When the majority of the Edgewood commission decided in 2023 that it needed to make a change in leadership, it was not as smooth a process as it could have been. That’s because Edgewood was going somewhere that governing bodies had not been before, said Mayor Ken Brennan, who the commission selected for the position […]
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Edgewood Lays Out a Legislative Wishlist
When the majority of the Edgewood commission decided in 2023 that it needed to make a change in leadership, it was not as smooth a process as it could have been. That’s because Edgewood was going somewhere that governing bodies had not been before, said Mayor Ken Brennan, who the commission selected for the position […]
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McIntosh Family Devastated by Christmas Fire
A fire that happened days after Christmas that left a McIntosh family homeless and destroyed most of its possessions is now serving as a reminder of how the local community comes together to help those in need. “The local VFW is amazing,” said Eryn Galli. “The local food bank, Bethel Storehouse has also been very […]
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Community Briefs
Help Plan Your Community Edgewood residents are encouraged to attend and offer input to help us update the Town’s Comprehensive Plan (a vision for Edgewood’s future). Community Meeting #1 is Tuesday, January 23 at 6PM at Edgewood Town Hall at 171-A NM 344. (You can also complete the Community Survey now through January 31, available […]
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Community Briefs
Help Plan Your Community Edgewood residents are encouraged to attend and offer input to help us update the Town’s Comprehensive Plan (a vision for Edgewood’s future). Community Meeting #1 is Tuesday, January 23 at 6PM at Edgewood Town Hall at 171-A NM 344. (You can also complete the Community Survey now through January 31, available […]
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Community Briefs
Rio Rancho Chorus Enrollment Calling all 2nd to 12th graders! Enrollment for the Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho and the Rio Rancho Youth Chorus is open. Enrollments are welcome from Jan. 8 to Feb. 24. Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount from Jan 8-26, and save $25 per singer on registration! There will also […]
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Cuba fire dept receives over $400k
The USDA has announced $413,000 in federal funding for the Village of Cuba’s Volunteer Fire Department that U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich advocated directly for through the Omnibus Appropriations Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). This investment will be used by the Village of Cuba Volunteer Fire Department to replace its aging fire engine pumper. The […]
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State Rep. Looks to Repeal Background Checks on Firearms Purchases
New Mexicans looking to purchase firearms have undergone background checks more than 414,000 times since the state’s law mandating pre-purchase checks took effect in July 2021. That’s 414,000 too many for State Representative Stephanie Lord (R-Sandia Park) who is also the founder of Pro-Gun Women, a gun rights advocacy group. She has introduced legislation to repeal the […]
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Edgewood Mayor to Run for State Rep
It seems like election season just ended and the next one remains a ways off, but Ken Brennan, Edgewood mayor, is already tossing his hat into the ring, running for District 50 state representative slot. Brennan, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Matthew McQueen (D-Santa Fe), who took office in 2015. Signatures to appear on the […]
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Edgewood Mayor to Run for State Rep
It seems like election season just ended and the next one remains a ways off, but Ken Brennan, Edgewood mayor, is already tossing his hat into the ring, running for District 50 state representative slot. Brennan, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Matthew McQueen (D-Santa Fe), who took office in 2015. Signatures to appear on the […]