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The Independent News: May 9, 2024
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Haulin’ Ass
Hundreds of people from around the state gathered in the historic mining town of Cerrillos on May 4 for its third annual Turquoise Trail Pack Burro Race. Pack burro racing is a sport that originated to honor the impact burros had in establishing mining communities like Cerrillos and Madrid. Shane Weigand, the race director, said […]
The Independent News: May 2, 2024
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Riding for Rescues
Twenty-five years ago, avid horseman Bud Kingston started a 400-mile horseback ride across New Mexico but never completed it. This time, his goal is to finish the ride and raise $15,000 for rescued horses. On Aug. 31, Kingston will start his journey, “Riding for Rescues.” He will ride through Quemado, Pie Town, Magdalena, Socorro, Mountainair, […]
Edgewood Residents May Get More Transportation Options
Edgewood residents may soon see more public transportation options. To get more information on the community’s transportation needs, the North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus is conducting a survey to help develop potential future public transportation options for the Edgewood area. The NCRTD Blue Bus is a free, ADA-compliant transit service for communities in […]
Wildlife Park Says Goodbye to Beloved Bear
Koshari, one of the largest black bears in New Mexico, was over 20 years old and an educational ambassador at Wildlife West in Edgewood for the last 18 years. He was among the park visitors’ favorites and could often be seen relaxing in front of the plexiglass window in his natural habitat. He was recently […]
100 Years Ago, Nation’s Eyes Focused on a Part-Time Tijeras Canyon Resident
A century ago this year, the “Carl” who named Carlito Springs captured the country’s attention by exposing the biggest political scandal of the era. He was Carl Magee, one of the more remarkable figures from New Mexico’s early statehood history. Magee not only developed the Tijeras Canyon retreat and renamed it after his late son, Carl […]
The Independent News: April 25, 2024
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Edgewood Leaders Plan for Retreat, Get New Car
Edgewood leaders on April 23 prepared for a training retreat, approved the purchase of a new car and worked toward installing the town’s new baby box. At the Edgewood Commission’s regular meeting, Town Clerk Rachel Martinez said the town is moving ahead with the installation of a baby box, but it is not clear when […]