Santa Fe County

A New Mexico Department of Transportation plan to close a freeway ramp near Carnuel has residents of some East Mountains communities concerned. Department officials said in a public meeting in June that the bridge, which crosses the Tijeras Arroyo, is in poor condition. The NMDOT proposes to permanently remove the westbound off-ramp, and route traffic […]

October 21,1943 – June 17, 2024 Judith K. Barber passed away peacefully at home on June 17, with her devoted husband Barrie Barber. Born October 21, 1943, Judith lived a life full of compassion, joy and dedication to others.  Judith, the youngest of three children, grew up on a farm with her parents in Lapeer, […]

We spoke to Scott and Kayla Singletary, owners of Air Care New Mexico about their local business ties in the community and what sets them apart from their competition. The Independent’s Local Business Spotlight features small businesses in our news coverage area. To see your business featured here, contact Chiara Sullivan: chiara@newmexico.news. What’s different about […]

The Town of Edgewood is still cleaning up after a storm blew in on June 19 with large hailstones and high winds which affected the town and surrounding areas. According to Edgewood Community Liason Linda Burke, 109 applicants have submitted claims of storm damage to the town.  Town officials say they are still asking anyone […]

This story has been updated to note that Taylor White is the 2024 New Mexico State Fair Queen. Thursday, July 4, the Town of Edgewood celebrated the Fourth of July with the “Essence of Edgewood” parade as part of the town’s 25th anniversary celebration festivities. Over 100 viewers lined State Road 344, cheering on the […]

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