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Police records from the investigation into a 2-year-old girl's death at an Edgewood AutoZone parking lot in August reveal new details about the incident, including that no charges have been filed despite safety violations and the father's admission that he left the scene.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Edgewood

Police records reveal new details in 2-year-old’s parking lot death in Edgewood

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 17, 2025

The Town of Estancia and Torrance County will receive a combined $2.25 million in state transportation funding to improve local roads, the New Mexico Department of Transportation announced this week.

General Interest, Torrance County

Estancia, Torrance County receive nearly $2.3 million in state transportation funding

by nm.news September 17, 2025September 25, 2025

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near McNabb and New Mexico Highway 41 on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and injuring another, according to the Moriarty Fire Department. (Moriarty Fire Department)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Torrance County

One dead after single-engine plane crashes in Torrance County

by nm.news September 16, 2025September 25, 2025

The Sandia Crest House sits atop the Sandia Mountains. (Courtesy photo)

Edgewood, Local Gov.

Edgewood Commission approves letter supporting preservation of Sandia Crest House

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 16, 2025

A community-organized group is hosting a forum for commissioner candidates next month, aiming to foster dialogue between local officials and residents.

Edgewood, Local Gov.

Edgewood community group plans candidate forum for October

by nm.news September 16, 2025

Courts, Justice & Safety, Torrance County

New Mexico woman’s gun show protest triggers constitutional case after arrest

by Source Author September 15, 2025September 25, 2025

Edgewood. (Source: Town of Edgewood)

Edgewood, Events

Double feature: Edgewood to host pet adoption event, summer festival this weekend

by nm.news September 15, 2025

Jill Gatwood, an Albuquerque resident represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, alleges in the lawsuit that she was unlawfully arrested Feb. 22 while holding a handmade sign advocating for restrictions on assault-style weapons on a public sidewalk outside the Moriarty Civic Center. (Still from Moriarty Police Officer’s body camera)

Courts, Justice & Safety

New Mexico woman’s gun show protest triggers constitutional case after arrest

by nm.news September 15, 2025September 25, 2025

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, as the inaugural "New Mexico Lions Food Drive Day," establishing an annual statewide initiative to combat food insecurity across the state.

Gov. Lujan Grisham proclaims Sept. 13 as New Mexico Lions Food Drive Day

by nm.news September 12, 2025

Moriarty City Councilor Steve Anaya is not running for re-election this fall. (Connor Currier)

Local Gov., Torrance County

Longtime Moriarty councilor to step down after 33 years, reflects on achievements amid financial challenges

by nm.news September 11, 2025September 25, 2025