With raving reviews and a loyal following, Took’s Comfort Food Truck has quickly become a staple in the Edgewood community. Located in the southwest corner of the Walmart parking lot, tucked behind the old Denny’s, this culinary gem serves more than just comfort food — it delivers flavor, friendliness and a hint of whimsy. Centrally […]
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Edgewood schedules public hearing for cell tower ordinance
The public will have the chance to weigh in on Edgewood’s cell tower ordinance this month. This ordinance provides a framework for where and how cell towers can be built within the town limits and also details how companies must maintain these structures. The Edgewood Town Commission will host a public hearing on the ordinance […]
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Fireworks resolution moves forward: Edgewood limits use during drought
With worsening drought conditions and increased fire danger, the Edgewood Town Commission has enacted a temporary ban on certain fireworks just days ahead of the Fourth of July. During its most recent meeting, the commission approved Resolution 2025-029 (pages 73 & 74), declaring extreme or severe drought within the town and restricting the sale and […]
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Edgewood police officer injured in DWI crash
An Edgewood police officer was injured in the line of duty last week while conducting a traffic stop during a DWI enforcement detail. The officer was working traffic when his patrol car was struck from behind by a suspected intoxicated driver. The officer, Robert Page, was inside his vehicle at the time of the crash, […]
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Rainbow Road continues to divide residents
Residents in the Sandia Airpark Estates remain divided on whether the roads are private or public — an argument that has led to a lawsuit currently pending in district court. “There’s been a lot of discussion, words, anger among the residents of the air park, who owns the roads and who has the responsibility for […]
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Misleading email sows confusion about Edgewood meetings
A mass email sent out last week urged Edgewood residents to show up at a meeting Wednesday evening and voice support for the proposed Campbell Ranch development. But, as the town pointed out on social media, there were two meetings Wednesday evening and Campbell Ranch was not an agenda topic for either one. The two […]
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Juneteenth closures announced across East Mountains, Edgewood, Moriarty
On Thursday, June 19, several communities across New Mexico’s East Mountains—including Edgewood, Moriarty, and surrounding areas—will pause routine operations in observance of Juneteenth. Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the effective end of slavery in the United States. The Town of Edgewood has confirmed a full closure […]
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Edgewood takes a real ride: Carnival delivers great times, memories and revenue boost for the town
The town of Edgewood thanked the community and Sun Valley Rides for a great weekend filled with family fun. Edgewood saw a strong turnout for its annual summer carnival, a gathering filled with crowds and fun for everyone. The event, hosted in partnership with Sun Valley Rides, featured a variety of rides, games and food […]
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Edgewood Book Barn’s fate now tied to school district
The future of the Edgewood Book Barn took another unexpected turn this week. Town officials confirmed that the portable building housing the Barn may belong to the Moriarty-Edgewood School District (MESD), not the Town of Edgewood. During the most recent town commission meeting, commissioners amended the agenda by removing item H1, which had concerned the […]
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Edgewood delays police wage discussion
The Edgewood Town Commission postponed discussion on police pay increases to an upcoming budget workshop as the elected leaders and the department work to find solutions. The commission was scheduled to discuss the proposed pay increases during its meeting Tuesday evening, but the item was removed from the agenda at the start of the meeting. […]