Madrid Annual Independence Day ParadeCelebrate Independence Day in Madrid! At 7 p.m. Wednesday, enjoy a Hip Hop dance party with Rhyme Craft at the Mine Shaft’s Engine House. The Madrid […]
Moriarty
Heavy Rains Hammer East Mts., Edgewood and Torrance County
The East Mountain communities and parts of Torrance County received heavy rains this weekend after communities like Edgewood were still reeling from storm damage sustained from heavy storms on June […]
Roots of Edgewood
By Rick Holben, Photo Historian, East Mountain Historical Society July 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Edgewood, an area that covers nearly 57 square […]
Edgewood Commission Approves Funding to Save Elementary Buildings
The Edgewood Commission voted unanimously during its June 24 meeting to reserve funds as part of its Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) to renovate the Edgewood Elementary south campus buildings. […]
Santa Fe County Bans Certain Fireworks in Parts of Edgewood
Fire restrictions have been issued banning the use of certain fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Santa Fe County including parts of Edgewood. A resolution was passed by the Santa […]
Man Accused in Robbery in Albuquerque Arrested in Torrance County
On May 24, Albuquerque police responded to a robbery call from the Circle K convenience store located at 900 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE. According to a criminal complaint, police say […]
Man Accused in Robbery in Albuquerque Arrested in Torrance County
On May 24, Albuquerque police responded to a robbery call from the Circle K convenience store located at 900 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE. According to a criminal complaint, police say […]
Letter to the Editor: Hysterical vs. History
I read with great interest the Independent’s recent article regarding the current legal dispute between the Town of Edgewood and the Moriarty Edgewood School District. I was the District Superintendent […]
Lawsuit: Estancia Officer With Troubling Record ‘Forced’ Man Through Barbed Wire Fence with Police Vehicle
A Torrance County man is suing the Town of Estancia and former Estancia Police Officer Milton Torrez, alleging he was severely injured by Torrez’s police vehicle when he was “forced” […]
Lawsuit: Estancia Officer With Troubling Record ‘Forced’ Man Through Barbed Wire Fence with Police Vehicle
A Torrance County man is suing the Town of Estancia and former Estancia Police Officer Milton Torrez, alleging he was severely injured by Torrez’s police vehicle when he was “forced” […]