Edgewood

The Historical Society of New Mexico announced this week that Denise Tessier of the East Mountain Historical Society has received this year’s prestigious Edgar Lee Hewett Award for “outstanding service to the people of New Mexico, as related to New Mexico history.” According to a press release, the awards committee said it was impressed with […]

After losing to incumbent Matthew McQueen by a 61%-39% margin to win New Mexico’s District 50 state representative seat, Edgewood Mayor Ken Brennan said he plans to run for re-election to the commission in November next year.  In addition to his plans for re-election, Brennan is currently focused on his duties as mayor and seeking […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]