The Enchantment Games are coming back for a third year, pending approval by the Bernalillo Town Council. Organizers are asking for a public celebration permit for the Sept. 20 event, […]
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Moriarty’s longtime councilor denies former city clerk’s corruption allegations
By Connor Currier A Moriarty City Councilor is denying allegations of government corruption made by the former city clerk/treasurer, attributing the claims to a disgruntled employee. Councilor Steve Anaya says […]
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.
‘Bypass this bypass!’
Some Town of Bernalillo leaders are asking state authorities to put the brakes on a road project they say would be detrimental to their community. An open letter to the […]
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Moriarty audit partner: ‘A budget wasn’t established… it’s a violation of state law’
By Connor Currier During Moriarty City Council’s special meeting on Aug. 27, the governing body responded to multiple recent reports by NM.news of allegations of years of financial mismanagement leveled […]
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Albuquerque eyes $777M investment in fusion energy research
Albuquerque city councilors may consider some of their biggest financial decisions of the year when they meet Wednesday, a few days later than usual because of the Labor Day holiday. […]
Posted inEstancia
Estancia resolves water crisis after community-wide emergency response
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 […]
Posted inSandoval County
Prepare for launch
A lucrative rocket factory has moved closer to being a reality for Sandoval County. County commissioners Wednesday approved a bond issue that could clear the way for the creation of […]
Posted inEdgewood
Water utility EPCOR secures Special Use Zoning in Edgewood
By Connor Currier The Town of Edgewood will permit the water utility company EPCOR to rezone two of its properties. The town commission voted 4-0 Tuesday to approve two of […]
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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 […]