First Responder Spotlight is a monthly feature submitted by the Sandoval County Optimist Club. Amanda Campos has been a career firefighter/EMT with Sandoval County Fire and Rescue since being hired in 2018. She began working with the department in October 2013 as a volunteer, obtaining her medical technician basic qualification during that time. In addition […]
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Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
The Independent News: July 4, 2024
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Santa Fe County Commission Denies Equestrian Center Donation Request
The Santa Fe County Commission voted unanimously at a June 25 meeting to deny the Town of Edgewood’s request for the donation of the Equestrian Center property. In July 2023, the Town of Edgewood submitted a formal request asking Santa Fe County to donate the Edgewood Open Space and Equestrian Center at 91 and 97 […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Paseo del Volcan, Judicial Complex and Dispatch Center Top County’s List of Needs
Sandoval County commissioners last week compiled a wish list to give to the state, outlining their top infrastructure projects. The commissioners voted 3-2 to approve an updated list ranking priorities on the 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP), totaling $106,322,404, at the June 26 commission meeting. The top-ranked project on the list is Paseo del […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Two Children Rescued From River Near Gilman Tunnels
Sandoval County Fire and Rescue helped two children and an adult out of the Jemez River in a harrowing escape from rushing waters. On June 21, SCFR responded to an emergency call in the southwestern Jemez Mountains near the Gilman Tunnels. Three people, one adult and two children were in the river when the adult […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Bright Idea!
The Placitas Community Library has recently completed the installation of a new solar array, complementing the smaller array located in the parking lot. The new addition enables the library to harness the power of the sun, reducing both its energy costs and environmental footprint. The array, largely funded by an allocation from Rep. Matthew McQueen […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Santa Fe County Commission Denies Equestrian Center Donation Request
The Santa Fe County Commission voted unanimously at a June 25 meeting to deny the Town of Edgewood’s request for the donation of the Equestrian Center property. In July 2023, the Town of Edgewood submitted a formal request asking Santa Fe County to donate the Edgewood Open Space and Equestrian Center at 91 and 97 […]
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The Independent News: July 4, 2024
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Biden vows to keep running as signs point to rapidly eroding support for him on Capitol Hill
By SEUNG MIN KIM and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant President Joe Biden vowed on Wednesday to keep running for reelection, rejecting growing pressure from Democrats to withdraw after a disastrous debate performance raised questions about his readiness. But, in an ominous sign for the president, a leading ally publicly suggested […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Wildfire risk in NM expected to increase later this month after rain-soaked respite
By Patrick Lohmann The early monsoon rains that helped firefighters turn the corner on the South Fork and Salt fires in southern New Mexico were part of a pattern across the state that reduced wildfire risk for at least the next several weeks, according to a forecast released this week. The risk of wildfire will return with […]