Submitted by Karl G. Hill I grew up in Edgewood. I have to say I’m embarrassed for my hometown in reading this. If people want to believe in a religion (like Christianity or whatever) that’s their right. This is America. Similarly if people do not want to follow a religion that is also their right. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Edgewood Commission needs to stop preaching and get to work
Submitted by Marcia Smith Again this week, the grossly incompetent Town of Edgewood Commissioners spent time focused on their religion and their personal faith (See the Town’s Proclamation Recognizing the Christian Heritage of the United States and Calling for Prayer, Worship, and Repentance on the Town website) instead of focusing on what the citizens of […]
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Edgewood Commission Meeting Gets Religious
The Edgewood Commission discussed a proclamation at a Sept. 24 meeting that had some commissioners and residents concerned about the possible consequences. Commissioners and town employees had mixed feelings about the proclamation, which recognizes “the Christian heritage of the United States” and calls for voluntary prayer, worship and repentance. “We invite all citizens of Edgewood […]
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39 Pets Find New Homes at Woofstock Pet Adoption event
Nearly 40 pets found homes as the Friends of Estancia Valley Animals hosted Woofstock, a multiagency pet adoption event, Sept. 21 at Edgewood’s Venus Park. The nonprofit has promoted responsible pet ownership through education, low-cost spay and neuter events, and adoption fairs in the Edgewood area for over a decade. Woofstock, Edgewood Animal Control’s annual […]
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Mountainair Hiring EMS Chief, Certified Police Officer
The Town of Mountainair is looking for qualified individuals to fill two key public safety positions: Emergency Medical Services chief and police officer. Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto called a special Town Council meeting in July to discuss hiring a police force. Nieto announced on social media last week that the town has hired Paul Lucero […]
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Mountainair Hiring EMS Chief, Certified Police Officer
The Town of Mountainair is looking for qualified individuals to fill two key public safety positions: Emergency Medical Services chief and police officer. Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto called a special Town Council meeting in July to discuss hiring a police force. Nieto announced on social media last week that the town has hired Paul Lucero […]
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Edgewood Zoo Welcomes Donations to Help Feed New Bear Cub
An Edgewood animal sanctuary welcomed a new addition to the neighborhood last month, and she is adjusting quite well to her new home. In fact, Magdalena, a 1-year-old bear cub who goes by Maggie, is fitting in so well that Wildlife West Nature Park is seeking donations to help feed the fast-growing cub whose food […]
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Edgewood Zoo Welcomes Donations to Help Feed New Bear Cub
An Edgewood animal sanctuary welcomed a new addition to the neighborhood last month, and she is adjusting quite well to her new home. In fact, Magdalena, a 1-year-old bear cub who goes by Maggie, is fitting in so well that Wildlife West Nature Park is seeking donations to help feed the fast-growing cub whose food […]
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Nine Mile Picnic Ground Reopens for First time Since 2017
The Nine Mile Picnic Ground, a popular day-use site located off of N.M. 536 at mile marker 9 in the Sandia Ranger District, reopened Friday, Sept. 6, after an $800,000 makeover. The area had been closed to the public since 2017 due to public safety concerns and a backlog of deferred maintenance, according to the […]
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Nine Mile Picnic Ground Reopens for First time Since 2017
The Nine Mile Picnic Ground, a popular day-use site located off of N.M. 536 at mile marker 9 in the Sandia Ranger District, reopened Friday, Sept. 6, after an $800,000 makeover. The area had been closed to the public since 2017 due to public safety concerns and a backlog of deferred maintenance, according to the […]