Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Kirk, 31, was struck by a single gunshot fired on campus shortly after noon while serving as a visiting speaker, the university said. He was immediately evacuated by his […]
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Wildlife West Nature Park to host 9/11 memorial service with nationwide dove release
Wildlife West Nature Park will join communities across the nation Thursday morning in a solemn tribute to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept.11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The memorial service begins at 9:30 a.m. at the nature park in Edgewood and will feature a white dove release conducted simultaneously with similar ceremonies from coast to […]
Edgewood seeks performers for community talent show
The city of Edgewood is accepting audition videos for “Edgewood’s Got Talent,” a community talent showcase that will be held during Summer Fest on Sept. 20. Performers in music, comedy, juggling, magic and poetry are encouraged to submit videos showcasing their abilities. Audition videos must be between two and four minutes long, suitable for all […]
Edgewood Town Commission to consider water protection ordinance
The Edgewood Town Commission will meet on Tuesday to discuss a proposed ordinance to protect local water resources during its regular meeting. The commission will hold a public hearing on Sept. 23 regarding an ordinance designed to safeguard the community’s water supply, according to the meeting agenda. The item calls for both a workshop and […]
Town of Edgewood reports 83% resident satisfaction in annual survey
Eighty-three percent of Edgewood residents rate their community’s quality of life as excellent or good, according to a comprehensive survey released in the town’s fiscal year 2025 annual report. The survey results were part of a 15-month public input process for updating the town’s comprehensive plan, which was adopted by the governing body in January […]
Moriarty gets ready for its biggest Pinto Bean Fiesta ever
By Connor Currier With harvest season in full swing, the City of Moriarty is preparing for one of its most beloved and long-standing traditions. The Pinto Bean Fiesta is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 27. This year’s celebration is shaping up to be the biggest in the festival’s decades-long history. Mayor Brandon Webb, […]
New Mexico’s largest pet adoption event set for September in Edgewood
New Mexico’s largest pet adoption event will bring together rescue organizations from across the state for a day of music, food and finding forever homes for animals in need. Woofstock 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Venus Park, located at 151 NM 344 in Edgewood. The multi-agency […]
Letter to the Editor: Torrance County allows any event, any size, any time in conservation district
Have an opinion? Of course you do! Send your Letter to the Editor to editor@newmexico.news Submitted by Charlene Brown, Torrance County Torrance County’s Conservation District is not just a unique zoning area; it’s a promise—a promise to protect and preserve areas within Torrance County through limited access, minimal development, and limitations on water resources. The […]
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 he doesn’t believe former City Clerk/Treasurer Deborah Liu’s accusations of government corruption. “I don’t believe that, and I believe those comments are from a disgruntled […]
Republican candidates to meet voters at Torrance County event
The Republican Party of Torrance County will host a candidate meet-and-greet event Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. at the East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation Complex in Estancia. The event will feature state Sen. Anthony “Ant” Thornton, R-District 19, who assumed office in January after winning the election in 2024, according to party officials. Congressional […]
