The Town of Edgewood is throwing an all-day Christmas party full of twinkling lights, caroling and maybe even a visit from Santa at Venus Park. The town extends an open invitation to anyone who wishes to join in the Dec. 7 festivities, and the merriment starts with a brisk morning run to get the holiday […]
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Edgewood Moves Forward with 3-2 Decision: Controversial Subdivision Approved
After four hours of deliberation, Edgewood’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request for a plat (minor) subdivision of two properties on Nov. 21. With a final decision of 3-2 in favor, the Planning and Zoning Commission advised the public that affected parties have the right to appeal the decision within 15 calendar days. Members […]
Planning and Zoning Meeting Will Open Debate for Campbell Ranch’s Subdivision Request
Campbell Ranch, a proposed development in the East Mountains, has been at the center of deliberation for a minor subdivision application, which requests to divide a parcel of land into small lots without significant alterations to infrastructure. Edgewood’s Planning & Zoning meeting, set for Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, will include a […]
Edgewood Works to Finalize 2025 Comprehensive Plan
The Town of Edgewood held a public meeting Nov. 19 to present the draft of its Comprehensive Plan, a 20-year framework for how the town should grow and develop. The plan, which addresses potential future land use, housing, economic development, community facilities, infrastructure and transportation was presented by Edgewood’s consultant Consensus Planning, an urban design […]
Letter to the Editor: Opposition to Campbell Ranch ‘Minor’ Subdivision application
Submitted by Janet Powell, Sandia Park I very strongly am opposed to Campbell Farming Corporation’s application to the Town of Edgewood to modify the 2002 Campbell Ranch Master Plan through the Minor Subdivision process for the Campbell Ranch Property. A Minor Subdivision is inconsistent with the current 2019 Subdivision Ordinance! And, we all know […]
Letter to the Editor: Edgewood needs good people to run for office
Submitted by Jean DeMarte, Edgewood A dear friend of mine, who like me is in their 70s compared our lives to a football game. Yes, he is one of those who watches every NFL game possible every week. We are in our fourth quarter of our lives heading towards the end of game whistle. Now […]
Analysis: 30 of 33 NM counties became more “Trumpy” since 2020
This column is provided as opinion/commentary from the Pat Davis, Publisher, City Desk ABQ and The Independent News.You can submit your own: editor@edgewood.news Whether you are thrilled about last night’s results or terrified about what comes next, let’s start by agreeing on a few basic things: 1) Pollsters and pundits got it wrong (a lot) […]
East Mountains election results
The 2024 election is in the books. All 112 seats in the New Mexico Legislature were on this year’s general election ballot and the East Mountains area has several new elected leaders. All election results are unofficial from the New Mexico secretary of state’s website. Republican Anthony Thornton bested Bill Scott 57%-43% to replace the […]
Bridging Sands of Time
Last week Edgewood community members celebrated a piece of New Mexico history finding a permanent home in Venus Park during the Huston Memorial Bridge’s ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon was cut by Dottie Miller, daughter of Donald and Mary Huston for whom the bridge is named. Miller said her father retired in Edgewood in 1983 […]
Edgewood Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting set for Nov. 6
The Town of Edgewood is holding its third public meeting on the Edgewood comprehensive plan on Nov. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the Edgewood Town Office, 171-A NM 344. Consensus Planning, the Town’s consultant, will present the draft comprehensive plan, a 20-year framework for how Edgewood should grow and develop. The comprehensive plan addresses land […]