Protect the firefighters who protect our homes and forests

Riva Duncan is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. She is vice president of Grassroots Wildland Firefighters. By Riva Duncan, Guest columnist. You probably don’t see wildland firefighters on the job because they usually work in remote areas. But with wildfires moving […]

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Edgewood Town Commission appoints members to Economic Development Advisory Board

The Edgewood Town Commission appointed members to the Economic Development Advisory Board during a meeting Tuesday evening. According to the Town of Edgewood, the Economic Development Advisory Board gathers, researches and reviews information, and makes recommendations to the Town Commission regarding how the Town may best provide for Economic Development in the Town of Edgewood, […]

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‘Take a Ride on Us’ offering discounted Uber rides for Memorial Day weekend

Three counties are once again partnering to offer free and safe rides for Memorial Day weekend through the “Take a Ride on Us” program.  The initiative encourages residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence during the holiday. From 10 a.m. on May 23 through 2 […]

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Edgewood Commission tackles transparency concerns, approves events and says goodbye

The Edgewood Commission meeting on May 13 had a packed agenda, addressing a range of issues from personnel changes to community event approvals and infrastructure updates.  Public Comments Address Transparency and Accuracy During public comment, residents raised concerns about the town’s communication and transparency, suggesting an online comment form to improve access.  Linda Holly raised […]

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Edgewood’s Clerk-Treasurer steps down, rejoins Estancia office

By Andrea Vasquez  Edgewood Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Jones officially announced her resignation on May 13, effective immediately, and her return to her former position as Estancia clerk.  Jones expressed confidence in the town’s current staff, stating that she is leaving Edgewood “in very good hands”—a team she helped build during her tenure. She also took the […]

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Edgewood Planning & Zoning once again recommends approval of Campbell Ranch proposal

By Hannah Grover The Edgewood Planning and Zoning Commission once again recommended approval of a proposal to divide the 1,200-acre Campbell Ranch property into five smaller parcels, despite opposition from nearby community members. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 in favor of the application. The meeting went for more than six hours. The commission […]