The Moriarty City Council is scheduled to discuss the interim budget during a workshop June 25 prior to its regular meeting. This discussion comes after the interim budget the city sent to the state Department of Finance Administration was returned with numerous requested changes. City Clerk Deborah Liu told the council during the last meeting […]
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Movies in the park offers family fun while supporting youth in agriculture
The Moriarty Future Farmers of America will be showing a series of films in Crossley Park this summer as part of a fundraiser. Jeremiah Young, the FFA chapter’s acting president, said the movies in the park series is intended to be a fun, family event that provides summer entertainment. “In the summer in Moriarty, there’s […]
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Moriarty approves hiring police officers, offering training incentives
The Moriarty City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved hiring five police officers and offering training incentives for officers to receive certain types of certification. The incentives will encourage officers to seek training in general instruction, firearm instruction, field officer training and evidence technician. Chief Adan Urbina said those certifications often require classes. “That’s a lot […]
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Hiring new police officers on the agenda for Moriarty
The Moriarty City Council will discuss hiring five new police officers when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the City of Moriarty Civic Center, 202 Broadway Street South. In addition to possibly approving hiring the new officers, the City Council is also scheduled to discuss a police incentive plan for a general instructor, firearms […]
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Moriarty Robotics team makes waves at World Championship after state victory
By Kevin Hendricks Moriarty High School’s newly formed NM-MESA robotics team has returned from the VEX V5 World Championship in Dallas after a remarkable debut season. The team started strong, winning the VEX V5 NM State Championship in early March, which earned them a spot at the World Championship held May 6-8. In Dallas, the […]
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Letter to the Editor: Thank you Rep. Stansbury for your determination
April 17, 2025 will go down in local New Mexico history in fame. The Town Hall meeting in Moriarty was attended by 150 rationals. When the speaker, U.S.Rep. Melanie Stansbury, entered, 95% of the audience stood up, applauded powerfully and roared with respect/praise as if a hero returned from a victorious battle for law and […]
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Federal policies and concerns addressed by Stansbury in Moriarty Town Hall
By Andrea Vasquez The Town of Moriarty opened the doors of City Hall for a town hall meeting on April 17 to chat with Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury about federal policy issues and their effects on the community. This marked the 13th town hall for Stansbury and her team in the state. She began by thanking […]
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Local business to host ‘Love Donation Day’ for grieving family
Staff report Buttercrust Pizza, a local staple in Moriarty, is holding a “Love Donation Day” on April 23 to support the Brewer family, who recently experienced the loss of their husband and father, Rodney Brewer. Fifty percent of the day’s profits will be donated to the family. Rodney Brewer passed away on April 12, leaving […]
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Cibola Arts Gallery celebrates 30 Years of creativity in Mountainair
Staff report Cibola Arts Gallery celebrated its 30th anniversary this month, marking three decades of artistic collaboration and community involvement. Founded by Mary Shultz and a dozen local artists, the gallery has operated as an artist-run cooperative since its inception. Over 50 artists have contributed to the gallery over the years, reflecting Mountainair’s evolving culture. […]
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Moriarty High School robotics team wins state title, heads to World Championship
By Kevin Hendricks Moriarty High School’s newly formed NM-MESA robotics team has had quite a debut season, winning the VEX V5 NM State Championship in early March and qualifying for the World Championship in Dallas in May. The team is composed of freshmen, sophomores, and seniors with a focus on competition and small-scale robotics. It […]