For years, drivers topping Sedillo Hills on I-40 marked the waypoint with a nod towards a simple American flag flying proudly on top of the hill. And then, one day, it was gone. For more than two years, members and supporters of the Sandia Lions Club in the East Mountains negotiated with the state’s Department […]
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Santa Fe County sees 104% spike in overdose deaths as fentanyl potency increases
Santa Fe County experienced a 104% increase in drug overdose deaths during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to data released Thursday by the New Mexico Department of Health. The county also saw a 131% surge in overdose-related emergency department visits, part of a troubling trend across three […]
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Mexican wolf genetic diversity falls for fourth consecutive year, conservation groups say
Thirty conservation organizations are calling on wildlife agencies to take immediate action to protect Mexican gray wolves after new data showed the endangered species’ genetic diversity has declined for the fourth straight year. The groups sent a letter Thursday to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Game and Fish Department and New Mexico Department […]
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Town of Edgewood has overpaid $2 million to Santa Fe County, officials estimate
By Lauren Lifke Town of Edgewood commissioners pointed out several financial missteps at their meeting on Sept. 9, including about $2 million accidentally paid to Santa Fe County over the course of the past seven years, as well as a miscalculation of overtime pay for police officers. The agreement was for the town to pay […]
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Community group to host forums for commissioner candidates
A community group will host a series of conversations with candidates running for town commissioner over three days in October, providing residents an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking office. The forums will take place Oct. 16-18 at Chili Hills in Edgewood, with different candidates scheduled each day. Thursday’s session begins at 6:30 p.m. […]
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Edgewood seeks public input on town image through design survey
The town of Edgewood is asking residents to help shape its visual identity through a new design survey focused on wayfinding and community character. The survey, conducted in partnership with New Mexico MainStreet, seeks public input on sign designs, site furnishing styles and plant palettes that best reflect Edgewood’s unique character. The initiative supports the […]
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400 employees affected by Sandia Labs restructuring
By Lauren Lifke Sandia National Laboratories has reduced its workforce by 400 employees in a restructuring plan that will conclude by the end of October. The restructuring plan was announced in June, when Sandia National Laboratories announced that its workforce would be reduced by 2% by early fall, according to a statement from Corporate Communications […]
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Estancia, Torrance County receive nearly $2.3 million in state transportation funding
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. The funding comes through NMDOT’s Transportation Project Fund program, which awarded $16.3 million to 13 local governments across District Five. Statewide, the program distributed $100.4 […]
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One dead after single-engine plane crashes in Torrance County
By Lauren Lifke A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near McNabb and New Mexico Highway 41, just south of Moriarty on Tuesday morning, killing one person and injuring another, according to the Moriarty Fire Department. The crash occurred at about 11:30 a.m., Moriarty airport manager Bob Hudson told The Indy by phone. Initial responders […]
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Edgewood community group plans candidate forum for October
A community-organized group is hosting a forum for commissioner candidates next month, aiming to foster dialogue between local officials and residents. The Edgewood CommQuest Committee will hold a “Meet the Candidates” meeting Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Edgewood Community Center, according to Barbara Evans, who heads the ad-hoc committee. The forum, titled “Charging […]