The Edgewood Town Commission dealt a significant blow to controversial development plans on July 24, voting 4-0 to deny Campbell Farming Corporation’s appeal for a subdivision that would have divided 1,288 acres into five smaller parcels in what many residents feared was the first step toward a massive housing development. The decision came after a […]
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Sandoval County fire services consolidate finances
Residents of rural Sandoval County won’t notice a difference in how their fire service operates, county Fire Chief Christopher Bagley said July 23. But a resolution approved by county commissioners will mean behind-the-scenes rewards for all eight volunteer fire districts involved. “I can assure you that this is only an administrative procedure that will have […]
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Moriarty could owe employees $18,000 in backpay and thousands in IRS fines
By Connor Currier Moriarty City Clerk/Treasurer Deborah Liu told councilors and the mayor at Moriarty’s City Council meeting on Wednesday night that the city has failed to disclose thousands of dollars in fines from the IRS and has short-changed employees at least $18,000 in take-home pay because of lax internal controls going back years. Liu, […]
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Edgewood eyes unified approach to infrastructure with new advisory committees
By Connor Currier In a move aimed at strengthening the town’s infrastructure planning, Edgewood’s July 22 meeting centered on the proposed formation of two technical advisory committees: one focused on solid waste, and the other on water and wastewater systems. But a key suggestion from the town manager may reshape that plan entirely by combining […]
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Water crisis takes center stage at Edgewood Commission meeting
By Connor Currier As residents face dry wells and rising rates the town seeks solutions. With domestic wells across the East Mountains continue to fail at an alarming rate, the Town of Edgewood will address mounting water challenges at its regular commission meeting Tuesday evening. The 6 p.m. meeting at Town Hall (171A State Road […]
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Sandoval Commission to weigh new fire districts, polling places
Sandoval County Commissioners Wednesday will consider updating the list of polling places for the Nov, 4 election. Joey Dominguez, chief deputy county clerk, wrote in the agenda that the action is necessary because some sites are no longer available because leases have ended or property owners have construction that conflicts with elections. If the amended […]
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Edgewood Town Commission to hear appeal over Campbell Farming subdivision approval
By Connor Currier A high-stakes land use dispute will come before the Edgewood Town Commission next week as residents and stakeholders appeal the approval of a controversial subdivision project by Campbell Farming Corporation. The quasi-judicial hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 24 at 3 p.m. at Edgewood Town Hall, located at 171 A. NM 344. […]
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New welcome sign design unveiled for Sandia Park along Turquoise Trail
Sandia Park will soon have its own welcome signs after a local artist’s design featuring hummingbirds and mountain sunsets won a community contest, addressing residents’ concerns about being mislabeled as part of Edgewood along the popular Turquoise Trail. East Mountains resident Lauren Monet Bruss won the “Project Here’s Your Sign” contest organized by the East […]
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Mountainair Mayor offers updates ahead of upcoming Town Council meeting
Mayor Peter Nieto took to Facebook to share updates and clarification on two key topics ahead of Tuesday’s Town Council meeting: mosquito control efforts and a recent grant award for turf improvements. Nieto announced that mosquito spraying will not take place this summer due to high costs and poor timing. He said it is too […]
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Edgewood commission approves FY2026 budget, awaits state certification
The Edgewood Town Commission unanimously approved its fiscal year 2025–2026 budget during a regular meeting on July 8, finalizing weeks of review, workshops and revisions. Adopted under Resolution 2025-031, the budget outlines the town’s spending priorities for the next year, including public safety, infrastructure and employee compensation. It now heads to the New Mexico Department […]