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King Farms in Moriarty On the Auction Block
Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to say that Gary King was not the former governor of New Mexico. It has also been corrected to state that the auction will take place on Thursday, Aug. 29. The King Farms, properties covering more than 5,700 acres in Santa Fe County, are for sale. The properties, […]
Edgewood Touts New Bus Routes
Edgewood students have headed back to school and the Edgewood Roads Department has had a busy summer. According to town officials, one of the most important projects completed this summer was the grading of school bus routes while preparing for the East Venus Road paving project. According to a media alert, Edgewood Roads Department Supervisor […]
Flavio “Lolo” Sifuentes
Flavio โLoloโ Sifuentes of Edgewood, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2024, at the age of 74. ย He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverley Sifuentes; his two daughters, Leah Lynch and Katrina Hill and her husband Donovan Hill; and his three grandchildren Korrina Christensen and husband Marc Christensen, […]
ย Edgewood Planning and Zoning Meeting Raises Concerns About Townโs Priorities
Approximately 30 residents attended a July 27 public meeting in Edgewood led by a consulting firm to discuss the townโs Comprehensive Plan and goals for the townโs future. Topics discussed in the meeting included land use, infrastructure, transportation, economic development, housing and community services. According to a press release from the town, the goals and […]
Truck Crashes Into Cedar Crest Thrift Store
In the early morning hours of Friday, July 26, a truck crashed into the Talking Talons Thrift Store in Cedar Crest. According to footage from the storeโs security camera, the truck was driving at a fast speed through the parking lot and crashed into the front of the store, shattering windows and part of the […]
The Independent News: July 25, 2024
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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 […]
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 ownersโ 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 […]
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 […]

