By Connor Currier The Valley View Christian Church in Edgewood identified vandalism Sunday morning. According to an email by the church, the worship pastor found graffiti on the north and east sides of the building early Sunday morning. The church expressed its gratitude to the community for helping to clean up the vandalism. “An amazing […]
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Mountainair’s Adult Fun Day returns this weekend after year-long hiatus
After more than a year since the last event, Mountainair is gearing up for the return of Adult Fun Day, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13. The community event, originally planned as a quarterly gathering, will kick off following the conclusion of the Mountainair Fire & Flavor Fest, which typically wraps up between 2-3 p.m. “It’s […]
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Edgewood gears up for community Summer Fest, Business Expo
The Town of Edgewood announced it will kick off the fall season with a vibrant community celebration as Summer Fest returns to Venus Park on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5-9 p.m. The sunset gathering offers an evening of entertainment for all ages, featuring live music by Casino Queen, a variety of food trucks and children’s […]
Posted inTorrance County
Torrance County to benefit from $22 million federal internet expansion
Torrance County residents and businesses will gain access to high-speed internet as part of a $22 million federal investment announced Friday by New Mexico’s congressional delegation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture funding will expand broadband service to Torrance County, along with Socorro and Valencia counties, reaching a combined 783 people, 14 businesses and 40 farms […]
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Edgewood officials warn residents of email survey scam
The Town of Edgewood is warning residents about fraudulent emails claiming to conduct surveys about the community, officials said. A resident reported receiving an email from someone purporting to conduct a survey on Edgewood, according to a public notice issued by the town. “Be advised the Town of Edgewood is not conducting any surveys or […]
Posted inEnvironment & Conservation
Companies to pay $63M for Navajo Nation uranium mine cleanup
Two major corporations have agreed to spend $63 million cleaning up uranium mine waste that has contaminated Navajo Nation land in New Mexico for more than four decades. United Nuclear Corporation and General Electric reached a settlement Tuesday with federal and state authorities requiring them to remove about one million cubic yards of radioactive waste […]
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Cactus Road construction to cause traffic disruptions in Edgewood next week
Edgewood residents using Cactus Road will need to plan alternate routes this week as the town conducts road construction and culvert installation from Monday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 22. The work will prepare the roadway for future paving as part of the town’s ongoing infrastructure improvement efforts, according to an official notice from the […]
Posted inHealthcare
New Mexico reaches 100 measles cases as outbreak continues to spread
New Mexico health officials reported three additional measles cases in Santa Fe County on Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 100 cases since the outbreak began earlier this year. All three new cases involve unvaccinated residents, according to the New Mexico Department of Health, continuing a pattern that has characterized the ongoing outbreak across the […]
Posted inMoriarty
Budget postponed, police plan approved at Moriarty council meeting
By Connor Currier At its Aug. 13 city council meeting, Moriarty councilors weighed in on the city’s future budget and a new police plan. Plans to review budget adjustments for the 2025–2026 fiscal year were put on hold. City Clerk Deborah Liu, who was scheduled to present proposed amendments, did not proceed with the presentation. […]
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Triple Threat: Free Movie, water play and makers market hit Venus Park this Saturday
Families looking for weekend entertainment have three options converging at Venus Park this Saturday, as the Town of Edgewood presents a day packed with free activities designed for the community. The day kicks off at 9 a.m. with the Summer Makers Market, featuring local artisans and crafters at the Red Pavilion, running through 3 p.m. […]