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Two Estancia Cannabis Farm Applications Denied
Two companies looking to establish cannabis farms near Estancia have had their applications denied. Quick Grow, LLC and an individual named Miyong Cheng both had their applications denied during a contentious Aug. 7 meeting of the Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board. Quick Grow’s application was for a farm near Akin Farm Road and Cheng’s […]
Edgewood Commission Gets New Blood
The Edgewood Town Commission swore in a newly selected commissioner and voted to approve an initiative for a new planning and revitalization program at their meeting Aug. 12. Commissioner Sterling Donner said three excellent candidates had applied to replace Jerry Powers, who resigned in July due to health issues. “I knew this was going to […]
The Independent News: Aug. 8, 2024
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King Farms in Moriarty On the Auction Block
Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to say that Gary King was not the former governor of New Mexico. It has also been corrected to state that the auction will take place on Thursday, Aug. 29. The King Farms, properties covering more than 5,700 acres in Santa Fe County, are for sale. The properties, […]
Edgewood Touts New Bus Routes
Edgewood students have headed back to school and the Edgewood Roads Department has had a busy summer. According to town officials, one of the most important projects completed this summer was the grading of school bus routes while preparing for the East Venus Road paving project. According to a media alert, Edgewood Roads Department Supervisor […]
Flavio “Lolo” Sifuentes
Flavio “Lolo” Sifuentes of Edgewood, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2024, at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverley Sifuentes; his two daughters, Leah Lynch and Katrina Hill and her husband Donovan Hill; and his three grandchildren Korrina Christensen and husband Marc Christensen, […]
Edgewood Planning and Zoning Meeting Raises Concerns About Town’s Priorities
Approximately 30 residents attended a July 27 public meeting in Edgewood led by a consulting firm to discuss the town’s Comprehensive Plan and goals for the town’s future. Topics discussed in the meeting included land use, infrastructure, transportation, economic development, housing and community services. According to a press release from the town, the goals and […]
Truck Crashes Into Cedar Crest Thrift Store
In the early morning hours of Friday, July 26, a truck crashed into the Talking Talons Thrift Store in Cedar Crest. According to footage from the store’s security camera, the truck was driving at a fast speed through the parking lot and crashed into the front of the store, shattering windows and part of the […]
The Independent News: July 25, 2024
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