The Moriarty City Council will discuss and approve a wastewater grant and a board appointment at its special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The meeting will be held earlier for Thanksgiving week, instead of on the fourth Wednesday of the month. It starts at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Moriarty Civic Center, City Council […]
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$350,000 wastewater grant on the line at early Moriarty council meeting
The Moriarty City Council will discuss and approve a wastewater grant and a board appointment at its special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The meeting will be held earlier for Thanksgiving week, instead of on the fourth Wednesday of the month. It starts at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Moriarty Civic Center, City Council […]
Posted inEdgewood, Local Gov.
Edgewood Town Commission to consider staffing and lawsuits in closed session
The Town of Edgewood Commission will discuss staffing for several town positions, purchase of road equipment, town policy and several closed-session items during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. in Edgewood Town Hall Commission Chambers, 171A NM-344, and will be streamed on the town’s YouTube page. New business […]
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Edgewood Town Commission to consider staffing and lawsuits in closed session
The Town of Edgewood Commission will discuss staffing for several town positions, purchase of road equipment, town policy and several closed-session items during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. in Edgewood Town Hall Commission Chambers, 171A NM-344, and will be streamed on the town’s YouTube page. New business […]
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.
Will Bernalillo raise sales tax for economic development?
Town councilors in Bernalillo are considering a sales-tax hike to promote economic development within the town limits. If the relevant ordinance is approved, a ballot question will go before voters next year, asking whether the town should impose an excise tax equal to one-fourth of one percent. That means an extra 25 cents on $100 […]
Posted inFood, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho police food drive collects over 9,000 pounds
The Rio Rancho Police Department’s 17th annual food drive Saturday collected more than 5,000 pounds of food for St. Felix Pantry and about 4,000 pounds for Storehouse West. Tim Sheahan, president and CEO of St. Felix Pantry, confirmed his organization received over 5,000 pounds of donations from the event. Police officers collected non-perishable food items […]
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.
Rocket plant approval brings questions in Bernalillo
Project Ranger, a Castelion Corporation rocket manufacturing and testing plant, will be coming to Sandoval County. The company announced last week that it has officially selected a Rancho Estates site for the factory, expected to eventually employ more than 300. In the Town of Bernalillo, Mayor Jack Torres says he’s concerned about what impact the […]
Posted inEvents, Moriarty
Moriarty Lions Club to host annual Twinkle Light Parade, holiday events
The Moriarty Lions Club will host its annual Twinkle Light Parade on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m., followed by additional holiday festivities throughout the month. Parade participants should line up at 6 p.m. behind Tillery Chevrolet before the procession begins at 6:30 p.m. Following the parade, the community is invited to a lighting of the […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Torrance County
Torrance County fire departments awarded $625,000 in state grants
Two fire departments in Torrance County will receive $625,000 in state grant funding to purchase new equipment and support volunteer firefighter recruitment, the New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office announced Monday. The Moriarty Fire Department received the largest award at $600,000 to purchase a Class A fire engine, while the Mountainair Fire Department was awarded […]
Posted inFood, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho police to hold 17th annual food drive Saturday
The Rio Rancho Police Department will collect non-perishable food items and cash donations Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at seven grocery stores across the city. The 17th annual food drive will take place at: All donations will benefit St. Felix Pantry, which serves families in the Rio Rancho community. Police officers will deliver the […]