized
No Resolution For Community Fears Over Demolishing School Buildings
After community members voiced their concerns about the Moriarty-Edgewood School District’s plan to consolidate schools and demolish historic buildings, the district held a public meeting on April 9 seeking community input. Several dozen parents, teachers and community members came before the school board seeking answers to their questions and ready to share their concerns about […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Danice May
Danice May, born in Athens, TX on August 12, 1936, peacefully passed away in Mesquite, TX on April 6, 2024. She was a former resident of McIntosh, and a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Estancia, New Mexico. Danice will be remembered for her commitment to friendships, caregiver role, […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Danice May
Danice May, born in Athens, TX on August 12, 1936, peacefully passed away in Mesquite, TX on April 6, 2024. She was a former resident of McIntosh, and a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Estancia, New Mexico. Danice will be remembered for her commitment to friendships, caregiver role, […]
Posted inMoriarty, Uncategorized
Moriarty Craft Fair
The Spring Craft Fair season is upon us and that means craft fairs all around the start are looking for vendors to be a part of their events. 2Girls1CraftShow is currently looking for vendors for their May Flowers Craft Show. The craft fair will be held on May 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
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Moriarty Craft Fair
The Spring Craft Fair season is upon us and that means craft fairs all around the start are looking for vendors to be a part of their events. 2Girls1CraftShow is currently looking for vendors for their May Flowers Craft Show. The craft fair will be held on May 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
Posted inEdgewood, Moriarty, Uncategorized
Town at odds with district’s plan to demolish buildings
Tensions continue to rise between the Town of Edgewood and the Moriarty-Edgewood School District as plans to demolish the former Edgewood Elementary School buildings are still in discussion. The building in question now houses the community library and town hall. On March 14, the Edgewood Commission held a town meeting to inform the town of […]