By Hannah Grover Torrance County is considering joining the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA). The County Commission discussed this possibility during its Feb. 12 meeting. AREA is a nonprofit organization with about 143 members that is focused on economic development initiatives in the region. The Town of Edgewood is one of the members. County Manager […]
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Legislation Introduced to Create a Medical Psilocybin Program in New Mexico
By The Independent Staff A bi-partisan bi-cameral group of legislators introduced legislation Jan. 30 that would establish a program to allow New Mexicans to receive medical treatments from psilocybin mushrooms for qualified medical conditions. According to a press release, Senate Bill 219, the “Medical Psilocybin Act” lays the path for mental and behavioral health treatment […]
Legislation Introduced to Create a Medical Psilocybin Program in New Mexico
By The Independent Staff A bi-partisan bi-cameral group of legislators introduced legislation Jan. 30 that would establish a program to allow New Mexicans to receive medical treatments from psilocybin mushrooms for qualified medical conditions. According to a press release, Senate Bill 219, the “Medical Psilocybin Act” lays the path for mental and behavioral health treatment […]
Kirtland’s State of the Base: 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Challenges
Submitted by Colonel Michael Power, Installation & 377th Air Base Wing commander As the installation commander of Kirtland Air Force Base, I am proud to reflect on the significant accomplishments we have made to national security and the local economy this past year. With an annual economic impact of $7.5 billion and a community of […]
Kirtland’s State of the Base: 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Challenges
Submitted by Colonel Michael Power, Installation & 377th Air Base Wing commander As the installation commander of Kirtland Air Force Base, I am proud to reflect on the significant accomplishments we have made to national security and the local economy this past year. With an annual economic impact of $7.5 billion and a community of […]
DOJ Announces Indictment in Massive Marijuana Cultivation Scheme
By Kevin Hendricks The United States Department of Justice announced Thursday afternoon that a federal grand jury indicted three individuals for their alleged roles in a large-scale marijuana cultivation and distribution operation on Navajo Nation lands. The indictment, unsealed Thursday, charges Dineh Benally, 48, his father, Donald Benally, 74, and Irving Rea Yui Lin, 73, […]
Campbell Ranch Hearing Rescheduled for March
By Andrea Vasquez The Town of Edgewood Commission released a last-minute cancellation and rescheduling notice for the Jan. 30 scheduled quasi-public hearing on Campbell Ranch. The hearing to address an appeal of Edgewoods’ Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval of a minor subdivision was originally scheduled for Jan.30 at 2 p.m. at the Town of Edgewood’s […]
Campbell Ranch Hearing Rescheduled for March
By Andrea Vasquez The Town of Edgewood Commission released a last-minute cancellation and rescheduling notice for the Jan. 30 scheduled quasi-public hearing on Campbell Ranch. The hearing to address an appeal of Edgewoods’ Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval of a minor subdivision was originally scheduled for Jan.30 at 2 p.m. at the Town of Edgewood’s […]
Like a Turquoise Cowboy: Estancia Valley to Host First Youth Ranch Rodeo This Summer
New Mexican children will be able to participate in the first Youth Ranch Rodeo, which will be held in Santa Fe on July 19. The East Mountain Rodeo Association of Edgewood (EMRA) was founded in 2020 and has hosted five adult rodeo competitions since then. Now, it is giving the kids a shot. It will […]
Town of Edgewood Commission Meeting Recap
By Andrea Vasquez Public comment during the Jan. 28 Town of Edgewood meeting raised a series of issues concerning transparency, which was a common denominator among the citizens who spoke at the Town Hall. Citizen Adrian Chavez Sr. took the podium to express his feelings and concerns about former commissioner Sterling Donner’s reason for resignation. […]