Josephine Clara Bassett, known to everyone simply as “Jo,” lived a rich and vibrant life, touching many hearts in her community and beyond. Jo died peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 99, in the house she and her husband Carl Bassett built in Edgewood in 1960. Josephine descends from German immigrant […]
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Edgewood Police Department bids farewell to Chief Jimenez
By Andrea Vasquez After two and half years of service, the Edgewood Police Department gave a last 10-7 to Chief Roger Jimenez. The announcement came during a gathering where an emotional speech was given through the Vehicle Intercom System. He was thanked for his invaluable service and was wished the best in the next chapter […]
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Edgewood father needs help caring for daughter with leukemia
By Andrea Vasquez Navigating receiving the news and caring for his child with a rare type of leukemia has not been easy for James “Buddy” Lawver, resident of Edgewood. In August 2024, Illiana Hope was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL), as well as the “Philadelphia Chromosome”, which makes her treatment-resistant. “The extreme treatment […]
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Should Edgewood police officers receive a pay increase?
By Hannah Grover The Edgewood Police Department is asking to increase its employees’ pay by $10 an hour. The Town Commission discussed this request last week, but ultimately chose to postpone action until a future special meeting. That special meeting will be preceded by a workshop to better understand how the pay increases fit in […]
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Letter to the editor: It’s common sense to restrict access to our most deadly weapons
Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state is exempt from this crisis. But it’s not. Living in a rural […]
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Edgewood Town Commission amends ordinance to address barking dogs
By Hannah Grover When Edgewood Animal Control Officer James Salyers cited an individual for a barking dog, a judge informed him that the town’s ordinance was inadequate to address such situations. The Town Commission approved changes to the ordinance on a unanimous vote this week to make it easier for Salyers and police officers to […]
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Harp Twins and Volfgang Twins multiply the experience at Edgewood’s Renaissance festival
By Michael Hodock For two weekends (March 29-30 and April 5-6), embark on an epic journey as the Fourth Annual New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival (NMRCF) transforms the Wildlife West Nature Park (87 North Frontage Rd.) in Edgewood into a land where knights in shining armor fight for honor and elegant enchantresses hypnotize rejoicing crowds […]
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Phyllis Hamilton
Phyllis Searle Hamilton, born September 3, 1927 in Topeka Kansas, died at the age of 97 on March 4, 2025 at home in Edgewood, NM. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Maxey (Wayne), Elizabeth Hamilton, Catharine Roelfs (Greg), one grandson and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerald Hamilton. A […]
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Walmart Pharmacy delivery services now available in Edgewood
By Andrea Vasquez Walmart Pharmacy recently announced the expansion of its delivery services nationwide, including the Walmart Supercenter in Edgewood. Same-day pharmacy delivery is a more convenient and faster service that allows customers to receive prescription medications and groceries directly to their homes. “Pharmacy delivery at Walmart allows customers to combine prescription medications with groceries […]
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Strong winds knock out power in East Mountains
By Kevin Hendricks PNM crews responded to multiple weather-related power outages throughout its service areas Tuesday as strong winds wreaked havoc across the state. By 3 p.m. Tuesday, PNM’s outage map showed dozens of power outages affecting over 6,500 customers, including over 1,000 near Edgewood, 500 in Cedar Crest and over 2,000 in Sandoval County. […]