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Which East Mountain dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?

By Lauren Lifke and Josh Lee Since 2024, the cannabis industry in New Mexico has seen growth and changes amid a broader industry consolidation that has reshaped the state’s cannabis landscape. Data published yearly by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department shows Cannabis Control Division licensing for dispensaries across the state. In the East […]

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Edgewood to begin major paving project on West Venus Road

The Town of Edgewood will begin a major road construction project on West Venus Road starting Wednesday, with work expected to continue through Dec. 20. The hot mix asphalt paving project will involve traffic control measures and intermittent road closures along the affected stretch, town officials said. Edgewood Middle School will remain accessible during construction, […]

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Art exhibition opens Saturday in Madrid featuring local artists’ new work

Two local artists will showcase their latest creations at an opening reception Saturday for “Spirit, Horses, and Machines,” a new exhibition featuring paintings, sculptures and vessels at Calliope Gallery. The reception for works by Barbara Harnack and Michael Lancaster runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the gallery located at 2876 Highway […]

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Stanley community fights for water accessibility

By Lauren Lifke Residents of the unincorporated community of Stanley, north of Moriarty, are initiating a grassroots effort to resolve ongoing water availability issues for the community.  Stanley residents met for their sixth meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Stanley firehouse, where several community members expressed their issues with accessing water in their homes […]

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Edgewood considers water conservation ordinance targeting large grass areas, golf courses

The Town of Edgewood is drafting an ordinance to restrict large grass areas and regulate future golf course development as officials grapple with declining water resources in the semi-arid region. Town commissioners discussed the proposed “Ordinance to Protect Local Water Resources and Regulate Large Grass Areas and Golf Courses” during a workshop on Tuesday night. […]