The Town of Edgewood will host two back-to-back community events Saturday, Sept. 20, at Venus Park, combining the state’s largest pet adoption event with the debut of a new summer festival. Woofstock, described by town officials as New Mexico’s largest pet adoption event, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and feature 15 adoption […]
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Gov. Lujan Grisham proclaims Sept. 13 as New Mexico Lions Food Drive Day
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, as the inaugural “New Mexico Lions Food Drive Day,” establishing an annual statewide initiative to combat food insecurity across the state. The proclamation recognizes the efforts of District 40 Lions Clubs, which serve communities throughout New Mexico, and creates a permanent platform for community action […]
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Muddy conditions force closure of Horton Road section in Edgewood
Edgewood authorities have issued a travel advisory warning drivers to avoid an unimproved section of Horton Road between Nugent and Frost roads due to impassable muddy conditions. The Edgewood Police Department reported Thursday that recent rains have created deep mud on the unpaved portion of Horton Road north of Nugent, making the roadway impassable for […]
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Wildlife West Nature Park to host 9/11 memorial service with nationwide dove release
Wildlife West Nature Park will join communities across the nation Thursday morning in a solemn tribute to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept.11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The memorial service begins at 9:30 a.m. at the nature park in Edgewood and will feature a white dove release conducted simultaneously with similar ceremonies from coast to […]
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Edgewood seeks performers for community talent show
The city of Edgewood is accepting audition videos for “Edgewood’s Got Talent,” a community talent showcase that will be held during Summer Fest on Sept. 20. Performers in music, comedy, juggling, magic and poetry are encouraged to submit videos showcasing their abilities. Audition videos must be between two and four minutes long, suitable for all […]
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Edgewood Town Commission to consider water protection ordinance
The Edgewood Town Commission will meet on Tuesday to discuss a proposed ordinance to protect local water resources during its regular meeting. The commission will hold a public hearing on Sept. 23 regarding an ordinance designed to safeguard the community’s water supply, according to the meeting agenda. The item calls for both a workshop and […]
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Town of Edgewood reports 83% resident satisfaction in annual survey
Eighty-three percent of Edgewood residents rate their community’s quality of life as excellent or good, according to a comprehensive survey released in the town’s fiscal year 2025 annual report. The survey results were part of a 15-month public input process for updating the town’s comprehensive plan, which was adopted by the governing body in January […]
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New Mexico’s largest pet adoption event set for September in Edgewood
New Mexico’s largest pet adoption event will bring together rescue organizations from across the state for a day of music, food and finding forever homes for animals in need. Woofstock 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Venus Park, located at 151 NM 344 in Edgewood. The multi-agency […]
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Edgewood receives state grant for community cleanup program
The Town of Edgewood has been awarded $10,272 in grant funding from the New Mexico Tourism Department to support its monthly community cleanup initiative. The grant will fund Edgewood’s “Dumpster Days” program during fiscal year 2026, according to a news release from the town. Edgewood was among 71 communities statewide to receive funding this year […]
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Water utility EPCOR secures Special Use Zoning in Edgewood
By Connor Currier The Town of Edgewood will permit the water utility company EPCOR to rezone two of its properties. The town commission voted 4-0 Tuesday to approve two of EPCOR’s requests during a quasi-judicial hearing. Stephen Murillo was the only commissioner not present during the hearings. “Our future plans are to maintain the existing […]