The Town of Estancia has successfully restored water service after a critical shortage forced emergency conservation measures and community-wide assistance in mid-August, according to a memo from Mayor Nathan Dial. […]
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City of Moriarty struggles with ‘nearly a decade’ of mismanaged financial records
By Connor Currrier During an Aug. 27 Moriarty City Council Special Meeting, Financial Analyst Emily Sanchez said the city’s financial record books have “un-posted transactions” dating all the way back […]
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Estancia Rotary Club announces 29th annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ event
The Estancia Rotary Club will host its 29th annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ event on Oct. 11, featuring giant compressed air cannons launching pumpkins for distance. The fundraising event benefits the club’s […]
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4-H opens enrollment for new program year with over 200 youth projects
The New Mexico 4-H program is now accepting enrollment for its new program year beginning Oct. 1, offering youth participants access to more than 200 different projects and instructor-led programs. […]
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Longtime Moriarty City Councilor Anaya not running for re-election
By Connor Currier As filing day came and went Aug. 26, a familiar name in Moriarty was missing from the list of candidates who are running for office in the […]
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Here’s who’s running for office in the East Mountains, Edgewood, Estancia Valley
By Connor Currier In New Mexico, candidate filing day for all local offices was on Aug. 26 and the list of candidates for this year’s local elections is now finalized. […]
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Moriarty to discuss city budget, appointing new clerk during doubleheader meetings
By Connor Currier The City of Moriarty will discuss its future budget and the appointment of a new clerk during back-to-back meetings on Aug. 27. The council will host a […]
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Torrance County opens public comment on federal funding for first responder radios
Torrance County will use nearly $220,000 in federal funding to purchase new radios for first responders, officials announced last week. The county received $219,971.73 in Title III funding from the […]
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Flood advisory issued for Bernalillo and Torrance counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory effective until 6 p.m. Monday for portions of central New Mexico, specifically Bernalillo and northwestern Torrance counties. The advisory warns of […]
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Candidate filing day set for Tuesday
Prospective candidates for municipal offices in Tijeras, Edgewood, Moriarty, Estancia and Mountainair will have nine hours on Tuesday to file their declarations of candidacy for the Nov. 4 regular local […]