A recent Inspection of Public Records request revealed more information about the complaint Santa Fe County filed against the Town of Edgewood in November. According to records in response to an Inspection of Public Records request from The Independent filed in October, Manager Greg Shaffer notified the Town of Edgewood in April 2025 of an […]
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New female-majority council to pick president, consider veto override in first 2026 meeting
The Albuquerque City Council is scheduled to choose a new council president and vice-president at its first meeting of the year tonight, a day after Mayor Tim Keller’s historic third consecutive inauguration and swearing in five councilors, including one newcomer. Stephanie Telles, who won the December runoff in District 1, joins returning councilors Klarissa Peña […]
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Edgewood to swear in new officials, consider multiple zoning changes
The Town of Edgewood will swear in five newly elected officials Tuesday before considering eight zoning ordinances during a packed regular meeting. The swearing-in ceremony begins at 5 p.m. at Edgewood Town Hall Commission Chambers, 171A NM 344. Municipal Judge William White and four commissioners will take their oaths of office: Kenneth Brennan (District 1), […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Government
No runoff? Estancia mayoral election causes confusion as Riley overtakes incumbent
Estancia Mayor Runnel Riley was sworn into his position on Dec. 15 after overtaking the incumbent mayor, Nathan Dial, by just a few votes, prompting a recount and confusion from the community and Dial himself about the runoff process in New Mexico. After the initial count, Dial and write-in candidate Boyd Vardy each had 63 […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County $5.7 million over budget on building and operating at a deficit
This story was originally published by the Mountainair Dispatch. It is republished here with permission. This story was originally published by the Mountainair Dispatch. It is republished here with permission. By Todd Brogowski — The Torrance County Commission met on Tuesday, December 10, to address several critical issues, including escalating costs for the planned new […]
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Edgewood public buildings face leakage, structural damage
Edgewood commissioners took steps toward resolving structural and plumbing issues at the Edgewood Community Library and Town Hall during the Town of Edgewood Commission meeting on December 9. In her presentation to commissioners, Community Liaison Linda Burke brought to their attention more than 20 instances of water leaks, including one currently, in town buildings in […]
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‘Abysmal’ morale: Edgewood commissioners accept clerk-treasurer’s resignation
Town of Edgewood commissioners voted to accept the resignation of Shaline Lopez, clerk-treasurer for the town, during the regular session Town Commission meeting on Tuesday evening. “Staff morale is abysmal right now,” Lopez said in her presentation early in the meeting. At the end of the meeting, after a closed session, commissioners moved to accept […]
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Is economic development worth a sales tax hike? Bernalillo voters will decide in March
Bernalillo voters in March will decide whether economic development is a worthy reason for the town’s first sales tax increase in 15 years. The Town Council voted Dec. 8 to place a proposed one-quarter percent gross receipts tax increase on the ballot. That’s equal to an extra 25 cents on a $100 taxable purchase. If […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County Commission to consider $3 million in construction contracts
The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving nearly $3 million in construction contract amendments for major county projects at their administrative meeting Wednesday. The commission is set to vote on a $2.8 million contract amendment with Franken Construction LLC to complete an early work package for the Torrance County Fairgrounds Project. Commissioners […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County launches text alert system for emergency notifications
Torrance County launched a text messaging alert system Wednesday, enabling residents to receive emergency notifications and county information directly on their mobile phones. The TextMyGov service went live Dec. 3 andwill send alerts about emergencies, road closures, critical incidents and weather events to residents who opt in. The county will send an initial text message […]