The sixth annual Pirate Viking Summer Festival will transform Edgewood into a swashbuckling spectacle this weekend, Aug. 23-24, featuring five stages of entertainment, historical demonstrations and family-friendly activities at Wildlife West Nature Park. Festival organizers said tickets remain available for the two-day event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10 […]
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Toddler dies after falling out of moving car, getting hit by vehicle in Edgewood parking lot
By Connor Currier A 2-year-old child died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot Saturday evening, according to the Edgewood Police Department. The Edgewood police department announced the child’s death Thursday morning. According to the press release, officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash in the AutoZone parking lot. A […]
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Mountainair celebrates 25th annual Sunflower Festival Saturday
The Town of Mountainair will bloom with art, music and family fun Saturday as it hosts its 25th annual Sunflower Festival, a free community celebration that draws visitors from across New Mexico. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at multiple outdoor locations throughout downtown Mountainair, located at the intersection of highways U.S. […]
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Moriarty clerk/treasurer resigns, cites ‘rampant corruption’
By Connor Currier Moriarty City Clerk/Treasurer Deborah Liu resigned Aug. 15 over tensions with the city council’s lack of financial transparency. As the governing body for the City of Moriarty faces financial scrutiny, in an exclusive interview with NM.News, Liu gave some parting words for the city and its council, “The corruption runs rampant in […]
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Funding secured for East Mountains intersection safety improvements
East Mountains residents will see safety improvements at a problematic intersection after years of community advocacy, with construction expected to begin next summer. Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas announced that the New Mexico Department of Transportation has secured funding for traffic control improvements at the NM 333/217 intersection, located between Sedillo Hill and Edgewood. This […]
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Cedar Crest art gallery announces plans for first anniversary celebration
Enchanted Soul Art Creatives’ Gallery & Shop will mark its first anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in Cedar Crest. The gallery, which specializes in New Mexico and Native Contemporary Art, has established itself as a community hub for local artists and art enthusiasts since opening to the public last […]
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Edgewood hosting Labor Day Bash at Venus Park
By Connor Currier The Town of Edgewood will hold a Labor Day Bash in honor of the community’s hard work. On Aug. 29, all residents of Edgewood are invited to a Friday night of celebration at Venus Park from 6-9 p.m. The town will host an entertaining family-friendly event starting off the three-Day Weekend. Expect […]
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Special Saturday meeting: Edgewood Commission addresses soccer storage, Animal Welfare Board
The Town of Edgewood Commission approved storage space for youth soccer equipment and appointed two new members to the Animal Welfare Advisory Board during a special Saturday afternoon meeting on Aug. 16. The commission unanimously approved allowing the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to place an 8×20 storage container at Venus Park as part of […]
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Forest Service seeks public comment on demolishing Sandia recreation facilities
The U.S. Forest Service is requesting public input on plans to demolish multiple recreation facilities across the Sandia Ranger District, including the iconic Sandia Crest House. The proposal calls for decommissioning and demolishing several structures: four vault toilet facilities, two recreation residences and the mixed-use Sandia Crest House building. District Ranger Ken Born said the […]
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New Mexico State Fair brings back popular Country Store with daily happy hours and local products
The 2025 New Mexico State Fair will feature the return of its popular Country Store, complete with daily happy hours showcasing local wines and craft beers, officials announced last week. The expanded Country Store will operate out of the newly upgraded Agriculture Building, offering fairgoers a chance to sample and purchase New Mexico-made products while […]