Torrance County commissioners unanimously approved a disaster declaration Monday for the failing Melody Ranch water system, a move that could unlock state financial resources for residents who have been without […]
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Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.
Bernalillo council to review shelter plan
Town councilors in Bernalillo are set to again review possible zoning changes that would lead to the development of a new animal shelter. Councilors are expected to conduct a public […]
Posted inTorrance County
Torrance County to consider disaster declaration for Melody Ranch water system failure
The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting Monday to consider declaring a disaster over a water system failure that has left the Melody Ranch community […]
Posted inMoriarty
Moriarty City Council postpones appointing new councilor
By Lauren Lifke The conversation of a replacement for former Moriarty City Councilor Steve Anaya was tabled at the council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23, weeks after Anaya swore in […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County
Sandoval County approves economic development agreement for rocket plant
Andrew Kreitz has a message for Sandoval County residents: this is a project you will want. Kreitz, co-founder and chief financial officer of military contractor Castelion Corporation, spoke at Wednesday’s […]
Posted inSandoval County
Hypersonic missile plant draws hundreds to community meeting in Rio Rancho
Hundreds of residents packed an elementary school cafeteria Tuesday night to question representatives from Castelion Corporation about a proposed hypersonic missile manufacturing facility planned for just outside of Rio Rancho. […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho council to vote on $25 million water infrastructure bond
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider authorizing up to $25 million in revenue bonds to finance improvements to the city’s water and wastewater system when it meets Thursday. The […]
Posted inTorrance County
Torrance County approves inmate housing agreement with CoreCivic
The Torrance County Commission approved an inmate confinement agreement with CoreCivic, Inc. during its meeting Wednesday morning to house county inmates at a rate of $66.48 per detainee per day. […]
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Moriarty City Council to consider appointment of new councilor after mayoral switch-up
By Lauren Lifke The Moriarty City Council will discuss and act upon appointing a new city councilor to replace former councilor Steve Anaya, who was recently appointed mayor, during its […]
Posted inTorrance County
Torrance County to consider inmate housing agreement, water system funding
Torrance County commissioners will weigh agreements addressing jail capacity and rural water infrastructure during their administrative meeting on Wednesday morning. The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to consider an […]