By Andrea Vasquez The Town of Edgewood announced that ECHO Ridge Park will be temporarily closed for renovation from March 3 to late May. The plan is to upgrade park roadways and parking and picnic areas. The parking lot upgrades will also include establishing an ADA-compliant parking pad. “The project includes repairing the entry gate, […]
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Hal Crossley and the New Town of Buford, NM
This article is provided by the East Mountain Historical Society. Learn more at eastmountainhistory.org By Rick Holben Buford, New Mexico had its beginnings on 160 acres of land purchased in about 1937 by Hal Crossley, near what is now Old Route 66 and Eunice Road in Moriarty. In 1937, the alignment of Highway 66 was […]
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Legislators Introduce Immigrant Safety Act
This story was originally published by the Santa Fe Reporter. By Mo Charnot As state legislators enter their last week of filing before the new bill introduction period ends on Feb. 20, one bill that would axe New Mexico’s local government agreements with ICE detention facilities has resurfaced for the third time on the legislative […]
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Edgewood Commission Addresses Financial Oversight, Infrastructure and Community Concerns
By Andrea Vasquez The Edgewood Commission tackled a range of issues at its Feb. 11 meeting, including financial accountability, infrastructure development and community development. Commissioner Patrick Milligan initiated a call for a comprehensive forensic audit of the town’s legal bills, citing significant discrepancies. This prompted a broader discussion among the commissioners regarding overseeing legal spending […]
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Mountainair Announces 2025 Hall of Excellence Inductees and Pinto Bean Queen Competition
The Town of Mountainair is set to celebrate some of its most distinguished citizens and a beloved local tradition at the upcoming Mountainair Hall of Excellence event next month. Mayor Peter Nieto announced the 2025 Hall of Excellence inductees last week and the revival of the Pinto Bean Queen competition. This year’s Hall of Excellence […]
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Torrance County Considers Joining Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance
By Hannah Grover Torrance County is considering joining the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA). The County Commission discussed this possibility during its Feb. 12 meeting. AREA is a nonprofit organization with about 143 members that is focused on economic development initiatives in the region. The Town of Edgewood is one of the members. County Manager […]
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Legislation Introduced to Create a Medical Psilocybin Program in New Mexico
By The Independent Staff A bi-partisan bi-cameral group of legislators introduced legislation Jan. 30 that would establish a program to allow New Mexicans to receive medical treatments from psilocybin mushrooms for qualified medical conditions. According to a press release, Senate Bill 219, the “Medical Psilocybin Act” lays the path for mental and behavioral health treatment […]
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Kirtland’s State of the Base: 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Challenges
Submitted by Colonel Michael Power, Installation & 377th Air Base Wing commander As the installation commander of Kirtland Air Force Base, I am proud to reflect on the significant accomplishments we have made to national security and the local economy this past year. With an annual economic impact of $7.5 billion and a community of […]
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DOJ Announces Indictment in Massive Marijuana Cultivation Scheme
By Kevin Hendricks The United States Department of Justice announced Thursday afternoon that a federal grand jury indicted three individuals for their alleged roles in a large-scale marijuana cultivation and distribution operation on Navajo Nation lands. The indictment, unsealed Thursday, charges Dineh Benally, 48, his father, Donald Benally, 74, and Irving Rea Yui Lin, 73, […]
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Campbell Ranch Hearing Rescheduled for March
By Andrea Vasquez The Town of Edgewood Commission released a last-minute cancellation and rescheduling notice for the Jan. 30 scheduled quasi-public hearing on Campbell Ranch. The hearing to address an appeal of Edgewoods’ Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval of a minor subdivision was originally scheduled for Jan.30 at 2 p.m. at the Town of Edgewood’s […]