Abortion rights opponents in Texas dictated terms and pressured officials in New Mexico municipalities to pass ordinances restricting clinics, according to public records — potentially as part of a bigger legal strategy. Emails show former Texas Solicitor General Jonathan Mitchell and Mark Lee Dickson, founder of the “Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn” initiative, succeeded in […]
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Texas Activists Pushed Abortion Restrictions in NM Cities and Counties, Including Edgewood, Records Show
Abortion rights opponents in Texas dictated terms and pressured officials in New Mexico municipalities to pass ordinances restricting clinics, according to public records — potentially as part of a bigger legal strategy. Emails show former Texas Solicitor General Jonathan Mitchell and Mark Lee Dickson, founder of the “Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn” initiative, succeeded in […]
Old Wood, New Life
When looking at an old barn, many people may only see old wood, but Steve Huchting, co-owner of Rangewood Ranch in Carnuel, sees New Mexico’s history, stories and culture. “We realize that it is not just preserving the history, but it is about preserving the stories,” Huchting said. “When someone buys wood from us, we […]
Old Wood, New Life
When looking at an old barn, many people may only see old wood, but Steve Huchting, co-owner of Rangewood Ranch in Carnuel, sees New Mexico’s history, stories and culture. “We realize that it is not just preserving the history, but it is about preserving the stories,” Huchting said. “When someone buys wood from us, we […]
Albuquerque Brewery Opens Edgewood Location
Within the last year, Edgewood acquired new additions to expand the town, such as the new Champion Xpress Car Wash, Blake’s Express and Starbucks. Now the community is touting a new brewery. Juno Brewery’s seats have been full since its Edgewood location at 1913 U.S. Route 66, opened on Feb. 15. Jason and Maxine Marks […]
Albuquerque Brewery Opens Edgewood Location
Within the last year, Edgewood acquired new additions to expand the town, such as the new Champion Xpress Car Wash, Blake’s Express and Starbucks. Now the community is touting a new brewery. Juno Brewery’s seats have been full since its Edgewood location at 1913 U.S. Route 66, opened on Feb. 15. Jason and Maxine Marks […]
Commissioner to Take Inventory of East Mountain Roads in Need of Repair
Bernalillo Commissioner Eric Olivas acknowledges that there are pretty poor road conditions in the East Mountains and is taking steps for a maintenance plan and budget for how to fix them. “The number one complaint I get in my district is about roads, specifically in the East Mountains,” said Olivas. “I am trying to dedicate […]
Commissioner to Take Inventory of East Mountain Roads in Need of Repair
Bernalillo Commissioner Eric Olivas acknowledges that there are pretty poor road conditions in the East Mountains and is taking steps for a maintenance plan and budget for how to fix them. “The number one complaint I get in my district is about roads, specifically in the East Mountains,” said Olivas. “I am trying to dedicate […]
Community Briefs
Spring Workshops The NMSU Torrance County Cooperative Extension Services is currently hosting a four-part series of classes at the Bethel Storehouse in Moriarty following the free nutrition education classes. March 11 – Leather Craft March 18 – Macrame Plant Hanger March 25 – Dream Catchers All classes will be held at the Bethel Storehouse in […]
Edgewood Uses Cannabis Funds to Clean Up Run-Down Properties
Abandoned and dilapidated properties are being cleaned up in the Town of Edgewood at a faster pace than other New Mexico communities thanks to a town ordinance set up by the commission in 2023 and and from cannabis sales within town limits. The Cannabis Regulation Act /Nuisance Abatement Fund ordinance has made progress bringing dilapidated […]

