This month, the Town of Edgewood will recognize community volunteers at the Community On the Way (COW) Awards and Potluck Banquet. The COW Awards will be presented at the banquet on March 13 at 6 p.m. at Estancia Valley Classical Academy. According to a press release, the awards recognize Edgewood volunteers and organizations that support […]
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Both Sides Agree: More Healthcare Providers Needed
Do you want there to be EMTs to answer the call when you dial 911 in a medical emergency? How about a nurse to perform triage when you arrive at the ER? Do you expect a doctor or physician assistant to treat you during your emergency episode? In New Mexico, this basic level of care […]
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Santa Fe County Raising Living Wage Starting in March
By Independent Staff As the cost of living in Santa Fe County rises, so are wages. Starting March 1, the minimum wage in the unincorporated areas of Santa Fe County will increase to $15 per hour and the base wage for tipped workers will rise to $4.50 hourly. Santa Fe County adopted its Living Wage […]
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Rumor Brewing Reaches Fundraising Goal and Sets Sights on Frisbee Golf Course
By Andrea Vasquez Rumor Brewing in Cedar Crest successfully closed its Kickstarter campaign on Feb. 10, having collected its goal of $10,000 just in time. “We made it to our goal and we couldn’t have done without you,” shared Patrick Johnson, owner of Rumor Brewing, via Instagram. This family-friendly expansion stems from the brewery’s transition […]
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Park Upgrades are Coming to Edgewood
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 […]