Happy 2025. It’s a new year and we have a new way to deliver the news you care about. This year, The Independent News is transitioning from a once-per-week print and email news source to a daily, digital format with an expanded bi-weekly print product. Why the change? Even in our rural areas where we’re […]
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East Mountains Beware: Winter Storms to Bring Widespread Snowfall
Starting Jan. 7, New Mexico is set to experience significant snow coverage, high winds and frosty temperatures. While no heavy snow is expected, the icy temperatures can impact travel and outdoor conditions. Precautions are advised to deal with the light coating since the snow is set to reach a maximum of six inches, with the […]
Posted inEdgewood, Estancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Mountainair announces first inductee into 2025 Hall of Excellence
The Town of Mountainair announced Larry Gustin is the first inductee into the 2025 Mountainair Hall of Excellence on Jan. 7. Larry Gustin, a lifelong resident of Torrance County and owner of Gustin Hardware in both Mountainair and Estancia, will be honored posthumously along with seven other individuals at a March 29 ceremony. Mountainair Mayor […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Edgewood, Uncategorized
Crystal Clarity, Blue Feathers
A new type of business has opened in the East Mountains, offering something that its owners say has been lacking in the area. Michael Valoppi and his wife, Victoria, own Blue Feather Healing and Growth Center, a business specializing in holistic energy care. “Holistic energy care is energy healing and supporting the person in their […]
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Op-ed: Let’s Put our Money Where our Mouth is
Submitted by Laura M. Montoya, NM State Treasurer My journey is similar to many other New Mexicans’ in that it took a lot of hard work, hope, resilience, community, and prayer to keep pushing forward to work towards something better for me and my family. Dreams were the hope that helped drive the determination to keep […]
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Edgewood Remembers First Mayor, Lawrence Keaty
The Town of Edgewood is mourning the loss of its first elected Mayor, Lawrence (Larry) Keaty, who served from 1999 to 2001 and died Dec. 28 with family at his side. Keaty, who was born in 1929, impacted the town of Edgewood in many transcendental ways. He was instrumental in establishing the initial town hall […]
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New Year, New Office: Edgewood Police Department Relocates
Edgewood’s police department relocated to 21 Main St, a new address, on Jan. 6. The department’s current building, located at 23 E Frontage Rd, was permanently closed to the public on Jan. 3. In a Facebook announcement, the department stated that its administrative office will be closed from Jan. 6 to Jan. 10 to complete […]
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Town of Edgewood Commission Meeting Recap
The Edgewood Town Commission meeting on Dec.17 covered various topics, including holiday greetings, grant applications, administrative matters, future plans, advisory board appointments and the 2025 holiday calendar. Mayor Kenneth Brennnan wished the Edgewood community well wishes during the holiday season and urged everyone to partake cautiously in the holiday celebrations. If needed, he stated the […]
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Heinrich Announces 2024 Nominees to the United States Service Academies
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies Dec. 19. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. According to […]
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Edgewood Stuffs the Bus to Help Families in Need
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD), also known as the Blue Bus, teamed up with the Town of Edgewood, Edgewood Lions Club of New Mexico, Sandia Mountain Lions Club and East Mountain Food Pantry Dec. 14 to host a Stuff-The-Bus Event aimed at helping families in need during the holiday season. The food drive, […]