At the March 13 meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners, business was as usual until public comment began. During public comment, representatives from the Immigration Law Lab and the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center discussed alleged conditions at the Torrance County Detention Facility. Aurora Arreola, the Policy Program Manager for the New Mexico Immigrant Law […]
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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 […]
Estancia Girls Basketball Secures First Playoff Berth in 5 Years
For the first time since 2019 the Estancia girls basketball team is headed to the state playoffs. Despite losing to the Menaul School Panthers in the District 2-2A tournament championship, Estancia’s 18-8 overall record was strong enough to secure the No. 12 seed in the Class 2A state tournament. Menaul (21-4) earned the No. 5 […]
Estancia Girls Basketball Secures First Playoff Berth in 5 Years
For the first time since 2019 the Estancia girls basketball team is headed to the state playoffs. Despite losing to the Menaul School Panthers in the District 2-2A tournament championship, Estancia’s 18-8 overall record was strong enough to secure the No. 12 seed in the Class 2A state tournament. Menaul (21-4) earned the No. 5 […]
Fugitive Arrested on Felony Warrant for Drive-By Shooting in Estancia
Jeremiah Sanders was released from Torrance County Detention Center, in Estancia Monday, March 4 after being arrested during a surveillance operation at a home on Highland Ave. in Estancia on March 2. According to an alert sent out by the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO), several agencies were involved in the surveillance and successful apprehension […]
Fugitive Arrested on Felony Warrant for Drive-By Shooting in Estancia
Jeremiah Sanders was released from Torrance County Detention Center, in Estancia Monday, March 4 after being arrested during a surveillance operation at a home on Highland Ave. in Estancia on March 2. According to an alert sent out by the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO), several agencies were involved in the surveillance and successful apprehension […]
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 […]