This time last year, the Torrance County Commission held an eleven-and-a-half-hour session addressing the county’s interim budget and the use of ARPA funding before a feared clawback of federal funds. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Estancia Valley Classical Academy Violated the Open Meetings Act
Submitted by Craig Springer, concerned citizen One year ago the Estancia Valley Classical Academy’s unelected governing council (school board) fundamentally transformed the public charter school in Edgewood. In doing so […]
Edgewood Commissioners Try to Decide Who is in Charge of the Town
The Edgewood Commission moved through its agenda quickly and approved road maintenance and the purchase of a new water truck before there was some confusion among commissioners regarding planning and […]
The Independent News: May 16, 2024
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The Independent News: May 9, 2024
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Haulin’ Ass
Hundreds of people from around the state gathered in the historic mining town of Cerrillos on May 4 for its third annual Turquoise Trail Pack Burro Race. Pack burro racing […]
The Independent News: May 2, 2024
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Riding for Rescues
Twenty-five years ago, avid horseman Bud Kingston started a 400-mile horseback ride across New Mexico but never completed it. This time, his goal is to finish the ride and raise […]
Edgewood Residents May Get More Transportation Options
Edgewood residents may soon see more public transportation options. To get more information on the community’s transportation needs, the North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus is conducting a survey […]
Wildlife Park Says Goodbye to Beloved Bear
Koshari, one of the largest black bears in New Mexico, was over 20 years old and an educational ambassador at Wildlife West in Edgewood for the last 18 years. He […]