A community-organized committee will host a forum for commissioner candidates next month, emphasizing future plans over past controversies. The Edgewood CommQuest Committee will hold a “Meet the Candidates” meeting Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Edgewood Community Center, according to Barbara Evans, who heads the ad-hoc committee. The forum, titled “Charging into Edgewood’s Future,” […]
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Edgewood commission to review budget adjustment, maintenance and more at regular meeting
By Lauren Lifke The Town of Edgewood Commission will move to discuss staffing, budget adjustments, zoning ordinances and maintenance on Range Road during its regular meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The commission will review and take action on Resolution 2025-039, which will adjust the previously approved budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, according to […]
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Edgewood man sentenced for voluntary manslaughter
By Lauren Lifke An Edgewood man was sentenced Oct. 1 for the death of a man on Christmas Eve 2023. On Dec. 24, 2023, the Edgewood Police Department responded to a call on Aspen Drive and found 49-year-old Brian Enright not breathing. After an attempt at lifesaving measures, they were unable to revive him and […]
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Edgewood to host Halloween events throughout October
By Lauren Lifke The Town of Edgewood is kicking off the month of October with the announcement of special events for community members of all ages. From outdoor athletics to movie nights, there’s an activity for everyone as the days get cooler and shorter. “Our big one for October will probably be the Trunk or […]
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Edgewood police partner with gun club to offer free handgun training for women
The Edgewood Police Department will partner with the New Mexico Bighorn Gun Club to offer a free handgun training class exclusively for women on Oct. 12. The all-day event, titled “Women & Handguns,” will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewood Police Department’s classroom at 23 E. Frontage Road, followed by range […]
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Edgewood police, Lions Club hosting free Bicycle Rodeo this weekend
The Edgewood Police Department will team up with the Edgewood Lions Club and Boy Scout Troop 640 to host their fourth annual Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will take place in the Edgewood Town Hall parking lot at 171A Highway 344. Participants must bring their own bicycles. […]
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Which East Mountain dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?
By Lauren Lifke and Josh Lee Since 2024, the cannabis industry in New Mexico has seen growth and changes amid a broader industry consolidation that has reshaped the state’s cannabis landscape. Data published yearly by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department shows Cannabis Control Division licensing for dispensaries across the state. In the East […]
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Edgewood seeks public input on wayfinding design project
The town of Edgewood is asking residents to help shape its visual identity through a new wayfinding design survey aimed at improving navigation throughout the community. The nine-question survey, which takes five to 10 minutes to complete, asks residents to weigh in on sign designs, site furnishing styles and plant palettes that best reflect Edgewood’s […]
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Edgewood to begin major paving project on West Venus Road
The Town of Edgewood will begin a major road construction project on West Venus Road starting Wednesday, with work expected to continue through Dec. 20. The hot mix asphalt paving project will involve traffic control measures and intermittent road closures along the affected stretch, town officials said. Edgewood Middle School will remain accessible during construction, […]
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Cactus Road to close for construction project in Edgewood
Cactus Road will be closed to through traffic Sept. 29-30 for a chipseal paving project, town officials announced. The road construction will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, according to a notice from the Town of Edgewood and Edgewood Police Department. Chipseal is a pavement treatment that involves applying a layer […]