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On Election Day, Kenneth Snow and Robin Spalding were voted in to fill the two open candidate seats for the Moriarty City Council, beating out incumbent Bobby Ortiz amid an ongoing controversy about the city’s financial recordkeeping.

Moriarty, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Newly elected Moriarty city councilors to prioritize training and transparency

by kevinabqnews November 14, 2025January 25, 2026

Torrance County Sheriff David Frazee is requesting residents nominate deputies and civilian employees for the department's annual "Deputy of the Year Award and Civilian of the Year Award," according to a press release issued by the sheriff's office. (Torrance County Sheriff's Office)

Route 66 Independent, Torrance County, Uncategorized

Torrance County sheriff seeks community input for employee awards

by kevinabqnews November 14, 2025January 25, 2026

Moriarty City Hall

Moriarty, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Moriarty City Council to consider $1.4 million in public safety vehicle purchases

by nm.news November 12, 2025January 25, 2026

Torrance County will use nearly $220,000 in federal funding to purchase new radios for first responders, officials announced last week.

Route 66 Independent, Torrance County, Uncategorized

They’ll have to kill me: Torrance County suspect threatened suicide by cop during domestic violence standoff

by kevinabqnews November 12, 2025January 25, 2026

Moriarty community members gathered at the City Park veteran’s memorial on Nov. 11 as part of the annual Veterans’ Day Service to honor veterans and their families for the annual holiday.

Moriarty, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Moriarty honors veterans: Community rallies for memorial wall

by nm.news November 12, 2025January 25, 2026

East Mountains, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Cousin candidates hold onto Tijeras Village Council seats

by nm.news November 10, 2025January 25, 2026

Members of an Air Force honor guard team stand in formation during a Veterans Day ceremony. (Joshua Magbanua)

Estancia, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Estancia Valley Classical Academy to host Veterans Day ceremony, breakfast

by nm.news November 10, 2025January 25, 2026

Route 66 Elementary students will benefit from $250,000 in roof repairs and $1 million in HVAC upgrades, ensuring comfortable learning conditions year-round.

Moriarty, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

What Moriarty-Edgewood’s $20M bond approval means for students

by nm.news November 6, 2025January 25, 2026

Kenneth Snow overtook three other candidates, including incumbent Bobby Ortiz. In his campaign, Snow focused on government transparency, public safety and community-building. Snow had 30% of the vote with 141. Robin Spalding followed with 122 (26%) and Ortiz had 122 (25%). Maggie Gipson got 96 votes, or 20%.

Moriarty, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Snow, Spalding projected to overtake incumbent Moriarty councilor, possible recount

by nm.news November 4, 2025January 25, 2026

Matt Armenta held a lead in the race for Tijeras village councilor Tuesday night, capturing 39% of the vote with partial returns from all four precincts, according to unofficial election results as of 10 p.m.

East Mountains, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized

Armenta, Ortiz win Tijeras council seats

by kevinabqnews November 4, 2025January 25, 2026