Edgewood students have headed back to school and the Edgewood Roads Department has had a busy summer. According to town officials, one of the most important projects completed this summer was the grading of school bus routes while preparing for the East Venus Road paving project. According to a media alert, Edgewood Roads Department Supervisor […]
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Flavio “Lolo” Sifuentes
Flavio “Lolo” Sifuentes of Edgewood, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2024, at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverley Sifuentes; his two daughters, Leah Lynch and Katrina Hill and her husband Donovan Hill; and his three grandchildren Korrina Christensen and husband Marc Christensen, […]
Flavio “Lolo” Sifuentes
Flavio “Lolo” Sifuentes of Edgewood, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2024, at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverley Sifuentes; his two daughters, Leah Lynch and Katrina Hill and her husband Donovan Hill; and his three grandchildren Korrina Christensen and husband Marc Christensen, […]
Edgewood Planning and Zoning Meeting Raises Concerns About Town’s Priorities
Approximately 30 residents attended a July 27 public meeting in Edgewood led by a consulting firm to discuss the town’s Comprehensive Plan and goals for the town’s future. Topics discussed in the meeting included land use, infrastructure, transportation, economic development, housing and community services. According to a press release from the town, the goals and […]
Edgewood Planning and Zoning Meeting Raises Concerns About Town’s Priorities
Approximately 30 residents attended a July 27 public meeting in Edgewood led by a consulting firm to discuss the town’s Comprehensive Plan and goals for the town’s future. Topics discussed in the meeting included land use, infrastructure, transportation, economic development, housing and community services. According to a press release from the town, the goals and […]
Truck Crashes Into Cedar Crest Thrift Store
In the early morning hours of Friday, July 26, a truck crashed into the Talking Talons Thrift Store in Cedar Crest. According to footage from the store’s security camera, the truck was driving at a fast speed through the parking lot and crashed into the front of the store, shattering windows and part of the […]
Truck Crashes Into Cedar Crest Thrift Store
In the early morning hours of Friday, July 26, a truck crashed into the Talking Talons Thrift Store in Cedar Crest. According to footage from the store’s security camera, the truck was driving at a fast speed through the parking lot and crashed into the front of the store, shattering windows and part of the […]
The Independent News: July 25, 2024
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Rt. 66 Arts Show in Display at East Mt. Library
The Rt. 66 Arts Alliance continues its summer tradition of community art displays, encouraging youth and adult emerging artists to showcase their talents. This summer’s exhibit is on display at the East Mt. Library in Tijeras through August. 31. The exhibition includes art by Mad Joe Channey with hand-turned wood sculptures. Laura Hansen exhibits very […]
Neighbors Sue Over Edgewood’s Plan to Taxi Aircraft on Public Road
Several residents have filed a lawsuit against the Town of Edgewood and a property owners’ association over ownership of a road in a housing subdivision. The lawsuit was filed because of a Jan. 16 Edgewood Commission decision to affirm approvals to taxi aircraft on roads in the Sandia Airpark Estates subdivision. The Independent reported that […]