Son held in death of his father
The Torrance County Sheriff’s Office has charged a 24-year-old man with an open count of murder and tampering with evidence for allegedly shooting his father in a heated argument and…[Read more]
Moriarty Council to meet over Google deal
The Moriarty City Council will hold a special meeting on Friday to consider an ordinance that would finalize a deal between the city, the state Economic Development Department and Google to construct infrastructure to the Moriarty Municipal Airport.
Plague fells two animals
The latest East Mountain residents to fall victim to plague are a mountain lion named Moonshadow and a coatimundi living at Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood.
Summer fun
Last weekend had a lot going on for East Mountains and Estancia Valley residents.
Area's five high schools all earn good grades
The state Public Education Department has released annual grades for New Mexico schools and the news for area schools is much like last year — some bright spots but room for improvement.
Suspect interviewed in case of body dumped in woods
The Torrance County Sheriff Department has been interviewing a man in connection with a dead body found south of Edgewood last Friday night, but as of Tuesday he had not be taken into custody.
10 cool things about the Estancia Valley
The Estancia Valley has it all from salt flats to rolling plains to mountain views and good eats, and we’re a fan of all of it. We traveled North to…[Read more]
Torrance falls behind on property assessments
While property owners in New Mexico's most populated counties wring their hands about "tax lightning," Torrance County's assessor said she's got other things to worry about — such as not having the staff to do regular assessments.
Rush job levels old Legion
The American Legion building in Mountainair hasn't been used in more than 30 years and plans for demolition have been in place since summer of 2012, but the rushed removal job last weekend caused quite a stir.
Suspect may face charges for murder
Albuquerque police said Tuesday they believe they have cracked an 8-year-old cold case that involved the brutal beating of a woman who managed to scratch her attacker so his DNA would be found under her fingernails.
High-tech fun
When is a banana not a banana? When it's a piano key plugged into a computer at the Edgewood Community Library.
Wildlife West to kick off music fest
Strings abound at Wildlife West's 12th Annual Music Festival as the weekend kicks off Friday night with two-time national fiddle champion Katie Glassman and her band Snapshop followed by jazz and bluegrass throughout the next two days.
Moriarty, CofC working to clarify ties
The city of Moriarty government is making headway in better defining its relationship with the Moriarty Chamber of Commerce, but some work still needs to be done.
Mayor accused of battery
The mayor of Mountainair has been charged with battery after an altercation with Abo resident, José Mora, 74.
Ghost bike honors man hit by car near Sedillo
Five weeks after cyclist Michael Wolff, 56, was struck by a distracted driver his friends and family returned to the scene a couple miles east of Sedillo on N.M. 333 to erect a ghost bike in his honor.
Carlito Springs to open to public on Aug. 9
Nestled in the rocky southern face of the Sandia Mountains is the sound of running water, century-old travertine cabins and an orchard bearing a variety of fruit.
CNM to offer courses, but not at Edgewood Elem.
Central New Mexico Community College courses will be offered at a Moriarty-Edgewood School District campus, just not the one district officials were hoping for.
Distance an obstacle to health services
Torrance County is great for seeing stars at night, owning a large plot of land and exploring the countryside, but the rural nature of the county can also create problems with access to basic health-care services.
Firm withdraws pipe resolution
Nearly 40 members of the public attended the July 1 meeting of the Mountainair Town Council in silent protest of a resolution supporting Kinder Morgan's proposed carbon dioxide pipeline.
Fourth of July, East Mountains style
Although there weren't any fireworks shows, folks in the East Mountains and Estancia Valley still celebrated America's birthday.