Josephine Clara Bassett, known to everyone simply as “Jo,” lived a rich and vibrant life, touching many hearts in her community and beyond. Jo died peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 99, in the house she and her husband Carl Bassett built in Edgewood in 1960. Josephine descends from German immigrant […]
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Edgewood Police Department bids farewell to Chief Jimenez
By Andrea Vasquez After two and half years of service, the Edgewood Police Department gave a last 10-7 to Chief Roger Jimenez. The announcement came during a gathering where an emotional speech was given through the Vehicle Intercom System. He was thanked for his invaluable service and was wished the best in the next chapter […]
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Edgewood father needs help caring for daughter with leukemia
By Andrea Vasquez Navigating receiving the news and caring for his child with a rare type of leukemia has not been easy for James “Buddy” Lawver, resident of Edgewood. In August 2024, Illiana Hope was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL), as well as the “Philadelphia Chromosome”, which makes her treatment-resistant. “The extreme treatment […]
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Should Edgewood police officers receive a pay increase?
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Should Edgewood police officers receive a pay increase?
By Hannah Grover The Edgewood Police Department is asking to increase its employees’ pay by $10 an hour. The Town Commission discussed this request last week, but ultimately chose to postpone action until a future special meeting. That special meeting will be preceded by a workshop to better understand how the pay increases fit in […]
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Letter to the editor: It’s common sense to restrict access to our most deadly weapons
Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state is exempt from this crisis. But it’s not. Living in a rural […]
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Letter to the editor: It’s common sense to restrict access to our most deadly weapons
Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state is exempt from this crisis. But it’s not. Living in a rural […]
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Edgewood Town Commission amends ordinance to address barking dogs
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Edgewood Town Commission amends ordinance to address barking dogs
By Hannah Grover When Edgewood Animal Control Officer James Salyers cited an individual for a barking dog, a judge informed him that the town’s ordinance was inadequate to address such situations. The Town Commission approved changes to the ordinance on a unanimous vote this week to make it easier for Salyers and police officers to […]
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Harp Twins and Volfgang Twins multiply the experience at Edgewood’s Renaissance festival
By Michael Hodock For two weekends (March 29-30 and April 5-6), embark on an epic journey as the Fourth Annual New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival (NMRCF) transforms the Wildlife West Nature Park (87 North Frontage Rd.) in Edgewood into a land where knights in shining armor fight for honor and elegant enchantresses hypnotize rejoicing crowds […]