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The Edgewood Town Commission voted unanimously to raise town employees’ salaries by 8% as part of a cost of living adjustment (COLA). Before the vote at the regular June 10 commission meeting, Edgewood Police Chief Roger Jimenez said, “We need to be comparable, or at least competitive with some of these other agencies and other […]

By Linda Burke, Town of Edgewood There was no denying that complaints over property rights, roads and feeling ignored by the county had become frequent topics of conversation at the Homestead Restaurant, everyone’s central gathering spot. Mike and Debbie Hoy’s cafe, famous for their homemade pies, occupied a portion of the retired Edgewood Schoolhouse, a […]

If you’ve got a knack for getting that perfect shot, the Town of Edgewood wants to see what you’ve got. As part of the town’s celebrations leading up to the 25th anniversary on July 1, organizers are looking for Edgewood residents to submit their best shots around town in the Essence of Edgewood Photo Competition. […]

After the New Mexico Department of Transportation held a meeting May 16 to hear public concerns about its I-40 Tijeras Arroyo Bridges study, there has been a huge public interest and response.  The study was a process officials followed to gather data for a new project proposal. The proposal recommends replacing the I-40 eastbound/westbound bridge, […]

The director of a popular animal sanctuary in Edgewood was recently involved in a wreck that totaled her company vehicle while taking one of her rescue pigs to an emergency vet appointment. Shanda Melendrez, aka “Mama Misfit” is the executive director and founder of the Misfits of Oz Farm Sanctuary in Edgewood. While driving some […]

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The Edgewood Commission for a third time approved a resolution in hopes of putting an anti-abortion referendum on the ballot. At a commission meeting May 30, commissioners unanimously approved a resolution directing the town clerk to issue a proclamation for a special all mail-in vote election. If approved by the secretary of state, residents of […]

After primary win, Sam Bregman all but cinches 4 more years as DA As more than 73,000 voters — about 22% of those eligible — headed to the polls in Bernalillo County on Tuesday, eyes were on the expensive and high-profile race for district attorney. The winner of the Democratic primary essentially clinched the race […]