Now that parade days are behind me, Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. Growing up in Silver City, the morning of the Fourth was always consumed with The Parade. My mother was in Full Broadcast Mode, doing her regular 7:15 a.m. radio show, and then heading downtown to announce the parade. It seemed […]
Tierna Unruh-Enos
In Defense of Independence Day
Now that parade days are behind me, Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. Growing up in Silver City, the morning of the Fourth was always consumed with The Parade. My mother was in Full Broadcast Mode, doing her regular 7:15 a.m. radio show, and then heading downtown to announce the parade. It seemed […]
Santa Fe County Commission Denies Equestrian Center Donation Request
The Santa Fe County Commission voted unanimously at a June 25 meeting to deny the Town of Edgewood’s request for the donation of the Equestrian Center property. In July 2023, the Town of Edgewood submitted a formal request asking Santa Fe County to donate the Edgewood Open Space and Equestrian Center at 91 and 97 […]
The Independent News: July 4, 2024
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The Independent News: July 4, 2024
Have a subscription? Sign in below to access this page. Need a subscription? Start one here. Thank you for subscribing and supporting one of the last local independent newspapers in New Mexico!
Santa Fe County Commission Denies Equestrian Center Donation Request
The Santa Fe County Commission voted unanimously at a June 25 meeting to deny the Town of Edgewood’s request for the donation of the Equestrian Center property. In July 2023, the Town of Edgewood submitted a formal request asking Santa Fe County to donate the Edgewood Open Space and Equestrian Center at 91 and 97 […]
The Independent’s Guide to the Fourth of July
Madrid Annual Independence Day ParadeCelebrate Independence Day in Madrid! At 7 p.m. Wednesday, enjoy a Hip Hop dance party with Rhyme Craft at the Mine Shaft’s Engine House. The Madrid Annual Independence Day Parade starts at noon on Thursday, followed by live music from Strangers from Afar at 2 p.m. and singer-songwriter Westin Lee McDowell […]
Funding for Tijeras Biozone Education Center Will be on the November Ballot
Bernalillo County voters in November will get to decide whether to support $40.5 million in capital projects ranging from a wrought iron fence to several new athletic fields. The Board of Commissioners June 25 approved the list of projects for the general obligation bond issue and the questions that will be placed on the Nov. […]
Funding for Tijeras Biozone Education Center Will be on the November Ballot
Bernalillo County voters in November will get to decide whether to support $40.5 million in capital projects ranging from a wrought iron fence to several new athletic fields. The Board of Commissioners June 25 approved the list of projects for the general obligation bond issue and the questions that will be placed on the Nov. […]
Heavy Rains Hammer East Mts., Edgewood and Torrance County
The East Mountain communities and parts of Torrance County received heavy rains this weekend after communities like Edgewood were still reeling from storm damage sustained from heavy storms on June 19. Readers from the Tablezon neighborhood in the East Mountains reported heavy downpours. Edgewood resident Mike Sanchez sent in photos of storm damage to his […]