A Los Lunas man who was convicted of shooting a New Mexico State Police officer during a high-speed chase was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. There is no parole in the federal system. According to court records, on Feb. 11, 2022, New Mexico State […]
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Commissioner Advocates For Keeping Carnuel Ramp Open
A New Mexico Department of Transportation plan to close a freeway ramp near Carnuel has residents of some East Mountains communities concerned. Department officials said in a public meeting in June that the bridge, which crosses the Tijeras Arroyo, is in poor condition. The NMDOT proposes to permanently remove the westbound off-ramp, and route traffic […]
Judith K. Barber
October 21,1943 – June 17, 2024 Judith K. Barber passed away peacefully at home on June 17, with her devoted husband Barrie Barber. Born October 21, 1943, Judith lived a life full of compassion, joy and dedication to others. Judith, the youngest of three children, grew up on a farm with her parents in Lapeer, […]
Put Your Air In Their Care
We spoke to Scott and Kayla Singletary, owners of Air Care New Mexico about their local business ties in the community and what sets them apart from their competition. The Independent’s Local Business Spotlight features small businesses in our news coverage area. To see your business featured here, contact Chiara Sullivan: chiara@newmexico.news. What’s different about […]
Edgewood Sees Over 100 Claims of Storm Damage
The Town of Edgewood is still cleaning up after a storm blew in on June 19 with large hailstones and high winds which affected the town and surrounding areas. According to Edgewood Community Liason Linda Burke, 109 applicants have submitted claims of storm damage to the town. Town officials say they are still asking anyone […]
Edgewood Celebrates the 4th
This story has been updated to note that Taylor White is the 2024 New Mexico State Fair Queen. Thursday, July 4, the Town of Edgewood celebrated the Fourth of July with the “Essence of Edgewood” parade as part of the town’s 25th anniversary celebration festivities. Over 100 viewers lined State Road 344, cheering on the […]
The Independent News: July 4, 2024
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Santa Fe County Commission Denies Equestrian Center Donation Request
The Santa Fe County Commission voted unanimously at a June 25 meeting to deny the Town of Edgewoodโs request for the donation of the Equestrian Center property. In July 2023, the Town of Edgewood submitted a formal request asking Santa Fe County to donate the Edgewood Open Space and Equestrian Center at 91 and 97 […]
The Independent’s Guide to the Fourth of July
Madrid Annual Independence Day ParadeCelebrate Independence Day in Madrid! At 7 p.m. Wednesday, enjoy a Hip Hop dance party with Rhyme Craft at the Mine Shaft’s Engine House. The Madrid Annual Independence Day Parade starts at noon on Thursday, followed by live music from Strangers from Afar at 2 p.m. and singer-songwriter Westin Lee McDowell […]
Heavy Rains Hammer East Mts., Edgewood and Torrance County
The East Mountain communities and parts of Torrance County received heavy rains this weekend after communities like Edgewood were still reeling from storm damage sustained from heavy storms on June 19.ย Readers from the Tablezon neighborhood in the East Mountains reported heavy downpours.ย Edgewood resident Mike Sanchez sent in photos of storm damage to his […]

