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 […]
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Letter to the Editor: Opposition to Campbell Ranch ‘Minor’ Subdivision application
Submitted by Janet Powell, Sandia Park I very strongly am opposed to Campbell Farming Corporation’s application to the Town of Edgewood to modify the 2002 Campbell Ranch Master Plan through the Minor Subdivision process for the Campbell Ranch Property. A Minor Subdivision is inconsistent with the current 2019 Subdivision Ordinance! And, we all know […]
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Letter to the Editor: Edgewood needs good people to run for office
Submitted by Jean DeMarte, Edgewood A dear friend of mine, who like me is in their 70s compared our lives to a football game. Yes, he is one of those who watches every NFL game possible every week. We are in our fourth quarter of our lives heading towards the end of game whistle. Now […]
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Analysis: 30 of 33 NM counties became more “Trumpy” since 2020
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) […]
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East Mountains election results
The 2024 election is in the books. All 112 seats in the New Mexico Legislature were on this year’s general election ballot and the East Mountains area has several new elected leaders. All election results are unofficial from the New Mexico secretary of state’s website. Republican Anthony Thornton bested Bill Scott 57%-43% to replace the […]
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Bridging Sands of Time
Last week Edgewood community members celebrated a piece of New Mexico history finding a permanent home in Venus Park during the Huston Memorial Bridge’s ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon was cut by Dottie Miller, daughter of Donald and Mary Huston for whom the bridge is named. Miller said her father retired in Edgewood in 1983 […]
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Edgewood Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting set for Nov. 6
The Town of Edgewood is holding its third public meeting on the Edgewood comprehensive plan on Nov. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the Edgewood Town Office, 171-A NM 344. Consensus Planning, the Town’s consultant, will present the draft comprehensive plan, a 20-year framework for how Edgewood should grow and develop. The comprehensive plan addresses land […]
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Brennan and McQueen debate issues facing House District 50
The New Mexico League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County held a Candidate Forum Sept. 30 for House District 50 ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. Democrat Matthew McQueen, the current representative for District 50 and Republican candidate, current Edgewood Mayor and Town Commissioner Kenneth Donald Brennan, debated issues like education, abortion, crime, […]
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Scott, Thornton face off for District 19 Senate seat
Anthony “Ant” Thornton and William “Bill” Scott are vying for an open state Senate seat in the East Mountains. Scott and Thornton are squaring off to replace outgoing Sen. Greg Schmedes in District 19, a historically conservative district that includes Cedar Crest, Sandia Park and Edgewood. Schmedes, a Republican, announced early this year that he […]
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Edgewood property trade may improve cell service
The Edgewood Commission approved a land swap with Santa Fe County that may mean that residents will have better cell service, improving communication and overall safety for thousands of people in East Mountain communities. At an Oct. 8 meeting, the Edgewood commission unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the exchange of property with EPCOR Water New […]