Officials To Send Letter to Auditor

Torrance County Commissioners Lonnie Freyburger and Leanne Tapia have agreed to send a letter of complaint to State Auditor Hector Balderas about a television interview he did regarding an investigation of the county.

Events Celebrate Eclipse

First of all, your mother was right — never look directly at the sun without special eye protection, even during an eclipse.

Timberwolves Triumph

Up until last Friday, East Mountain High School was known more for its prowess in the bowling alley and debate competitions.

Torrance Budget Improves

Torrance County's budget is looking good, but that isn't stopping the commissioners from discussing a possible tax increase.

Parents Balk At Merger

The spirit of community is one reason for the combining of Roosevelt Middle and A. Montoya Elementary Schools, according to Albuquerque Public School officials.

Torrance County May Replace Prayer

The request to replace prayer with a moment of silence at the beginning of each meeting was a source of debate at the Torrance County Commission meeting on April 25.

Mooving Words

As promised, there were kids, cows and much, much more at the Moriarty Civic Center on Monday.

Kite Time Just a Start

Spring is in full swing, and it's time to celebrate the end of winter. Now that May 1, or May Day, has passed us by, it's not only time to wash off the grill for a backyard barbecue, it's also a good time to get out and shake hands with the local community.

Freyburger Retires From DOT Position

Lonnie Freyburger has come under fire for being both a New Mexico Department of Transportation employee and a Torrance County Commissioner. He has retired from the DOT, but the matter isn't quite finished yet. Freyburger was told earlier this month that by being both an employee of NMDOT and a county commissioner, he was in violation of the State Personnel Act and the State Personnel Board Rule.

A Little E-snuggling

Quite a few people were shown how to use some of the new gizmos that are out there.