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The Torrance County Detention Facility located in Estancia, New Mexico.

Estancia, Opinion & Analysis, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Estancia’s economic fate hinges on expired detention facility contract

by lauren-lifke December 22, 2025January 25, 2026

CHRISTUS St. Vincent will receive state funding to expand primary care services in Torrance County as part of a $20 million statewide rural health care initiative, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced.

Route 66 Independent, Torrance County, Uncategorized

Torrance County to receive rural health care funding

by kevinabqnews December 22, 2025January 25, 2026

Estancia Mayor Runnel Riley was sworn into his position on Dec. 15. (Town of Estancia)

Estancia, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

No runoff? Estancia mayoral election causes confusion as Riley overtakes incumbent

by lauren-lifke December 19, 2025January 25, 2026

Edgewood will celebrate its first Holiday Balloon Glow on Saturday, offering residents a free opportunity to experience an illuminated hot air balloon display at Venus Park.

Edgewood, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Edgewood to host inaugural Holiday Balloon Glow this weekend

by kevinabqnews December 18, 2025January 25, 2026

The Torrance County Commission met on Tuesday, December 10, 2025, to address several critical issues, including escalating costs for the planned new administrative building and concerning cash flow trends showing the county is spending far more than it is taking in.

Route 66 Independent, Torrance County, Uncategorized

Torrance County $5.7 million over budget on building and operating at a deficit

by mountainairdispatch December 17, 2025January 25, 2026

Torrance County Sheriff's Office

Route 66 Independent, Torrance County, Uncategorized

Three charged in wind farm burglaries in Torrance County

by kevinabqnews December 17, 2025January 25, 2026

Edgewood Town Hall

Edgewood, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Edgewood public buildings face leakage, structural damage

by lauren-lifke December 17, 2025January 25, 2026

Carlton Pennington, a Moriarty resident with ancestral ties to Tijeras dating back to New Mexico's Spanish colonial era, has announced his candidacy as a Republican for the state's 1st Congressional District seat, currently held by U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury.

Moriarty, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Moriarty resident announces Republican congressional bid, citing deep New Mexico roots

by kevinabqnews December 16, 2025January 25, 2026

The Town of Edgewood will host a series of holiday events as Christmas nears, including a toy drive with Santa photos, an ornament decorating workshop and a balloon glow festival.

Edgewood, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Edgewood to host holiday events including toy drive, balloon glow

by kevinabqnews December 12, 2025January 25, 2026

Bernallilo County commissioners have approved a $1.6 million contract to build a nearly 2-mile multiuse trail in the East Mountains, officials announced Tuesday.

East Mountains, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Bernalillo County approves $1.6 million East Mountains trail project

by kevinabqnews December 12, 2025January 25, 2026