An Edgewood company specializing in burro races is among eight outdoor businesses competing for $15,000 in prizes at a state-sponsored pitch competition next month, the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced. New Mexico Pack Burros will compete at Adventure Pitch Fest on Nov. 6 at the Albuquerque Rail Yards, according to a department press release. […]
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Edgewood library to screen ‘Hocus Pocus’ at October Movie Matinee
The Edgewood Community Library will present a screening of “Hocus Pocus” as part of its monthly Movie Matinee series on Saturday. The Halloween-themed event runs from noon to 2 p.m. at the library, located at 171B N.M. 344 in Edgewood. The 1993 Disney film, rated PG, follows three witches resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween […]
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East Mountains activist group continues fight against Campbell Farming development plans
An environmental coalition is moving to join a legal battle over a rejected housing development after the project’s developer appealed a town commission’s denial to district court. The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition filed a motion to intervene as an interested party in Campbell Farming Corporation’s appeal against the Town of Edgewood, the group said […]
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Midnight decisions in Edgewood: Commission tackles town manager’s review, unresolved audits
By Lauren Lifke Edgewood town commissioners deliberated until after midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 16, with staff and citizens bringing to light financial recordkeeping discrepancies and rumors of the town manager’s termination, in the longest regular meeting the Town Commission has held in more than a year. The bulk of the nearly seven-hour meeting was spent […]
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Edgewood group to host candidate forum focused on future plans
A community-organized committee will host a forum for commissioner candidates next month, emphasizing future plans over past controversies. The Edgewood CommQuest Committee will hold a “Meet the Candidates” meeting Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Edgewood Community Center, according to Barbara Evans, who heads the ad-hoc committee. The forum, titled “Charging into Edgewood’s Future,” […]
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Edgewood commission to review budget adjustment, maintenance and more at regular meeting
By Lauren Lifke The Town of Edgewood Commission will move to discuss staffing, budget adjustments, zoning ordinances and maintenance on Range Road during its regular meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The commission will review and take action on Resolution 2025-039, which will adjust the previously approved budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, according to […]
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Edgewood man sentenced for voluntary manslaughter
By Lauren Lifke An Edgewood man was sentenced Oct. 1 for the death of a man on Christmas Eve 2023. On Dec. 24, 2023, the Edgewood Police Department responded to a call on Aspen Drive and found 49-year-old Brian Enright not breathing. After an attempt at lifesaving measures, they were unable to revive him and […]
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Edgewood to host Halloween events throughout October
By Lauren Lifke The Town of Edgewood is kicking off the month of October with the announcement of special events for community members of all ages. From outdoor athletics to movie nights, there’s an activity for everyone as the days get cooler and shorter. “Our big one for October will probably be the Trunk or […]
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Early voting opens Tuesday in Santa Fe, Torrance counties
Early voting begins Tuesday for the Nov. 4 Regular Local Election in Santa Fe and Torrance counties, with voters able to cast ballots in nonpartisan races for municipal offices, school boards and special districts. In Santa Fe County, early voting starts Oct. 7 at the County Clerk’s Office at 240 Grant Ave., with expanded voting […]
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Edgewood police partner with gun club to offer free handgun training for women
The Edgewood Police Department will partner with the New Mexico Bighorn Gun Club to offer a free handgun training class exclusively for women on Oct. 12. The all-day event, titled “Women & Handguns,” will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewood Police Department’s classroom at 23 E. Frontage Road, followed by range […]