Perhaps it was a sign of spring fever, but the audience, mostly municipal employees, was jovial at the start of the May 6 meeting of the Estancia Board of Trustees. Jokes were shared amongst members of the town’s maintenance staff, town clerk, and board members. As the meeting got underway, town clerk Michelle Jones explained […]
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Shortage of Law Enforcement Addressed by Estancia Trustees
Perhaps it was a sign of spring fever, but the audience, mostly municipal employees, was jovial at the start of the May 6 meeting of the Estancia Board of Trustees. Jokes were shared amongst members of the town’s maintenance staff, town clerk, and board members. As the meeting got underway, town clerk Michelle Jones explained […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Torrance County Stays Red
Following its last election cycle, Torrance County is one of the few counties in New Mexico that will remain red this election cycle. The political climate in Torrance County has been conservative in recent years but it will now be fully Republican with no Democratic candidates running for any open seats. Although New Mexico is […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Torrance County Stays Red
Following its last election cycle, Torrance County is one of the few counties in New Mexico that will remain red this election cycle. The political climate in Torrance County has been conservative in recent years but it will now be fully Republican with no Democratic candidates running for any open seats. Although New Mexico is […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Veteran reporter returns to her roots to probe cold case of rookie cop shot in police station
This story was originally published at City Desk ABQ, a local nonprofit daily newsroom covering local government, politics and more. If you like this story, please support local, independent journalists like these by reading more and donating today at citydesk.org 16 stairs, 1 bullet and 36 years. I never knew Officer Stephen Sandlin in person, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Veteran reporter returns to her roots to probe cold case of rookie cop shot in police station
This story was originally published at City Desk ABQ, a local nonprofit daily newsroom covering local government, politics and more. If you like this story, please support local, independent journalists like these by reading more and donating today at citydesk.org 16 stairs, 1 bullet and 36 years. I never knew Officer Stephen Sandlin in person, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Commissioners Extend CoreCivic Contract
The April 24 meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county’s contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) CEO Alena Brandenberger regarding a broadband grant it was seeking. The meeting also addressed grant applications related […]
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Commissioners Extend CoreCivic Contract
The April 24 meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county’s contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) CEO Alena Brandenberger regarding a broadband grant it was seeking. The meeting also addressed grant applications related […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Torrance County to Vote on Extending ICE Prison Contract
Torrance County’s elected officials will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to extend a contract allowing the federal government to incarcerate asylum seekers in central New Mexico. The agenda for tomorrow’s Torrance County Commission meeting includes a request from County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment to the contract between the county government and […]
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Torrance County to Vote on Extending ICE Prison Contract
Torrance County’s elected officials will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to extend a contract allowing the federal government to incarcerate asylum seekers in central New Mexico. The agenda for tomorrow’s Torrance County Commission meeting includes a request from County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment to the contract between the county government and […]