The Town of Edgewood will host a series of holiday events as Christmas nears, including a toy drive with Santa photos, an ornament decorating workshop and a balloon glow festival. The toy drive will take place Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at Edgewood Town Hall, 171A N.M. 344. Residents can donate toys for […]
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Edgewood police offering free toys to families in need
The Edgewood Police Department will distribute donated toys to families facing financial hardship this holiday season, the department announced on social media. Parents can visit the police station to select one toy per child starting Monday, Dec. 15, through Friday, Dec. 19. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day while […]
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‘Abysmal’ morale: Edgewood commissioners accept clerk-treasurer’s resignation
Town of Edgewood commissioners voted to accept the resignation of Shaline Lopez, clerk-treasurer for the town, during the regular session Town Commission meeting on Tuesday evening. “Staff morale is abysmal right now,” Lopez said in her presentation early in the meeting. At the end of the meeting, after a closed session, commissioners moved to accept […]
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Santa’s Village event set for Saturday in Edgewood
Families can meet Santa Claus and enjoy holiday festivities this weekend at Santa’s Village, a free community event scheduled for Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at Graceland Portable Buildings, located at 10 Edgewood 7 in Edgewood. Organizers promise festive activities, holiday decorations and an appearance by Santa Claus throughout […]
Posted inEdgewood, Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Will Edgewood lose over $2 million in state funding?
Submitted by J.E. Abrams, former mayor of Edgewood I have more questions about the Town of Edgewood’s finances because there are things that I do not understand. I have said in the past that there is no place to see the Town’s accounting without an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) request. IPRA requests are […]
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Edgewood nonprofit announces series of free holiday events
Edgewood Connected, a local nonprofit organization, will host a series of free community events throughout December, including ice skating, a first responders benefit lunch and visits with Santa Claus. The events kick off Saturday with an ice skating event from 3 to 9 p.m. hosted by Rich Ford. The free event will provide skates, food […]
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Santa Claus is coming to Edgewood to kick off Route 66 Centennial celebration
The Town of Edgewood will host its annual holiday celebration Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Venus Park, featuring a lighted parade, tree lighting ceremony and the kickoff of Route 66 Centennial festivities. The evening will begin with the Twinkle Light Parade at 6 p.m., with participants staging along Municipal Way before traveling down […]
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Edgewood police seek help from public identifying burglary suspects
The Edgewood Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a commercial burglary at an AutoZone store. Officers responded to the burglary at the AutoZone located at 1944 Old U.S. Highway 66 on Nov. 25, according to a department announcement. Video surveillance captured three individuals entering the store, police […]
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Edgewood Town Commission to consider staffing and lawsuits in closed session
The Town of Edgewood Commission will discuss staffing for several town positions, purchase of road equipment, town policy and several closed-session items during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. in Edgewood Town Hall Commission Chambers, 171A NM-344, and will be streamed on the town’s YouTube page. New business […]
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Edgewood Town Commission to consider staffing and lawsuits in closed session
The Town of Edgewood Commission will discuss staffing for several town positions, purchase of road equipment, town policy and several closed-session items during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. in Edgewood Town Hall Commission Chambers, 171A NM-344, and will be streamed on the town’s YouTube page. New business […]