This year’s Torrance County Fair is looking to be bigger and better than last year’s. The fair runs from July 27 through Aug. 9 and will take place at the Torrance County Fairgrounds in Estancia. The fair will feature numerous events, music, food, contests, entertainment and more. The festivities kick off with the Old Timer’s […]
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Neighbors Sue Over Edgewood’s Plan to Taxi Aircraft on Public Road
Several residents have filed a lawsuit against the Town of Edgewood and a property owners’ association over ownership of a road in a housing subdivision. The lawsuit was filed because of a Jan. 16 Edgewood Commission decision to affirm approvals to taxi aircraft on roads in the Sandia Airpark Estates subdivision. The Independent reported that […]
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It’s Fair Time!
This year’s Torrance County Fair is looking to be bigger and better than last year’s. The fair runs from July 27 through Aug. 9 and will take place at the Torrance County Fairgrounds in Estancia. The fair will feature numerous events, music, food, contests, entertainment and more. The festivities kick off with the Old Timer’s […]
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Neighbors Sue Over Edgewood’s Plan to Taxi Aircraft on Public Road
Several residents have filed a lawsuit against the Town of Edgewood and a property owners’ association over ownership of a road in a housing subdivision. The lawsuit was filed because of a Jan. 16 Edgewood Commission decision to affirm approvals to taxi aircraft on roads in the Sandia Airpark Estates subdivision. The Independent reported that […]
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Las Placitas Association July Report
This report is a monthly submission by the Las Placitas Association about community news and views. Buffalo Tract: Following the official withdrawal of the Buffalo Tract from mining (including gravel), the work begins to decide how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in Placitas will be used. LPA has been awarded an Outdoor Recreation […]
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Republican vs. Democrat? Joining the independent ranks
This week, presidential polls are moving again, in the opposite direction. After the Biden campaign made the determination there was no path to victory, the President announced on July 21 that he would not accept the Democratic nomination and he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. The negligible momentum gained by the Trump/Vance campaign after the […]
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Major Investments for Water Infrastructure Projects May be Coming to Sandoval County
There may be a huge investment for water management projects across New Mexico coming soon. The House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) on July 22, legislation that is typically passed every two years. The bill passed by a vote of 359 to 13. The WRDA included multiple stormwater management projects across […]
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Rt. 66 Arts Show in Display at East Mt. Library
The Rt. 66 Arts Alliance continues its summer tradition of community art displays, encouraging youth and adult emerging artists to showcase their talents. This summer’s exhibit is on display at the East Mt. Library in Tijeras through August. 31. The exhibition includes art by Mad Joe Channey with hand-turned wood sculptures. Laura Hansen exhibits very […]
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The Independent News: July 25, 2024
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Edgewood Commission Gets Heated Over Town Budget
The July 23 Edgewood Town Commission got heated as the commission was expecting to welcome the new town clerk and discuss road repairs on I-40 between Sedillo Hill and the Edgewood exit. Newly appointed Town Clerk and Treasurer Michelle Jones joined the Town of Edgewood staff, providing some relief to Town Manager Nina McCracken who […]